Conelrad (band)
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Conelrad was an American heavy metal
duo from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
. The group, consisting of Jeff Gretz
(of From Autumn To Ashes
and Zao) and Adam McGregor (formerly of Creation Is Crucifixion
), formed in early 2001. They played at Mr. Roboto Project
in 2003, and released a 7-inch record and a CD. In mid-2005 went on a break. Sporadic activity since then has seen only 2 performances and the release of a 7-inch EP.
Their style has been described as a mixture of Carcass
and Lightning Bolt, and features spoken word as well as shrieks; Pittsburgh Live referred to the band's music as "experimental lunacy."
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
duo from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The group, consisting of Jeff Gretz
Jeff Gretz
Jeff Gretz is an American drummer known as a member of the bands Zao, Emanuel And The Fear and Conelrad. He also has toured with From Autumn To Ashes. Gretz was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and received a BA in Music Performance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania...
(of From Autumn To Ashes
From Autumn to Ashes
From Autumn to Ashes was a NY melodic hardcore band that formed in Long Island in 2000. While the band had gone through many line-up changes, the members include Francis Mark , Scott Gross , Benjamin Perri , Brian Deneeve , Mike Pilato , Rob Lauritsen , and Jeff Gretz From Autumn to Ashes was a NY...
and Zao) and Adam McGregor (formerly of Creation Is Crucifixion
Creation Is Crucifixion
Creation Is Crucifixion is a mathcore band that was formed in early 1997 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band was known for its complicated sound, which varied from ambient noise to more complex pieces...
), formed in early 2001. They played at Mr. Roboto Project
Mr. Roboto Project
The Mr. Roboto Project was an all ages, Do It Yourself , non-profit volunteer run cooperative venue and show space in Pittsburgh, PA. Since November 1999 it has been located in a former store front on Wood Street, near the corner of South Avenue. The structure of The Mr...
in 2003, and released a 7-inch record and a CD. In mid-2005 went on a break. Sporadic activity since then has seen only 2 performances and the release of a 7-inch EP.
Their style has been described as a mixture of Carcass
Carcass (band)
Carcass are an extreme metal band from England, who formed in 1985 and disbanded in 1995. A reunion was enacted in 2008 without one of its original members, drummer Ken Owen, due to health reasons....
and Lightning Bolt, and features spoken word as well as shrieks; Pittsburgh Live referred to the band's music as "experimental lunacy."
Members
- Jeff GretzJeff GretzJeff Gretz is an American drummer known as a member of the bands Zao, Emanuel And The Fear and Conelrad. He also has toured with From Autumn To Ashes. Gretz was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and received a BA in Music Performance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania...
– drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments... - Adam MacGregor – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, vocals
Albums and EPs
- BezoarBezoar EPThe first official Conelrad release to date. Released on April 2, 2004 jointly by Pittsburgh based labels Hope Records and Hardtravelin' Records. This is a vinyl 7 inch release. First pressing was 300 copies...
(7-inch vinyl, Hope and Hardtravelin', April 2004) - A Final Dissolution (CD, New Addition Media, September 2004)
- Torus Shock Trio SessionsTorus Shock Trio SessionsA limited edition collaboration between Conelrad and Steve Moore. Released on September 30, 2004 by Lost Tundra Recordings. Currently out of print the release featured hand screened hand numbered covers made by poster artist Mike Budai...
with Steve Moore, alto sax (CD-R [limited edition], Lost Tundra, September 2004) - Sluts and SlobsSluts and SlobsSluts and Slobs is a 5-song vinyl EP by Conelrad. Released on September 30, 2006 by Oh No Vertigo. The song "No Fucking" is a cover by the band Nomeansno. "Mr Right" was written by Steve Moore. "Burdizzo" features backing vocals by Julie Nowak....
(7-inch vinyl, Oh No Vertigo, September 2006)
Compilations
- The West Coast Of The East Coast (CD, Hardtravelin' Records), "Mania A Potu"
- Advanced Calculus – Live at 88.3 WRCT (CD, These Bricks Are Mine Records), "Life Is A Hoax (Live)"
- The Long Run Of Small Stpes (Cassette, Hardtravelin' Records), "More Of The Same"
- Unicorn Mountain Vol 1 (CD/book, Unicorn Mountain Records), "Taepodong 2"