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| Name = Unwritten Law
| Imgname = Unwritten = Law
| Img_captimage = Unwritten Law in 2011.jpg
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| Backgroundcaption = group_or_bandUnwritten Law in 2011
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| Origin = {{flagicon|USA}} [[San Diego, California]]
| background = group_or_band
| Genre = [[Rock (music)|Rock]]<br />[[Punk rock]]
| origin = [[Poway, California]], United States
| Years_active = 1990&ndash;present
| genre = {{flatlist|
| Label = [[Red Eye Records]]<br />[[Epic Records]]<br />[[Interscope Records]]<br />[[Lava Records]]<br />[[Abydos Records]]
* [[Punk rock]]<ref name="allbio">{{cite web|author=John Bush |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/unwritten-law-mn0000224001/biography |title=Unwritten Law &#124; Biography & History |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |access-date=2016-01-24}}</ref>
| Associated_acts =
* [[pop punk]]
| URL = [http://www.unwrittenlaw.com/ Unwrittenlaw.com]
* [[skate punk]]
| Current_members = Scott Russo<br />Steve Morris<br />Pat "PK" Kim<br>Tony Palermo
* [[alternative rock]]
| Past_members = John Bell<br>Wade Youman<br>Rob Brewer
}}
| years_active = 1990–present
| label = {{flatlist|
* [[Red Eye Records (label)|Red Eye]]
* [[Epic Records|Epic]]
* [[Interscope Records|Interscope]]
* [[Lava Records|Lava]]
* Abydos
* [[Suburban Noize Records|Suburban Noize]]
* Cyber Tracks
* [[Cleopatra Records|Cleopatra]]
}}
| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|unwrittenlawofficial.com}}
| current_members = * Scott Russo
* Jonny Grill
* Chris Lewis
* Scotty Mac
* Wade Youman
| past_members = * Jeff Brehm
* John Bell
* Rob Brewer
* [[Anthony Palermo|Tony Palermo]]
* Steve Morris
* Pat "PK" Kim
* Dylan Howard
* Kevin Besignano
* Derik Envy
* [[Ace Von Johnson]]
}}
 
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==Band History==
===Formation===
Unwritten Law formed in [[Poway, California]] (a suburb of [[San Diego, California|San Diego]]) in 1990. Original drummer Wade Youman generally takes credit for starting the band, and a number of players came and went before the lineup coalesced to include Scott Russo on [[vocals]], Steve Morris and Rob Brewer on [[guitar]]s, and John Bell on [[Bass guitar|bass]]. They released their first [[Audio cassette|cassette]] demo in 1992, followed by the 7" vinyl single ''[[Blurr (album)|Blurr]]'' in 1993. The band quickly established themselves in the prolific San Diego music scene of the early 1990s that also included groups such as [[Blink-182|blink-182]], [[Buck-O-Nine]], [[Sprung Monkey]], [[Drive Like Jehu]], and [[Rocket From the Crypt]].
 
===Formation and early years (1990–1994)===
===Early albums===
Unwritten Law was formed in [[Poway, California]] by Wade Youman back in the mid 1980s when he was twelve years old.<ref>{{Citation|title=EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Wade Youman, drummer Unwritten Law|publisher=commdiginews|date=2014-02-12}}</ref> The band's first lineup was Youman on drums, Chris Mussey on vocals, Matt Rathje on guitar, and Craig Winters on bass, Youman described the early incarnations of the group as "kind of Punk, [[The Clash|Clashy]], and [[Bauhaus (band)|Bauhausy]]",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hybridmagazine.com/music/0302/unwritten-law.shtml|title=Breakin' The Law: A Q&A with Wade Youman|accessdate=2023-12-03|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020312071219/http://www.hybridmagazine.com/music/0302/unwritten-law.shtml|archive-date=March 12, 2002|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name="once"/> A number of players came and went throughout the early years, by 1992 the lineup coalesced to include Youman, Rob Brewer on [[guitar]], Jeff Brehm on [[Bass guitar|bass]], and [[Singing|vocalist]] Scott Russo, who joined the band after doing an impromptu performance of [[Fugazi|Fugazi's]] [[Waiting Room (song)|Waiting Room]] at a house party.<ref name=youtube>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvB7Tc0_4M4|title=UNWRITTEN LAW Rocks INDIEPOWER!|date=2017-06-27|website=www.youtube.com|access-date=2025-06-13}}</ref> They released their first [[Audio cassette|cassette]] demo on September 9, 1992, known as Six Song Demo.<ref name=point>{{cite web|url=https://ocmusicnews.com/unwritten-law/|title=Point Your Finger at the Singer: A Conversation with Scott Russo|website=ocmusicnews.com|date=April 22, 2022|accessdate=2023-12-03}}</ref> The lineup changed when Brehm left and was replaced by John Bell, with this lineup the band recorded and released the 7" vinyl single ''[[Blurr (album)|Blurr]]'' in 1993, which was released by local label [[Red Eye Records (label)|Red Eye Records]], Steve Morris was then recruited on second guitar,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blinknoodle.tripod.com/bio.html|title=Biography|website=tripod.com|date=|accessdate=2023-12-03}}</ref> Unwritten Law quickly established themselves in the prolific San Diego music scene of the early 1990s that also included groups such as [[Blink-182]], [[Agent 51]], [[Buck-O-Nine]], [[Sprung Monkey]], One by One, [[Drive Like Jehu]], and [[Rocket from the Crypt]].
In 1994 the band recorded their first album, ''[[Blue Room]]'', which was released by local label [[Red Eye Records]]. It established their early sound of fast-paced [[punk rock]] and gave them the opportunity to build their reputation by playing local shows in and around the San Diego area. Songs such as "CPK," "Shallow," and "Suzanne" would become favorites with local fans and would remain in their live set for years to come. The album attracted the attention of [[Epic Records]], who signed the band to a recording contract and re-released ''Blue Room'' the following year.
 
In 1994 the band recorded their first album, ''[[Blue Room (Unwritten Law album)|Blue Room]]'', which established their early sound of fast-paced [[punk rock]] and gave them the opportunity to build their reputation by playing local shows in and around the San Diego area. Songs such as "CPK," "Shallow," and "Suzanne" would become favorites with local fans and would remain in their live set for years to come.
Their second album, ''[[Oz Factor]]'', was released in 1996. The songs "Denied" and "Superman" recieved airplay on several southern California rock radio stations and were released as singles. Over the next year the band toured the [[United States]] with bands such as [[Blink-182|blink-182]] and [[Pennywise (band)|Pennywise]].
 
