Days of the New
Days of the New is a post-grunge rock band from Charlestown, Indiana (later relocated to Louisville, Kentucky), formed in 1995. The band was one of the first bands to be signed to Outpost Records.
The group's self-titled first album had two hit singles, "Touch, Peel and Stand" and "The Down Town". The album's cover art prominently features a barren, lifeless tree, which appeared on later albums covers as well. Not long after releasing the album, they went on tour with Metallica in 1998. Shortly after touring, vocalist Travis Meeks fired the rest of the band members but continued the band as a solo project. Later albums met with little commercial success but showcased a remarkably eclectic and progressive style of songwriting.
The three fired members of Days of the New went on to form the band "Tantric" with lead singer Hugo Ferreira and have seen some success with songs like "Breakdown," "Astounded," and "Mourning."
Travis Meeks is currently seeking a new record label and has recorded several tracks in pre-production for the new album, known as Purple. He also appeared on a episode of A&E's Intervention where his family and friends convinced him to seek help for for his addiction to crystal meth.
Members
- Travis Meeks - vocals, guitar (1997-present)
- Ray Rizzo - drums, percussion (1999-present)
- Michael Dufresne - bass (2004-present)
Past Members
- Michael Huettig - bass (2000-2003)
- Chuck Mingis - guitar (2001-2003)
- Nicole Screzinger - vocals (1999-2000)
- Brian Vinson - bass (1999-2000)
- Doug Florio - guitar (1999-2000)
- Kimmet Cantwell - keyboards (1999-2000)
- Craig Wagner - guitar (1999-2000)
- Todd Whitener - guitar (1997-1999)
- Jesse Vest - bass (1997-1999)
- Matt Taul - drums (1997-1999)
Discography
| Year | Title | Label |
| 1997 | Days of the New (Orange) | Outpost |
| 1999 | Days of the New II (Green) | Outpost |
| 2001 | Days of the New III (Red) | Geffen |
| 2005 (?) | Days of the New IV (Purple) | Geffen |