The Phony Fakers
When in doubt, fake it 'til you make it!!Genre Pop Punk Band Created 1/1/2010 Total Sales 78
Band Bio
The Phony Fakers are a post-grunge pop punk band from Providence, Rhode Island.
Background story: The Phony Fakers started as a joke, nobody ever saw anything coming out of this. They started out as The Fakers. They were outcast and usually spent hours on end practicing in front man Brett Young's garage. After a while they started to become more well known and started playing local neighborhood gigs and house parties. They were well known for their smooth, but fast riffs and catchy lyrics. Before long they caught the eye of manager Stan Gaines, who really enjoyed their music. He offered them a record contract with a major label but it was decided among the band members to decline. The Fakers knew they were nothing but a bunch of phony's. They liked the idea of the band but wanted to keep it simple and not take things too seriously. After all, the band was a joke. They were The Fakers and they aimed to keep it that way. All they wanted was a pack of devoted fans without selling out or getting too big. Then a few months passed, mind you this was 1994 and the summer was almost over. The Fakers had played a show at a local club and people really started to catch on. Drummer Will Reynolds was approached by Stan alone this time. He told Will that he would offer the band a one million dollar record deal to sign on with TMTYTF Records. Will and the other guys talked it out and finally gave in. Upon recording their debut album, they were told that their name had already been taken by another band. The guys talked amongst themselves and finally came to the decision to call themselves The Phony Fakers, because they originally thought this would go nowhere. Their songs "Kickin' It Old School," "Famous Assholes," and "Reality Bites" were original songs the band had written long before the contract. They had always played those three at all of their shows as well as some other songs that really weren't very good but nonetheless clusters of noise the band had formed when they were busy fooling around. When they began recording their first album, they used the three songs and the other seven were brand new and had been written since their signing to a major label. They wanted to name the album after their track "Kickin' It Old School" but they decided to self title it instead. Today, The Phony Fakers are known for their punk sound fused with fast paced lyrics that blast out the rap metal we all hear. Even though they signed with the label, they're still an indie band and stay true to their independent roots. The Phony Fakers haven't quite gotten big yet, but we'll just have to see how far they can really go!
the band is:
Brett Young-Lead Vocals, Bass
Travis Dunn-Guitars, Vocals
Will Reynolds-Drums, Vocals
Influences:
Transplants
Smile Empty Soul
Puddle of Mudd
Weezer
Phony Fakers' Discography:
The Phony Fakers (2010)
Redundant Frenzy (2010)
Listen To Your Instincts (2010)
Chapter 4: Rags To Riches (2010)
VermiNation (2010)
For All Intensive Purposes (2010)
Psycho Circus (2011)
Band Gear
This band doesn't own any gear!
Albums / EPs
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Live and Uncensored
Date Released: 11/8/2011
Tracks: 15 The Phony Fakers have been on tour lately with Lambs to Lions and recently got a chance to record their first live album, so that's exactly what they did. Featuring hits like "Party Anthem...", "Famous Assholes", "Everything Went Wrong Today" and "Sandy Eggo" performed live. the band is: Brett Young-Lead Vocals, Bass Travis Dunn-Guitars, Vocals Will Reynolds-Drums, Vocals Distributed by TooMuchTooYoungTooFast Records |
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Everything Went Wrong Today EP
Date Released: 6/28/2011
Tracks: 4 The Phony Fakers' latest EP features their Psycho Circus hit "Everything Went Wrong Today". Also includes the radio edited version of "Chuck Norris Is A Vampire" and two new studio tracks from the band. Pop this disc into your CD-Rom to see the music video for the title track and access links to upcoming tour dates while you're at it. Imported from Germany The Phony Fakers are: Brett Young-Lead Vocals, Bass Travis Dunn-Guitar, Vocals Will Reynolds-Drums, Vocals Recorded at TooMuchTooYoungTooFast Records |
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Psycho Circus
