Red Fang

Red Fang

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About

Ever since their inception in 2005, Portland’s RED FANG have strived to write heavy, catchy music underlaid with subtle complexities. Founded by David Sullivan, Maurice Bryan Giles, Aaron Beam, and John Sherman, the band had a distinctive and fully-formed sound right from the start: a mix of compelling rock songwriting and party-hard metal euphoria that speaks to the headbanger, the hesher, and the music student alike. The band’s two-pronged vocal attack and knack for finding the sharpest hooks made sure that the music world caught on right away. Within just one year of RED FANG‘s first show, they were opening for genre stalwarts Big Business and The Melvins, and soon began appearing at festivals including FYF, Fun Fun Fun Fest, Sasquatch Fest, and more. After the release of their self-titled debut (Sargent House, 2009), RED FANG signed to independent label Relapse Records for the release of their 2011 full-length Murder the Mountains, which hit #25 on the US Top Heatseekers chart and received widespread critical acclaim. RED FANG followed that record up with a slew of dates worldwide, and two years later, released Whales and Leeches, which put the band on the US Billboard charts (at #66) for the first time and garnered praise from outlets ranging from Spin and Metal Injection to Stereogum and Alternative Press. The success of Whales and Leeches even led to a live appearance on Late Show with David Letterman in January 2014. Additionally, RED FANG have gained renown for their inventive comedic music videos directed by Whitey MConnaughy, several of which have become viral hits. The band’s videos have received more than 10,000,000 views in total. RED FANG have more than made a name for themselves on the live circuit as well. Over the years, they’ve toured with prominent artists such as In Flames, Opeth, Mastodon, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Helmet, and Crowbar, and have appeared at major festivals including Hellfest, Rockstar Mayhem Fest, Wacken, Roadburn, and many others. In their travels, RED FANG have performed across the globe, from North America and South America to Europe, Russia, and Australia. RED FANG is: John Sherman – Drums, Aaron Beam – Bass, Vocals, David Sullivan – Guitar, Maurice Bryan Giles – Guitar, Vocals New album 'Arrows' out now on CD/LP/Digital via Relapse Records. Order at https://orcd.co/redfangarrows

Upcoming events

  • The Sword and Red Fand (16 and Under with Parent or Legal Guardian)
    The Sword and Red Fand (16 and Under with Parent or Legal Guardian)
    INEC - Killarney
    Fri 07.08.2026 20:00
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  • The Sword w/ Red Fang
    The Sword w/ Red Fang
    Radio/East
    Sat 08.08.2026 20:30
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  • The Sword w/ Red Fang
    The Sword w/ Red Fang
    Tower Theatre - Oklahoma City
    Sun 09.08.2026 19:00
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  • Sword w/ Red Fang
    Sword w/ Red Fang
    Sunshine Theater
    Tue 11.08.2026 19:30
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  • The Sword
    The Sword
    The Van Buren
    Wed 12.08.2026 20:00
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  • The Sword
    The Sword
    Foundation Room at House of Blues Las Vegas
    Fri 14.08.2026 19:30
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  • The Sword | Red Fang with special guest Spoon Benders
    The Sword | Red Fang with special guest Spoon Benders
    The Sound
    Sat 15.08.2026 20:00
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  • The Sword
    The Sword
    The Observatory
    Sun 16.08.2026 18:30
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  • The Sword w/ Spoon Benders
    The Sword w/ Spoon Benders
    The Fonda Theatre
    Tue 18.08.2026 20:00
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  • The Sword w/ Red Fang
    The Sword w/ Red Fang
    The Regency Ballroom
    Wed 19.08.2026 20:00
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  • The Sword @ Showbox SoDo
    The Sword @ Showbox SoDo
    Showbox SoDo
    Fri 21.08.2026 19:00
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  • The Sword and Red Fang
    The Sword and Red Fang
    Showbox SoDo
    Fri 21.08.2026 20:00
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  • The Sword & Red Fang
    The Sword & Red Fang
    Knitting Factory - Spokane
    Mon 24.08.2026 20:00
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  • The Sword & Red Fang
    The Sword & Red Fang
    Knitting Factory - Boise
    Tue 25.08.2026 20:00
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  • The Sword w/ Red Fang
    The Sword w/ Red Fang
    The Complex - UT
    Thu 27.08.2026 19:00
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  • The Sword and Red Fang (16 and Over)
    The Sword and Red Fang (16 and Over)
    Mission Ballroom
    Fri 28.08.2026 20:00
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