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Cauterize first rocked their way out of Oshawa, Ontario, in 2003. Led by vocalist/guitarist
Jesse Smith, the group of lifelong pals also included guitarist Josh Slater, bassist
Jason Bone, and drummer
Matt Worobec. They certainly weren't the only bunch of freshly minted yung'uns plying punk-pop goodness on the mall-going masses (see their countrymen in
Sum 41). But
Smith and his cronies deserved credit for being honest about their primary influences (
Green Day), and acknowledging that their rookie status made energetic, committed live performances that much more important. To that end, they made waves with an opening slot on
Evanescence's 2003 tour, supporting their debut LP,
So Far From Real, which was issued by Wind-Up that August.
Cauterize continued touring through year's end, appearing with
Three Days Grace and
Hoobastank. ~ Johnny Loftus