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American Standards
12+ albums
hardcorepunkGrindthrashnorma jean
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American Standards is a chaotic hardcore, mathcore, and metalcore band from Phoenix, Arizona, formed in 2011. Known for explosive live shows, deeply personal lyrics, and a relentless DIY work ethic, the band blends the aggression of metal with the urgency of punk to carve out a distinct voice in the underground music scene. Over the course of 15 years, American Standards toured restlessly across the U.S., bringing their raw energy to Arizona music venues like The Nile Theater, Crescent Ballroom, Rebel Lounge, Skrappy’s, The Orpheum (Flagstaff), and The Rock (Tucson), as well as DIY spaces and clubs nationwide. They stood shoulder to shoulder sharing the stage with national artists such as Every Time I Die, Norma Jean, Knocked Loose, Comeback Kid, Stick To Your Guns, Atreyu, Zao, and He Is Legend — while staying grounded in the Arizona community that shaped them. Their discography — Still Life (2012), The Death of Rhythm and Blues (2013), Hungry Hands (2014), Anti-Melody (2017), Dopamine Dealer (2022), and their final album Future Orphans (2025) — reflects both evolution and consistency: chaotic, heartfelt, and uncompromising. Along the way, they were recognized as a breakout Arizona band by Alternative Press, praised by Decibel Magazine as one of the strongest voices in modern hardcore, and featured by Metal Injection, Revolver Magazine, Lambgoat, and others for their intensity and authenticity. Though never chasing mainstream success, American Standards earned respect in
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