Human Waste Project
Encyclopedia
Human Waste Project was a band from Huntington Beach, California
with Aimee Echo
on vocals, Mike Tempesta
on guitar, Jeff Schartoff on bass, and Scott Ellis on drums. They released their album E-lux in 1997 and broke up soon after.
, decided to start a band. They then drafted Aimee Echo
as vocalist after asking if she could scream. John Monte joined as guitarist but did not last long and they went through a string of guitarists before finding Mike Tempesta. The group began opening for large name bands such as Sublime
, Helmet
, Deftones
, and Korn
and struck a deal with Hollywood Records
. The band also toured the UK with Tura Satana
and Coal Chamber
respectively in 1997 before playing the UK Ozzfest in June 1998. This trip awarded them press coverage that they did not find in the states. Features with the band (particularly Aimee) were found in the European rock magazines, most notably Kerrang.
Their last official show was at the House of Blues
in Los Angeles on July 8, 1998. Aimee Echo and Scott Ellis went on to form theSTART
. Jeff Schartoff formed Professional Murder Music
and joined Peter Murphy
's live band. Mike Tempesta joined Powerman 5000
.
's birthday, March 27, 2008, after a theSTART
show at Crash Mansion in downtown Los Angeles
, the remaining three HWP members came on stage and played "Dog" and "Shine" with her. In attendance were former members of Snot
, Sevendust
, Craig Riker of Deadsy
, producer Ross Robinson
and Chibi of The Birthday Massacre
.
Human Waste Project had a publicized reunion show at the Key Club in West Hollywood on October 10, 2008 as the opening act for Snot
. Three of the four original members were present (theSTART
drummer Chelsea Davis filled in at the last minute for Scott Ellis). Their set list consisted of most of the songs off E-Lux and a cover of Depeche Mode's "I Feel You". Aimee stated that this would be the only full scale reunion show and the band would not be getting back together to tour.
Another mini-reunion occurred on July 9, 2009 at a theSTART
show at The Roxy in West Hollywood. Mike Tempesta joined them mid-set to perform "Dog" and "One Night In Spain". The latter being a song theSTART
have performed during their own shows.
On August 3, 2009, Mike Tempesta was announced on stage by Aimee Echo
as being in the audience of a theSTART
show in New York City
at the Mercury Lounge
. He joined them and performed one song.
Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach is a seaside city in Orange County in Southern California. According to the 2010 census, the city population was 189,992; making it the largest beach city in Orange County in terms of population...
with Aimee Echo
Aimee Echo
Aimee Echo is an American vocalist. She is the ex-frontwoman of Human Waste Project and currently the vocalist of TheStart and Normandie.Aimee is also a practitioner and Authorized teacher of Ashtanga Yoga. She began practicing Yoga with Noah Williams and Kimberly Flynn in Los Angeles in 1999...
on vocals, Mike Tempesta
Mike Tempesta
Mike Tempesta is a rock guitarist. He also goes by the moniker "M.33". He was a member of Human Waste Project, and later a member of Powerman 5000 until his departure in 2005. He performed on the debut album of Scum of the Earth, once again with his brother John Tempesta, and has since left the...
on guitar, Jeff Schartoff on bass, and Scott Ellis on drums. They released their album E-lux in 1997 and broke up soon after.
History
Friends Jeff Schartoff and Scott Ellis, while on the way to LollapaloozaLollapalooza
Lollapalooza is an annual music festival featuring popular alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and hip hop bands, dance and comedy performances, and craft booths. It has also provided a platform for non-profit and political groups. The music festival hosts more than 160,000 people over a...
