page_title: Poison the Well (band)
section_title: Formation, debut EP and The Opposite of December (1997–2000)
hierarchical_section_title: Poison the Well (band) / History / Formation, debut EP and The Opposite of December (1997–2000)
caption_attribution_description: Jeffrey Moreira of Poison the Well live
context_page_description: Poison the Well is an American metalcore band from Miami, Florida who were last signed to Ferret Music. In 2010, they announced a hiatus to explore other interests. Guitarist Ryan Primack and drummer Chris Hornbrook were the only remaining founding members, although vocalist Jeffrey Moreira featured on all five of their full-length albums.
context_section_description: The band were originally named "An Acre Lost" and was started by singer Aryeh Lehrer and guitarist Ryan Primack. During their first few years, the band had two vocalists, Lehrer and Duane Hosein (who went on to form A Jealousy Issue). With this lineup, the band recorded the material for their first proper release, a split with South Florida band Promise No Tomorrow on Ohev Records. After this album, the band changed their name to Poison The Well, after the popular rhetorical device. The band then released their first album under their new name, Distance Only Makes the Heart Grow Fonder in 1998. The album gained them the attention of Trustkill Records who signed them to a multi-album deal. After Lehrer and Hosein exited the band, Jeffrey Moreira came in to fulfill vocal duties and remained with the band until their break up. With this solidified lineup, the band released The Opposite of December... A Season of Separation in 1999.
caption: Jeffrey Moreira live in 2007
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