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Their sound stems from early punk rock n roll driven
by modern hardcore influences. Their live show is pure energy and
mayhem. Please Mr. Gravedigger is not just a band, they are a rock
and roll movement. Guitarist Richie Lauridsen and vocalist Tommy
Garcia began piecing the band together in 2002, when Tommy, who
along with Brandon Hays (bass) and Ruben Gutierrez (ex-guitar) were
all sharing time in As I Lay Dying. They wrote a few songs and self-released
their first demo before eventually deciding to make Please Mr. Gravedigger
their full time musical endeavor. They then set out to recruit the
remaining roles to fill out the lineup and establish the band's
direction. Their direction was simple and effective; play pissed-off
punk rock and have fun doing it.
After a 7-inch release on California indie Phantoms Records in
2003, the next year found Please Mr. Gravedigger signing on with
Pluto Records to release their full-length debut, Here's To The
Life Of The Party. The album was a blistering indication of
the state of underground punk rock and sparked plenty of praise
and attention.
Please Mr. Gravedigger continue to stay busy while expanding their
growing fan base. The band just released an all new EP entitled
Throw A Beat on Pluto Records, and the praise has again been
astonishing. There is no doubt that PMG is one rock band that deliver
the goods.
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