Wednesday, February 19, 2014

~Iwrestledabearonce~

Iwrestledabearonce is a 5 piece American metalcore band from Shrevport, Louisiana. Formed in 2007 (and having a lot of previous members) the band as of now currently consists of: 

  • Courtney LaPlante - Lead vocals (she replaced Krysta Cameron in 2012) 
  • Mike "Rickshaw" Martin - bass 
  • Mikey Montgomery - drums 
  • John Ganey - guitars, programming 
  • Steven Bradley - guitars, programming 


DISCOGRAPHY 
Iwrestledabearonce has 3 studio albums, 1 EP and 9 released music videos. 

Studio albums: 
  • It's All Happening (released in 2009) 
  • Ruining It For Everybody (released in 2011) 
  • Late For Nothing (released in 2013) 
EP'S:
  • Iwrestledabearonce EP 
Music Videos: 
  • Ulrich Firelord: Breaker of Mountains (2007) 
  • Tastes Like Kevin Bacon (2008) 
  • You Ain't No Family (2009) 
  • See You In Shell (2010) 
  • Danger in the Manger (2010) 
  • The Cat's Pajamas (2010) 
  • You Know That Ain't Them Real Dog's Voices (2011) 
  • I'm Gonna Shoot (2012) 
  • Boat Paddle (2013) 
IWABO also released a movie before Krysta left the band called "A Beary Scary Movie" in 2012. 

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE 
Iwrestledabearonce isn't something I personally listen to when I'm feeling sad, so I can't say that they've 'helped me' through things, but they have been one of my favorite bands for a few years now. I had known about them for a long time but had never listened to them until my boyfriend suggested it (they are also one of his favorite bands). So I decided that I should, and I fell in love instantly. I actually got to see them live at the All Stars Tour in August 2013 with one of my best friends, Candra. While I was in line to get a tee shirt I actually got to meet the new singer/screamer, Courtney LaPlante (she replaced Krysta Cameron because she became pregnant), and I got a signed poster from her. And I actually talk to Mikey Montgomery and Mike Rickshaw Martin sometimes on Facebook, which is amazing and I think it's rad that they talk to their fans. 


(From left to right): Courtney LaPlante, Mike Rickshaw, Steven Bradley

Courtney LaPlante and Mikey Montgomery in the background

Courtney, Mikey, Mike Rickshaw


Courtney and Mikey

Courtney, Mikey and Mike Rickshaw

Courtney, Mikey M, Mike Rickshaw, and Steven Bradley

Courtney and Mikey

Mike Rickshaw and Steven Bradley

Mike Rickshaw and Steven Bradley




This is the previous singer, Krysta Cameron with some previous members of the band.


This is IWABO's new singer, Courtney LaPlante.

The band as of now.