===Major label signing, Oz Factor (1995–1996)===
===Self-titled album and tours===
''Blue Room'' attracted the attention of major labels, the band, having distribution problems, left Red Eye Records and signed a recording contract with [[Epic Records]].<ref name=youtube/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rocknet.com/jun96/unwriten.html|title=RockNet Interview: Unwritten Law's Steve Morris|accessdate=2024-05-11|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010530231146/http://www.rocknet.com/jun96/unwriten.html|archive-date=May 30, 2001|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slammsd.com/back_issues/23_110195/cover.story.html|title=Unwritten Law The Law Pays|accessdate=2024-05-11|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010218155450/http://www.slammsd.com/back_issues/23_110195/cover.story.html|archive-date=February 18, 2001|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Their second album, ''[[Oz Factor (album)|Oz Factor]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/jiisvn/unwritten-law-leave-their-mark|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322162611/https://www.mtv.com/news/jiisvn/unwritten-law-leave-their-mark|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 22, 2023|title=Unwritten Law Leave Their Mark|website=Mtv.com|date=1996-02-15|access-date=2023-12-03}}</ref> was released in 1996. The songs "Denied" and "Superman" received airplay on several southern California rock radio stations and were released as singles. Over the next year the band toured the [[United States]] with bands such as [[Blink-182]] and [[Pennywise (band)|Pennywise]].
By 1997 Unwritten Law had signed to [[Interscope Records]] and bassist John Bell had left the band. Studio musician Micah Albao joined them in [[Seattle, Washington|Seattle]] for the recording of their self-titled album ''[[Unwritten Law (album)|Unwritten Law]]'' which was released in 1998. The singles "Lonesome," "Cailin," and "Teenage Suicide" became minor hits on rock radio stations. Pat "PK" Kim joined as their new permanent bass player and the band embarked on the Vans [[Warped Tour]], which took them across [[North America]], [[Europe]], and [[Australia]]. In Australia the band developed an enthusiastic and dedicated following, and they would return there over the next few years and release several singles and live recordings exclusive to the country.
 
===Interscope Records, Self-Titled Album (1997–1999)===
===Mainstream popularity===
By the summer of 1997 bassist John Bell had left the band. [[Pivit]] bassist Micah Albao joined them in [[Seattle, Washington|Seattle]] for the recording of their next album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billsilvapresents.com/ULsnaps-rumors.html|title=News for July 1997...|accessdate=2024-05-11|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970717153833/http://www.billsilvapresents.com:80/ULsnaps-rumors.html|archive-date=July 17, 1997|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Pat "PK" Kim, formerly of [[Sprung Monkey]], would join as their new permanent bass player.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billsilvapresents.com/ULsnaps-rumors.html|title=UL News for December|accessdate=2024-05-11|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980127053535/http://www.billsilvapresents.com:80/ULsnaps-rumors.html|archive-date=January 27, 1998|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name="inmusicwetrust"/>
The band spent a considerable amount of time recording and preparing their next release, 2002's ''[[Elva (album)|Elva]]''. The album was a stylistic change of pace, deliberately moving away from their established punk rock formula and towards a more accessible hard rock sound. The lead single "Up All Night" became somewhat popular, but it was "Seein' Red" and its accompanying [[music video]] which brought the band their greatest success, reaching #1 on US [[modern rock]] charts. They toured extensively in support of the album alongside bands such as [[Sum 41]] and [[The Used]].
 
While the band was in the studio, they were dropped by Epic, and had signed to [[Interscope Records]] after Tom Whalley heard the recordings<ref name="unwritten"/><ref name="inmusicwetrust"/><ref name=youtube/><ref name=brewer/> their third album, ''[[Unwritten Law (album)|Unwritten Law]]'' would be released in June 1998. The singles "[[Lonesome (Unwritten Law song)|Lonesome]]," "[[Cailin (song)|Cailin]]," and "Teenage Suicide" became minor hits on rock radio stations.<ref name=inmusicwetrust>{{cite web|url=http://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/21h05.html|title=Unwritten Law Interview|website=www.inmusicwetrust.com|date=|accessdate=2023-11-28}}</ref> and the band embarked on the Vans [[Warped Tour]], which took them across [[North America]], [[Europe]], and [[Australia]]. In Australia the band developed an enthusiastic and dedicated following, and they would return there over the next few years and release several singles and live recordings exclusive to the country.
In 2003 the band was invited by [[VH1]] to film an episode of the live acoustic series ''[[Music in High Places]]''. The invitation happened somewhat by accident, as the station was hoping to attract [[Jimmy Eat World]] but contacted Unwritten Law's management by mistake. The band recorded a set of acoustic performances in various locales at [[Yellowstone National Park]]. They prepared the recordings for release as an album, but Interscope declined to release it. The band ended their contract with Interscope and signed to Lava Records, who released ''[[Music in High Places (album)|Music in High Places]]'' as an album. The performance was also released as a [[DVD]] entitled ''[[Live in Yellowstone]]''. The song "Rest of My Life" from this performance received airplay on modern rock radio stations nationwide.
 
===Elva, Music in High Places (2000–2003)===
===Lineup changes===
The band spent a considerable amount of time recording and preparing their next release, 2002's ''[[Elva (album)|Elva]]''.<ref name=brewer>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P42aqTpMnRA|title=Sunday Spin Off - Rob Brewer (Talking Elva)|date=2022-02-20|website=www.youtube.com|access-date=2025-06-13}}</ref> The album was a stylistic change of pace, deliberately moving away from their established punk rock formula and towards a more accessible hard rock sound.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.meanstreet.com/launch/jan2002/ul.html|title=Mean Street Interview|accessdate=2023-11-29|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020203180700/http://www.meanstreet.com/launch/jan2002/ul.html|archive-date=February 3, 2002|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The lead single "Up All Night" became somewhat popular, but it was "Seein' Red" and its accompanying [[music video]] which brought the band their greatest success, reaching No. 1 on US [[modern rock]] charts. They toured extensively in support of the album alongside bands such as [[Sum 41]] and [[The Used]].
Shortly after the release of ''Music in High Places'' founding drummer Wade Youman was ejected from the band due to personal and professional issues (he would go on to play with [[Underminded]] and [[Black President (band)|Black President]]). For the recording of their next album ''[[Here's to the Mourning]]'' drummers [[Adrian Young]] of [[No Doubt]] and Tony Palermo of [[Pulley (band)|Pulley]] joined the band in the studio. The band got along so well with Palermo that by the time of the album's release in 2005 he had joined as their permanent drummer. Much of the lyrics on the album were co-written by singer Scott Russo's girlfriend Aimee Allen, with whom he formed the side project [[Scott & Aimee]]. Allen and [[Linda Perry]] contributed to the writing of the album's lead single "Save Me (Wake Up Call)," which reached #5 on US modern rock charts. This was followed by the single "She Says."
 
