Justin Young and David Goad met while playing in the now defunct band, The Vail. After a short tour and one CD later. The band fell apart leaving them in the wake. After a couple different name changes, Semantics was born in 2008. It took a while to finally get the band to the line-up that exists today. With the addition of Devin Lane on bass and Chad Mason on Vocals and 2nd guitar the band is stronger than even.

Producing a much needed breath of fresh air for rock and roll in Ventura County, Semantics lets the music speak for itself.

Semantics is a band born under a bad sign. Half whiskey and half stale potato chips and cigarettes, Semantics turns on the rock while ripping your face off, keeping you unbelievably close to the grave. We have come for your ears and by god we shall have them.