The Alkaline Trio is a punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois. They are a 3-piece, formed in 1996 with their lead guitarist Matt Skiba being the only original member.
For a 3-piece band, they still cover many sounds and continuously refine their tenor. The band started small with lead guitarist and vocalist Matt Skiba, bassist Rob Doran and drummer Glen Porter. In 1997, Slapstick singer and bassist Dan Andriano replaced Rob Doran in 1997, and the band thereafter began to actuate a sizeable fanbase..
Since Dan's arrival, he has added a complementary voice to Matt's singing. The two write their own songs and lyrics, for which they both do their own vocals. Due to their contrast in vocal quality, their songs each have a unique feel to it, yet evoke the same fervent response.
To date, the band has released seven studio albums, with their newest album - "This Addiction" - having been released in February 2010.
Throughout my time in high school, there was always one band that summed up my wasteful youth with its alluring and magnetic sound. This band was my biggest inspiration for musical endeavors. My rebellious, adolescent phase syncopated perfectly with their punk roots and omnipotent vocal harmonies. They are most renowned for their electric wall-o-sound, rhythmic syncopation and verbose melodic phrasing.