In 2003 the band was invited by [[VH1]] to film an episode of the live acoustic series ''[[Music in High Places]]''. The invitation happened somewhat by accident, as the station was hoping to attract [[Jimmy Eat World]] but contacted Unwritten Law's management by mistake. The band recorded a set of acoustic performances in various locales at [[Yellowstone National Park]].<ref name=youtube/> They prepared the recordings for release as an album, but Interscope declined to release it. The band ended their contract with Interscope<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/4498/unwritten-law-leaves-interscope|title=Unwritten Law leaves Interscope|website=www.punknews.org|date=October 20, 2002|accessdate=2023-11-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/unwritten-law-part-ways-with-interscope|title=Unwritten Law part ways with Interscope|website=www.blabbermouth.net|date=October 11, 2002|accessdate=2024-06-12}}</ref> and signed to [[Lava Records]], who released ''[[Music in High Places (album)|Music in High Places]]'' as an album.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MQ0EAAAAMBAJ&dq=unwritten+law+tom+whalley&pg=PA9|title=Billboard Vol. 114, No. 51|last=|first=|date=December 14, 2002|publisher=|isbn=|language=en|access-date=2023-11-29}}</ref> The performance was also released as a [[DVD]] entitled ''Live in Yellowstone''. The song "Rest of My Life" from this performance received airplay on modern rock radio stations nationwide.<ref name=youtube/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://rollingstone.com/news/newsarticle.asp?nid=17155&cf=1457|title=Unwritten Law Get "High"|accessdate=2025-06-16|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030127015718/http://rollingstone.com:80/news/newsarticle.asp?nid=17155&cf=1457|archive-date=January 27, 2003|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
In March of 2005 guitarist Rob Brewer was fired from Unwritten Law due to disputes with Russo and other band members. The band chose not to replace him and continued on as a 4-piece. They continued to tour in support of ''Here's to the Mourning'' across the United States as well as internationally.
 
===Here's to the Mourning (2004–2005)===
===Recent activity===
In March 2004, it was announced that Youman was ejected from the band due to personal and professional issues,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/8620/unwritten-law-fires-drummer-alex-pappas-not-available-for-comment |title= Unwritten Law fires drummer; Alex Pappas not available for comment|website=www.punknews.org|date=March 11, 2004|accessdate=2023-11-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sdcitybeat.com/article.php?id=1870|title=Drummer says Unwritten Law was Yoko'd|accessdate=2023-12-28|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040607205122/http://www.sdcitybeat.com/article.php?id=1870|archive-date=June 7, 2004|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name=once>{{cite web|url=https://www.portlandmercury.com/music/2005/02/03/33029/once-more-with-feeling|title=Once More with feeling|website=www.portlandmercury.com|date=February 3, 2005|accessdate=2024-06-12}}</ref> Youman released a statement through his website addressing his departure from the band,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://members.optushome.com.au/aussieul/wades_newsletter_7.htm|title=Unwritten Newsletter #7|accessdate=2023-12-28|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040614204053/http://members.optushome.com.au/aussieul/wades_newsletter_7.htm|archive-date=June 14, 2004|df=mdy-all}}</ref> In a 2014 interview with DyingScene, Youman would call the split devastating:<blockquote>We were just really hateful towards each other. At that time, me and Scott couldn’t even look at each other because we hated each other so much. It was the same way with Rob at the time. But the label pretty much came in and said “look, you guys have to pick one of these members or the fucking record deal is done </blockquote>
Unwritten Law spent much of 2006 recording a "best of" album entitled ''[[The Hit List]]'', which was released on January 2, 2007 by [[Abydos Records]]. It includes 17 of the band's most popular songs, most of which were re-recorded by the current lineup, as well as 2 new songs including lead single "Shoulda Known Better." Interscope also released a "best of" compilation entitled ''[[20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection (Unwritten Law album)|20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection]]'' which includes songs from the albums ''Unwritten Law'' and ''Elva''. On January 3, 2007 the band performed "Shoulda Known Better" on ''[[The Tonight Show with Jay Leno]]''.
 
<blockquote>Me and Scott just couldn’t see these things out. We couldn’t even look at each other. So the band decided to let me go.<ref name="DS">{{Citation|title=DS Interview: Wade Youman returns to Unwritten Law |publisher=DyingScene|date=2014-02-14}}</ref></blockquote>
Youman would go on to play in various groups, including [[The Rattlesnake Aces]], Demasiado,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://demasiado.bandcamp.com/music|title=Demasiado|website=bandcamp.com|date=|accessdate=2023-12-28}}</ref> [[Underminded]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/16241/tours-underminded-shows-in-california-parts-ways-with-drummer|title=Underminded shows in California, parts ways with drummer|website=www.punknews.org|date=March 12, 2006|accessdate=2023-12-28}}</ref> and [[Black President (band)|Black President]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/20720/greg-hetson-charlie-paulson-form-black-president|title=Greg Hetson, Charlie Paulson form Black President|website=www.punknews.org|date=November 5, 2006|accessdate=2023-12-28}}</ref>
 
[[Brooks Wackerman]] of Bad Religion and [[Tony Palermo]] of [[Pulley (band)|Pulley]] would fill in on drums for several shows.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://members.optushome.com.au/aussieul/news_archive_april2003-march2004.htm|title=News Archive|accessdate=2025-06-16|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050306142324fw_/http://members.optushome.com.au/aussieul/news_archive_april2003-march2004.htm|archive-date=March 6, 2005|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
 
