Matchbook Romance, an emo, alternative rock band from Poughkeepsie, New York, released two albums and an EP in the ten years they were together. They broke up on March 12, 2007.ultimateguitar.com: Matchbook Romance Split Up For Good (March 13, 2007)
Career
After spending six months recording a demo, the band caught the eye of Brett Gurewitz, president of Epitaph Records. Gurewitz produced the band's 2003 EP West For Wishing and Matchbook Romance joined The Used, Taking Back Sunday, Avenged Sevenfold and other bands on the Warped Tour. The tour helped Matchbook Romance gain exposure to new fans as well as to the other bands. Subsequently, Yellowcard and The Ataris both hired Matchbook Romance as a supporting act on their tours.
Band Members
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Fast Facts
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Origin
Poughkeepsie, New York
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Years active
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Fact:
Their song "Monsters" is featured in the video game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
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Drummer Aaron Stern played drums for Taking Back Sunday on their Project Revolution Tour
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Record label
Epitaph Records
