Belvedere

Origin

Calgary, Alberta

Years active

1995

Genres

skate punk, melodic hardcore, punk rock

Biography

Belvedere is a Canadian skate punk band formed in 1995 in Calgary, Alberta. Originally, the band had no intention of playing live shows, but eventually gained a loyal following in Canada's punk scene. Known for their technical speed and melodic vocals, Belvedere has performed at festivals such as the Warped Tour and Groezrock Festival.

The band released their debut album, "Because No One Stopped Us", in 1998. Throughout their career, Belvedere has released several acclaimed albums, including "Angels Live in My Town" (2000), "'Twas Hell Said Former Child" (2002), "Fast Forward Eats the Tape" (2004), "The Revenge of the Fifth" (2016) and "Hindsight Is the Sixth Sense" (2021). In 2020, the band celebrated their 25-year history, marked by tours in over 35 countries and more than 1,500 shows.

Belvedere's sound is characterized by fast and precise riffs, catchy vocal harmonies, and insightful lyrics, drawing influences from bands like Bad Religion and NOFX. The band has toured with various prominent names in the punk scene and continues to attract fans from different generations with their infectious energy and dedication to music.