Caleb Scofield Memorial Fund
Cave In formed in 1995, in Metheun, Massachusetts. The band includes guitarist/vocalist Stephen Brodsky, guitarist Adam McGrath, and drummer JR Conners, who were all founding members. Bassist/vocalist Caleb Scofield joined soon after in 1998. Their earliest material was released across a a 7" and a few splits. This material was compiled on Beyond Hypothermia. These early recordings hit the ground running with the sound they are now heralded as pioneers of, which is metalcore. The metallic guitars, heavy riffs, odd time signatures, and linear song structures have all become staples of the genre, which owes a debt of gratitude to Cave In. This is especially true for their proper debut full-length, Until Your Heart Stops. This featured their solidified line-up, was produced by Kurt Ballou and released by Hydra Head. Some of the heaviest, most off-the-wall riffage is found right here. Without a doubt, this is an absolute classic and staple of the genre. It's breathed in the same breath as something like We Are The Romans as a contender for greatest metalcore album ever.
They followed up their debut with an EP released in 1999, titled Creative Eclipses. This was a major departure from their metal roots. They began experimenting with "space rock", with vocals that were primarily sung, the use of synths, and a focus on atmosphere over riffs. They even included a folk-y acoustic track on this EP. What was thought to be an experimental detour by fans turned out to be the band's next sonic stage, since the release of their sophomore album Jupiter carried on this progressive sound. This proved to be a commercial success, which caught the attention of major labels.
The band signed to RCA Records, a move rarely done by bands of their origin. The result was Antenna, a full-fledged alternative rock record, which can be best summed up as their "Dear You" record. Their original fans turned their back on the band for their commercialized sound, the album did not prove to be the success the label hoped it would be, and it did not spawn a major hit (only a minor one with "Anchor"). Cave In also toured with Foo Fighters, just like Jawbreaker did before they broke up, though by now the Foo Fighters were a much bigger band. Though Antenna was initially a disappointment to long-time fans, just like Dear You, it took a few years for people to appreciate the solid record that it really is.
Frustrated by their major label, Cave In began working on the follow-up to Antenna. They returned to an aggressive, metal-based sound, more in common with their roots than their last two albums. Once RCA heard the demos for this new album, they were dropped by the label, and subsequently returned to Hydra Head. The result was Perfect Pitch Black, released in 2005. Though a return to form in many ways, the band do not try and recreate the early sound they had on Until Your Heart Stops. It's a matured approach to metalcore through the lens of their years of progressive experimentation, where the riffs and guttural vocals do come back, but with a stronger sense of melody and at a less frenzied pace. Following this album, the band went on hiatus in 2006.
Cave In didn't disappear for long, since they regrouped in 2009 for more shows and the release of a new EP, Planets Of Old. This was followed up with their first new full-length in 6 years, which was 2011's White Silence. This record displayed an eclectic mix of what Cave In do, with some experimental slow burners ("Heartbreaks, Earthquakes", "Reanimations", "Iron Decibels") and some hard-hitters ("Vicious Cycles", "Serpents"). It's an incredible amalgamation of what the band had been working on for over a decade.
Shortly after White Silence, the band remained somewhat inactive, only playing sporadic shows here and there. Unfortunately, just as it appeared they were gearing back up, they were struck by the previously mentioned tragedy. The loss of integral member Caleb Scofield is incredibly unfortunate, though he has left behind a ton of amazing music that will live on for decades to come. Below is just a sliver of that output. Cave In members were known for being active in many other projects. Most notably, Caleb was also a member of Old Man Gloom (highly recommended) and Zozobra. Stephen Brodsky was briefly a member of Converge (he played bass on When Forever Comes Crashing), as well as Mutoid Man, Pet Genius, New Idea Society, and Kid Kilowatt, along with Kurt Ballou (Converge) and Adam McGrath (also of Cave In). Adam and drummer JR Conners are also members of Nomad Stones. Across numerous projects, and particularly in the case of Cave In, its members have crafted some of the best music in recent history. Regardless of the band's future, what they have achieved thus far is more than most do in a lifetime, and they have cemented a legacy that nobody will soon forget. Enjoy.
They followed up their debut with an EP released in 1999, titled Creative Eclipses. This was a major departure from their metal roots. They began experimenting with "space rock", with vocals that were primarily sung, the use of synths, and a focus on atmosphere over riffs. They even included a folk-y acoustic track on this EP. What was thought to be an experimental detour by fans turned out to be the band's next sonic stage, since the release of their sophomore album Jupiter carried on this progressive sound. This proved to be a commercial success, which caught the attention of major labels.
