The Fists of Time is the debut extended play by American melodic hardcore band As Friends Rust. It was originally released by Belgian record label Good Life Recordings on July 13, 1998, on compact disc and 10" vinyl. American record label Doghouse Records reissued the release, under the expanded title The Fists of Time: An Anthology of Short Fiction and Non-Fiction, on compact disc, 12" vinyl and digitally, with new artwork and two additional songs, on June 22, 2000. In promotion of the release, As Friends Rust toured the United States, United Kingdom and Europe several times between June 1998 and September 2000. The bands that accompanied As Friends Rust on these tours include Discount, Dillinger Four, Strike Anywhere, Grade, Ensign, Ignite, Good Clean Fun, Garrison, Glasseater, Mid Carson July, The Agency, Purusam, Fast Times and Keith Welsh.
The Fists of Time European cover art.
The Fists of Time: An Anthology of Short Fiction and Non-Fiction American re-issue cover art.
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.
The first song, "Home Is Where the Heart Aches", features Hot Water Music members, Chris Wollard, Chuck Ragan and George Rebelo, on backing vocals.
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.