October 31 formed in the early 1990s with Josh Newton on vocals and guitar, Johnny DeVille on guitar, and John Trivett on drums. Their debut album 'A Million Goodbyes' came out in 1995, featuring the title track that became one of their better-known songs. They played small venues and built a following during those early years.
Their music often explored darker themes, with songs like 'Commit To Sin' and 'For There Is War!' showing their interest in heavier subject matter. The band released a few more albums over time, including 'The Drawing Room' in 1999 and 'The Lost Years' in 2007.
Newton dealt with addiction and depression while leading the band, and DeVille faced some legal issues along the way. They kept playing shows and recording despite these personal challenges, with tracks like 'Hard Lovin' Man' and 'Just An Illusion' appearing in their catalog.
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