Dragpipe was a heavy metal band from Union City, New Jersey. The band was known for their energetic live performances and developed a local following in North Jersey and across the Hudson River in New York City.[4][5][2] In 2001, the band was signed to Interscope Records after successfully demoing their songs for Twiggy Ramirez and Jason Newsted.[5][2] That same year, alongside other New York City area bands such as Biohazard and Glassjaw, as well as Sacramento band Will Haven, Dragpipe submitted contributions to Driven State - A Quicksand Tribute, a proposed tribute album for the influential New York post-hardcore band Quicksand.[6]
Dragpipe | |
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| Origin | Union City, New Jersey |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2001–2003 |
| Labels | Interscope Records |
| Past members |
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In August 2002, Dragpipe released their debut (and only) album, Music for the Last Day of Your Life, produced by Dave Sardy (Helmet, Rage Against the Machine, Nine Inch Nails). Following the album's debut, the band produced and released a music video featuring adult actress Kitana Baker for their song "Simple Minded."[7][8] That same year, the band embarked on an East Coast tour and a European tour with Filter.[2] The album sold poorly (30,000 copies as of 2009) and the band was released from their record contract soon after the debut release, and they apparently disbanded.[9]
Members
edit- Jai Diablo (real name Jason Messina) - Vocals
- Richie Garcia – Guitar
- Gino DePinto – Guitar
- John Monte – Guitar
- Jeno (real name Michael Genovezos) – Bass
- Pete Barrera – Drums
Studio albums
edit| Year | Album details | |
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| 2002 | Music For The Last Day Of Your Life
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Further reading
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Torreano, Bradley. "Music for the Last Day of Your Life". Allmusic. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ a b c d e Torreano, Bradley. "Artist Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ Cherubino, Vin (14 April 2010). "Dragpipe — Music for the Last Day of Your Life". Schwegweb. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
- ^ "Dragpipe". Loudside. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ a b "Dragpipe Set To Take Their Unique Style Of "Gasoline Rock" To The Road". Music Industry News Network. September 27, 2002. Archived from the original on 23 December 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ Sharpe-Young, Gary (2005). New Wave of American Heavy Metal. Zonda Books Limited. ISBN 9780958268400.
- ^ Dragpipe - Music For The Last Day Of Your Life. CMJ New Music Report. Sep 16, 2002. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ "In the Pit with Dragpipe". AntiMusic.com. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ "EDITORIAL: DOING BUSINESS THE DRAGPIPE WAY". Glide Magazine. July 2, 2009. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
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