...And the Battle Begun

October 2020 June 2025 ...And the Battle Begun studio Rx Bandits RxB-AndTheBattle.jpg October 10, 2006 2005–2006 Alternative rock post-hardcore experimental rock 50:32 Mash Down Babylonhttps://www.allmusic.com/artist/rx-bandits-mn0000329883/biography RX Bandits | Biography & History AllMusic Rx Bandits The Resignation 2003 Mandala 2009 AbsolutePunk.net (79%)https://chorus.fm/ chorus.fm chorus.fm--AbsolutePunk Punknews.org 3.5 5https://www.punknews.org/review/5530/rx-bandits-and-the-battle-begun Rx Bandits - ...And the Battle Begun www.punknews.org ...And the Battle Begun is an album by the Rx Bandits.https://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/08/rx-bandits-play-final-la-show-at-the-glass-house.html RX Bandits take a bow at final L.A. show at the Glass House August 8, 2011 It is the band's first album released by Matt Embree's label Mash Down Babylon. The album was released in stores on October 10, 2006, but was first made available in late June both directly from the band whilst on their 2006 summer tour and online via their website.May 2024 States probable fact without support Background and recording Rx Bandits served as the backing band of the Bruce Lee Band for a series of shows in March 2005. They went on a US West Coast tour with Steel Train, Before Braille and Facing New York.https://www.punknews.org/article/12027/tours-more-rx-bandits-west-coast-dates More Rx Bandits West Coast dates Punknews.org Shultz, Brian March 24, 2005 October 30, 2021 The band recorded their next album in May 2005.https://www.punknews.org/article/11729/rx-bandits-recording-plans-touring-as-bruce-lee-band Rx Bandits recording plans; touring as Bruce Lee Band Punknews.org Shultz, Brian February 23, 2005 October 30, 2021 Like The Resignation, the rhythm section was recorded live for ...And The Battle Begun.https://www.ocweekly.com/music-seal-beachs-well-traveled-rx-bandits-return-with-a-new-album-and-tour-6398125/ Seal Beach's Well-Traveled Rx Bandits Return With a New Album and Tour – OC Weekly www.ocweekly.com Overdubs were done in various studios, one of which was Embree's. Release They supported Finch in July and August 2005.https://www.punknews.org/article/12820/tours-finch-rx-bandits-head-automatica https://web.archive.org/web/20180519133530/https://www.punknews.org/article/12820/tours-finch-rx-bandits-head-automatica Finch / Rx Bandits / Head Automatica Punknews.org Paul, Aubin June 10, 2005 May 19, 2018 May 18, 2018 In September and October 2005, they toured across California with Mike Park and Dan Potthast.https://www.punknews.org/article/13549/tours-mike-parks-touring-plans Mike Park's touring plans Punknews.org Paul, Aubin August 22, 2005 November 8, 2021 On March 23, 2006, "Only for the Night" was made available for streaming through the band's Myspace profile.https://www.punknews.org/article/16437/media-rx-bandits-post-song-from-upcoming-album RX Bandits post song from upcoming album Punknews.org August, Justin March 23, 2006 January 22, 2022 In April and May 2006, the band embarked on a tour of the UK.https://www.punknews.org/article/16105/rx-bandits-in-the-uk Rx Bandits in the UK Punknews.org Paul, Aubin March 6, 2006 January 22, 2022https://www.punknews.org/article/17952/rx-bandits-reveal-release-plans Rx Bandits reveal release plans Punknews.org Paul, Aubin June 5, 2006 January 24, 2022 The album was eventually pushed back to May 2006; however, on June 5, 2006, it was announced for release in four months' time, with the intention of it appearing on Embree's label Mash Down Babylon.https://www.punknews.org/article/14764/new-rx-bandits-album-tentatively-set-for-may-2006 New Rx Bandits album tentatively set for May 2006 Punknews.org Paul, Aubin December 8, 2005 November 22, 2021 Three days later, "In Her Drawer" was posted on the band's PureVolume account, and the album's artwork was posted online.https://www.punknews.org/article/18001/more-new-music-artwork-from-the-rx-bandits More new music, artwork from the Rx Bandits Punknews.org Paul, Aubin June 8, 2006 January 24, 2022 Following this, saxophonist player Steve Borth left the band.https://www.punknews.org/article/18370/steve-borth-leaves-the-rx-bandits Steve Borth leaves the Rx Bandits Punknews.org August, Justin June 28, 2006 January 29, 2022 Between June and August 2006, the band went on a cross-country US tour; the first portion was supported by the Exit, Men, Women & Children and Desa, the second portions had I Am the Avalanche replaced the Exit, while the last portion had I Am the Avalanche and Men Women & Children replaced by State Radio and Monty.https://www.punknews.org/article/16526/tours-rx-bandits-post-summer-tour-routing RX Bandits post summer tour routing Punknews.org Paul, Aubin March 28, 2006 January 23, 2022https://www.punknews.org/article/17068/tours-rx-bandits-with-the-exit-desa-men-women-and-children-i-am-the-avalanches Rx Bandits with The Exit, Desa, Men, Women and Children, I Am the Avalanche Punknews.org Paul, Aubin April 24, 2006 January 23, 2022 On July 9, 2006, "1980" was posted on the band's Myspace.https://www.punknews.org/article/18539/media-rx-bandits-post-new-track RX Bandits post new track Punknews.org