History of the band: 

Trenchmouth was established in 2006 in Seattle, Washington by old friends Dylan (violin and low-harmony), Jeremiah (bodhran and high-harmony) and Sick (guitar and lead vocals). Having gone their separate ways after college, Dylan and Jeremiah both worked on tall ship, experiencing a daily life at sea while spending nights regaling in song along with their crew. 

When they concluded work on their ships, the two formed a duet and played A cappella sea shanties in local pubs.  Meanwhile, Sick kept his feet firmly on dry land exploring his musical options in a number of bands and took time to explore the countryside by motorcycle.

The three reunited in Seattle and began discussing their mutual respect and admiration for traditional Irish songs and sea shanties. It was then they decided to work together, and the band Trenchmouth was born.  

Trenchmouth (the band name):

Yes, the members of Trenchmouth are aware of the Chicago band from the 80's by the same name.  The reason the guys named this band Trenchmouth is totally unrelated, however.

Trench mouth is a form of gingivitis that causes infection and ulcers in the mouth resulting from poor hygiene and often presented with Scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency. Both diseases were at one time common among sailors aboard ships at sea for long periods of time without access to proper oral hygiene or perishable fruits & vegetables. 

Red Over Red (the album name):

Two red, all-around lights displayed vertically is the navigational symbol for a vessel "not under command" and out of control. "Red over red, the captain is dead," is the classic mnemonic phrase sailors use to remember this.