Stolen Babies
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Stolen Babies are an American
avant-garde metal band with significant influences from dark cabaret
, signed to The End Records
.
Among the band's many musical influences are groups such as Oingo Boingo
, Mr. Bungle
, and Fishbone
(with whom Gil Sharone has performed). Stolen Babies are known for their on-stage theatrics and energetic performances, filled with props and Gorey-esque backdrops, all made by the various members. Except for the earliest demo, each album has featured artwork by indie comic artist Crab Scrambly.
There Be Squabbles Ahead
, the band's debut full-length album (featuring remixed versions of "A Year of Judges" and "Push Button" from the 2004 demo), was released early in 2006 through the band's website, but was re-released on October 3 following the band's signing with The End Records. This album was produced by Dan Rathbun, member of the similarly "avant garde" experimental rock group Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
, who also provides instrumentation on track 7 (tuba) as well as various background vocals on tracks 3, 7, and 12. Carla Kihlstedt
(from Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
) also contributed violin on tracks 7 and 11. The re-release also featured a music video for the song "Push Button" directed by Erik Tillmans. This album also marked the departure of Davin Givhan, the band's former guitarist. Guitarist George Earth
, formerly of Switchblade Symphony
, took Givhan's place during the international tour that followed.
They supported Lacuna Coil
along side within temptation and the gathering on their The Hottest Chicks in Metal Tour 2007
featuring female-fronted metal bands.
On July 27, 2010 the band put a new song entitled "Splatter" up on their Myspace page.
Gil Sharone was a replacement drummer for +44
on their tours of Europe, Australia and Japan in early 2007.
Gil and Rani Sharone are listed as contributors to Puscifer
, the side project of Tool
's frontman, Maynard James Keenan
.
Gil Sharone handled drum duties for the album Ire Works
by The Dillinger Escape Plan
, following the departure of Chris Pennie (formerly with Coheed and Cambria
). Gil Sharone was the permanent drummer for The Dillinger Escape Plan from 2007 to 2008 but left the band to have time for his other projects including a DVD on Reggae drumming, Puscifer and Stolen Babies.
United States
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avant-garde metal band with significant influences from dark cabaret
Dark Cabaret
Dark cabaret may be a simple description of the theme and mood of a cabaret performance, but more recently has come to define a particular musical genre which draws on the aesthetics of the decadent, risqué German Weimar-era cabarets, burlesque and vaudeville shows with the stylings of post-1970s...
, signed to The End Records
The End Records
The End Records is an independent record label, founded in 1998 in San Diego. Founder Andreas Katsambas initially wanted to bring attention to some underground bands he admired. In 2002, The End moved to Salt Lake City, when his wife took a job at the University of Utah. The label moved...
.
History
Stolen Babies formed from a 12+ member high school performance troupe named the Fratellis; the band takes its name from one of the skits performed by the group during this period (written by Dominique Persi, who handled the theatrical and performance-art aspect of the group). Stolen Babies released their first Demo CD in 2002 through their own label, No Comment Records.Oingo Boingo
Oingo Boingo was an American new wave band. They are best known for their influence on other musicians, their soundtrack contributions and their high energy Halloween concerts. The band was founded in 1972 as The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, a performance art group...
, Mr. Bungle
Mr. Bungle
Mr. Bungle was an experimental band from Northern California. The band was formed in 1985 while the members were still in high school and was named after a children's educational film. Mr. Bungle released four demo tapes in the mid to late 1980s before being signed to Warner Bros. Records and...
, and Fishbone
Fishbone
Fishbone is a U.S. alternative rock band formed in 1979 in Los Angeles, California, which plays a fusion of ska, punk rock, funk, hard rock and soul. Critics have noted of the band: "Fishbone was one of the most distinctive and eclectic alternative rock bands of the late '80s...
(with whom Gil Sharone has performed). Stolen Babies are known for their on-stage theatrics and energetic performances, filled with props and Gorey-esque backdrops, all made by the various members. Except for the earliest demo, each album has featured artwork by indie comic artist Crab Scrambly.
There Be Squabbles Ahead
There Be Squabbles Ahead
There Be Squabbles Ahead is the first full-length album from Stolen Babies.The album has received almost unanimously positive reviews, and has helped to expand their fanbase massively.-Track listing:# "Spill!" – 3:21# "Awful Fall" – 3:44...
, the band's debut full-length album (featuring remixed versions of "A Year of Judges" and "Push Button" from the 2004 demo), was released early in 2006 through the band's website, but was re-released on October 3 following the band's signing with The End Records. This album was produced by Dan Rathbun, member of the similarly "avant garde" experimental rock group Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum is an American experimental rock band, formed in 1999 in Oakland, California. The band fuses classical, industrial, and art-rock themes throughout their music...