Reinecker, Meg July 9, 2006 January 30, 2022 In September 2006, the band were actively searching for a new saxophonist or trombonist ahead of an upcoming tour.https://www.punknews.org/article/19687/rx-bandits-looking-for-tenor-saxophone-player Rx Bandits looking for tenor saxophone player Punknews.org Paul, Aubin September 11, 2006 January 31, 2022 Towards the end of the month, "...And the Battle Begun" was posted on their Myspace, ahead of the album on October 10, 2006.https://www.punknews.org/article/19996/media-rx-bandits-post-another-new-song Rx Bandits post another new song Punknews.org Paul, Aubin September 28, 2006 January 31, 2022 In October and November 2006, the band went on a short tour of the US with Vaux, Days Away, and the Lawrence Arms on various dates.https://www.punknews.org/article/19850/tours-rx-bandits Rx Bandits Punknews.org Paul, Aubin September 20, 2006 January 31, 2022 On December 22, 2006, they filmed a music video for "...And the Battle Begun" with director Adam Thomson; it was posted online on January 6, 2007.https://www.punknews.org/article/21447/rx-bandits-film-video RX Bandits film video Punknews.org Paul, Aubin December 23, 2006 February 7, 2022https://www.punknews.org/article/21609/rx-bandits-debut-new-video Rx Bandits debut new video Punknews.org Paul, Aubin January 6, 2007 February 7, 2022 Between February and April 2007, the band supported Gym Class Heroes on their headlining US tour.https://www.punknews.org/article/21357/tours-gym-class-heroes-rx-bandits-pos-k-os Gym Class Heroes / RX Bandits / P.O.S / K-OS Punknews.org Reinecker, Meg December 17, 2006 February 7, 2022 They then went on a West Coast tour in August 2007 with support from the Fall of Troy and Maps & Atlases, and a European tour in September and October 2007 with Facing New York.https://www.punknews.org/article/24361/tours-rx-bandits-the-fall-of-troy-maps-and-atlases-west-coast Rx Bandits / The Fall of Troy / Maps & Atlases (West Coast) Punknews.org Reinecker, Meg June 26, 2007 May 30, 2022https://www.punknews.org/article/24694/tours-rx-bandits-usa-europe Rx Bandits (USA, Europe) Punknews.org Paul, Aubin July 19, 2007 May 30, 2022https://www.punknews.org/article/25236/tours-rx-bandits-facing-new-york Rx Bandits / Facing New York Punknews.org Paul, Aubin August 24, 2007 May 30, 2022 The album was released on two ten-inch vinyl records on October 1, 2007.https://www.punknews.org/article/25525/vinylfile-upcoming-releases-and-a-look-at-a-sex-pistols-classic Upcoming releases and a look at a Sex Pistols classic Punknews.org White, Adam September 12, 2007 May 31, 2022 The following month, the band embarked on an East Coast tour.https://www.punknews.org/article/26052/tours-rx-bandits Rx Bandits Punknews.org Paul, Aubin October 16, 2007 June 4, 2022 In February and March 2008, the band supported the Beat on their headlining tour of the US.https://www.punknews.org/article/27156/tours-the-english-beat-rx-bandits The English Beat / Rx Bandits Punknews.org Paul, Aubin January 4, 2008 June 6, 2022 In early 2008, the band appeared at the South by Southwest and Bamboozle Left festivals.http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_3511 https://web.archive.org/web/20170728175351/http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_3511 Blaqk Audio, Hot Water Music, H2O added to Bamboozle Left Alternative Press February 15, 2008 July 28, 2017 June 6, 2022https://www.punknews.org/article/27649/sxsw-showcasing-bands-list SXSW showcasing bands list Punknews.org White, Adam February 8, 2008 June 8, 2022 In August 2008, the band posted acoustic versions of "1980" and "To Our Unborn Daughters" on their Myspace.https://www.punknews.org/article/30168/rx-bandits-post-two-acoustic-tracks Rx Bandits post two acoustic tracks Punknews.org Paul, Aubin August 21, 2008 June 18, 2022 Critical reception The Sacramento News & Review wrote that the album "challenges your ears in the best way possible, with shifting time signatures, wildly varying moods and general chaotic genius. Countless experimental bands mine similar 'anything goes, so long as its good' territory, but rarely has this boundary-pushing been so refreshing."https://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/rx-bandits/content?oid=247939 Rx Bandits - In the Mix - Music - Music - November 23, 2006 Sacramento News & Review Track listing Untitled 0:46 ...And the Battle Begun 4:56 In Her Drawer 5:11 Only for the Night 3:47 On a Lonely Screen 2:44 1980 3:03 One Million Miles an Hour, Fast Asleep 2:54 Apparition 3:39 A Mouth Full of Hollow Threats? 3:33 Epoxi-lips 6:04 Tainted Wheat 3:30 To Our Unborn Daughters 5:14 Crushing Destroyer 5:11 Credits Rx Bandits Matthew Embree – vocals, guitar Steve Choi – guitar, keyboards Steven Jess Borth II – saxophone, keyboards, backing vocals Chris Sheets – trombone, backing vocals, percussion Joseph Troy – bass Christopher Tsagakis – drums Additional Personnel Robert Cheek, Ryan Baker, David Embree – Engineer Louis Teran/Marcussen Mastering – Mastering Aaron Nagel – Album cover painting Lisa Huey – Photography Josh Mintz – Layout References Category:2006 albums Category:Mash Down Babylon Records albums Category:Rx Bandits albums