AFI is:
Davey Havok - Vocals
AFI may be the only band in the world, or the only one I’ve heard, anyway, that has successfully integrated a melodic punk sound into true hardcore.
The boys started out in 1991 in Ukiah, CA. Initally, the band consisted of Havok and Carson, as well Mark and Vick. Vick, the then bassist, left after 8 months and Geoff Kresge filled in. They played club dates in the area and released a split 7" with another local band, Loose Change. AFI also had an EP, "Behind The Times". Noone seemed to be catching on to AFI’s sound, and after the four graduated high school, the band broke up. Kresge joined the band Blanks 77, while the other 3 members went off to college.
That Christmas, the band did a reunion show at the Phoenix Theater in SoCal. That show turned into the 7" "Eddie’s Picnic’s All Wet", as the band quit school and came back together. In 1993 they released "Flys In The Ointment", yet another EP.
AFI toured with The Swingin Utters in 1994, releasing "Answer That And Stay Fashionable" in 1995. They toured relentlessly and quickly built up a fan base. "Very Proud of Ya" was released in 1996. 1997 saw the release of "Shut Your Mouth And Open Your Eyes", and many agreed that AFI got better as they released more albums. They were now one of the more reputable hardcore bands in the country. In 1999, they put out "Black Sails In The Sunset", which is a masterpiece of hardcore proportions. "The Art Of Drowning" is due out in the fall of 2000.
Jade Puget - Guitar
Adam Carson - Drums
Hunter- Bass
1995 - Answer That And Stay Fashionable
--- AFI released "Answer That" shortly after a successful tour, and were trying to break into the ranks of the most popular hardcore bands. Their made a damn good attempt with songs such as "I Wanna Mohawk", "Brownie Bottom Sundae", and "High School Football Hero".
1996- Very Proud Of Ya
--- "Very Proud" was yet another great effort to gain more of a fan base. This album includes fan favorites such as "File 13", "Wake Up Call", and "He Who Laughs Last".
1997 - Shut Your Mouth And Open Your Eyes
--- The album that AFI honed their melody on, it features the songs "A Single Second", "pH Low", and "Third Season".
1999 - Black Sails In The Sunset
--- In my eyes, this album is pretty much a masterpiece. They showcased their eclectic sound on songs like "God Called In Sick Today" and "Narrative Of Soul Against Soul".
The "All Hallows EP" is AFI’s latest release, and included "Total Immortal", a cover of The Misfits’ "Halloween", and "Fall Children".
The "Black Sails EP" preceded the full-length of the same name by a few months, and featured "Malleus Maleficarum" and "Porphyria".
"A Fire Inside" was yet another EP from AFI. As far as EPs go, it is truly amazing, featuring "3 1/2", "Overexposure", and two covers; "Demonomania" (The Misfits) and "The Hanging Garden" (The Cure).
"Eddie’s Picnic’s All Wet" was one of AFI’s first releases. It’s a live recording of their December 22, 1992 reunion show at the Phoenix Theater in Ukiah, CA.
"Flys In The Ointment" came right after "Eddie’s". I really know nothing about it except that it’s rare and was an EP.