Tom Gabel (born November 8, 1980) is the lead singer and guitarist of Gainesville, Florida punk band Against Me!. He was born on an Army base in Georgia and traveled around the world, following his father´s military assignments. He started Against Me! at age 17 after dropping out of high school. The band has since grown to be one of the most popular and influential punk bands in the word. On October 28, 2008, Gabel will release his "debut" solo album, a 7-song EP entitled Heart Burns.