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The Gaslight Anthem

Last album: August 19, 2008
First published: April 29, 2009
Downloads: 2843 albums downloaded

Biography

The Gaslight Anthem is a punk/rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Since forming in 2005, they have released two full-length albums and an EP. They were described by Kerrang! magazine as "the best new band you'll hear in 2008." The lineup consists of Brian Fallon (vocals and guitar), Alex Levine (bass), Benny Horowitz (drums), and Alex Rosamilia (guitar). The Gaslight Anthem's music embraces many elements of blues, classic rock, and punk rock. The band has described their sound as "Bruce Springsteen singing for a Cure cover band, with a tinge more aggression.