Zombi (band)
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Zombi is a space rock
duo from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
, consisting of Steve Moore
on bass and synthesizers and Anthony Paterra on drums. The group makes use of looping to create multi-layered compositions. They have toured with Don Caballero
, Isis
, Orthrelm
, The Psychic Paramount
, Daughters
, Red Sparowes
, These Arms Are Snakes
and Trans Am
.
They are currently signed to Relapse Records
.
Steve Moore
was previously a member of Microwaves, a metal/no-wave band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and has toured with Red Sparowes
. Anthony Paterra is a former member of the Pittsburgh band The 1985
.
Their song "Sapphire" was remixed by Norwegian DJ/producer Prins Thomas.
Their name is more than likely taken from the Lucio Fulci film of the same name.
Space rock
Space rock is a subgenre of rock music; the term originally referred to a group of early, mostly British, 1970s progressive and psychedelic rock bands such as Hawkwind and Pink Floyd, characterised by slow, lengthy instrumental passages dominated by electric organs, synthesizers, experimental...
duo from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
, consisting of Steve Moore
Steve Moore (musician/producer)
Steve Moore is a NYC-based multi-instrumentalist/producer/film composer best known for his synthesizer and bass guitar work with Zombi.Moore also plays bass guitar for Brooklyn progressive rock band Titan, and has worked with Microwaves, Red Sparowes, Lair of the Minotaur, Panthers and Sunn O)))...
on bass and synthesizers and Anthony Paterra on drums. The group makes use of looping to create multi-layered compositions. They have toured with Don Caballero
Don Caballero
Don Caballero are an American rock group from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The group took their name from the character Guy Caballero, portrayed by Joe Flaherty, on the sketch comedy show Second City Television...
, Isis
Isis (band)
Isis was a Los Angeles, California-based post-metal band, founded in Boston, Massachusetts, with a career spanning from 1997 to 2010...
, Orthrelm
Orthrelm
- Biography :Orthrelm is a duo with Mick Barr on guitar and Josh Blair on drums, experimenting in many forms of unconventional songwriting styles and musical concepts in general....
, The Psychic Paramount
The Psychic Paramount
The Psychic Paramount is an American experimental rock group from New York City.-History:The band was formed by guitarist Drew St. Ivany and bassist Ben Armstrong after the dissolution of Laddio Bolocko. Beginning with solo acoustic recordings by St. Ivany, they soon booked a European tour with a...
, Daughters
Daughters (band)
Daughters is an American grindcore/mathcore/noise rock band formed in 2001 in Providence, Rhode Island after the demise of Providence-based As the Sun Sets. Daughters have four releases including their self-titled EP, Canada Songs LP Hell Songs and last album Daughters . The band has re-released...
, Red Sparowes
Red Sparowes
Red Sparowes is a Los Angeles post-rock band comprising current and former members of Isis, Halifax Pier, Angel Hair and Pleasure Forever. Their sound is characteristic of soundscape-influenced experimental rock, with an otherwise uncommon extensive use of a pedal steel guitar.-History:Red Sparowes...
, These Arms Are Snakes
These Arms Are Snakes
These Arms Are Snakes was an American post-hardcore band that formed in 2002 and featured former members of Botch and Kill Sadie. The band was known for their intense live shows, which often feature vocalist Steve Snere crowd surfing and spending a large portion of the live performance in the...
and Trans Am
Trans Am (band)
Trans Am is a three-piece band which originated in Bethesda, Maryland that was one of the originators of "post-rock" in the mid 90s. Their work centers on a cerebrally robotic, usually instrumental, semi-danceable, minimalistic format, with influences including Krautrock, heavy metal, hardcore...
.
They are currently signed to Relapse Records
Relapse Records
Relapse Records is an independent record label based in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It was founded by Matthew F. Jacobson in 1990.-History:The label was started by Matthew F. Jacobson in August, 1990 in his parents' basement in Aurora, Colorado...
.
Steve Moore
Steve Moore (musician/producer)
Steve Moore is a NYC-based multi-instrumentalist/producer/film composer best known for his synthesizer and bass guitar work with Zombi.Moore also plays bass guitar for Brooklyn progressive rock band Titan, and has worked with Microwaves, Red Sparowes, Lair of the Minotaur, Panthers and Sunn O)))...
was previously a member of Microwaves, a metal/no-wave band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and has toured with Red Sparowes
Red Sparowes
Red Sparowes is a Los Angeles post-rock band comprising current and former members of Isis, Halifax Pier, Angel Hair and Pleasure Forever. Their sound is characteristic of soundscape-influenced experimental rock, with an otherwise uncommon extensive use of a pedal steel guitar.-History:Red Sparowes...
. Anthony Paterra is a former member of the Pittsburgh band The 1985
The 1985
The 1985 were a noise rock band which existed from 1996 to 2000. They released two LPs, "Nerve Eighty" on Progeria Records, "Obscured by Pink Clouds" on Carbon Records, and a handful of singles including a final release on Monoton Studio....
.
Their song "Sapphire" was remixed by Norwegian DJ/producer Prins Thomas.
Their name is more than likely taken from the Lucio Fulci film of the same name.
Discography
- Zombi demo (2002)
- Twilight Sentinel EP (2003)
- CosmosCosmos (Zombi album)Cosmos is the first full length record released by space rock/prog duo Zombi. All songs were written by both members of the duo, except "Cassiopeia" and "Andromeda" which were written and performed by bassist-keyboard player Steve Moore.-Track listing:...
(Relapse RecordsRelapse RecordsRelapse Records is an independent record label based in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It was founded by Matthew F. Jacobson in 1990.-History:The label was started by Matthew F. Jacobson in August, 1990 in his parents' basement in Aurora, Colorado...
, 2004) - Zombi Anthology (re-issue of first two EPs, 2005)
- Digitalis tour EP (2006)
- Surface to AirSurface to AirSurface To Air is the second full length album by space rock duo Zombi. It was released by Relapse Records in late 2006.-Track list:*All Songs Written & Arranged By Zombi.#"Challenger Deep" – 4:29#"Digitalis" – 4:39#"Legacy" – 9:01...
(Relapse RecordsRelapse RecordsRelapse Records is an independent record label based in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It was founded by Matthew F. Jacobson in 1990.-History:The label was started by Matthew F. Jacobson in August, 1990 in his parents' basement in Aurora, Colorado...
, 2006) - Spirit AnimalSpirit Animal (album)Spirit Animal is the third full length album from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania based space rock duo Zombi. It was released by Relapse Records in early 2009...
(Relapse RecordsRelapse RecordsRelapse Records is an independent record label based in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It was founded by Matthew F. Jacobson in 1990.-History:The label was started by Matthew F. Jacobson in August, 1990 in his parents' basement in Aurora, Colorado...
, 2009) - Split LP with MaseratiMaserati (band)Maserati is a band from Athens, Georgia, United States whose sound is best described as a combination of post-rock and psychedelic influences. Their music is instrumental, relying on the standard rock instrumentation of guitar, bass, and drums...
(Temporary Residence, 2009) - Escape Velocity (Relapse RecordsRelapse RecordsRelapse Records is an independent record label based in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It was founded by Matthew F. Jacobson in 1990.-History:The label was started by Matthew F. Jacobson in August, 1990 in his parents' basement in Aurora, Colorado...
, 2011)