Have Mercy (band)

Have Mercy was an American rock band from Baltimore, Maryland and were signed to Hopeless Records.

Have Mercy
Genres
Years active2010 (2010)–2020
Labels
Websitewearehavemercy.com
Past members
  • Brian Swindle
  • Luke Smartnick
  • Joey McCusker
  • Aaron Alt
  • Todd Wallace
  • Nick Woolford
  • Nate Gleason
  • Ryan Harris
  • Britain Weyant
  • Donovan Reed
  • Andrew Johnson
  • Chris Speights

History

Have Mercy began in late 2009 after drummer Aaron Alt and guitarist Joey McCusker decided to disembark from their previous band. Looking for something different, following their formative years in the metal scene, they contacted long time friend Brian Swindle to head the group. Since then, they have released three albums, two EP’s, and two splits. Their debut album, titled The Earth Pushed Back, was released in 2013 via Topshelf Records.[1][2][3] Their second album, titled A Place of Our Own, was released in 2014 via Hopeless Records.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] They released their third album Make the Best of It on Hopeless Records on April 21, 2017.

On March 12, 2019, lead singer Brian Swindle announced that founding member and former drummer Aaron Alt had died. On December 18, 2019, the band announced their last tour via their social media accounts.

Band members
  • Brian Swindle – lead vocals, guitars keyboards (2010–2020)
  • Joey McCusker – lead guitar (2009–2012)
  • Aaron Alt – drums, percussion (2009–2014; died 2019)
  • Todd Wallace – drums, percussion (2014–2016)
  • Nick Woolford – bass guitar, backing vocals (2011–2016)
  • Andrew Johnson – guitar, backing vocals, (2011–2016)
  • Ryan Harris – guitar, backing vocals (2017–2018)
  • Britain Weyant – bass guitar, (2017–2018)
  • Luke Smartnick – drums, percussion (2017–2018)
  • Nate Gleason – guitar (2016–2019)

Discography

Studio albums

  • The Earth Pushed Back (2013)
  • A Place of Our Own (2014)
  • Make The Best of It (2017)
  • The Love Life (2019)

EPs

  • Land of the Pleasant Living (2011)
  • My Oldest Friend (2012)

Splits

Videography
  • "Howl" (2014) Directed by Mike Henneberger and Bowie Alexander[13]
  • "The Place You Love" (Live) (2015) Directed by Taylor Rambo[14]
  • "Two Years" (2015) Directed by Ryan Berger and Jesse Cornaglia[15]
  • "Coexist" (2017) Directed by Erik Rojas[16]
  • "Good Christian Man" (2017) Directed by Roland Bingaman[17]
  • "Reaper" (2017) Directed by Danielle Elise Bartley[18]
  • "Mattress On The Floor" (2019) Directed by Corrine McBreen[19]
  • "Heartbeat" (2019)
  • "Dressed Down" (2019) Directed by Dan Schepleng[20]

References
  1. Kraus, Brian. "Have Mercy (Topshelf Records) stream debut album, 'The Earth Pushed Back'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  2. Yancey, Bryce (2013) "Have Mercy The Earth Pushed Back", punknews.org, June 4, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2016
  3. Case, Wesley (2013) "Have Mercy -- The Earth Pushed Back (Topshelf)", The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved June 4, 2016
  4. Kraus, Brian. "Have Mercy (Hopeless Records) stream sophomore album, 'A Place of Our Own'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  5. Hudelson, Molly. "Exclusive: Have Mercy talks new album, "A Place Of Our Own"". axs. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  6. Monger, Timothy "Have Mercy Biography", Allmusic. Retrieved June 4, 2016
  7. Monger, Timothy "A Place of Our Own Review", Allmusic. Retrieved June 4, 2016
  8. Angeles, Jana (2014) "Album Review: Have Mercy - A Place Of Our Own (2014 LP)", theaureview.com, November 28, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2016
  9. "Have Mercy Release A Place Of Your Own; Give Away Free Download", Kerrang!, October 29, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2016
  10. McGrath, Ryan (2014) "Interview with Have Mercy: A Place Of Their Own", Aquarian Weekly, November 12, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2016
  11. Case, Wesley (2014) "Q&A: Have Mercy singer on progression, new album and big hooks", The Baltimore Sun, November 7, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2016
  12. Greene, Ryan (2014) "Critical Voices: Have Mercy, A Place Of Our Own", Georgetown Voice, October 29, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2016
  13. Have Mercy - Howl (Official Music Video). YouTube. 30 September 2014. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  14. Have Mercy - The Place You Love (Live Music Video). YouTube. 13 May 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  15. Have Mercy - Two Years (Official Music Video). YouTube. 16 June 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  16. Have Mercy - Coexist (Official Music Video). YouTube. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  17. Have Mercy - Good Christian Man (Official Music Video). YouTube. 5 April 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  18. Have Mercy - Reaper (Official Music Video). YouTube. 29 September 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  19. Have Mercy - Mattress On The Floor (Official Music Video). YouTube. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  20. Have Mercy - Dressed Down (Official Music Video). YouTube. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
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