Posted November 28, 2012 by Megan Rondeau
New England hardcore outfit Defeater has set itself apart from peers through a string of releases laced with sincerity and willing to push boundaries. Whether being environmentally responsible or socially aware or creating narrative themes tinged with historical perspective, Defeater continues to set an example for what the future of the genre can be.
Vocalist Derek Archambault recently visited the peta2 office in Los Angeles to discuss his vegan diet. Growing up surrounded by like-minded individuals strengthened Derek’s resolve to explore animal rights further. Saying of his decision to cut meat from his diet, “Once I got into it, it was unstoppable. I realized I didn’t need it at all, and you find you have more in common with all these people that you look up to. You feel like more of a part of the whole hardcore and punk scene.”
Watch the interview below, along with an acoustic performance of “But Breathing” from Defeater’s latest release, Empty Days & Sleepless Nights, and “Keep Track/Lose Track” from Derek’s solo project, Alcoa.
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peta2 Street Team Coordinator + lover of vegan food, cats, animal rights, Dawson's Creek, and Harry Potter.
Too long to explain here, it's long enough for a novel.
Father loves to farm, be self sustainable, loves to read, he's a antiques/vintage auctioneer, art student, and looks like mr. Rogers. My mother is a Montessori teacher and is amazing with children, all about local organic foods, loves gardening, cooking etc. my sister who is nine years older than me was into indie music and introduced me to all sorts of things at a young age. This all rubbed of on me and from that base I grew into similar things. I'm an INFJ
I'm tall, a geek, nacho - obsessed, I love sewing and Cath Kidston, also I'm vegetarian (wannabe vegan.)
Well let's just say life ain't always beautiful but it's a beautiful ride. I love all my pets and would do anything for them. I have one dog, two cats, a ferret and my babygirl shaymin,(the cutest hedgehog alive) I'm into all different kinds of music. I'm a singer myself and love art.
I love animals about as much as rock, heavy metal, tea, and coffee. Hoping to make a difference and help animals through PETA!!!
I want to get into marketing but not have to rely on people which have different morals and worldviews than I do to hire me. While I'm figuring this out, I want to show everyone what I believe in and spur them into action against injustices.
Life On A Tour Bus
I am Angela. When I am not helping animals I am listening to music, reading, or playing video games. My spirit animal is a fox and I love nature. What else is there to know? Want to know anything about me, need advice or anything message me :)
153 days ago
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Rise Against!
159 days ago
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Tom Delonge of Blink 182.
164 days ago
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tom delonge
168 days ago
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Rise Against
168 days ago
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Nevershoutnever <3
168 days ago
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Heaven Shall Burn!
169 days ago
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BMTH and Christian Serratos
170 days ago
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bring me the horizon
170 days ago
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christerfor drew:
he got me into this <3
170 days ago
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Defeater is actually my favorite band. lol.
171 days ago
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AFI and Trace Cyrus<3
171 days ago
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Seeing that Defeater participates with Peta made my day. Definitely my favorite band Peta2 has worked with. Amazing band, amazing cause.
171 days ago
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DEFEATER! Free the whales!
171 days ago
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If Derek doesn’t count, then definitely Bayside! Although seeing Waka Flocka talking about animal rights was really surprising, and insanely cool.
171 days ago
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Defeater by far!! They are the best hardcore band out there.
171 days ago
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Architects!