Iwrestledabearonce

Iwrestledabearonce
Iwrestledabearonce performing in 2013
Background information
Origin	Shreveport, Louisiana
Genres	Avant-garde metal, metalcore, mathcore, deathcore
Years active	2007–present
Labels	Tragic Hero, Century Media, Artery
Website	www.iwrestledabearonce.com
Members	Steven Bradley Mikey Montgomery Mike "Rickshaw" Martin Courtney Laplante Mike Stringer
Past members	Brian Dozier Ryan Pearson Daniel Andrews Melissa Cameron Dave Branch Krysta Cameron John Ganey

Iwrestledabearonce is an American metalcore band formed in 2007 in Shreveport, Louisiana, but later based in Los Angeles, CA. They have released one EP, four full-length albums, and two remixed releases. They have toured with acts such as Alesana, The Dillinger Escape Plan, August Burns Red, Dance Gavin Dance, The Human Abstract, Chimaira, As I Lay Dying, Parkway Drive, Of Mice & Men, Despised Icon, Emmure, Oceano, Attila, Upon a Burning Body, Every Time I Die, The Chariot, Chelsea Grin, and Horse the Band. Iwrestledabearonce are primarily known for their musically diverse sudden dynamic changes, often shifting genres, along with the vocalist's ability to use a combination of clean vocals and growls.

Iwrestledabearonce was formed during 2007 in Shreveport, Louisiana. The origin of this band's name was inspired by a comment made by Gary Busey on Comedy Central. They self-released Iwrestledabearonce EP in 2007 and later re-released it through Tragic Hero Records. The release gained the band a small cult following due to their highly experimental musical style. It also granted the band enough attention to acquire drummer, Ryan Pearson. Due to the band lacking a drummer during the EP's recording, all percussion was done in a drum machine program. Iwrestledabearonce signed to Century Media by 2008 after their inclusion on tours supporting the EP. The group then recorded and released their debut full-length album It's All Happening on June 2, 2009 in the USA and August 31, 2009 in European stores. In June through September 2008, their single, "Tastes Like Kevin Bacon" appeared on the Sirius Hard Attack radio station "Devils Dozen" list as high as No. 4 in the 12 most requested songs.