Stereomud
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Stereomud was an alternative metal
band from New York
/Georgia
. They were active from years 2001 to 2003 before breaking up, releasing two albums - Perfect Self and Every Given Moment.
, on Columbia Records
in 2001 and a video for the song "Pain" received airplay on MTV2
. After extensive touring in support of that album, they went back into the studio, releasing Every Given Moment
in April 2003. After participating in the Jagermeister Music Tour with Hed PE, Breaking Benjamin
, Systematic, and Saliva
, Columbia Records cut their touring support, and dropped the band. Due to this, and an impending Life of Agony reunion, Stereomud went their separate ways in July 2003, a mere 3 months after the release of Every Given Moment. They have performed a few select reunion shows since this, but for the most part, the band remains dormant to this day. Recently, it was rumored that Erik Rogers
and Corey Lowery would reunite to reform the band, but the possibilities may not be true as they are focusing on their own bands. It is planned that a Stereomud DVD
will be released at some point in the future. Erik Rogers formed a new version of Stereomud as the only original member in February 2009, but then changed band name to 'Dangerous New Machine', after the other former members expressed an objection to him using the name without their involvement.
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 from New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
/Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. They were active from years 2001 to 2003 before breaking up, releasing two albums - Perfect Self and Every Given Moment.
History
Stereomud released their first album, Perfect SelfPerfect Self
Perfect Self is the debut album by hard rock band Stereomud. It was released on May 22, 2001 through Loud Records and was manufactured via Columbia Records...
, on Columbia Records
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
in 2001 and a video for the song "Pain" received airplay on MTV2
MTV2
MTV2 is a cable network that is widely available in the United States on digital cable and satellite television, and is progressively being added to analogue cable lineups across the nation...
. After extensive touring in support of that album, they went back into the studio, releasing Every Given Moment
Every Given Moment
Every Given Moment is the second album by hard rock band Stereomud. It was released on March 4, 2003 through Loud Records and was manufactured via Columbia Records. The album was the follow-up to their 2001 debut album, Perfect Self, but this album did not impress critics and the band broke up soon...
in April 2003. After participating in the Jagermeister Music Tour with Hed PE, Breaking Benjamin
Breaking Benjamin
Breaking Benjamin is an American rock band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, currently consisting of Benjamin Burnley and Chad Szeliga. The band has released four studio albums to date and a greatest hits album that was released on August 16, 2011. The group initially went on indefinite hiatus due...
, Systematic, and Saliva
Saliva
Saliva , referred to in various contexts as spit, spittle, drivel, drool, or slobber, is the watery substance produced in the mouths of humans and most other animals. Saliva is a component of oral fluid. In mammals, saliva is produced in and secreted from the three pairs of major salivary glands,...
, Columbia Records cut their touring support, and dropped the band. Due to this, and an impending Life of Agony reunion, Stereomud went their separate ways in July 2003, a mere 3 months after the release of Every Given Moment. They have performed a few select reunion shows since this, but for the most part, the band remains dormant to this day. Recently, it was rumored that Erik Rogers
Erik Rogers
Erik Rogers is the current lead singer of hard rock band Dangerous New Machine and was the singer of the now defunct hard rock band Stereomud. After the demise of Stereomud, Rogers fronted a short-lived band called Soundevice, and then fronted Love Said No with Soulfly/Primer 55 bassist Bobby...
and Corey Lowery would reunite to reform the band, but the possibilities may not be true as they are focusing on their own bands. It is planned that a Stereomud DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
will be released at some point in the future. Erik Rogers formed a new version of Stereomud as the only original member in February 2009, but then changed band name to 'Dangerous New Machine', after the other former members expressed an objection to him using the name without their involvement.
Band members
- Erik RogersErik RogersErik Rogers is the current lead singer of hard rock band Dangerous New Machine and was the singer of the now defunct hard rock band Stereomud. After the demise of Stereomud, Rogers fronted a short-lived band called Soundevice, and then fronted Love Said No with Soulfly/Primer 55 bassist Bobby...
- vocalist (previously of Soundevice, currently in Dangerous New Machine) - Corey Lowery - bassist (previously of Stuck MojoStuck MojoStuck Mojo is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 1989 by guitarist Rich Ward, Stuck Mojo is considered to be one of the pioneers of rap metal. Touring alongside bands such as Machine Head and Slapshot. Stuck Mojo's most successful album, Rising, peaked at #48 on the...
, SwitchedSwitchedSwitched may refer to:* Switched , an American music group* "Switched" , an episode of the American TV series Teen Titans* Switched!, an American TV series* Switched! , a Singaporean Chinese TV series...
and Dark New DayDark New DayDark New Day is an American hard rock supergroup formed in 2004 featuring Brett Hestla of Virgos Merlot, Troy McLawhorn of DoubleDrive, Clint Lowery of Sevendust, Corey Lowery of Stereomud and Stuck Mojo, and Will Hunt of Skrape...
, currently in Eye EmpireEye EmpireEye Empire is an American rock supergroup, formed in 2009, consisting of former Dark New Day members Corey Lowery and B.C. Kochmit as well as Donald Carpenter formerly of Submersed. Garrett Whitlock, formerly of Submersed, and Dixie Duncan were Eye Empire's drummer and guitarist respectively from...
) - Dan Richardson - drummer (previously of CrumbsuckersCrumbsuckersCrumbsuckers was a 1980s crossover/thrash band that formed in 1982 on Long Island by bass player Gary Meskil in their home town of Baldwin.-History:...
and Pro-PainPro-PainPro-Pain is a New York-based hardcore band formed in 1991 by vocalist and bass guitarist Gary Meskil and drummer Dan Richardson, both former members of Crumbsuckers. Debut album Foul Taste of Freedom was released in 1992, displaying hardcore punk and rap metal influences, after which the band...
and Life of AgonyLife of Agony-Formation and River Runs Red :The band was formed in the summer of 1989 by singer Keith Caputo, bassist Alan Robert and guitarist Joey Z. After playing with several drummers, they enlisted Type O Negative drummer Sal Abruscato before recording the debut album River Runs Red after they signed to...
) - John Fattoruso - guitarist ( Now in Black Water Rising )
- Joey Zampella - guitarist (previously of Life of AgonyLife of Agony-Formation and River Runs Red :The band was formed in the summer of 1989 by singer Keith Caputo, bassist Alan Robert and guitarist Joey Z. After playing with several drummers, they enlisted Type O Negative drummer Sal Abruscato before recording the debut album River Runs Red after they signed to...
)