Alkaline Trio

Alkaline Trio was established in Chicago, Illinois in December 1996. The original lineup included Matt Skiba on guitar and vocals, Rob Doran on bass, and Glenn Porter on drums. Their debut single, “Sundials,” was released in 1997. Following Doran’s departure, Dan Andriano joined as bassist and co-lead vocalist. This new formation released the EP “For Your Lungs Only” in 1998, followed by their first full-length album, “Goddamnit!,” the same year. The band continued to develop its sound, releasing “Maybe I’ll Catch Fire” in 2000, and building a foundation as a prominent act within the punk rock genre.

Key career developments include signing with Vagrant Records, which led to the release of “From Here to Infirmary” in 2001. This album featured singles “Stupid Kid” and “Private Eye,” increasing the band’s public profile and sales. Their 2003 album, “Good Mourning,” charted on the Billboard 200 and marked the recording debut of drummer Derek Grant, who became a long-standing member. Alkaline Trio maintained a consistent release schedule, with albums like “Crimson” (2005) and “Agony & Irony” (2008), further diversifying their musical approach while retaining their core punk influences. In 2010, the band achieved their highest charting success with “This Addiction,” reaching No. 11 on the Billboard 200.

The band has also engaged in various collaborations and side projects. In 2002, they released a split EP with Hot Water Music, and another with One Man Army in 2004. Matt Skiba later joined Blink-182 from 2015 to 2022, further expanding his musical reach. After Derek Grant’s departure in 2023, Atom Willard joined as the new drummer, and the band released their tenth album, “Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs,” in January 2024. Most recently, Alkaline Trio collaborated with Travis Barker on new music, with the single “Oblivion” released in July 2025.