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 Dan Marsala performing with Story of the Year in 2009 | |
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| Born | November 3, 1980 |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
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Daniel Marsala (born November 3, 1980)[1] is an American musician, singer, guitarist, and drummer. He is best known for being the lead vocalist and founding member of the post-hardcore band Story of the Year. He also serves as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the punk rock band The Fuck Off and Dies.
Early Life
[edit]Marsala grew up on Page Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri, where he would get his start in music, singing and playing guitar for a local church group. He later met childhood friend John Oakes, future manager of Story of the Year, with whom he would practice music using cheap and makeshift equipment. Afterwards, he joined a short-lived band called Humblebee, before eventually joining 67 North: Story of the Year's predecessor.[2]
Musical Career
[edit]67 North, Big Blue Monkey, and Story of The Year (1995-2011, 2013-present)
[edit]In 1995, Marsala formed 67 North as the drummer with fellow band mates John Taylor, Ryan Phillips, and Perry West, before renaming themselves to Big Blue Monkey in 1998. Marsala served as the band's drummer until he became the band's lead vocalist, following the departure of Taylor[2]
Marsala has since served as the lead vocalist on every Story of the Year release since the band renamed themselves for the second time in 2002.[3]
The Fuck Off and Dies (2009-present)
[edit]Marsala formed comedy rock/punk rock 4-piece The Fuck Off and Dies (sometimes abbreviated to TFOAD) in 2009 as the lead vocalist and guitarist[4]. The band writes fast-paced punk songs featuring excessive swearing and themes of alcoholism. They have been noted to have Direct Hit!, Teenage Bottlerocket, and The Bouncing Souls influences, along with openly expressing their NOFX influence.[5]
The majority of their music is recorded, mixed, and mastered by Marsala at Hellhole Studios, which is located in his basement.[6]
During Story of the Year's 2010-2013 hiatus, Marsala started recording music with the band, releasing 2 EPs before the band's reunion, and 1 full-length album and 2 EPs afterwards they had gotten back together.[6]
Greek Fire (2012)
[edit]Following drummer Johnny Venus's diagnosis of Acute promyelocytic leukemia, Marsala briefly served as the touring drummer for the band Greek Fire in 2012, led by former Story of the Year guitarist and bassist Phillip Sneed. Marsala filled in for a few months until Venus could return.[7]
Personal Life
[edit]Marsala lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with his wife and 2 kids.[8][9]
Discography
[edit]- with Story of the Year
| Year | Album | Label | Credits |
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| 2003 | Page Avenue | Maverick | Lead vocals/drums (track 12) |
| 2005 | In the Wake of Determination | Maverick | Lead vocals |
| 2008 | The Black Swan | Epitaph | Lead vocals |
| 2010 | The Constant | Epitaph | Lead vocals |
| 2017 | Wolves | Self-released | Lead vocals |
| 2023 | Tear Me to Pieces | SharpTone | Lead vocals |
| 2026 | A.R.S.O.N. | SharpTone | Lead vocals |
with The Fuck Off and Dies
| Year | Album | Label | Credits |
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| 2011 | Songs in the Key of Fuck | Self-released | Lead vocals/guitar/production |
| 2012 | Merry Fucking Christmas EP | Self-released | Lead vocals/guitar/production |
| 2014 | Young Punks / Old Drunks EP | Self-released | Lead vocals/guitar/production |
| 2015 | Dear Liver | Encapsulated Records | Lead vocals/guitar |
| 2016 | Live Wire | Daggerland Studios | Lead vocals/guitar/production |
References
[edit]- ↑ Friedman, David (2004-04-23). "Story of the Year rides hot streak into Hartford". The News-Times. Archived from the original on 2023-10-16. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- 1 2 "Page Avenue Crew: #65 - The REAL Origin Story - Part 1 (ft. John Oakes)". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ Taylor, Cade; Holt, Taylor (18 February 2026). "Produced in the Bi-State: Story of the Year discusses their new album A.R.S.O.N., living in St. Louis, and more". First Alert 4. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- ↑ Punknews.org (2009-11-16). "Story Of The Year vocalist launches pop-punk side project". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ Matview, Emily (2017-08-14). "Images: The Bombpops, The Fuck Off And Dies, Crimson Riot August 3, 2017 at the Beauty Bar". Punks in Vegas. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- 1 2 "The Fuck Off And Dies". The Fuck Off And Dies. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ "Dan Marsala of Story of the Year". chorus.fm. 2013-09-18. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ "Page Avenue Crew: Making Page Avenue: Part 1". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ Crannage-Gallina, Hilary (2026-02-19). "STORY OF THE YEAR's Dan Marsala - It's Still Not A Phase". Screamer Magazine. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
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