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Sweethead
Sweethead is an American alternative rock band formed in 2008. The group's lineup consists of singer Serrina Sims and guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Troy Van Leeuwen (of Queens of the Stone Age, formerly of A Perfect Circle, Enemy and Failure). For recording and touring they are joined by a variety of guest musicians, many of which are current or former members of Queens of the Stone Age or Mark Lanegan Band. Sweethead have released two studio albums—'' Sweethead'' (2009) and '' Descent to the Surface'' (2016)—and one extended play, '' The Great Disruptors'' (2009). History Formation and ''The Great Disruptors'' (2008–2009) Having played with Eddie Nappi (formerly of Handsome) and Norm Block (formerly of Plexi) in the Mark Lanegan Band (Nappi was also part of his previous group Enemy) while also writing material with singer Serrina Sims over the years, Queens of the Stone Age guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen formed Sweethead in 2008. The group's name was taken from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taking Back The Cities Tour
The Taking Back the Cities Tour was a concert tour by Northern Irish–Scottish alternative rock band Snow Patrol in support of their fifth album, ''A Hundred Million Suns'' (2008). The band visited numerous arenas internationally from 2008 throughout 2009. The tour was the collective name of many smaller tours and festivals Snow Patrol played in support of their album. The tour has spanned 9 legs and had over 150 shows. The tour commenced on 26 October 2008 with the band playing a short whistle-stop tour of four capital cities. The tour has seen the band visit continents like Europe, North America, Australia and Africa. The band has mainly toured as a headlining act, though they have also supported Coldplay and U2 on their respective tours. Tour dates have included a number of summer rock festivals. Often, the band's set on tour has included playing the sixteen-minute-long "The Lightning Strike" in full, though sometimes only the first part is played. Keyboardist Tom Simpson (m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Troy Van Leeuwen
Troy Van Leeuwen (born January 5, 1970) is an American musician and record producer. He is best known as a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist in the rock band Queens of the Stone Age, with whom he has recorded five studio albums. Joining the band in 2002, he is the second-longest-serving member of the band, after founding member Josh Homme. Van Leeuwen is also a member of the supergroup Gone Is Gone and has fronted his own projects, Enemy and Sweethead. Originally a member of Failure, Van Leeuwen joined the alternative rock supergroup A Perfect Circle in 1999, contributing to their first two studio albums, ''Mer de Noms'' (2000) and '' Thirteenth Step'' (2003), before joining Queens of the Stone Age to tour in support of their third studio album, '' Songs for the Deaf'' (2002). Van Leeuwen has remained in the band ever since, recording five albums with the band to date: '' Lullabies to Paralyze'' (2005), '' Era Vulgaris'' (2007), '' ...Like Clockwork'' (2013), '' Villains' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Handsome (band)
Handsome was an American rock supergroup formed in 1995. The group's lineup was singer Jeremy Chatelain, guitarists Peter Mengede (formerly of Helmet), Tom Capone (formerly of Quicksand), bassist Eddie Nappi, and drummer Pete Hines (formerly of Cro-Mags and Murphy's Law). Capone would leave the group in 1997, replaced by Donny Campion (formerly of Electric Love Hogs). They released two 7" vinyl singles in 1995, two CD singles in 1997 and one album, '' Handsome'' (1997), through Epic/Sony before disbanding. History Handsome was conceived by Australian guitarist Peter Mengede, who was in the New York band Helmet from 1989 to 1993. Mengede was ousted from Helmet by frontman Page Hamilton, due to his dissatisfaction with their songwriting process. Mengede envisioned Handsome as being a band where all members would have an equal say.Mengede, Peter. ''BoostingShapes'' podcast, 2019. By 1995, Mengede had recruited former Quicksand guitarist Tom Capone and former Cro-Mags and Mur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Descent To The Surface
''Descent To The Surface'' is the second album by rock group Sweethead. It was released on April 8, 2016 and is the follow-up to their 2009 self titled debut album. For the recording of the album, band members Serrina and Troy Van Leeuwen are joined by an array of guest musicians. Track listing Personnel Personnel adapted from ''Descent To The Surface'' liner notes. Band *Serrina Sims – vocals, war drums *Troy Van Leeuwen – guitars, keys, sequencing, percussion, bass, backing vocals, moog, piano, moog lap steel, war drums Additional appearances *Jonathan Hischke – bass *Norm Block – drums *Jon Theodore – drums, shaman drum, cümbüş *Dean Fertita – keys *Jeff Friedl – drums *Nathan Connolly – guitars, backing vocals *Mike Zarin – bass *Antoine Hajjar – drums *Ben Chisolm – sequencing, keys *Eden Galindo – guitars *Eddie Nappi – bass * Brian O'Connor – bass *Alain Johannes – cig fiddle, cümbüş Technical personnel *Troy Van Leeuwen – produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweethead (album)
''Sweethead'' is the debut album by rock group Sweethead on November 2, 2009 following the release of their EP The Great Disruptors in July of the same year. The album was produced by guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen. The only track to be featured from the EP was ''The Great Disruptors''. Track listing Personnel ;Sweethead * – |
The Great Disruptors
