Goldfinger

Goldfinger is a punk band that formed in 1994. They support the imprisoned
'SHAC 7' animal rights activists, and John Feldmann, lead singer, is an
advocate for and supporter of the Animal Liberation Front.

History

Goldfinger was formed by John Feldmann on vocals and guitar, Simon Williams
on bass, Darrin Pfeiffer on drums, and Charlie Paulson on guitar.

Before they were signed to a major label, they released an EP titled Richter. Many of the
songs on Richter are demo versions of songs on their full length debut,
Goldfinger, which was released in 1996. Though their second album, Hang-Ups,
was less successful, the band still maintained a devoted fan base in the hardcore
community. Their third studio LP was Stomping Ground, which sold poorly in the
US but was a modest hit in some European countries, thanks to their cover of
Nena's "99 Luftballons" sung partly in German. Their next album, Open Your Eyes
(2002), was the first for their new record label, Jive/Zomba.

Frontman John Feldmann has produced records for Mest, The Used (whose
vocalist Bert McCracken sang some guest vocals on 'Open Your Eyes',
'Woodchuck' and 'Ocean Size'), Hilary Duff and Story of the Year. He also
produced Good Charlotte's single "The Anthem" (whose guitarist Benji Madden
provides guest vocals on 'January', which was originally named "Oracle of
Elcaro". He also signed the band Unloco with Maverick Records.

Since the band began, Feldmann has become a vegan and animal rights
supporter, as can be seen briefly in the music video for "Open Your Eyes". They
also donated the song "What Gives You The Right" to the Southern Animal Rights
Coalition benefit CD, "Until Every Cage Is Empty",[4] as well as writing the song
"Free Kevin Kjonaas", an animal rights prisoner, known as the most involved
individual in the SHAC 7 case. He also advocates and supports the Animal
Liberation Front.

In early 2005, they released their first album for their new label, Maverick
Records, titled "Disconnection Notice". It featured the single "Wasted". The CD
was less well received compared to former Goldfinger albums. Former band
members include founding bassist Simon Williams, who left the band following
Hang-Ups, and former Unloco guitarist Brian Arthur.
"99 Red Balloons" also featured in Not Another Teen Movie along with Eurotrip,
and their cover of The Spiral Starecase's "More Today Than Yesterday" plays
during the ending credits of The Waterboy. "Superman" was also featured in the
comedy Kingpin and the first Tony Hawk Pro Skater video game. "Walking in the
Dark" was featured in the movie "Dead Man on Campus".

Goldfinger's song "I Want" from Disconnection Notice is featured in Burnout
Revenge on the Playstation 2, Xbox, and Xbox 360, and the song "My
Everything" is featured on "SSX On Tour" also by EA games. The single,
Spokesman, is featured on Activision's Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4.

2006 saw Alternative Press Magazine list the self titled Goldfinger CD as one "10
albums that shaped 1996" along side No Doubt, Weezer and others.
In 2005 Goldfinger announced that their old guitarist Charlie Paulson would
return. Charlie's return to the band was on stage playing 3 songs at the Key Club
in LA when the band finished a Western USA tour. Goldfinger signed to the
independent record label Side One Dummy in 2007 and their new record is called
Hello Destiny and will be released on April 22, 2008
DISCOGRAPHY

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Studio albums

1996 Goldfinger

1997 Hang-Ups

2000 Stomping Ground

2002 Open Your Eyes

2005 Disconnection Notice

2005 The Best Of Goldfinger

2008 Hello Destiny Live albums

1999 Darrin's Coconut Ass: Live from Omaha

2001 Foot in Mouth

2004 Live at the House of Blues