They started around early 2004 quickly building a solid reputation by touring with bands such as Moneen and SNFU.
Daggermouth consisted of Nick Leadlay (vocals, formerly of the band Playboy Assassin), Kenny Lush (guitar, formerly of The Retreads), Stuart McKillop (guitar and vocals, formerly of End This Week With Knives), Erik Nielsen (bass), and Dan Donald (drums).
Past members include drummer J.J. Heath and bass player Dana W.R. Edwards who now play in Vancouver based band Carpenter.
The band's sound is characterized by melodic vocals combined with pop-punk guitar riffs and basslines but with a more hardcore feel.
[6] Turf Wars was released on March 1, 2007; it was promoted with a West Coast tour throughout the month, and another with This Is Hell, Comeback Kid, and Hostage Life.
[9] Between June and August 2007, the band toured Canada and the US; the latter was accompanied by Dead Hearts, Seventh Star and Soldiers.
[14][15] Leadlay left because of mental health issues and was temporarily replaced; the rest of the band ended up dropping off the tour amidst "a whole slew of personal and financial reasons".
[22][23] McKillop formed In Bear Country in August 2009; they posted some songs on Myspace and played a few shows the following month.
[25] In October 2016 video surface of past members playing "Lassies Last Dance" sparking rumours of a reunion.