Cunter (band)

Cunter (formerly known as Hunter[1]) is a five-piece hardcore punk supergroup from Brampton, Ontario. It features members of Moneen, Alexisonfire, BWC Studios and The Abandoned Hearts Club. The band was founded early 2009 and is signed on Dine Alone Records. The band members were secretly revealed via a promotional website.[2]

Cunter
Also known asHunter
OriginBrampton, Ontario, Canada
GenresHardcore punk
Years active2009 (2009)–present
LabelsNew Damage, Dine Alone
Associated actsThe Abandoned Hearts Club, Alexisonfire, BWC Studios, Moneen
MembersKenny Bridges
Billy Curtiss
Greg Dawson
Jordan Hastings
Erik Hughes

As of May 11, 2011, Hunter changed its name to "Cunter" after being threatened with a lawsuit over the rights to the name.[3][4][5]

Members

  • Kenny Bridges – bass, originally from Moneen
  • Billy Curtiss – guitar, originally from The Abandoned Hearts Club
  • Greg Dawson – guitar, originally from Haitian Knife Fight / BWC Studios
  • Jordan Hastings – drums, originally from Alexisonfire
  • Erik Hughes – vocals, originally from Moneen

Live Members

  • George Pettit - vocals, originally from Alexisonfire
  • Aaron Wolff - vocals, originally from The End
  • Chris "Hippy" Hughes - guitar, originally from Moneen

Discography

Date of release Title Record label Pressing Notes
June 16, 2009 4 Dine Alone Records 502 / Black
September 8, 2009 8 Dine Alone Records 505 / Black
April 17, 2010 10 Dine Alone Records 300 / CD Ltd Record Store Day release
June 13, 2011 20 Dine Alone Records
June 25, 2013 27 New Damage Records

References

  1. Heisel, Scott (May 11, 2011). "Moneen/Alexisonfire side project Hunter forced to change name". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 11, 2011.
  2. "Who Is Hunter?". Noise Press. Retrieved 2009-04-11
  3. "Hunter changes name to Cunter". Retrieved 2011-05-11
  4. Hudson, Alex (May 27, 2011). "Alexisonfire/Moneen Offshoot Cunter Open Up About Name Change, Forthcoming Record", Exclaim!. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
  5. McGlynn, Michelle (May 12, 2011). "Alexisonfire/Moneen Band 'Hunter' Become... 'Cunter'", Chart. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
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