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Kid Dynamite was an American hardcore punk band formed in Philadelphia. The group consisted of drummer Dave Wagenschutz, guitarist Dan Yemin, vocalist Jason Shevchuk, and bassist Michael Cotterman, who replaced original bassist Steve Farrell. They featured former members of highly influential New Jersey melodic hardcore outfit Lifetime, and future members of a number of acts including None More Black, Armalite, LaGrecia, Paint It Black, Higher Giant, and The Loved Ones. The band put out one album before lead singer Jason Shevchuk left in December 1999 in order to work in film; they played their final show with Shevchuk in February 2000. Though it was rumoured that Jesse Standhard of Right Brigrade had replaced Shevchuk, it was ultimately proved false. Shorter, Faster, Louder was released in February 2000. In April 2003, the band played three reunion shows.
The band's label, Jade Tree Records, also put out a compilation of rare and live material, Cheap Shots, Youth Anthems, in September 2003, which also featured a teaser DVD for a forthcoming live DVD that will include footage from the band's 2003 reunion shows for the Syrentha Savio Endowment charity.
