As Friends Rust was an American melodic hardcore band formed in Davie, Florida
in 1996 by vocalist Damien Moyal. The original lineup included guitarist Henry
Olmino, bass guitarist Jeronimo Gomez, and drummer Matthew Crum. After recording
a demo tape but failing to secure a record deal, the band parted ways in
February 1997. Moyal reformed As Friends Rust in June 1997 with a new lineup
that included drummer Timothy Kirkpatrick, guitarists Gordon Tarpley and Joseph
Simmons, and bass guitarist Kaleb Stewart. The band released its debut EP The
Fists of Time via Good Life Recordings ...