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Boy Sets Fire



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Hometown: Newark, DE (USA)

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A lot has happened in the 10 years that this band, ubiquitously named boysetsfire, has been a band. Imagine a country before 9-11, before "emo" was a term used to described music that is for the most part completely emotionless, before punk broke, then broke down, and finally broke again. When the underground was underground and not a mass marketing term.

This is the story of boysetsfire, a five piece that started in Delaware, a state known more for its gay beaches than its thriving music scene. But before I get ahead of myself, let me just let you know that I have absolutely no interest in rewriting a bland boring promotional piece of garbage. I guess if you like that kind of stuff, you can check out some other websites on the internet.

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Reviews

Boy Sets Fire The Misery Index: Notes from the Plague Years

Boy Sets Fire

The Misery Index: Notes from the Plague Years (2006)

Equal Vision

Boy Sets Fire Before the Eulogy

Boy Sets Fire

Before the Eulogy (2005)

Equal Vision

Boy Sets Fire The Day the Sun Went Out [reissue]

Boy Sets Fire

The Day the Sun Went Out [reissue] (2005)

Equal Vision

Boy Sets Fire Tomorrow Come Today

Boy Sets Fire

Tomorrow Come Today (2003)

Wind-Up

Boy Sets Fire Tomorrow Come Today

Boy Sets Fire

Tomorrow Come Today (2003)

Wind-Up

Boy Sets Fire Live For Today

Boy Sets Fire

Live For Today (2002)

Wind-up

Boy Sets Fire After the Eulogy

Boy Sets Fire

After the Eulogy (2001)

Victory

Boy Sets Fire After The Eulogy

Boy Sets Fire

After The Eulogy (2000)

Victory

Boy Sets Fire Suckerpunch Training

Boy Sets Fire

Suckerpunch Training (2000)

Join The Team Player

Boy Sets Fire The Day the Sun Went Out

Boy Sets Fire

The Day the Sun Went Out (1997)

Initial

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Current Releases

Boy Sets FireWhile a Nation Sleeps

Boy Sets Fire

While a Nation Sleeps

June 11, 2013

Interviews

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Boy Sets Fire

Thursday, September 21, 2000 at 3:32 PM (EDT)

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Boy Sets Fire

Monday, February 13, 2006 at 7:00 PM (EST)

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The Casting Out (ex-Boy Sets Fire)

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 6:00 PM (EST)

Media: BoySetsFire: "Let It Go"
BoySetsFire have premiered their new music video for song "Let It Go" from their forthcoming album While a Nation Sleeps. The album drops on June 11, 2013 via Bridge Nine…
May 22, 2013
Interviews: Nathan Gray (BoySetsFire)
Emotive hardcore band BoySetsFire made a name for itself during its 13-year tenure, blending melodic punk with scathing hardcore. The band threw in the towel in 2007, making way for other projects from the members of the band. We saw the return of BoySetsFire in 2010, and the band finally made a return to the studio to track the Bled…
May 16, 2013
Tours: Apologies, I Have None / The Smith Street Band
After shows with Boy Sets Fire, Anti-Flag, and The Menzingers,…
May 10, 2013
Tours: Boy Sets Fire post album teaser
Boy Sets Fire have posted a music and commentary-based teaser for their upcoming Bridge Nine Records album, While a Nation Sleeps. The record due out…
May 10, 2013
Tours: Skate and Surf relocates to Six Flags Great Adventure
After a overwhelming response, the promoters behind Skate and Surf have moved the event to a larger venue. The event is now set for Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey. The festival will remain as scheduled for May 18-19 and tickets purchased for the festival will be honored. The event is one of…
April 29, 2013
Tours: Red Tape Parade to play final show dedicated to Wauz
A number of guest vocalists have stepped up to perform and pay tribute to our friend and late Red Tape Parade vocalist Wauz Kenobi. Wauz passed away last week after a battle with cancer and his former bandmates organized a show in Berlin, Germany for…
April 25, 2013
Tours: The Fest 12 extends to six days, announces initial lineup
The Fest 12 will be happening Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Gainesville, FL and will feature performances from The Bouncing Souls, Braid, Boy Sets Fire, A Wilhelm Scream, The Dopamines,…
April 20, 2013
In Memoriam: Wauz Kenobi (Red Tape Parade, the Sandwiches)
Sad news out of Germany as Red Tape Parade / The Sandwiches vocalist Wauz Kenobi has passed away after a battle with cancer. In addition to his musical output, Wauz was an accomplished videographer and occasional contributor to Punknews.org, including interviews with…
April 16, 2013
Media: Boy Sets Fire: "Bled Dry" (lyric video)
Boy Sets Fire have revealed a lyric video for "Bled Dry," a new song set to appear on the band's upcoming 7-inch for Magic Bullet Records due out on Record Store Day. Click below to…
April 11, 2013
Tours: Boy Sets Fire (USA, Europe, UK)
Boy Sets Fire have announced some tour dates over the coming months as they gear up for the release of their first new album since 2006's The Misery Index:…
March 07, 2013

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