, decided to start a band. They then drafted Aimee Echo
Aimee Echo
Aimee Echo is an American vocalist. She is the ex-frontwoman of Human Waste Project and currently the vocalist of TheStart and Normandie.Aimee is also a practitioner and Authorized teacher of Ashtanga Yoga. She began practicing Yoga with Noah Williams and Kimberly Flynn in Los Angeles in 1999...
as vocalist after asking if she could scream. John Monte joined as guitarist but did not last long and they went through a string of guitarists before finding Mike Tempesta. The group began opening for large name bands such as Sublime
Sublime (band)
Sublime was an American ska punk band from Long Beach, California, formed in 1988. The band's line-up, unchanged until their breakup, consisted of Bradley Nowell , Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh . Michael "Miguel" Happoldt also contributed on a few Sublime songs, such as "New Thrash." Lou Dog, Nowell's...
, Helmet
Helmet (band)
Helmet is an alternative metal band from New York City formed in 1989. Founded by vocalist and lead guitarist Page Hamilton, Helmet has had numerous lineup changes, and Hamilton has been the only constant member....
, Deftones
Deftones
Deftones are an American alternative metal band from Sacramento, California, founded in 1988. The band consists of Chino Moreno , Stephen Carpenter , Chi Cheng , Frank Delgado , and Abe Cunningham . Currently Sergio Vega is standing in on bass while Cheng recovers from a car accident...
, and Korn
Korn
Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed as an expansion of L.A.P.D.The band released their first demo album,...
and struck a deal with Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records is an American record label owned by Disney Music Group, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company.-History:Hollywood Records was founded in 1989 by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner with the idea of expanding the music operations of the company and to develop and promote...
. The band also toured the UK with Tura Satana
Tura Satana (band)
Tura Satana was an alternative metal band named after cult actress Tura Satana. The band started in the early 90s under the name Manhole. Due to legal reasons they changed it after the release of their first album 'All Is Not Well'...
and Coal Chamber
Coal Chamber
Coal Chamber is an American alternative metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1993. Prior to Coal Chamber, Dez Fafara and Meegs Rascón formed the band She's In Pain in 1992. The two decided to create Coal Chamber. They disbanded in 2003 after ten years together, but announced a reunion in...
respectively in 1997 before playing the UK Ozzfest in June 1998. This trip awarded them press coverage that they did not find in the states. Features with the band (particularly Aimee) were found in the European rock magazines, most notably Kerrang.
Their last official show was at the House of Blues
House of Blues
House of Blues is a chain of 13 live music concert halls and restaurants in major markets throughout the United States. House of Blues first location was in Cambridge's Harvard Square. It was opened in 1992 by Isaac Tigrett, co-founder of Hard Rock Cafe, and Dan Aykroyd, star of The Blues Brothers...
in Los Angeles on July 8, 1998. Aimee Echo and Scott Ellis went on to form theSTART
TheSTART
TheStart is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1998. Their current lineup includes Aimee Echo, Jamie Miller, Lance Webber and Chelsea Davis.- Early history and Shakedown! :...
. Jeff Schartoff formed Professional Murder Music
Professional Murder Music
Professional Murder Music is an Alternative Rock band, from Los Angeles, California.They are currently signed and own indie label, Wormhole Records. Their music has been used for such film soundtracks as End of Days, Ginger Snaps, Valentine, and Jet Grind Radio, a video game for the Sega Dreamcast....
and joined Peter Murphy
Peter Murphy (musician)
Peter John Murphy is an English rock vocalist. He was the vocalist of the rock group Bauhaus, and later went on to release a number of solo albums, such as Deep and Love Hysteria...
's live band. Mike Tempesta joined Powerman 5000
Powerman 5000
Powerman 5000 is an American Metal band formed in 1991. Through the span of over two decades, the group has released several albums and gained their highest commercial success with 1999's science fiction themed Tonight the Stars Revolt!...
.
Reunions
On Aimee EchoAimee Echo
Aimee Echo is an American vocalist. She is the ex-frontwoman of Human Waste Project and currently the vocalist of TheStart and Normandie.Aimee is also a practitioner and Authorized teacher of Ashtanga Yoga. She began practicing Yoga with Noah Williams and Kimberly Flynn in Los Angeles in 1999...
