Neurotica (band)
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Neurotica was started around 1995 by singer Kelly Schaefer (formerly of progressive death metal
band Atheist
) and guitarist Shawn Bowen. Performances in local clubs brought the band to the attention of AC/DC
singer and Sarasota resident Brian Johnson
, who helped them find a management deal and produced their debut album, Seed. The album was not a success, but the follow-up, Living in Dog Years, also produced by Johnson, and now featuring bassist Migwell Przybyl, was more impressive and earned the band a major-label deal with the WWF
's Smackdown! Records.
After further line-up changes and a move towards nu metal
, the band's third album, Neurotica, was issued in 2002, composed mainly of updated versions of tracks from their debut. In the same year the band was included on the Ozzfest
tour. They split up later that year after being dropped by Smackdown Records. Schaefer subsequently auditioned for Drowning Pool
as a replacement for Dave Williams, but would form a new band, Starrfactory, in 2003, before reforming Atheist in 2006. Schaefer also auditioned for Velvet Revolver
, but ultimately lost the gig to Scott Weiland
from Stone Temple Pilots
.Neurotica 2002 album which was released on Smackdown (Koch international) is rated the best efforts from the band.
Death metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs heavily distorted guitars, tremolo picking, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming, minor keys or atonality, and complex song structures with multiple tempo changes....
band Atheist
Atheist (band)
Atheist is a technical death metal band from Florida, founded in 1984, whose music combines metal riffs with subtle Latin music arrangements and jazz fusion.- History :...
) and guitarist Shawn Bowen. Performances in local clubs brought the band to the attention of AC/DC
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
singer and Sarasota resident Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson is an English singer and lyricist who has been the lead singer for the rock band AC/DC since 1980. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 along with the other members of the band....
, who helped them find a management deal and produced their debut album, Seed. The album was not a success, but the follow-up, Living in Dog Years, also produced by Johnson, and now featuring bassist Migwell Przybyl, was more impressive and earned the band a major-label deal with the WWF
World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
's Smackdown! Records.
After further line-up changes and a move towards nu metal
Nu metal
Nu metal is a subgenre of heavy metal. It is a fusion genre which combines elements of heavy metal with other genres, including grunge and hip hop...
, the band's third album, Neurotica, was issued in 2002, composed mainly of updated versions of tracks from their debut. In the same year the band was included on the Ozzfest
Ozzfest
Ozzfest is an annual festival tour of the United States featuring performances by many heavy metal and hard rock musical groups. It was founded by Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon Osbourne, both of whom also organize each yearly tour with their son Jack Osbourne...
tour. They split up later that year after being dropped by Smackdown Records. Schaefer subsequently auditioned for Drowning Pool
Drowning Pool
Drowning Pool is a four-piece alternative metal band from Dallas, Texas.-Early days :Drowning Pool rose to fame while playing along with Ozzy Osbourne during an Ozzfest tour. Their 2001 debut album, Sinner was certified platinum within six weeks...
as a replacement for Dave Williams, but would form a new band, Starrfactory, in 2003, before reforming Atheist in 2006. Schaefer also auditioned for Velvet Revolver
Velvet Revolver
Velvet Revolver is an American hard rock supergroup consisting of former Guns N' Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan, and Matt Sorum, alongside Dave Kushner formerly of punk band Wasted Youth. Stone Temple Pilots vocalist Scott Weiland was Velvet Revolver's lead singer from their formation until...
, but ultimately lost the gig to Scott Weiland
Scott Weiland
Scott Weiland is an American musician, lyricist, and vocalist, most notable for his work with Grammy Award-winning rock band Stone Temple Pilots. Weiland is also known for his five-year career with supergroup Velvet Revolver as well as his own solo career...
from Stone Temple Pilots
Stone Temple Pilots
Stone Temple Pilots is an American rock band from San Diego, California that consists of Scott Weiland , brothers Robert DeLeo and Dean DeLeo , and Eric Kretz ....
.Neurotica 2002 album which was released on Smackdown (Koch international) is rated the best efforts from the band.
Discography
- Seed (1998) Newtown Music
- Living in Dog Years (1999) Newtown Music
- Neurotica (2002) Smackdown/Koch International