The band signed to RCA Records, a move rarely done by bands of their origin. The result was Antenna, a full-fledged alternative rock record, which can be best summed up as their "Dear You" record. Their original fans turned their back on the band for their commercialized sound, the album did not prove to be the success the label hoped it would be, and it did not spawn a major hit (only a minor one with "Anchor"). Cave In also toured with Foo Fighters, just like Jawbreaker did before they broke up, though by now the Foo Fighters were a much bigger band. Though Antenna was initially a disappointment to long-time fans, just like Dear You, it took a few years for people to appreciate the solid record that it really is.
Frustrated by their major label, Cave In began working on the follow-up to Antenna. They returned to an aggressive, metal-based sound, more in common with their roots than their last two albums. Once RCA heard the demos for this new album, they were dropped by the label, and subsequently returned to Hydra Head. The result was Perfect Pitch Black, released in 2005. Though a return to form in many ways, the band do not try and recreate the early sound they had on Until Your Heart Stops. It's a matured approach to metalcore through the lens of their years of progressive experimentation, where the riffs and guttural vocals do come back, but with a stronger sense of melody and at a less frenzied pace. Following this album, the band went on hiatus in 2006.
Cave In didn't disappear for long, since they regrouped in 2009 for more shows and the release of a new EP, Planets Of Old. This was followed up with their first new full-length in 6 years, which was 2011's White Silence. This record displayed an eclectic mix of what Cave In do, with some experimental slow burners ("Heartbreaks, Earthquakes", "Reanimations", "Iron Decibels") and some hard-hitters ("Vicious Cycles", "Serpents"). It's an incredible amalgamation of what the band had been working on for over a decade.
1. Crossbearer
2. Chameleon
3. Capsize
4. Stoic
5. Programmed Behind
6. Flypaper
7. Mitigate
8. Pivotal
9. Ritual Famine
10. Crambone
1. Moral Eclipse
2. Total Deity
3. Juggernaut
4. The End Of Our Rope Is A Noise
5. Segue 1
6. Until Your Heart Stops
7. Halo Of Flies
8. Bottom Feeder
9. Ebola
10. Controlled Mayhem Then Erupts
1. Luminance
2. Sonata McGrath
3. Magnified
4. Burning Down The Billboards
5. Sonata Brodsky
1. Jupiter
2. In The Stream of Commerce
3. Big Riff
4. Innuendo And Out The Other
5. Brain Candle
6. Requiem
7. Decay Of The Delay
8. New Moon
1. Jupiter (Remix)
2. Big Riff (Piano Version)
3. Innuendo And Out The Other (Piano Version)
4. New Moon (Piano Version)
1. Guitarmegeddon
2. God Is On The Telephone
3. Silence (omitted)
4. Chewable Robots
5. Chow Foon The Moon
6. Audio Warfare
7. Upsetting Dream
8. Neon Glow
9. Feline Macabre
10. Brain Candle Waltz
11. Head Extensions
12. Low Rumble Waltz
13. Dead City Sunbeam
1. Come Into Your Own
2. Dark Driving
3. The Calypso
4. Tides Of Tomorrow
5. The Callus
6. Everest
1. Stained Silver
2. Inspire
3. Joy Opposites
4. Anchor
5. Beautiful Son
6. Seafrost
7. Rubber And Glue
8. Youth Overrided
9. Breath Of Water
10. Loss In The Air
11. Penny Racer
12. Woodwork
1. Inspire
2. Anchor
3. Joy Opposites
4. Seafrost
5. Youth Overrided
6. Beautiful Son
7. Jupiter
8. Innuendo And Other The Other
1. Perfect Pitch Black
2. The World Is Our Way
3. Off To Ruin
4. Trepanning
5. Paranormal
6. Down The Drain
7. Droned
8. Ataxaria
9. Tension In The Ranks
10. Screaming In Your Sleep
1. Cayman Tongue
2. Retina Sees Rewind
3. The Red Trail
4. Air Escapes
1. Mr. Co-Dexterity
2. Inflatable Dream
3. I Luv I Jah (Bad Brains cover)
4. Plainsong (The Cure cover)
5. N.I.B. (Black Sabbath cover)
6. Innuendo And The Other (Demo)
7. Cave-In (Codeine cover)
1. White Silence
2. Serpents
3. Sing My Loves
4. Vicious Cycles
5. Centered
6. Summit Fever
7. Heartbreaks, Earthquakes
8. Iron Decibels
9. Reanimation
4. Breed (Nirvana cover)
Note: Full comp here
1. Final Transmission
2. All Illusion
3. Shake My Blood
4. Night Crawler
5. Lunar Day
6. Winter Window
7. Lanterna
8. Strange Reflection
9. Led To The Wolves
1. New Reality
2. Blood Spiller
3. Floating Skulls
4. Heavy Pendulum
5. Pendulambient
6. Careless Offering
7. Blinded By A Blaze
8. Amaranthine
9. Searches Of Hell
10. Nightmare Eyes
11. Days Of Nothing
12. Waiting For Love
13. Reckoning
14. Wavering Angel