Forgive Durden is an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington, who got their name from the popular novel, Fight Club . They are signed to Fueled by Ramen. Fueled by Ramen released Forgive Durden's first full-length album, Wonderland , on May 9, 2006. On January 27, 2008, lead singer Thomas Dutton announced on the band's blog that the other 3 members had decided to leave the band, citing personality conflicts as the primary reason. [1] He also announced that his brother Paul had been helping him write and record a new album, Razia's Shadow: A Musical with the help of Gatsbys American Dream's Rudy Gajadhar playing drums. It was not mentioned whether the other two had become full-time members of the band. When performing live, Dutton has recruited numerous members to perform live including Fred Mascherino, Dave Melillo, and Casey Crescenzo. [2]

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Lineup

Current Lineup

• Thomas Dutton (vocals, guitars)

Former Members

• Thomas Hunter (guitars)
• Andy Mannino (drums)
• Jesse Bauer (bass)

Discography

• Bandages & Royalty EP (2003)
• When You're Alone, You're Not Alone EP (August 23, 2004)
• Wonderland (May 9, 2006)
• Razia's Shadow: A Musical (October 28, 2008)

Singles

• The first single released by the band is Wonderland 's "Beware the Jubjub Bird and Shun the Frumious Bandersnatch" in 2006.
• Forgive Durden's second music video for "Ants" has been released via Absolutepunk.net.
• Their third music video for "Life Is Looking Up" was premiered on MySpace on November 13.

Tours

• Forgive Durden is going on a headlining tour, Razia's Shadow: The Tour, with You, Me, And Everyone We Know and Anarbor in Spring/Summer 2009.
• Forgive Durden toured the United States with Steel Train and Dear and the Headlights in fall of 2008.
• Forgive Durden toured the United States with The Almost and Classic Case in January 2007.
• In 2006, Forgive Durden supported Panic at the Disco, along with Men, Women & Children as they toured the United Kingdom
• The band was part of the 2nd announcement for the SoundWave festival in Brisbane, Sydney and Perth, Australia in February/March 2007. Some of the other acts on the bill included Deftones, +44, Thrice and Suicidal Tendencies.

References

1. "Open the floodgate." ''Forgivedurden.com''. January 27, 2008.
2. inTuneMusic Online: Bamboozle Day 1 @ East Rutherford 5/2