doubleDrive (abbreviated dD) was an American

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band from

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Biography

Originally called MK Ultra, doubleDrive arrived on the music scene in their hometown of Atlanta in late 1996. After winning the award for Atlanta's "favorite metal/extreme" band in 1998, doubleDrive signed a record deal with

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and subsequently released their first studio album, '' 1000 Yard Stare'', in the U.S. in August 1999. In 2001, doubleDrive began recording a second album with producer

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. However, the band parted with MCA Records and the completed album remained unreleased. After shopping the album, the band signed with Roadrunner Records and re-entered the studio in 2002 with producer

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to remix the album and record new songs. '' Blue in the Face'' was released in the U.S., Australia and Japan in April 2003. The album peaked at No. 43 on

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, and the single taken from the album entitled "Imprint", reached No. 22 at

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on ''Billboard'' charts. DoubleDrive toured with bands such as

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and

Stereomud Stereomud was an American nu metal band from New York City and Georgia. They were active from years 1999 to 2003 before breaking up, releasing two albums—'' Perfect Self'' and '' Every Given Moment''. History Stereomud released their first al ...

. The band made the decision to dissolve in late 2003. Singer Donnie Hamby went on to do DVD work, assisting with Sevendust's ''Southside Doublewide Acoustic Live'' and ''Next'' DVDs, as well as working with numerous other Roadrunner artists. Drummer Mike Froedge owns his own studio in Atlanta called Open Sky Studio, producing, engineering and playing with various recording artists. He also performs with Open Sky Separators and Dixie Inc., and formed a new band called Speed X with doubleDrive bassist Josh Sattler, guitarist Mike Stone of

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and guitarist Nick Catanese of

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. The band announced a one-time reunion show on September 30, 2018, at the 10 High Club in Atlanta, which sold out. A second show was added on October 7, which also sold out.

Members

* Donnie Hamby – vocals * Mike Froedge – drums *

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– guitar * Adam Sherman – guitar * Josh Sattler – bass

Discography

;Studio albums * '' 1000 Yard Stare'' (1999) * '' Blue in the Face'' (2003) ;Singles

References

External links

Official website
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