For the recording of their next album ''[[Here's to the Mourning]]'', Palermo and [[Adrian Young]] of [[No Doubt]] <ref name=mayhem>{{cite web|url=https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2005/04/15/unwritten-law-mayhem-takes-a-toll/61946795007/|title=Unwritten Law: Mayhem takes a toll|website=www.oklahoman.com|date=April 15, 2005|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref> would join the band in the studio. The band got along so well with Palermo that by the time of the album's release in 2005 he had joined as their permanent drummer. Much of the lyrics on the album were co-written by singer Scott Russo's girlfriend [[Aimee Allen]], with whom he formed the side project Scott & Aimee. Allen and [[Linda Perry]] contributed to the writing of the album's lead single "[[Save Me (Wake Up Call)]]",<ref name=unwritten>{{cite web|url=https://www.rebelnoise.com/interviews/unwritten-law|title=Unwritten Law|website=www.rebelnoise.com|date=January 3, 2005|accessdate=2023-11-29}}</ref> which reached No. 5 on US modern rock charts. This was followed by the single "She Says". The band's song Celebration Song was featured in the soundtracks of [[Need For Speed: Underground 2]] and [[MX vs. ATV Unleashed]].
 
In November 2004, the group was banned from [[CBGB]]'s New York. Russo was smoking a cigarette on stage in between songs, violating New York smoking laws, his monitors were subsequently turned off. Later on during the show Russo lit up another cigarette, and the lights were turned off. The band continued to play in the dark.<ref name="unwritten"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://spectatorarchive.library.columbia.edu/?a=d&d=cs20050128-02.2.20&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN-------|title=On a mission to save punk rock|website=spectatorarchive.library.columbia.edu|date=January 28, 2005|accessdate=2023-12-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailytitan.com/app/DTarchive/2005%20BUZZ/2005-02-17.pdf|title=Unwritten Law evolves with music|website=dailytitan.com|date=February 17, 2005|accessdate=2023-12-03}}</ref><ref name=mayhem/>
 
In March 2005, Brewer was fired from the band after a physical altercation on stage with Russo during a performance at the [[House of Blues]] in [[Anaheim, California]]. Describing Brewer as irreplaceable, Russo and the other band members chose not to replace him and continued on as a 4-piece. They continued to tour in support of ''Here's to the Mourning'' across the United States as well as internationally.<ref>{{cite web|author=archive-Chris-Harris |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1500033/unwritten-law-boot-longtime-guitarist-rob-brewer/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200512095617/http://www.mtv.com/news/1500033/unwritten-law-boot-longtime-guitarist-rob-brewer/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 12, 2020 |title=Unwritten Law Boot Longtime Guitarist Rob Brewer |website=Mtv.com |date=2005-04-12 |access-date=2020-03-15}}</ref><ref name=mayhem/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/12211/unwritten-law-parts-with-guitarist-rob-brewer|title=Unwritten Law parts with guitarist Rob Brewer|website=www.punknews.org|date=April 10, 2005|accessdate=2025-06-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punkbands.com/index.php?id=12624|title=Unwritten Law Part Ways With Guitarist Rob Brewer|accessdate=2025-06-16|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050422003901/https://www.punkbands.com/index.php?id=12624|archive-date=April 22, 2005|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
 
===Best of Compilation, Live and Lawless and Swan (2006–2012) ===
Unwritten Law spent much of 2006 recording a "best of" album entitled ''[[The Hit List (Unwritten Law album)|The Hit List]]'', which was released on January 2, 2007 by Abydos Records. It includes 17 of the band's most popular songs, most of which were re-recorded by the current lineup, as well as 2 new songs including lead single "Shoulda Known Better." Interscope also released a "best of" compilation entitled ''[[20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection (Unwritten Law album)|20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection]]'' which includes songs from the albums ''Unwritten Law'' and ''Elva''. On January 3, 2007 the band performed "Shoulda Known Better" on ''[[The Tonight Show with Jay Leno]]''. That July the band embarked on a North American tour in support of ''The Hit List'', with Scott & Aimee drummer Dylan Howard filling in for roughly half the tour while Palermo stayed home with his wife, who was due to give birth.
 
Also during 2007, Palermo acted as fill-in touring drummer for [[Papa Roach]]. In March 2008 it was announced that Palermo had joined Papa Roach permanently.<ref>{{cite web |last=Shaddix |first=Jacoby |author-link=Jacoby Shaddix |title=Was Up!!!! |publisher=BrokenH |url=http://www.brokenh.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1012602 |access-date=2009-06-05 |archive-date=2008-05-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080529002235/http://www.brokenh.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1012602 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Meanwhile, Unwritten Law, with new drummer Dylan Howard, filmed a live [[DVD]] at the Key Club in [[Hollywood, California]] in March 2008.<ref>{{cite web| title=We're Back! Live DVD Shoot March 7th @ the Key Club in Hollywood, CA!! |publisher=Unwritten Law |work=unwrittenlaw.com |url=http://www.unwrittenlaw.com/news.php |access-date=2008-02-11 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071225083603/http://unwrittenlaw.com/news.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = 2007-12-25}}</ref> The album, titled ''[[Live and Lawless]]'', was released September 30, 2008 through [[Suburban Noize Records]]. Unwritten Law's sixth studio album, ''[[Swan (album)|Swan]]'', was also released through Suburban Noize on March 29, 2011.<ref>{{cite web |title=Unwritten Law Joins Suburban Noize |publisher=Punknews.org |date=2010-07-27 |url=http://www.punknews.org/article/39221 |access-date=2010-08-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/track_by_track_unwritten_law|title=Track By Track: Unwritten Law|website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]] |accessdate=2024-01-10|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111209045747/http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/track_by_track_unwritten_law|archive-date=December 9, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref> On January 24, 2011, Unwritten Law posted on their Myspace page the first single from their new album called "Starships and Apocalypse".<ref>{{cite web|title=Unwritten Law: Starships and Apocalypse|publisher=Punknews.org |date=2011-01-25|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/41358/media-unwritten-law-starships-and-apocalypse|access-date=2025-06-15}}</ref> They had also been confirmed to play the [[Warped Tour 2011|2011 Warped Tour]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vanswarpedtour.com/band/unwritten-law |title=Vans Warped Tour / Bands / Tickets On Sale March 30th / Unwritten Law |publisher=Vanswarpedtour.com |access-date=2012-03-30}}</ref>
 
