Sexart
Encyclopedia
Sex Art was an American
alternative metal
band that formed c. 1989. They are best known for being the band that Jonathan Davis
was in, before being found by Korn's guitarists while Sex Art was performing in a bar in Bakersfield, California
. David DeRoo played bass, Ray "Chaka" Solis, Ryan Shuck
played guitar and Denis Shinn was on drums. Ty Elam joined to jam and shared vocal duties on the only released Sex Art track, "Inside", which featured on the local compilation Cultivation '92 on the indie label "A Kick Produkt". After Jonathan Davis left the band in early 1993, the band reunited in October 1993 with new singer Brian Armer of Brother From Another Mother. But the band again broke up in February 1994 due to inner band conflict. The band reunited again after relocating to Huntington Beach in 1996 under the name Supermodel with new singer, ex-L.A.P.D.
member, Richard Morrill. This was short lived however, due to conflicts of a violent nature within the band.
, who were signed to Korn's vanity label Elementree Records. Brian Armer went on to form the goth metal group Glass Cut Eternity in 1995. Shuck also retained old ties, joining the band Orgy
, who also signed onto the Elementree label, before later moving onto D1 Music. Ray Solis and David Deroo got together with an ex-L.A.P.D. singer Richard Morrill to form Supermodel. Supermodel played Orange County until an inner band conflict caused them to separate. In 1996, Deroo and Solis returned to Bakersfield and reunited with Brian Armer for Juice. Juice disbanded in 1999 due to creative differences. David DeRoo along with fellow bandmate Tim Fluckey joined Mark Chavez (Jonathan Davis' half brother) in Adema
.
Sex Art guitarist Ryan Shuck attempted to sue Jonathan Davis when Korn's self-titled debut
album featured "Blind". Neither Shuck nor drummer Dennis Shinn were credited for their initial contributions to the very explicit song. The parts written by Deroo and Solis were not featured in Korn's version.
, although recorded around 20 songs that were never released. The only released song by the band was entitled "Inside", which featured Ty Elam from Videodrone
on vocals. The song was released on the Cultivation '92 compilation CD, from the label "A Kick Produkt".
The list of songs that will be featured on the film.
The song "Blind" by Korn
was originally written by Sexart, but was reworked and recorded by Korn for their self-titled 1994 debut
.
United States
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alternative metal
Alternative metal
Alternative metal is a genre of alternative rock and heavy metal that gained popularity in the early 1990s. Most notably, alternative metal bands are characterized by heavy guitar riffs and experimental approaches to heavy music.-Origins:...
band that formed c. 1989. They are best known for being the band that Jonathan Davis
Jonathan Davis
Jonathan Houseman Davis is the lead vocalist and frontman for the nu metal band Korn. Davis was ranked 16th on Hit Parader 's list of "Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists".-Early life:...
was in, before being found by Korn's guitarists while Sex Art was performing in a bar in Bakersfield, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. David DeRoo played bass, Ray "Chaka" Solis, Ryan Shuck
Ryan Shuck
Ryan Christopher Shuck , better known as Ryan Shuck, is the rhythm guitarist for alternative rock band Orgy and rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist of alternative rock band Dead By Sunrise. He also has a side project with fellow Orgy member Amir Derakh called Julien-K...
played guitar and Denis Shinn was on drums. Ty Elam joined to jam and shared vocal duties on the only released Sex Art track, "Inside", which featured on the local compilation Cultivation '92 on the indie label "A Kick Produkt". After Jonathan Davis left the band in early 1993, the band reunited in October 1993 with new singer Brian Armer of Brother From Another Mother. But the band again broke up in February 1994 due to inner band conflict. The band reunited again after relocating to Huntington Beach in 1996 under the name Supermodel with new singer, ex-L.A.P.D.
L.A.P.D. (band)
L.A.P.D. is an American funk metal band, formed in 1989, in Bakersfield, California. From 1989 to 1991, the member line-up was James Shaffer, Reginald Arvizu, David Silveria, Richard Morrill, and Pete Capra...
member, Richard Morrill. This was short lived however, due to conflicts of a violent nature within the band.
Post-Sex Art
Elam went on to form the band VideodroneVideodrone
Cradle of Thorns is a five piece industrial rock band from Bakersfield California, USA. The band put out one record as Videodrone on Korn's Elementree Records as well three albums under their original name. One was independently released, and other two were released by Triple X Records...
, who were signed to Korn's vanity label Elementree Records. Brian Armer went on to form the goth metal group Glass Cut Eternity in 1995. Shuck also retained old ties, joining the band Orgy
Orgy (band)
Orgy is an American synth rock band formed in 1996, from Los Angeles, California. Orgy described their music as "death pop".-History:Orgy was formed in 1996 by vocalist Jay Gordon and guitarist Ryan Shuck. Bassist Paige Haley, guitarist Amir Derakh, and drummer Bobby Hewitt soon completed the line-up...
