Formed in 1995 in Calgary, Alberta, Belvedere are undisputed pioneers of technical skate punk. Blisteringly fast, razor tight and relentlessly melodic, the Canadian outfit has spent three decades refining a sound that balances intricate musicianship with soaring harmonies and socially conscious songwriting.
Originally never even intending to play live, Belvedere quickly became underground heroes thanks to their explosive speed and precision. Drawing early influence from Bad Religion and NOFX, they released their debut album Because No One Stopped Us in 1998, followed by a string of records that cemented their reputation as one of the most technically accomplished bands in the genre.
Throughout their career, Belvedere have toured alongside Bad Religion, Strung Out, Pulley, Mad Caddies, Death by Stereo and Bigwig, and appeared at major events including Warped Tour and Groezrock Festival. After disbanding in 2005, the band returned in 2012 with renewed fire, and sharper chops than ever.
Their sixth full-length album, Hindsight Is The Sixth Sense (2021), marked a defining evolution. Featuring Dan Wollach on guitar and Ryan Mumby on bass, the record pushed their songwriting into heavier, more complex territory while retaining the unmistakable speed, harmony and lyrical bite delivered by founder Steve Rawles and drummer Casey Lewis. It’s a record that proves Belvedere are not living on legacy, they are still setting the bar.
Released via Thousand Islands Records in North America and Lockjaw Records in Europe and the UK, Hindsight Is The Sixth Sense stands as one of the strongest modern examples of how technical punk can mature without losing velocity.
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