Name: United By Fate
Brand: Rival Schools

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

RFC242LP-c10

Colour

Green

Colour details

Clear with Green Splatter

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-11-01

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Secre­tly

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

810097917651

Total Cap

Green LP | Rough Trade Exclusive

Artist

Rival Schools

Genre US

Punk / Hardcore

Label US

Run For Cover Records

Rival Schools is an indie rock band hailing from New York. Formed in 1999, the band gained recognition for their unique sound and captivating performances. After disbanding in 2003, they made a triumphant return in 2008 and continued to captivate audiences with their music. In 2013, the band went on hiatus but surprised fans by announcing a rerelease of their first album and an exciting tour scheduled for 2023.
With their distinctive blend of alternative rock and post-hardcore influences, Rival Schools has left an indelible mark on the music scene. Their heartfelt lyrics combined with powerful instrumentals create a dynamic listening experience that resonates with fans around the world.
As pioneers of the indie rock genre, Rival Schools continues to push boundaries and evolve their sound. With anticipation building for their upcoming tour and album release, fans eagerly await the opportunity to witness this iconic band live once again.

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Rival Schools and Run For Cover Records have teamed up to reissue the band’s iconic 2001 album United By Fate, arriving this fall. Available on vinyl for the first time since 2015, this is the definitive version of United By Fate - a special record that has defined an entire genre of music in the two decades since its initial release.

Rival Schools started as the once-new project of vocalist/guitarist Walter Schreifels, who as a member of Youth of Today, Gorilla Biscuits and Quicksand routinely reinvented the sound of hardcore. In Rival Schools he was joined by bandmates Ian Love, Cache Tolman and Sammy Siegler, whose other projects at the time include Iceburn, CIV and Glassjaw. 

United By Fate was a turning point, offering melodies rather than the abject fury and aggression of those earlier bands – and the result echoes still today serving as an influence for bands in the hardcore world and beyond.

United By Fate

Music US

Discover United By Fate by Rival Schools on limited edition LP formats, exclusively from Run For Cover Records. A definitive reissue of the iconic 2001 album.