''The Great Disruptors'' is the first EP by American rock band Sweethead and was released on July 13, 2009. It included a cover of The Kinks' " Tired of Waiting for You" which can also be downloaded for free at the band's website. Track listing All tracks written by Sims, Van Leeuwen, Nappi and Block except where noted. Personnel ;Sweethead * Serrina Sims – vocals * Troy Van Leeuwen – guitar, backing vocals, keyboards, bass * Eddie Nappi – bass * Norm Block – drums ;Production personnel *Troy Van Leeuwen – production, mixing, engineering Engineering is the practice of using natural science, mathematics, and the engineering design process to Problem solving#Engineering, solve problems within technology, increase efficiency and productivity, and improve Systems engineering, s ... *Eddie Nappi – engineering * Alain Johannes – mastering References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Great Disruptor, The 2009 debut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queens Of The Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age (commonly abbreviated as QOTSA or QotSA) is an American rock band formed in Seattle in 1996. The band was founded by vocalist and guitarist Josh Homme shortly before he returned to his native Palm Desert, California. Homme has been the only constant member throughout multiple line-up changes; since 2013, the line-up has consisted of Homme, Troy Van Leeuwen (guitar, lap steel, keyboards, percussion, backing vocals), Michael Shuman (bass, keyboards, backing vocals), Dean Fertita (keyboards, guitar, percussion, backing vocals), and Jon Theodore (drums, percussion). Formed after the dissolution of Homme's previous band Kyuss, the band originated from the spread of the Palm Desert music scene. Its self-titled debut album (1998) was recorded with Homme singing and playing all instruments except drums, which were provided by former Kyuss member Alfredo Hernández. Bassist Nick Oliveri joined the band for its accompanying tour and soon became co-lead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Failure (band)
Failure is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles that was active from 1990 to 1997 and again from 2014 to the present. Failure is recognized for being one of the standouts of 1990's Space Rock, with a focus on compounded guitar effects, uncommon melodies, and an emphasis on substance over style. Failure was a lesser-recognized band who started off with their initial release ''Comfort'' presumed by many at the time as a post-grunge release. They struggled to get airplay on radio until their third album was released, ''Fantastic Planet''. The self-produced and self-mastered album (while remaining distributed through Slash Records) received little promotion but critical acclaim and began to chart on US Alt Rock radio only for the group to disband shortly after Lollapalooza 1997. After a number of side projects and further music production work the band reunited fifteen years later and toured during the 2010's and early 2020's on both past releases and new recordings. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norm Block
Plexi was an American gothic noise rock band consisting of Michael Angelos (vocals, songwriting, bass), Michael Barragan (guitar, Echoplex, Moog) and Norm Block (drums, percussion). Formed in 1993, their original name was Godseed. Their sound has been compared to bands such as Bauhaus, Sonic Youth, The Cure, Bailter Space, Swervedriver, The Psychedelic Furs, My Bloody Valentine and Psi Com. Plexi's material combined a mix of detached, wry, existential, and romantic lyrics with a flamboyant blend of glam rock and artsy avant-garde textures and noise. Guitarist Michael Barragan was known for regular use of an Echoplex unit to create chaotic walls of sound. The band members were known for their decadent appearance featuring black leather garb, heavy make-up, and arcane tattoos. These traits, along with their edgy, yet radio-friendly music, made the band stand out from other groups of its era. A blurb on the band in the 1997 CD ''Spring Lineup: A Compilation Of Sub Pop's Heavy H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweet Head
"Sweet Head" is a song written by David Bowie which was recorded at Trident Studios on 11 November 1971. It took 18 years before it was eventually released and it first appeared on the Rykodisc CD release of '' Ziggy Stardust'' in 1990. Its release came as a complete surprise to even the most die-hard Bowie fans and collectors who were totally unaware of the track prior to its issue. Even co-producer Ken Scott had forgotten about its existence and admitted his utter surprise upon its release. It then appeared on the ''30th Anniversary Reissue'' bonus disc of ''Ziggy Stardust'' in 2002 and again in 2012 for the 40th Anniversary (this time with a jokey 30 second studio discussion between Bowie and the band). Though originally written for ''The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders of Mars'' (the lyrics refer to "brother Ziggy"), it was considered too provocative to be released on the original album by the A&R team at RCA. The song's lyrics contain references to the then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plexi
Plexi was an American gothic noise rock band consisting of Michael Angelos (vocals, songwriting, bass), Michael Barragan (guitar, Echoplex, Moog) and Norm Block (drums, percussion). Formed in 1993, their original name was Godseed. Their sound has been compared to bands such as Bauhaus, Sonic Youth, The Cure, Bailter Space, Swervedriver, The Psychedelic Furs, My Bloody Valentine and Psi Com. Plexi's material combined a mix of detached, wry, existential, and romantic lyrics with a flamboyant blend of glam rock and artsy avant-garde textures and noise. Guitarist Michael Barragan was known for regular use of an Echoplex unit to create chaotic walls of sound. The band members were known for their decadent appearance featuring black leather garb, heavy make-up, and arcane tattoos. These traits, along with their edgy, yet radio-friendly music, made the band stand out from other groups of its era. A blurb on the band in the 1997 CD ''Spring Lineup: A Compilation Of Sub Pop's Heavy Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
