About
American Standards was a chaotic hardcore, mathcore, and metalcore band from Phoenix, Arizona (2011–2025). Known for explosive live shows, personal lyrics, and a DIY ethos, the band blended the aggression of metal with the urgency of punk.
Across the U.S., they shared stages with artists including Every Time I Die, Norma Jean, Knocked Loose, Comeback Kid, Stick To Your Guns, Atreyu, Zao, and He Is Legend, while remaining rooted in Arizona’s scene.
Their discography spans Still Life (2012), The Death of Rhythm and Blues (2013), Hungry Hands (2014), Anti-Melody (2017), Dopamine Dealer (2023), and final album Future Orphans (2025).
Band Members
Final Lineup (2011–2025)
- Brandon Kellum — Vocals (2011–2025)
- Corey Skowronski — Guitars/Bass (2011–2025)
- Steven Mandell — Bass (2013–2025)
- Chris Daley — Drums (2020–2025)
Former Members
- Mitch Hosier — Drums (2016–2020)
- Mike Cook — Drums (2013–2015)
- Brennen Westermeyer — Lead Guitar (2011–2013)
- Geoff Gittleson — Drums (2011–2013)
- Cody Conrad — Rhythm Guitar (2011–2012; died 2015)
Touring Members
- Craig Burch — Bass (2013)
- Tommy Mills — Drums (2015)
Discography
- Future Orphans (2025, LP)
- Dopamine Dealer (2023, EP)
- Anti-Melody (2017, LP)
- Hungry Hands (2014, EP)
- The Death of Rhythm and Blues (2013, EP)
- Still Life (2012, LP)
Listen
Press
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The Punk Site — Final Album Announcement (2025)
“American Standards’ final album Future Orphans is a conceptually tight, emotionally ferocious record.”
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MetalNoise — Review: Future Orphans (2025)
“Balancing raw emotional power with technical chaos… their most definitive release yet.”
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Decibel Magazine — Track Premiere: “The Tourist” (2023)
“Phoenix metallic hardcore punks American Standards deliver blistering chaos and searing urgency.”
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Metal Injection — New Song: “Phantom Limb” (2022)
“‘Phantom Limb’ is a pretty jarring listening experience — proof that American Standards thrive in chaos.”
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Lambgoat — Video Premiere: “The Dealer” (2022)
“A blistering new track tackling themes of existentialism and self-doubt.”
Timeline
- 2011: Band forms in Phoenix, AZ
- 2012: Debut LP Still Life
- 2013: EP The Death of Rhythm and Blues
- 2014: EP Hungry Hands
- 2017: LP Anti-Melody
- 2023: EP Dopamine Dealer
- Dec 9, 2023: Farewell show — The Rebel Lounge, Phoenix
- Jun 30, 2025: Final LP Future Orphans