, who also signed onto the Elementree label, before later moving onto D1 Music. Ray Solis and David Deroo got together with an ex-L.A.P.D. singer Richard Morrill to form Supermodel. Supermodel played Orange County until an inner band conflict caused them to separate. In 1996, Deroo and Solis returned to Bakersfield and reunited with Brian Armer for Juice. Juice disbanded in 1999 due to creative differences. David DeRoo along with fellow bandmate Tim Fluckey joined Mark Chavez (Jonathan Davis' half brother) in Adema
Adema
-2003–2004: Unstable, Mark Chavez's and Mike Ransom's departure:Adema's second album, Unstable, was released by Arista in August 2003. It was produced by Howard Benson, whose credits also include producing albums with P.O.D., Hoobastank and Cold....
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Sex Art guitarist Ryan Shuck attempted to sue Jonathan Davis when Korn's self-titled debut
Korn (album)
Korn is the self-titled debut album by American nu metal band Korn, released on October 4, 1994, through Immortal/Epic Records. Before recording the album, the band played several gigs in an attempt to promote themselves. They were approached by Immortal/Epic Records after a performance at...
album featured "Blind". Neither Shuck nor drummer Dennis Shinn were credited for their initial contributions to the very explicit song. The parts written by Deroo and Solis were not featured in Korn's version.
Band members
- Jonathan DavisJonathan DavisJonathan Houseman Davis is the lead vocalist and frontman for the nu metal band Korn. Davis was ranked 16th on Hit Parader 's list of "Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists".-Early life:...
- vocals - Ray "Chaka" Solis - 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...
- Ryan ShuckRyan ShuckRyan Christopher Shuck , better known as Ryan Shuck, is the rhythm guitarist for alternative rock band Orgy and rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist of alternative rock band Dead By Sunrise. He also has a side project with fellow Orgy member Amir Derakh called Julien-K...
- 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... - Dave DeRoo - bass
- Dennis Shinn - drums
Discography
Sex Art were never signed to a record labelRecord label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
, although recorded around 20 songs that were never released. The only released song by the band was entitled "Inside", which featured Ty Elam from Videodrone
Videodrone
Cradle of Thorns is a five piece industrial rock band from Bakersfield California, USA. The band put out one record as Videodrone on Korn's Elementree Records as well three albums under their original name. One was independently released, and other two were released by Triple X Records...
on vocals. The song was released on the Cultivation '92 compilation CD, from the label "A Kick Produkt".
DVD
Dennis Shinn former drummer of Sex Art and lead vocalist of The Drug has released a trailer for an upcoming Sex Art DVD. The DVD has been said to be released some point in early 2011 and will include footage of the band rehearsing, performing live and messing around. Dennis Shinn has said he also wants to get the Sex Art material out in to the world by putting 10 songs up on to the film.The list of songs that will be featured on the film.
- "Blind" (Recorded demo / 2 live rehearsals / 1 creation of "Blind" in rehearsal / 2 live / 2 taken from the radio- B-Town Underground Live, with Mark Montana & Sex Art. Total 8 forms of "Blind" added on the DVD.)
- "Follow Me" (Recorded demo / 4 track demo / 4 live / 2 rehearsals / 2 taken from the radio- B-Town Underground Live, with Mark Montana & Sex Art. Total 10 forms of "Follow Me" added on the DVD.)
- "Give Up" (Recorded demo / 4 track demo / 2 featuring Ty Elam live / 2 rehearsal / 2 taken from the radio- B-Town Underground Live, with Mark Montana & Sex Art. Total 8 forms of "Give Up" added on the DVD.)
- "The "G" Song" (2 live / 1 rehearsal. Total 3 forms of "The "G" Song" added on the DVD.)
- "Dog Shit" (2 live / 2 rehearsal. Total 4 forms of "Dog Shit" added on the DVD.)
- "Down With The Knowledge" (2 live / 2 rehearsals. Total 4 forms of "Down With The Knowledge" added on the DVD.)
- "Another Day" (4 track demo / 2 rehearsals / 3 live. Total 6 forms of "Another Day" added on the DVD.)
- "Waste My Time" (Demo recording / 2 rehearsals / 4 live / 2 taken from the radio- B-Town Underground Live, with Mark Montana & Sex Art. Total 9 forms of "Waste My Time" added on the DVD.)
- "Inside" (3 demo recorded versions / 2 rehearsal / 2 live / 2 taken from the radio- B-Town Underground Live, with Mark Montana & Sex Art. Total of 9 forms of "Inside" added to the DVD.)
- "I Wanna Know Why" (1 demo / 2 live / 1 rehearsal / 2 taken from the radio- B-Town Underground Live, with Mark Montana & Sex Art. Total of 6 forms of "I Wanna Know Why" added to the DVD.)
The song "Blind" by 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,...
was originally written by Sexart, but was reworked and recorded by Korn for their self-titled 1994 debut
Korn (album)
Korn is the self-titled debut album by American nu metal band Korn, released on October 4, 1994, through Immortal/Epic Records. Before recording the album, the band played several gigs in an attempt to promote themselves. They were approached by Immortal/Epic Records after a performance at...
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