As Friends Rust is an American melodic hardcore band based in Gainesville, Florida. The original line-up, which included vocalist Damien Moyal, guitarist Henry Olmino, bass guitarist Jeronimo Gomez, and drummer Matthew Crum, formed in Davie, Florida in September 1996. After recording a demo tape but failing to secure a record deal, the band parted ways in February 1997.
As Friends Rust performing at The Fest 14 in Gainesville, Florida on October 31, 2015. From left to right: Damien Moyal, Kaleb Stewart, Joseph Simmons, Timothy Kirkpatrick, and James Glayat.
As Friends Rust performing with its original members at Cheers in Coconut Grove, Florida on November 11, 1996. From left to right: Jeronimo Gomez, Matthew Crum, Damien Moyal, and Henry Olmino.
As Friends Rust headlining Ieper Hardcore Festival in Ypres, Belgium on August 20, 1999. From left to right: James Glayat, Kaleb Stewart, Damien Moyal, and Joseph Simmons.
As Friends Rust performing at 33 Tyler Street in Buffalo, New York on June 29, 2000. From left to right: Timothy Kirkpatrick, Kaleb Stewart, Joseph Simmons, and Damien Moyal.
Kaleb Stewart was an American musician, vocalist, songwriter and former skateboarder. Originally from Talkeetna, Alaska, he moved around in his childhood before settling in Tampa, Florida as a teenager, and later made his home in Gainesville, Florida. While in Gainesville, he notably played bass guitar and provided backing vocals in the melodic hardcore band As Friends Rust from 1998 to 2000, and in the hardcore punk band Bridgeburne R from 1999 to 2000. Stewart took part of As Friends Rust's reunion in 2008, and remained with the band until 2019.
Stewart at Hog's Breath Saloon in Key West, Florida, on August 26, 2016.
Stewart at Shanti Festival at the Lowry Park Bandshell in Tampa, Florida on May 15, 1993, shortly before graduating from Gaither High School.
Stewart (front) performing with As Friends Rust at 33 Tyler Street in Buffalo, New York on June 29, 2000.
Stewart (front) performing with As Friends Rust at The Star and Garter in Manchester, England on August 24, 2000.