Guitarist Steve Morris and bassist Pat Kim left Unwritten Law at the end of their Swan Tour in 2011 due to a physical altercation between Scott Russo and Morris. This was kept silent for a few months until after the band finished touring with Warped Tour, although Morris and Kim did not tour with them. Derik Envy, formerly of Red Light Sky, and Kevin Besignano, formerly of [[Bullets and Octane]], had become the permanent replacements for Kim and Morris, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/exclusive_unwritten_law_face_lineup_changes_after_physical_altercation_betw |title=Alternative Press &#124; News &#124; Exclusive: Unwritten Law face lineup changes after physical altercation between members|publisher=Altpress.com|date=2011-08-10|access-date=2012-03-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Two members of Unwritten Law depart after altercation|publisher=Punknews.org |date=2011-08-09|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/43867/two-members-of-unwritten-law-depart-after-altercation|access-date=2025-01-26}}</ref>
 
On August 6, 2011, Youman got invited on stage to play C.P.K. at the [[Yost Theater]] in [[Santa Ana, California]].,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ocweekly.com/unwritten-law-at-the-yost-on-saturday-night-6602741/|title=Unwritten Law at the Yost on Saturday Night|website=www.ocweekly.com|date=August 8, 2011|accessdate=2023-12-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5syzs0Pmxa4&pp=ygUZdW53cml0dGVuIGxhdyB3YWRlIHlvdW1hbg%3D%3D|title=Unwritten Law - C.P.K. (Live) Feat. Wade Youman|website=www.youtube.com|date=August 9, 2011|accessdate=2023-12-28}}</ref> Youman would join the band onstage again in June 2012 to play Harmonic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rs8Xmoe1LE&pp=ygUZdW53cml0dGVuIGxhdyB3YWRlIHlvdW1hbg%3D%3D|title=Wade youman unwritten law@ belly up 6/12|website=www.youtube.com|date=June 28, 2012|accessdate=2024-06-12}}</ref>
 
===Lineup changes, Acoustic (2013–2021)===
In 2013, Youman returned to Unwritten Law after reconciling with Russo. Following Youman's return, Derik Envy and Kevin Besignano both left the band, being replaced with Jonny Grill (Russo's younger brother) and Ace Von Johnson, respectively, Johnson would later be replaced by former [[Pivit]] and [[Fenix TX]] guitarist Chris Lewis.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Innes|first=Matt|title=Unwritten Law Are Still Writing Their Own Rules|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/unwritten-law-are-still-writing-their-own-rules-20200116|access-date=2020-11-03|website=scenestr - Pop Culture & Entertainment|date=16 January 2020 |language=en-gb}}</ref>
 
While performing at the Hits and Pits festival in [[Perth]], [[Western Australia]] on May 18, 2014, the venue cut the power during Up All Night, the band carried on with only drums and the crowd singing along. Russo and Youman would subsequently destroy a hired DW Collector's Series drum kit owned by Mark Eggers of [[The Casualties]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2014/05/19/unwritten-law-set-cut-short-trash-drum-kit/ |title=Watch Unwritten Law Trash Stage After Perth Set Cut Short |publisher=theMusic.com.au |access-date=2014-05-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/reviews/hits-and-pits-capitol-simon-holland/FMwHBgkICwo/22-05-14|title=Live Review: Hits & Pits Festival|website=www.themusic.com.au|date=May 22, 2014|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref> Russo later commented that they weren’t informed about the midnight curfew, further explaining that the promoter didn’t pay any of the bands for that tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theaureview.com/music/the-au-interview-scott-russo-california-talks-touring-with-phil-jamieson-brisbane/|title=Interview: Scott Russo (California) talks touring with Phil Jamieson (Brisbane)|website=www.theaureview.com|date=September 8, 2014|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref>
 
The band left Suburban Noize, and would release a compilation album called ''Acoustic'' on Cyber Track Records on April 1, 2016.<ref name=youtube/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/59599/unwritten-law-sign-to-cyber-tracks|title=Unwritten Law sign to Cyber Tracks|website=www.punknews.org|date=December 13, 2015|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref>
 
On June 19, 2019 drummer Wade Youman posted on [[Facebook]] that he left the band again and was replaced on drums for four shows by RJ Shankle <ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10214383661685650&id=1241153861 |title=I am unfortunately being let go from unwritten law and I will not be performing at the upcoming Show in Pomona. Scott Russo has informed me that I am being replaced on drums and no longer a member of Unwritten law. I assure you I tried my best to make it work. All tho Scott is a douche bag I want to make clear I wish no harm to him or the others. Also I am in no way responsible for any madness and manifestation that may occur. I love you fans with all my heart and I will continue to bring you music. The new Fondu record featuring Daniel Lonner and Eric Sherman "Late night Episode", Eric Wilson "Sublime", Skateboard legend Danny Way & Jereme Rogers is almost finished and will be out soon. (LVX) |website=M.facebook.com |date=2019-06-19 |access-date=2020-03-15}}</ref> and then on January 27, 2020 [[Behind Crimson Eyes]] drummer Dan Kerby posted on Instagram that he would be filling in on drums for shows in Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B70Yw-2n9qx/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B70Yw-2n9qx |archive-date=2021-12-24 |url-access=limited|title=DKDRUMS.COM on Instagram: "What an honour it is to be sitting in on drums for @unwrittenlawofficial on their upcoming Australian tour. Unwritten Law have been my…" |website=Instagram.com |date=2020-01-27 |access-date=2020-03-15}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Youman returned to the band for a third time in 2021.
 
===The Hum (2022)===
 
On April 29, 2022, the band played their first full performance in two years at [[Soma San Diego]], during their set they were joined on stage by various artists, including members of [[P.O.D.]], [[Buck-O-Nine]], Spray Allen, as well as singer [[Mickey Avalon]], and original guitar players Rob Brewer and Steve Morris.<ref name="point"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ocmusicnews.com/unwritten-law-at-soma/|title=Crazy Poway Kids Unwritten Law at Soma|website=ocmusicnews.com|date=May 9, 2022|accessdate=2024-06-24}}</ref>
 
The band released their seventh album, ''The Hum'', July 29, 2022 on [[Cleopatra Records]]. It was their first album of new material in 11 years.
 
