The Bronx (band)

The Bronx
The Bronx performing on the Warped Tour in Chula Vista, California on August 14, 2008. Left to right: Joby J. Ford, Matt Caughthran, Jorma Vik, Brad Magers, and Ken Horne.
Background information
Also known as	Mariachi El Bronx
Origin	Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Hardcore punk, punk rock, hard rock, garage punk, mariachi
Years active	2002–current
Labels	Wichita, Island/Def Jam, White Drugs, ATO Records, MapleMusic (Canada)
Associated acts	The Drips, Sunday's Best
Website	www.thebronxxx.com
Members	Matt Caughthran Joby J. Ford Ken Horne Brad Magers
Past members	James Tweedy Jorma Vik

The Bronx is an American hardcore punk band from Los Angeles formed in 2002. The band's current lineup consists of vocalist Matt Caughthran, guitarists Joby J. Ford and Ken Horne, bass guitarist Brad Magers, and drummer Jorma Vik. They have released four eponymous rock albums, and three additional albums of mariachi music under the alter ego Mariachi El Bronx.

The Bronx formed in 2002 in Los Angeles, California. The initial lineup of the band consisted of singer Matt Caughthran, guitarist Joby J. Ford, bassist James Tweedy, and drummer Jorma Vik. At their first performance they impressed Jonathan Daniel, manager of American Hi-Fi, who became their manager, and as early as their second show had attracted the attention of A&R representatives from major record labels. After only twelve live performances the band signed a contract with the Island Def Jam Music Group. However, feeling as though they were not yet ready to record for a major label, the band opted to form their own label White Drugs to put out their first few releases. They recorded a demo entitled Sure Death in 2002, followed by their first single "Bats!" in 2003. Their debut album The Bronx was released in August 2003, and was produced by Gilby Clarke (Guns 'n' Roses) and recorded in his kitchen, followed by the EP La Muerte Viva that November. To support the album, singles and music videos were released for the songs "They Will Kill Us All (Without Mercy)" and "False Alarm". The band toured the United States and Australia in support of the album.