" THE USED "

The Used is an American rock band from Orem, Utah. Their sound has been classified under many sub-genres of rock. They signed with Reprise Records in late 2001 and rose to fame in June 2002 after releasing their debut self-titled album, The Used. They followed up with their second album, In Love and Death, in September 2004 and their third album, Lies for the Liars, in May 2007. An EP, Shallow Believer, was released in February 2008 that featured most of the band's B-sides to date. They spent the entire year of 2008 working on their fourth studio album, which is to be released in September 1st. The band has achieved both Gold and Platinum statuses in more than 6 countries worldwide.

Band members

The Used performing at Reading Festival, 2007. From left to right: Quinn Allman, Bert McCracken, Dan Whitesides.

Current members

• Bert McCracken — lead vocals, keyboard/piano (2001-present)
• Quinn Allman — guitar, backing vocals (2001-present)
• Jeph Howard — bass, backing vocals (2001-present)
• Dan Whitesides — drums, percussion (2006-present)

Former members

• Branden Steineckert — drums, backing vocals (2001-2006)

Temporary members

• Dean Butterworth — drums (2006-2007)
• Greg Bester — touring guitarist (2002-2003)


Download The Used-Blood On My Hands (2009)