I only saw American Fangs perform once in concert. They were one of the opening acts for Sevendust at a show at the Myth in Maplewood, MN a few years back. I remember that they had a lot of energy onstage. I also noticed one of their rather beat-up amps and realized that not everyone can make a comfortable living in the music industry.
The group called Houston, Texas home when they began in 2008. They released a self-titled EP in 2009, to be followed by the Pomona EP in 2013. A full-length self-titled disc in 2013 and their second album, Dirty Legs, would be issued in 2015. Their lineup was made of Kenyon Punteney and Chris Goodwin on guitars, Kyle Shimek on bass guitar, drummer Micah Miller and lead singer Gabriel Cavasos.
American Fangs toured with Sevendust, Papa Roach, Fall Out Boy, Hollywood Undead, and others. It wasn't uncommon to see them performing at festivals such as Carolina Rebellion, SXSW, Rock on the Range, ShipRocked, Rocklahoma, and several more before their breakup in 2016. The song "Pomona" was probably their best-known tune. In 2013, the group garnered some notoriety after it was reported that a crazed fan who claimed to be a vampire put a barricade through American Fangs' tour bus window and assaulted one of the group's members during a show at the La Crosse Center in Wisconsin.
Even though I didn't know much about this band, I was surprised to learn that they weren't around anymore. They had a brief but entertaining history. I don't know what the band members are doing right now, but it wouldn't surprise me if they're busy following their dreams, whether they're making music or pursuing other ventures.
Well, that's all for now. Next time, I'll cover Crash Kings-the only rock group that I've seen to date that didn't have a guitarist in their lineup. Until then, have a great weekend, everyone!
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