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Monday, March 2, 2026

Half the Battle

Emo, Alternative, Pop Punk | Fairfield, Ohio

Half the Battle is a punk and emo influenced band from Fairfield, Ohio.  The foursome formed in the late August of 2001.  The band is actually a merge of two pre-existing bands.  The three original members (Rob, Matt and Brad) were first in a pop punk band called Fallout.  They shared the stage with a local horror punk band named Worse for Wear.  After a few shows, the boys and the lead singer of Worse for Wear (Justin) became friends.  Shortly following but a few shows, each of these bands called it quits.  The "Fallout Boys" started a more emo-influenced band called, Half the Battle.  Justin wrote by himself for several months.  It wasn't until late September of 2001 that Justin filled in as a guest vocalist for two fun shows with Half the Battle.  Well, it turns out, there was such a good response and things worked out so well, that the boys asked Justin to permanently stay with the band.  Justin quickly agreed and they began writing original tunes.  Before long, Half the Battle started playing shows.  It seemed to be going well so they began playing more frequently.  That is pretty much where it is left off.  They are fortunate in the respect that it seems their music is catching on and people are digging it.  So hopefully things will continue in the same light they currently are.

Members were: Justin Sheldon (Vocals/Guitar), Rob Cargioli (Bass/Vocals), Matt White (Guitar), Brad Moore (Drums)

*RELEASES*


Cover Scan
Album: Demo
Year: 2002
Quality: FLAC
Tracks:
01. Thorns
02. Jersey Winter
03. Another Dead Romance
04. Until Tomorrow

*OTHER SONGS*

FYI (Live)
Last Call (Live)
One for the Stars


If you have any other lost music, artwork, or information about this band not preserved here or in better quality (we count iTunes m4a files as better quality than mp3 in most cases) send us an email: themyspacedumpster@gmail.com