, who also provides instrumentation on track 7 (tuba) as well as various background vocals on tracks 3, 7, and 12. Carla Kihlstedt
Carla Kihlstedt
Carla Kihlstedt is an American violinist, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist from Lancaster, Pennsylvania currently living in Oakland, California....
(from Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum is an American experimental rock band, formed in 1999 in Oakland, California. The band fuses classical, industrial, and art-rock themes throughout their music...
) also contributed violin on tracks 7 and 11. The re-release also featured a music video for the song "Push Button" directed by Erik Tillmans. This album also marked the departure of Davin Givhan, the band's former guitarist. Guitarist George Earth
George Earth
George Earth is an American musician, guitarist, songwriter, composer, music producer, comic book artist, and talk show host from Echo Park, California...
, formerly of Switchblade Symphony
Switchblade Symphony
Switchblade Symphony was a San Francisco, United States–based band which was formed in 1989 by composer Susan Wallace and vocalist Tina Root. They released their first album in 1995 on the Cleopatra Records label...
, took Givhan's place during the international tour that followed.
They supported Lacuna Coil
Lacuna Coil
Lacuna Coil is an Italian gothic metal band from Milan. Formed in 1994, the group has had two name changes since being previously known as Sleep of Right and Ethereal and was inspired by the combination of gothic imagery and music...
along side within temptation and the gathering on their The Hottest Chicks in Metal Tour 2007
The Hottest Chicks in Metal Tour 2007
The Hottest Chicks in Metal Tour 2007 was a concert tour to support Lacuna Coil's album Karmacode in North America.Within Temptation and The Gathering were the main opening acts. The other support bands were In this Moment, Stolen Babies and Kylesa....
featuring female-fronted metal bands.
Current members
- Dominique Lenore Persi - Vocals, Accordion
- Rani Sharone - Bass Guitar
- Ben Rico - Keyboards
- Gil Sharone - Drums
- Mick - Live Guitar
Albums
- 2002 – 3 Song Demo
- 2002 – Stolen Babies EP
- 2004 – 4 Song Demo (Out of Print)
- 2006 – There Be Squabbles AheadThere Be Squabbles AheadThere Be Squabbles Ahead is the first full-length album from Stolen Babies.The album has received almost unanimously positive reviews, and has helped to expand their fanbase massively.-Track listing:# "Spill!" – 3:21# "Awful Fall" – 3:44...
Side Projects/Contributions
Dominique has played with indie pop-folk polka artist Horace Weintraub, and has lent her accordion-playing skills to many of his recordings.Gil Sharone was a replacement drummer for +44
+44 (band)
+44 was an alternative rock band formed by Blink-182 members Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker...
on their tours of Europe, Australia and Japan in early 2007.
Gil and Rani Sharone are listed as contributors to Puscifer
Puscifer
Puscifer is a side project of Maynard James Keenan from the bands Tool and A Perfect Circle. As Keenan is the only permanent member and he considers the project to be his "creative subconscious", Puscifer could also be considered a pseudonym for his solo work....
, the side project of Tool
Tool (band)
Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1990, the group's line-up has included drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. Since 1995, Justin Chancellor has been the band's bassist, replacing their original bassist Paul D'Amour...
's frontman, Maynard James Keenan
Maynard James Keenan
Maynard James Keenan is an American rock singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, winemaker, and actor. Originally from Ohio, Keenan spent his high school and college years in Michigan. After serving in the Army in the early 1980s, he attended Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids...
.
Gil Sharone handled drum duties for the album Ire Works
Ire Works
-Personnel:* Greg Puciato – vocals* Ben Weinman – guitar, piano, sound design, programming, and backing vocals* Liam Wilson – bass* Gil Sharone – drums, percussion-Additional personnel:* Dimitri Minakakis – backing vocals on "Fix Your Face"...
by The Dillinger Escape Plan
The Dillinger Escape Plan
The Dillinger Escape Plan is an American mathcore band from Morris Plains, New Jersey. The group originated in 1997 after the disbanding of Arcane, a hardcore punk trio consisting of Ben Weinman, Dimitri Minakakis, and Chris Pennie. The band's current line-up consists of guitarist Ben Weinman,...
, following the departure of Chris Pennie (formerly with Coheed and Cambria
Coheed and Cambria
Coheed and Cambria is an American progressive rock band from Nyack, New York. Formed in 1995, the group incorporates aspects of progressive rock, punk rock, metal and post-hardcore....
). Gil Sharone was the permanent drummer for The Dillinger Escape Plan from 2007 to 2008 but left the band to have time for his other projects including a DVD on Reggae drumming, Puscifer and Stolen Babies.