Alkaline Trio is an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed by Matt Skiba in late 1996. The band’s consistent touring and prolific discography have established them across pop-punk and alternative rock scenes, appealing to diverse audiences and collaborating with various brands and artists. After establishing their prolific discography with the release of their debut single ‘Sundials’ in 1997, Alkaline Trio quickly built a strong foundation within the punk rock genre. Following the arrival of bassist and co-lead vocalist Dan Andriano in 1997, the band released the EP ‘For Your Lungs Only’ in 1998, swiftly followed by their full-length debut album, ‘Goddamnit!’ later that same year.
Further studio releases included ‘Damnesia’ (2011), ‘My Shame Is True’ (2013), and ‘Is This Thing Cursed?’ (2018). In 2014, the band embarked on their ‘Past Live’ tour, performing all their studio albums in their entirety to dedicated audiences. Member Matt Skiba expanded his musical reach by joining Blink-182 from 2015 to 2022, while Alkaline Trio released the ‘E.P.’ in 2020. The band continued its evolution into 2023 with the departure of Derek Grant and the arrival of Atom Willard as their new drummer.
In January 2024, Alkaline Trio released their tenth studio album, ‘Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs,’ garnering strong reception from fans and critics alike. Looking ahead, the band has collaborated with Travis Barker on new music, with the highly anticipated single ‘Oblivion’ scheduled for release in July 2025.