Re:Ignition is a five-piece hard rock/

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music group from

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History

Formed in 2004, the band is composed of

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members lead vocals/guitarist Steev Esquivel and guitarist Steve "Snake" Green. The band released their debut album ''Empty Heart, Loaded Gun'', on November 21, 2006 via

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'' UK described the band's music as "hard-hitting, driving rock tracks with a beefy weight behind them".Metal Hammer UK
February 2007 Edition, pg. 73. Re:Ignition also featured in the magazine's "Top 100 bands to watch for in 2007" list.

Discography

References

External links

Official website
* {{Allmusic, class=artist, id=p828864, label=Re:Ignition American alternative metal musical groups Musical groups from San Francisco Hard rock musical groups from California Musical groups established in 2004 Heavy metal musical groups from California