Chapter 1
The Baltimore basement laboratory
Chapter 2
Breaking the hardcore mold
Chapter 3
The Glow On explosion
Chapter 4
From the pit to the Grammys
Ch 1 · The Baltimore basement laboratory
mankai Turnstile's Hardcore Crossover
Mosh pits and melodies, mosh pits and melodies / We're changing up the heavy scene.
mankai Frontman Brendan Yates and his friends formed Turnstile in Baltimore's tight-knit 2010 DIY scene to champion a more open-minded spirit
mankai Heavy Baltimore hardcore grooves helped Turnstile transition to massive indie festival stages
BETA
mankai Blend heavy punk beats with pop melodies to learn how Turnstile conquered indie festivals.
Fun Fact
Visual arts: Frontman Brendan Yates directed many of Turnstile's colorful, high-energy music videos himself, showcasing his visual arts background.
Glossary
basement (noun)
The floor of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level. Brendan Yates' family home in Maryland served as the band's primary rehearsal space for thirteen years.
The floor of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level. Brendan Yates' family home in Maryland served as the band's primary rehearsal space for thirteen years.
Quiz
Before fronting Turnstile, what instrument did Brendan Yates play in the heavy hardcore band Trapped Under Ice?