A Day to Remember

The Profile

A Day to Remember is an American rock band from Ocala, Florida, formed in 2003. Known for fusing metalcore breakdowns with pop‑punk hooks, they rose during their Victory Records era and later self‑released Common Courtesy after a legal dispute. Key albums include Homesick and What Separates Me From You.

American band (Ocala, Florida), formed in 2003; blends metalcore and pop‑punk; also known as ADTR. Early releases on Victory Records; Common Courtesy was self‑released in 2013 following legal action. Notable albums include For Those Who Have Heart, Homesick, What Separates Me From You, and Common Courtesy.

DeBaser’s reviews see A Day to Remember as a metalcore/pop‑punk hybrid with big hooks and bigger breakdowns. The early For Those Who Have Heart earns cautious praise for effectiveness despite derivation. Homesick is criticized for polish, mainstream choruses, and thin ideas. What Separates Me From You is knocked for short length and forgettable choruses.