Date Released: 4/17/2011
Tracks: 10 The Phony Fakers' 7th album is nothing you haven't heard before, just a new collection of fun pop punk hits to give fans their fix. Featuring "Party Anthem (It's Time to Get Fucked Up)" and "Chuck Norris Is a Vampire". Brett Young-Lead Vocals, Bass Travis Dunn-Guitar, Vocals Will Reynolds-Drums, Vocals Recorded at TooMuchTooYoungTooFast Records |
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For All Intensive Purposes
Date Released: 12/17/2010
Tracks: 15 Next up, we bring you "For All Intensive Purposes", The Phony Fakers' 6th studio album and follow-up to VermiNation. Features the hit single "Immune To Your Bullshit" as well as many other kick ass songs. Brett Young-Lead Vocals, Bass Travis Dunn-Guitar, Vocals Will Reynolds-Drums, Vocals Recorded via TooMuchTooYoungTooFast Records |
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Greatest Hits
Date Released: 9/30/2010
Tracks: 15 The Phony Fakers' Greatest Hits. Features 14 of your favorites from: The Phony Fakers Redundant Frenzy Listen To Your Instincts Chapter 4: Rags To Riches VermiNation plus a bonus DVD with an entire live show. Hurry, supplies are limited. Compliments of TooMuchTooYoungTooFast Records |
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VermiNation
Date Released: 8/30/2010
Tracks: 11 As the fifth album comes around, The Phony Fakers have truly defined their identity. VermiNation may be their heaviest record yet, but also the most graphically stunning as well. Think recent Puddle of Mudd and Smile Empty Soul. Features the hits: "Smells Like Disaster", "Lucky Stars", "Bros Before Hoes", and "Fuckin' A". Brett Young-Lead Vocals, Bass Travis Dunn-Guitars, Vocals Will Reynolds-Drums, Vocals Recorded at TooMuchTooYoungTooFast Records |
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Better To Die Young
Date Released: 7/23/2010
Tracks: 5 Nobody likes being dumped, rejected, or ignored. Luckily, we're here to help. If you can relate in any way, this album is for you. There's a lesson to be learned from all of this; no matter what obstacles life may throw at us whether it be relationships or just bad experiences, we have the power to stand up for what we know is right. The Phony Fakers are: Brett Young-Lead Vocals/Bass Travis Dunn-Guitar/Vocals Will Reynolds-Drums/Vocals Recorded at TooMuchTooYoungTooFast Records |
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Chapter 4: Rags To Riches
Date Released: 6/1/2010
Tracks: 12 The Phony Fakers return in style with the fourth chapter of their story. With hard rock mixed with funk and soul, how can you go wrong? Features the hits "Hammered (An Ode To Drinkers Everywhere)", "Jaded", and "Mindfuck". Vocals/Bass-Brett Young Guitar/Vocals-Travis Dunn Drums/Vocals-Will Reynolds Recorded at TooMuchTooYoungTooFast Records |
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Listen To Your Instincts
Date Released: 4/10/2010
Tracks: 13 The Phony Fakers' long awaited 3rd album. Features the hit "Red River" "So take your fuckin' faker face and stay away from me" |
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Red River-Single
Date Released: 4/2/2010
Tracks: 1 The Phony Fakers have been stuck in a rut lately. They've been at a loss of ideas for any new songs for an album. We're pleased to announce that they are finally working on a third record and you won't be disappointed This is a darker song than the fans may be used to, but give it a chance |
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Redundant Frenzy
Date Released: 2/6/2010
Tracks: 12 The Phony Fakers' second album. The goal on this one was to just have fun, we wanted to express our kick ass side while making this album party friendly. Features: Rise To Fame, Glory Daze, and Keeping Your Cool |
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Reality Bites (single)
Date Released: 2/1/2010
Tracks: 1 This is the band's second single as heard on their self-titled debut. The new album will be out soon! |
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The Phony Fakers
Date Released: 1/2/2010
Tracks: 10 The self-titled debut album by punk/indie/rap metal newbies: The Phony Fakers. Featuring the hits Famous Assholes, Reality Bites, and Kickin' It Old School. |
Offical Band News
| Psycho Circus | 4/17/2011 |
| New Album | 8/23/2010 |
| New EP | 7/22/2010 |