Versus the Mirror

Hailing from Tucson, AZ, post-hardcore quintet Versus the Mirror had already self-financed and recorded their eponymous EP prior to inking a deal with Equal Vision Records in June 2005. The label released the EP that August, and the guys were back in the studio by the year's end to record their full-length debut. By this time, the band was comprised of drummer Shane Ray, bassist Brad Murray, vocalist David Siebold, and guitarists Gabe Borquez and Kevin Ryan. Working with producer Bob Hoag (the Bled, the Format), Versus the Mirror was able to capture the live intensity of their shows with a raw-sounding album crafted without the use of ProTools, instead employing vintage equipment. The resulting record, Home, was issued in April 2006. That same month, they jumped on the road with the Fully Down as support for a two-month nationwide Boy Sets Fire tour. In early 2007, Versus the Mirror announced that they would be disbanding because of various lineup changes, but that the members would continue recording new material under a new moniker. Murray, however, went on to join screamo outfit Greeley Estates, while Ryan hooked up with YouInSeries. ~ Corey Apar, All Music Guide