==Band members==
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'''Current members'''
|+ <big>'''Unwritten Law lineups'''</big><br />(only official members listed)
*Wade Youman – [[Drum kit|drums]] {{small|(1990–2004, 2013–2019, 2021–present)}}
|-
*Scott Russo – [[Lead vocalist|lead vocals]], {{small|(1990–present)}}, [[rhythm guitar]] {{small|(2005–2016)}}
! bgcolor="#E7EBEE" | (1991 - 1998)<br />''[[Blue Room]]''<br />''[[Oz Factor]]''
*Jonny Grill – [[Bass guitar|bass]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]] {{small|(2013–present)}}
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*Chris Lewis – [[lead guitar]], backing vocals {{small|(2014–present)}}
*Scott Russo - [[vocals]]
*Scotty Mac – rhythm guitar, backing vocals {{small|(2017–present)}}
*Steve Morris - [[guitar]]
*Rob Brewer - [[guitar]]
*John Bell - [[bass guitar]]
*Wade Youman - [[drums]]
|-
! bgcolor="#E7EBEE" | (1998)<br />''[[Unwritten Law (album)|Unwritten Law]]''<br />(studio recording only)
|
*Scott Russo - [[vocals]]
*Steve Morris - [[guitar]]
*Rob Brewer - [[guitar]]
*Micah Albao - [[bass guitar]]
*Wade Youman - [[drums]]
|-
! bgcolor="#E7EBEE" | (1998 - 2003)<br />''[[Elva (album)|Elva]]''<br />''[[Music in High Places (album)|Music in High Places]]''
|
*Scott Russo - [[vocals]]
*Steve Morris - [[guitar]]
*Rob Brewer - [[guitar]]
*Pat "PK" Kim - [[bass guitar]]
*Wade Youman - [[drums]]
|-
! bgcolor="#E7EBEE" | (2005)<br />''[[Here's to the Mourning]]''
|
*Scott Russo - [[vocals]]
*Steve Morris - [[guitar]]
*Rob Brewer - [[guitar]]
*Pat "PK" Kim - [[bass guitar]]
*Tony Palermo - [[drums]]
|-
! bgcolor="#E7EBEE" | (2005 - current)<br />''[[The Hit List]]''
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*Scott Russo - [[vocals]]
*Steve Morris - [[guitar]]
*Pat "PK" Kim - [[bass guitar]]
*Tony Palermo - [[drums]]
|-
|}
 
===Current'''Former members==='''
*ScottChris RussoMussey – [[lead vocals]] {{small|(1990)}}
*SteveMatt MorrisRathje – [[guitar]], backing vocals{{small|(1990)}}
*PatCraig "PK" KimWinters – [[bass guitar{{small|bass]], backing vocals(1990)}}
*Jeff Brehm – bass {{small|(1990–1992)}}
*Tony Palermo – [[drums]]
*John Bell – bass {{small|(1992–1997)}}
*Rob Brewer – rhythm guitar, backing vocals {{small|(1990–2005)}}
*Steve Morris – lead guitar, backing vocals {{small|(1990–2011)}}
*Pat "PK" Kim – bass, backing vocals {{small|(1997–2011)}}
*[[Tony Palermo]] – drums {{small|(2004–2008)}}
*Dylan Howard – drums {{small|(2008–2013; touring musician 2007, 2016)}}
*Kevin Besignano – lead guitar, backing vocals {{small|(2011–2013)}}
*Derik Envy – bass, backing vocals {{small|(2011–2013)}}
*[[Ace Von Johnson]] – lead guitar, backing vocals {{small|(2013–2014)}}
 
'''Former touring musicians'''
===Past members===
*Ed Murphy – drums {{small|(2011)}}
*John Bell - bass (1991 - 1998)
*WadeMichael YoumanLand -– drums {{small|(1991 - 20032011–2013)}}
*RJ Shankle – drums {{small|(2019, 2020–2021)}}
*Rob Brewer - guitar (1991 - 2005)
*Dan Kerby – drums {{small|(2020)}}
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==Discography=Timeline===
===Albums===
{| class="wikitable"
!Album Cover
!Year
!Title
!Label
!Format
!Other information
|-
|[[Image:Blue_room_unwritten_law.jpg|center|90px|]]
|[[1994 in music|1994]]
|''[[Blue Room (album)|Blue Room]]''
|[[Red Eye Records]]
|[[CD]]/[[Audio cassette|Cassette]]
|First album.
|-
|[[Image:Oz_factor_cover.jpg|center|90px|]]
|[[1996 in music|1996]]
|''[[Oz Factor (album)|Oz Factor]]''
|[[Epic Records]]
|CD
|Last album with bassist John Bell.
|-
|[[Image:Unwritten_law_unwritten_law.jpg|center|90px|]]
|[[1998 in music|1998]]
|''[[Unwritten Law (album)|Unwritten Law]]''
|[[Interscope Records]]
|CD
|First album with bassist Pat Kim.
|-
|[[Image:Unwritten_Law_Elva.jpg|center|90px|]]
|[[2002]]
|''[[Elva (album)|Elva]]''
|Interscope Records
|CD
|
|-
|[[Image:Unwritten_law_high_places.jpg|center|90px|]]
|[[2003 in music|2003]]
|''[[Music in High Places (album)|Music in High Places]]''
|[[Lava Records]]
|CD
|Last album with drummer Wade Youman.
|-
|[[Image:Unwrittenlaw.herestothemourning.albumcover.jpg|center|90px|]]
|[[2005 in music|2005]]
|''[[Here's to the Mourning]]''
|Lava Records
|CD
|First album with drummer Tony Palermo. Last album with guitarist Rob Brewer.
|-
|[[Image:Unwritten_Law_The_Hit_List_cover2.JPG|center|90px|]]
|[[2007 in music|2007]]
|''[[The Hit List]]''
|[[Abydos Records]]
|CD
|"Best of" album including 2 new songs, new recordings of 14 previously released songs, and 3 songs from ''Here's to the Mourning''.
|-
|}
 
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===EPs & 7" vinyl===
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!Album Cover
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!Year
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!Title
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!Label
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!Format
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!Other information
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|-
ScaleMinor = increment:1 start:1991
|[[Image:Unwritten Law Blurr.gif|center|90px|]]
|[[1993 in music|1993]]
|''[[Blurr (album)|Blurr]]''
|Red Eye Records
|7" vinyl
|First single. Out of print.
|-
|[[Image:Unwritten_Law_Lame.gif|center|90px|]]
|1996
|''[[Lame (album)|Lame]]''
|Epic Records
|7" vinyl
|Promotional release only. Out of print.
|-
|[[Image:Unwritten_Law_Visit_to_Oz.gif|center|90px|]]
|[[1999 in music|1999]]
|''[[Visit to Oz]]''
|Interscope Records
|[[EP]]
|[[Australia]]n tour EP. Out of print.
|-
|}
 
