JOSHUA FIT FOR BATTLE (1998-1999)(2000-2003)
Formed in 1998 by Danny Bogart, Kevin Hardy, Larry Everett, and Joe Breitenbach in Newark Delaware. Originally started as a bowling team called “The Slayers” in the Newark Shopping center Bowling Alley. Soon after, Justin Gilday and Geoff Mattheison joined on Guitars and the band was born. Playing their first show May 1, 1998 booked by Chris haug and Mike Haley at the Ashley Circle VFW in Wilmington. John Fasono replacing Justin Gilday on guitar during the next year before playing their final show, also booked by Chris Haug and Mike Haley, May 15, 1999 in Newark DE before taking an 8 month or so hiatus while Kevin Hardy reloacted to Michigan for sometime.
Main address to pin on map if possible: 103 Fox Dr. Newark
Genre: Screamo, Hardcore
Current members: Larry Everett, Kevin Hardy, Dan Bogart, Brian Louie, Josh Jakubowski
Past members: Justin Gilday, Geoff Mattheison, Joe Breitenbach, John Fasono
Discogs link: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1390458-Joshua-Fit-For-Battle
List of releases:
External articles and links:
https://skramz.fandom.com/wiki/Joshua_Fit_for_Battle
https://sophiesfloorboard.blogspot.com/2015/02/joshua-fit-for-battle.html
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Notes for photos in possession: A bunch in Chris’ collection from Him, Mike Haley, Dan August, Andrea Coan and some others. Mel Carney-Pope Photos
Notes for releases in collection: All I ask split (1999), Love lost split (1999), Flashbulb memory split (2000), Bring out your day (2002)