At the Drive-In was an American post-hardcore band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 1994. The band’s most recent line-up consisted of Cedric Bixler-Zavala (vocals), Omar Rodríguez-López (guitar, vocals), Paul Hinojos (bass), Tony Hajjar (drums) and Keeley Davis (guitar, vocals).
At the Drive-In released six studio albums, two live albums, and one compilation album. Their most popular album is Relationship of Command (2000), which was certified gold by the RIAA. The band has also won numerous awards, including a Kerrang! Award for Best International Band and a Revolver Golden Gods Award for Best Live Band.
At the Drive-In disbanded in 2001, but reunited in 2012. The band has since released two new albums, In•ter a•li•a (2017) and Acrobatic Tenement (2020).
Early Years
At the Drive-In was formed in 1994 by guitarist Jim Ward and vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala. The band’s original line-up also included Omar Rodríguez-López on guitar, Bernie Rincon on bass, and Tony Hajjar on drums.
At the Drive-In released their debut album, Acrobatic Tenement, in 1997. The album was a critical success, and helped to establish the band as a leading force in the post-hardcore scene.
Relationship of Command
At the Drive-In’s second album, Relationship of Command, was released in 2000. The album was a commercial success, and helped to bring post-hardcore music to a wider audience. Relationship of Command was also a critical success, and is often considered to be one of the greatest post-hardcore albums of all time.
Breakup and Reunion
At the Drive-In disbanded in 2001. The band’s breakup was due to a number of factors, including creative differences and personal tensions.
At the Drive-In reunited in 2012. The band has since released two new albums, In•ter a•li•a (2017) and Acrobatic Tenement (2020).
Legacy
At the Drive-In is considered to be one of the most influential post-hardcore bands of all time. The band’s music has been praised for its intensity, its experimentalism, and its political and social commentary.
At the Drive-In has inspired a number of other bands, including The Mars Volta, The Fall of Troy, and Circa Survive. The band’s music continues to be enjoyed by fans around the world.
At the Drive-In is a band that has left a lasting legacy on the post-hardcore genre. Their music is intense, experimental, and politically and socially conscious. The band has inspired a number of other bands, and their music continues to be enjoyed by fans around the world.
