Echo Hollow was an American

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band founded by former

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members Guy Ritter and Gary Lenaire in 1996. Echo Hollow released two studio albums, ''Diet of Worms'' in 1998 and ''Superficial Intelligence'' in 2004.

Background

The band formed in October 1996, with Guy Ritter and Gary Lenaire. Matthew Fallentine, who would eventually become Ritter's brother-in-law, on Bass and Matt Rosenblum on Drums. The band made the cover of ''

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'' in 1999 for their first release. The album's title, ''Diet of Worms'', celebrates the actual

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, where

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was

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from the

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for his work translating the

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into common German. Another theme was the 1998 shooting at

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in Springfield,

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, from which both Ritter and Lenaire had graduated. Musically, the album was similar to

, but less heavy and aggressive. In 2001, the band added a new guitarist, named Rafik Oganyan on Rhythm Guitars. With Oganyan's addition, the band recorded a new album. By this point, the band was independent; Geneva Records disappeared, with ''Diet of Worms'' being the only documented release.

Discography

;Studio albums *''Diet of Worms'' (1998) *''Superficial Intelligence'' (2004)

Members

;Last known lineup * Guy Ritter – Vocals (ex-

, ex- Holy Danger) (1996–2004) * Gary Lenaire – Guitar (ex-

) (1996–2004) *Matthew Fallentine – Bass (1996–2004) *Matt Rosenblum – Drums (1996–2004) *Rafik Oganyan – Guitar (ex-Efusion) (June 2001–2004)

References

External links

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Background

Discography

Members

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