M-E-C - Music News

Hometown: Seattle, Washington

Fun Fact: Prior to lending his melodic
tapping to Minus the Bear, virtuosic guitarist Dave Knudson was a founding
member of the revolutionary hardcore outfit Botch. Other MTB members
were previously in a rival hardcore band called Kill Sadie.

Why It’s Worth Watching: Trading
violent screamo thrashing for mellow arrangement, the men of Minus
The Bear create a pleasant culmination of lighthearted melody and
tireless rhythm.

For Fans Of: Circa Survive, Cursive,
These Arms Are Snakes

They say that it is the journey, not
the destination, that is most important in life. Seattle’s Minus the
Bear couldn’t agree more. That is, of course, since the band’s
recent acquisition of a tour bus. “We’ve paid our dues with the
whole band-in-a-van thing,” says bassist Cory Murchy, “If I never
have to squeeze into a tightly packed van with five other guys, I’ll
be okay with that.”