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The members of the Used had to overcome poverty, homelessness, and substance abuse, not to mention the straight-laced attitudes of their hometown of Orem, UT, to bring their screamo-tinged brand of post-hardcore to life. But they persevered and earned a contract with Reprise Records, releasing their self-titled debut album in June 2002. Having only played a handful of shows around Orem prior to their record's release, the band -- vocalist Bert McCracken, guitarist Quinn Allman, bassist Jeph Howard, and drummer Branden Steineckert -- began relentless nationwide touring that quickly saw their fan base multiply. Club dates soon turned into successful stints on larger-scale festival/package tours including the Warped Tour, Ozzfest, and Projekt Revolution alongside Linkin Park and Snoop Dogg. In the summer of 2003, the Used issued the introspective CD/DVD Maybe Memories, which contained unreleased songs, live material, behind-the-scenes footage, and more. Their official sophomore offering showed up in September 2004 as In Love and Death, and the guys hopped on the first incarnation of the Taste of Chaos tour early the next year. Around that time, they also recorded a version of the Queen classic "Under Pressure" with My Chemical Romance to benefit victims of the devastating tsunami of December 2004. Boasting a fuller sound, In Love and Death peaked at number six on Billboard's Top 200 and the Used continued touring behind it worldwide. Outside of the band, McCracken has also lent his vocals to the punk rock drum troupe Street Drum Corps. As the Used readied their third album, Steineckert parted ways with the group over creative differences in early fall 2006 (he went on to join Rancid). The live CD/DVD Berth appeared in February 2007 to tide over fans a bit longer until the proper full-length, Lies for the Liars, came out in May. Though he didn't perform on the record, drummer Dan Whitesides joined the band as an official member just in time for the supporting tour. ~ William Ruhlmann & Corey Apar, All Music GuideMore

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The Used
The Used thrives on friction. You can hear it on the band's combustible self-titled debut. You can h...
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Pretty Handsome Awkward (Video)
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Blood On My Hands [Uncensored] (Video)
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The Taste Of Ink (Video)
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Buried Myself Alive (Video Version)
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Pretty Handsome Awkward [Amended] (Video)
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Oct 7th, 5:51pm
Philly Fans of the Used: We are an independently owned record store and are currently holding a contest for tickets to see the Used. You can enter for a chance to win a pair of "guest list" passes to see the Used at the Electric Factory on October 28th in Philadelphia. The guest list passes ensure you a seat to see the show and no in-store participation is necessary.

Simply go to our website and fill out the form. http://youngonesrecords.com/

Move quickly because the show is later this month. If you're interested in seeing the Used for free, entering this concert could give you that opportunity. Good luck!

One entry per person no purchase required. Deadline to enter: October 21st.
Aug 31st, 8:23pm
Listen to The Used's new album on twitter. check it out at: http://twitter.theused.net/
Jul 14th, 1:49pm Last edited Jul 14th, 1:49pm.
the used album got me threw hard day, black people enjoy your music too
Jul 7th, 6:16am
FELIZ CUMPLEANOS!!!

Happy B-Day Dan!!!

you're a great drummer!

and come back to CHILE soon PLEASE!!! :D

remember ...

I have many gifts waiting for you here lol :D
Jul 3rd, 12:01am
you know...dan look a lot like chris (the old singer) from jamies elsewhere.. GREAT MUSIC!!
Jul 2nd, 12:43am
I just heard Blood On My Hands today, sounds great :)
Jul 1st, 8:27pm
LOve YOur Guys Lyrics!
Jun 17th, 3:22am
I really love your music. You guys are just like, really down to earth and totaly care about your fans. You play from the heart and just living the dream you wanted. I love you guys and your music means a lot to me.
May 29th, 7:33am
love The Used
May 21st, 9:54pm
if you want me back..

you're gonna have to ask..

so I ask you to come and play once more in Indonesia...

We are waiting 4 you guys...