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===Compilation albums===
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{| class="wikitable"
id:bvocals value:pink legend:Backing_vocals
!Album Cover
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!Year
id:rguitar value:brightgreen legend:Rhythm_guitar
!Title
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!Label
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!Format
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!Other information
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|-
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|[[Image:Unwritten_Law_20th_Century_Masters.jpg|center|90px|]]
|[[2006 in music|2006]]
|''[[20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection (Unwritten Law album)|20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection]]''
|Interscope Records
|CD
|"Best of" compilation of tracks from Interscope releases ''Unwritten Law'' and ''Elva''.
|-
|}
 
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===Singles===
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{| class="wikitable"
at:04/01/1996 color:album layer:back
!Album Cover
at:06/02/1998 color:album layer:back
!Year
at:01/29/2002 color:album layer:back
!Song
at:02/01/2005 color:album layer:back
!Label
at:03/29/2011 color:album layer:back
!Format
at:07/29/2022 color:album layer:back
!Other information
|-
|[[Image:Unwritten_Law_Denied.gif|center|90px|]]
|[[1996 in music|1996]]
|"Denied"
|Epic Records
|CD
|Out of print.
|-
||[[Image:Unwritten_Law_Superman.gif|center|90px|]]
|1996
|"Superman"
|Epic Records
|CD
|Out of print.
|-
||[[Image:Unwritten_Law_Lonesome.jpg|center|90px|]]
|[[2000 in music|2000]]
|"Lonesome"
|Interscope Records
|CD
|Australia-only release. Also includes live recordings of "Falling Down," "Denied," "CPK," and "Lonesome." Out of print.
|-
||[[Image:Unwritten_Law_Up_All_Night.jpg|center|90px|]]
|[[2001 in music|2001]]
|"Up All Night"
|Interscope Records
|CD
|Also includes the non-album tracks "Darkside" and "Baby, Baby (demo)."
|-
||[[Image:Unwritten_Law_Seein'_Red.jpg|center|90px|]]
|[[2002 in music|2002]]
|"Seein' Red"
|Interscope Records
|CD
|Also includes the non-album tracks "Take Me Away" and "Mean Girl (Trickbaby remix)."
|-
||[[Image:Unwritten_Law_Save_Me.jpg|center|90px|]]
|[[2005 in music|2005]]
|"Save Me (Wake Up Call)"
|WEA/[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]
|CD
|Contains radio edit and non-album Reggae mix of "Save Me" and non-album remix of "Slow Dance."
|-
||[[Image:Unwritten_Law_She_Says.jpg|center|90px|]]
|2005
|"She Says"
|WEA International
|CD
|Also includes non-album remixes of "Get Up" and "F.I.G.H.T."
|-
|}
 
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===Official bootlegs===
bar:Mussey text:"Chris Mussey"
{| class="wikitable"
bar:Russo text:"Scott Russo"
!Album Cover
bar:Rathje text:"Matt Rathje"
!Year
bar:Morris text:"Steve Morris"
!Title
bar:Besignano text:"Kevin Besignano"
!Label
bar:Johnson text:"Ace Von Johnson"
!Format
bar:Lewis text:"Chris Lewis"
!Other information
bar:Brewer text:"Rob Brewer"
|-
bar:Mac text:"Scotty Mac"
||[[Image:Unwritten_Law_Hollyweird.gif|center|90px|]]
bar:Winters text:"Craig Winters"
|[[1997 in music|1997]]
bar:Brehm text:"Jeff Brehm"
|''[[Live in Hollyweird]]''
bar:Bell text:"John Bell"
|no label
bar:Kim text:"Pat Kimm"
|CD
bar:Envy text:"Derik Envy"
|Live recording from the Palace in [[Hollywood, California|Hollywood]]. Released in a limited edition of 2,000. Out of print.
bar:Grill text:"Jonny Grill"
|-
bar:Youman text:"Wade Youman"
|}
bar:Palermo text:"Tony Palermo"
bar:Howard text:"Dylan Howard"
 
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===Non-album tracks===
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{| class="wikitable"
!Album Cover
!Year
!Title
!Label
!Song(s)
!Other information
|-
|[[Image:Before_You_Were_Punk_cover.jpg|center|90px|]]
|[[1997 in music|1997]]
|''[[Before You Were Punk]]''
|[[Vagrant Records]]
|"Goody Two Shoes”
|Originally performed by [[Adam Ant]]. Features members of [[Buck-O-Nine]] on horns.
|-
|[[Image:ShortMusicForShortPeople_albumcover.jpg|center|90px|]]
|[[1999 in music|1999]]
|''[[Short Music for Short People]]''
|[[Fat Wreck Chords]]
|"Armageddon Singalong"
|Compilation of 101 bands playing 30-second songs.
|-
|[[Image:Don't_Make_Me_Pull_This_Thing_Over.jpg|center|90px|]]
|[[2002 in music|2002]]
|''[[Don't Make Me Pull This Thing Over]]''
|[[Roadrunner Records]]
|"Take Me Away"
|Soundtrack album to [[MTV]]'s ''[[Road Rules]]''.
|-
|
|[[2004 in music|2004]]
|unreleased
|no label
|"Home in Paradise"
|Used as theme song for TV series ''[[North Shore (TV series)|North Shore]]''.
|-
|}
 
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===Demos===
bar:Mussey from:start till:06/01/1990
{| class="wikitable"
bar:Russo from:06/01/1990 till:end
!Album Cover
!Year
!Title
!Label
!Format
!Other information
|-
||[[Image:Unwritten_Law_6_Song_Demo.gif|center|90px|]]
|[[1992 in music|1992]]
|''[[Six Song Demo]]''
|no label
|[[Audio cassette|Cassette]]
|Recorded at Blindfold Studios. Out of print.
|-
|}
 
