Goes Cube is an American

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band formed in late 2003 in

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by guitarist–vocalist David Obuchowski and bassist Matthew Frey. In 2005, drummer Kenny Appell joined the band. In May 2009, Frey left the band and was replaced by Matt Tyson. In April 2016, after several years of inactivity, Goes Cube announced they would record a final before disbanding; this album, ''Shadows Swallowed the Flood'', was released on October 21, 2016. The band has released three full-length albums and six EPs.

History

While in

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resident David Obuchowski was part of a

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band called the Sick Terrific Nosebleeds. When a possible record deal with the independent

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fell through, Obuchowski put his musical prospects on hold.Roberts, Michael (March 21, 2007).
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.'' Later, while attending the

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, Obuchowski met Matthew Frey, and the two played in several "joke bands" together. The two parted ways after graduating, and Obuchowski became an

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. This position left him "absolutely miserable," and he moved to

to reunite with Frey and start a band. Frey obtained the name Goes Cube from a poor Babel Fish

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of the phrase "Go Die" between English and German.Carlson, Jen (July 11, 2006).
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''. During their first few years together, the duo used a

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known as "The Beating Machine", and named their songs numerically based on the rhythm tracks used (e.g. "Goes Cube Song 23"). After releasing a three-song self-titled demo, Obuchowski and Frey found this approach stale and they decided to find a drummer. In 2005 they acquired Kenny Appell, a high school bandmate of Obuchowski. This arrangement gave the band a new momentum which they channeled into their first major EP, ''Beckon the Dagger God'' (2007). The EP brought the band attention for "a heavy, assaultive style that's rare among acts from their area." During their first show with Appell on January 26, 2006, the band met music journalist Matt Tyson, who was impressed with their music. Tyson remained in touch with the band, and eventually suggested he shoot a documentary about their upcoming US tour, to which they agreed. Tyson toured with Goes Cube for five weeks in early 2007. During this period, Tyson became close friends with the band. In early 2009, bassist Matthew Frey decided he wanted to retire from the band in order to pursue his own interests.Tyson, Matt (May 5, 2009).
The world is full of dudes named Matt and they're all in a band
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on May 12, 2009. The album was well received. Brent Burton of ''

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'' called it "a-tight-and upbeat brand of metal that aims straight at the heart of the mainstream—and mostly hits strikes." Frey retired from the band on May 14, 2009, after the album's release show.Tyson, Matt (May 5, 2009).
Goes Cube news: founding member leaving, new album out soon, US tour
" ''Ear Farm''. Tyson was chosen as Frey's replacement, and joined them for their national tour which began May 15, 2009. After the release of their 2011 album, ''In Tides and Drifts'', the Goes Cube became mostly idle for several years while working on other projects: Obuchowski with Publicist UK and Distant Correspondent, and Appell with Cleanteeth and White Widows Pact. On April 7, 2016, the band announced they were entering the studio for one final album. Obuchowski explained: "It’s not right that Goes Cube would just fade away, like, oh, they must not be doing anything anymore. We just feel like we need to make this next album (and whatever shows we do to support it) our best yet, and our final statement."

Musical style

Goes Cube's musical style features a mix of styles which the band calls a "blend of

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, and full-on

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,McGrath, Ken (April 2009).
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''.Baiocco, Rich (March 23, 2007).
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''. avant-punk,Dolan, Casey (May 5, 2007).
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,Wells, Walt (April 2006). "Goes Cube: Simply Punishing." ''Deli Magazine'' (6). among others. ''

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'' described the band's music as a mix of "pummeling

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, and – dare we say it? – sludgy

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."Laban, Linda (January 1, 2008). "In Last Night show, four bands end the year with a bang." ''

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Members

* David Obuchowski –

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(2003–present) * Kenny Appell –

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(2005–present) * Matt Tyson –

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(2009–present)

Former members

* Matthew Frey –

(2003–2009)

Discography

Studio albums

* '' Another Day Has Passed'' (2009) * ''In Tides and Drifts'' (2011) * ''Shadows Swallowed the Flood'' (2016)

EPs

* ''Goes Cube'' (2005) * ''Goes Cube'' (2006) * ''Beckon the Dagger God'' (2007) * ''Not What We Thought'' (2008) * ''Hutchinson'' (2008) * ''What Ruckus: Loud Songs From 2005-2011'' (2012)

Singles

* ''Property / The Ban Has Lifted'' (2010) * ''Coextinction Records 2'' (2010)

References

Additional references

* Parow, Shawn (February 8, 2006).
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''. * Singh, Amrit (July 12, 2006).
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''Oh My Rockness Best of 2006 List!
(December 15, 2006). ''Oh My Rockness''. * Baum, Jeff (March 22, 2006).
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Goes Cube Interview
(March 26, 2009). ''Absolute Zero Media''. *
Bootleg: Exclusive Goes Cube Track, 'Loose Ends'
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''. * Harper, Kevin (May 15, 2009).
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Future Hits 031: Goes Cube
(May 21, 2009). ''Thrash Hits''.

External links

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