Formed in the shadows of Hollywood’s diverse musical terrain, vocalist/guitarist Leonard Jackson, bassist/vocalist Ian Schaeffer, and drummer Tom DuPree III surface with edge and energy that combines the city’s broad musical elements into a fresh package of polished post-punk with raw garage vitality.

The sonic spirit of the band's varied influences arrives in 2008 with the release of their debut album, Nothing But Teeth. Produced by Ethan Allen (The 88, Better Than Ezra, Counting Crows) and mixed by Mark Needham (The Killers, Bloc Party, My Chemical Romance), the album's 10 tracks capture the band's tightly charged and potent rock that feels like Nirvana met Modest Mouse.

THE FORWARD began in 2006 as a product of the musical collaboration between Jackson and Schaeffer. Together the pair pulled their varied histories--- Schaeffer’s east coast roots and previous achievements in Columbia Records outfit WHEAT, and Jackson’s self-taught and organic knack for songwriting---to create a fresh sound with distinct rock influences. The band found early successes with their captivating songs including multiple TV placements on MTV and showcase appearances at South By Southwest in 2007. The next step was the addition of drummer DuPree III, who joined the pair in 2008, bringing his experience from fledgling east-coast garage projects into the mix and solidifying the band's sound.

With their firm line-up in place, the band entered the studio in late 2007 to begin work on Nothing But Teeth, with an independent release set for early summer. Prior to the album's proper release, however, the band will drop an exclusive limited-edition pre-release of the complete disc, available on the band's national tour (details below), beginning March 6 in Los Angeles. The proper release will follow with the band headlining a CD Release Event in Hollywood, with more details forthcoming.