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==Videography==
bar:Rathje from:start till:06/01/1990
===Music videos===
bar:Morris from:06/01/1990 till:06/01/2011
{| class="wikitable"
bar:Besignano from:06/01/2011 till:10/10/2013
!Year
bar:Johnson from:10/10/2013 till:05/01/2014
!Title
bar:Lewis from:05/01/2014 till:end
!Album
!Other information
|-
|1998
|"Teenage Suicide"
|''[[Unwritten Law (album)|Unwritten Law]]''
|
|-
|1998
|"California Sky"
|''Unwritten Law''
|
|-
|1998
|"Holiday"
|''Unwritten Law''
|
|
|-
|1999
|"Cailin"
|''Unwritten Law''
|
|-
|2002
|"Up All Night"
|''[[Elva (album)|Elva]]''
|
|-
|2002
|"Seein' Red"
|''Elva''
|
|-
|2003
|"Rest of My Life"
|''[[Music in High Places (album)|Music in High Places]]''
|
|-
|2005
|"Save Me (Wake Up Call)"
|''[[Here's to the Mourning]]''
|
|-
|2005
|"She Says"
|''Here's to the Mourning''
|
|-
|}
 
color:rguitar
===Video releases===
bar:Rathje from:start till:06/01/1990 width:3
{| class="wikitable"
bar:Brewer from:06/01/1990 till:04/11/2005
!Cover
bar:Russo from:04/11/2005 till:11/01/2016 width:3
!Year
bar:Mac from:11/01/2016 till:end
!Title
!Label
!Format
!Content
!Other information
|-
|
|2003
|''[[Live in Yellowstone]]''
|
|[[DVD]]
|Complete ''[[Music in High Places]]'' episode of acoustic recordings in [[Yellowstone National Park]].
|
|-
|}
 
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==Chart positions==
bar:Winters from:start till:06/01/1990
{| class="wikitable"
bar:Brehm from:06/01/1990 till:06/01/1992
!align="center" valign="top" width="40"|Year
bar:Bell from:06/01/1992 till:01/01/1997
!align="left" valign="top"|Song
bar:Kim from:01/01/1997 till:06/01/2011
!align="center" valign="top" width="40"|<small>[[Billboard Hot 100|US Hot 100]]<small>
bar:Envy from:06/01/2011 till:10/10/2013
!align="center" valign="top" width="40"|<small>[[Modern Rock Tracks chart|U.S. Modern Rock]]<small>
bar:Grill from:10/10/2013 till:end
!align="center" valign="top" width="40"|<small>[[Mainstream Rock Tracks chart|U.S. Main- stream Rock]]<small>
!align="left" valign="top"|Album
|-
|align="center" valign="top"|1999
|align="left" valign="top"|"Cailin"
|align="center" valign="top"|-
|align="center" valign="top"|28
|align="center" valign="top"|-
|align="left" valign="top"|''Unwritten Law''
|-
|align="center" valign="top"|2002
|align="left" valign="top"|"Seein' Red"
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|align="left" valign="top"|''Elva''
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|align="center" valign="top"|2002
|align="left" valign="top"|"Up All Night"
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|align="left" valign="top"|''Elva''
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|align="center" valign="top"|2003
|align="left" valign="top"|"Rest of My Life"
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|align="left" valign="top"|''Music in High Places''
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|align="center" valign="top"|2005
|align="left" valign="top"|"Save Me (Wake Up Call)"
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|align="left" valign="top"|''Here's to the Mourning''
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|align="center" valign="top"|2005
|align="left" valign="top"|"She Says"
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|align="center" valign="top"|32
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|align="left" valign="top"|''Here's to the Mourning''
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|align="center" valign="top"|2006
|align="left" valign="top"|"Shoulda Known Better"
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|align="center" valign="top"|-
|align="left" valign="top"|''The Hit List''
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==Trivia==
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*Unwritten Law is referenced in the [[Blink-182|blink-182]] song "Josie" (on the album ''[[Dude Ranch]]'') in the line "My girlfriend likes UL and DHC" (DHC refers to [[Dance Hall Crashers]]). The original members of blink-182 and Unwritten Law grew up in [[Poway, California]] and frequently played together during their bands' early years. Unwritten Law singer Scott Russo sang backing vocals on the song.
bar:Palermo from:01/01/2004 till:01/28/2008
*Several of Unwritten Law's songs have been included in films:
bar:Howard from:01/28/2008 till:01/01/2013
**"Cailin" is used in ''[[Coyote Ugly]]''.
bar:Youman from:01/01/2013 till:06/30/2019
**"Seein' Red" is used in ''[[Grind (2003 film)|Grind]]''.
bar:Youman from:01/01/2021 till:end
*Several of their songs have also been used in [[video game]]s:
 
**"Get Up" is preloaded onto [[Xbox 360]] premium pack hard drives and is also used in the trailer for ''[[Indigo Prophecy]]''.
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**"Celebration Song" is used in ''[[Need for Speed: Underground 2]]'' and ''[[MX vs. ATV Unleashed]]''.
bar:Brewer from:06/01/1990 till:04/11/2005
**"F.I.G.H.T." is used in ''[[Burnout Revenge]]'' and ''[[Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition]]''.
bar:Morris from:06/01/1990 till:06/01/2011
bar:Kim from:01/01/1997 till:06/01/2011
bar:Besignano from:06/01/2011 till:10/10/2013
bar:Envy from:06/01/2011 till:10/10/2013
bar:Grill from:10/10/2013 till:end
bar:Johnson from:10/10/2013 till:05/01/2014
bar:Lewis from:05/01/2014 till:end
bar:Mac from:11/01/2016 till:end
}}
 
==Discography==
{{main|Unwritten Law discography}}
 
'''Studio albums'''
*''[[Blue Room (Unwritten Law album)|Blue Room]]'' (1994)
*''[[Oz Factor (album)|Oz Factor]]'' (1996)
*''[[Unwritten Law (album)|Unwritten Law]]'' (1998)
*''[[Elva (album)|Elva]]'' (2002)
*''[[Here's to the Mourning]]'' (2005)
*''[[Swan (album)|Swan]]'' (2011)
*''[[The Hum (Unwritten Law album)|The Hum]]'' (2022)
 
==References==
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==External links==
*[{{Official website|1=http://www.unwrittenlaw.com/ Official website]}}
*{{IMDb name|1504910}}
*[http://www.myspace.com/unwrittenlaw Official Myspace profile]
 
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