Reform the Resistance

Reform The Resistance is comprised of former Justifide members Jason Moncivaiz (vocals/guitar) and Sambo Moncivaiz (bass) of Phoenix, AZ and drummer Ryan Dugger (drums) of Nashville, TN. A couple years after Justifide split up, the Moncivaiz brothers shaped Reform The Resistance in 2007. The creation of Reform The Resistance represented freedom within their songwriting, as well as the ability to be themselves. Reform the Resistance brought another musical realm out in the band. “We’ve found more of an identity,” states guitarist Jason Moncivaiz. “Justifide was signed when we were about 17 years old and I feel like our sound and our influences have changed since then. 10 years later, I feel there is more depth in our music all around. Lyrically, musically, everything.” By mid-2007, the Moncivaiz brothers had solidified the basis of the group, but they needed to find a drummer that would fit both musically and personally. Halfway across the country in Nashville, TN, Ryan Dugger’s little sister stumbled across a “drummer wanted” ad on Justifide’s old website written by the Moncivaiz brothers. After making a connection, the brothers agreed to meet up with Ryan and after jamming and practicing a few previously written songs, the brothers decided that Ryan would mesh perfectly with the band. Reform The Resistance was formed and finally ready to move forward as a complete and unified band. With no pressure of a deadline, Reform The Resistance worked at an organic pace to let their ideas and songs breathe and develop. In 2008, the band recorded and released their EP, …And It Begins. The EP was produced by Malcolm Springer (Full Devil Jacket, Sinch). After recording the EP, the band completed several tours in Europe and performed on select dates in the United States. After touring, the band began recording The Truth is Dangerous. “The title The Truth is Dangerous is pulled from a particular lyric on the album,” adds Jason Moncivaiz. “It reflects our view on politics, but we’d like to have it represent on a higher level with relationships, life, etc. But on the politics note, we feel that people need to ask more questions and not believe everything they’re told automatically.” The Truth is Dangerous was completed in October 2010 and was produced by Reform The Resistance’s Jason Moncivaiz. The entire album was recorded and produced in Moncivaiz’s personal studio, with exception of the drums which were recorded in Chicago, IL at Gravity Studios. After finishing the master of The Truth is Dangerous in October 2010, Gravity Studios owner Doug McBride happened to be mastering several Wuli Record’s albums and passed The Truth is Dangerous to Wuli Records owners Louis Svitek and Ryan McGuire. Svitek and McGuire were thrilled with the band’s sound and signed the band in March 2011. Wuli Records will be releasing The Truth is Dangerous on April 26th, 2011. From Deftones to Radiohead to Coldplay, the band’s sound encompasses a plethora of influences. But to say the sound is “radio rock” would be false. The band describes their sound as including bits of electronica, hip-hop, and even sometimes R&B, all with a hard rock overtone. With the ability to mesh influences, all while creating a new sound and speaking their minds, Reform The Resistance offers a breath of fresh air amongst carbon-copy bands. Reform The Resistance represents uniqueness and “truth” in the rock music scene, and the truth… is dangerous. Adrenaline PR, 2011 The new album "DOS" available now on iTunes.