The Kerri Edelman Show presents Hardcore Punk/Metalcore Band American Standards

Formed in 2011, American Standards plays raw, chaotic hardcore sometimes referred to as "mathcore" or "noise punk". The band released its powerhouse debut album Still Life under We Are Triumphant (distributed by Victory Records) and immediately went on to share the stage with the likes of; Every Time I Die, Norma Jean, Comeback Kid, Emery and Atreyu. American Standards quickly became known for their intense live show, tongue in cheek demeanor and relentless work ethic playing over 250+ shows to date. In 2013, American Standards underwent some significant line-up changes, replacing their drummer and moving their bassist to guitar. This is when the band also decided to go back to their DIY roots by independently releasing The Death of Rhythm and Blues EP. Many viewed the change as a risky move for a highly anticipated sophomore release, however the transition proved to pay off. The album was met with positive critical acclaim and landed the band on multiple respected music festivals. In 2015, adjusting the new environment, American Standards began to partner with several international DIY labels in order to allow their international distribution to remain low cost and quickly accessible. This included Enjoyment Records in the U.K. and Nacion Libre in Mexico. It also expanded their available formats from digital and CD to include previously unreleased vinyl and cassettes. Shortly after, the band released the Hungry Hands EP which walked the line between 90s hardcore punk and early 2000s metalcore with an experimental twist. American Standards has announced a new full length album titled "Anti-Melody" with a release date of April 15th, 2017. Based on recent interviews with the band, the release will continue to build upon sociopolitical themes, corporate greed, satire and materialism, but will also have a much more personal tone.