Mest

Mest, formed in 1995 by cousins Tony Lovato and Matt Lovato in the United States, emerged from the local punk scene with a blend of punk pop and rock. The band’s early work, including the self‑released Mo' Money, Mo' 40z, laid the groundwork for their debut on Maverick Records, Wasting Time (July 2000), followed by Destination Unknown (November 2001). A breakthrough came with the single "Jaded" from the self‑titled album Mest (June 2003), which charted in Australia at number 88 and featured a collaboration with Benji Madden of Good Charlotte. Subsequent releases, Photographs (October 2005) and the 2013 independent album Not What You Expected, expanded Mest’s catalog. The group disbanded in early 2006 after a U.S. tour but reformed in 2008 for a brief reunion, then rebuilt with new members Mike Longworth and Richie Gonzales. In 2018, the original lineup announced a return, releasing Masquerade (January 2020) and the single "Masquerade" (July 2019). The latest studio effort, Youth (June 2024), was accompanied by the single "When We Were Young" featuring Jaret Reddick of Bowling For Soup. Throughout its career, Mest has toured with acts such as Goldfinger, Social Distortion, and Warped Tour, maintaining a steady presence in the punk‑rock landscape without attaining mainstream chart dominance.

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