's birthday, March 27, 2008, after a theSTART
TheSTART
TheStart is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1998. Their current lineup includes Aimee Echo, Jamie Miller, Lance Webber and Chelsea Davis.- Early history and Shakedown! :...
show at Crash Mansion in downtown Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, the remaining three HWP members came on stage and played "Dog" and "Shine" with her. In attendance were former members of Snot
Snot (band)
Snot was an American rock band from Santa Barbara, California. Formed in 1995, the band released their debut studio album Get Some with founding vocalist Lynn Strait in 1997 and disbanded after his death in 1998. In 2008, the lineup of guitarists Mike Doling and Sonny Mayo, bassist John Fahnestock...
, Sevendust
Sevendust
Sevendust is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 1994 by bassist Vince Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose and guitarist John Connolly. After their first demo, lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and guitarist Clint Lowery joined the group...
, Craig Riker of Deadsy
Deadsy
Deadsy is an American synth rock band from California. The band is known for its visual iconography and signature characteristics assigned to each band member. Each musician is identified by a specific color, stage name, and graphic tied into the band's theatrical nature. The band has released...
, producer Ross Robinson
Ross Robinson
Ross Robinson, son of Byron Katie, is an American multi-platinum music producer, who has discovered successful acts such as Korn, At the Drive-In, Glassjaw, Repeater, Slipknot and Limp Bizkit. Robinson has also worked with Machine Head, Vanilla Ice, The Cure, Sepultura and many others...
and Chibi of The Birthday Massacre
The Birthday Massacre
The Birthday Massacre is a synthrock band, based in Toronto, Canada. The band formed in 1999, known then as Imagica...
.
Human Waste Project had a publicized reunion show at the Key Club in West Hollywood on October 10, 2008 as the opening act for Snot
Snot (band)
Snot was an American rock band from Santa Barbara, California. Formed in 1995, the band released their debut studio album Get Some with founding vocalist Lynn Strait in 1997 and disbanded after his death in 1998. In 2008, the lineup of guitarists Mike Doling and Sonny Mayo, bassist John Fahnestock...
. Three of the four original members were present (theSTART
TheSTART
TheStart is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1998. Their current lineup includes Aimee Echo, Jamie Miller, Lance Webber and Chelsea Davis.- Early history and Shakedown! :...
drummer Chelsea Davis filled in at the last minute for Scott Ellis). Their set list consisted of most of the songs off E-Lux and a cover of Depeche Mode's "I Feel You". Aimee stated that this would be the only full scale reunion show and the band would not be getting back together to tour.
Another mini-reunion occurred on July 9, 2009 at a theSTART
TheSTART
TheStart is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1998. Their current lineup includes Aimee Echo, Jamie Miller, Lance Webber and Chelsea Davis.- Early history and Shakedown! :...
show at The Roxy in West Hollywood. Mike Tempesta joined them mid-set to perform "Dog" and "One Night In Spain". The latter being a song theSTART
TheSTART
TheStart is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1998. Their current lineup includes Aimee Echo, Jamie Miller, Lance Webber and Chelsea Davis.- Early history and Shakedown! :...
have performed during their own shows.
On August 3, 2009, Mike Tempesta was announced on stage by Aimee Echo
Aimee Echo
Aimee Echo is an American vocalist. She is the ex-frontwoman of Human Waste Project and currently the vocalist of TheStart and Normandie.Aimee is also a practitioner and Authorized teacher of Ashtanga Yoga. She began practicing Yoga with Noah Williams and Kimberly Flynn in Los Angeles in 1999...
as being in the audience of a theSTART
TheSTART
TheStart is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1998. Their current lineup includes Aimee Echo, Jamie Miller, Lance Webber and Chelsea Davis.- Early history and Shakedown! :...
show in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
at the Mercury Lounge
Mercury Lounge
The Mercury Lounge is a club/music venue, in the Lower East Side section, of New York City. The structure, at 217 East Houston Street, housed the servants to the Astor Mansion, connected to it by an underground labyrinth of tunnels...
. He joined them and performed one song.