Apparatus was an

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band based in

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, North Carolina. The trio comprised vocalist Blake Barnes, guitarist Scott Morgan (as Sid) and keyboardist David York (as D. York). They released a sole full-length self-titled album in 1995 before disbanding.

History

Apparatus was formed in

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, by Blake Barnes, David York, and Scott Morgan. Their melding of guitar, electronics and

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beats earned them comparisons to

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and

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. The band caught the attention of

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and were signed in 1995. The band released their self-titled debut album in 1995. "Hell's Home" and "Slave Or Prayer" were made in collaboration with industrial rock producer Lee Popa. ''Aiding & Abetting'' praised the band for their aggressive sound, saying the band "has put together a wild ride that massages both the club folks and metal freaks."

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s were filmed for the songs "Come Alive" and "Hell's Home". The trio disbanded shortly after the release of the album, with D. York and Sid forming the

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project Liquid Sex Decay in 1997.

Discography

Studio albums *''

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'' ( Re-Constriction, 1995)

References

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* * {{Authority control Musical groups established in 1993 Musical groups disestablished in 1995 1993 establishments in North Carolina American electro-industrial music groups Re-Constriction Records artists