Canadian rock outfit
Attack in Black was formed in the early 2000s in Welland, Ontario, Canada. Early comparisons of their music were made to aggressive post-hardcore bands like Gainesville, FL's
Hot Water Music, but the quartet later integrated more of a folk edge to their punk musings and claimed as much influence from acts like
Neil Young as they did
Refused.
Attack in Black consisted of vocalist/guitarist Daniel Romano, his drummer brother Ian Romano and vocalist/guitarist Spencer Burton; Ian Kehoe replaced original bass player Matt Ellis following the release of a self-titled EP. The band signed to Toronto-based label Dine Alone Records in the spring of 2006, joining a roster that included artists like
Moneen,
City and Colour, and
Bedouin Soundclash. (In fact, some members of
Attack in Black served as part of the backing band for
Alexisonfire guitarist/singer
Dallas Green's side project
City and Colour.) The
Widows EP and Northern Towns 7" both surfaced before
Attack in Black issued the full-length
Marriage via Dine Alone in July 2007, which featured a healthy mix of rock, folk, and yes, some punk. The Curve of the Earth followed that fall solely as a digital release and limited-edition vinyl. ~ Corey Apar