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band. Founded in 1994 from the streets of Los Angeles, they have shared the stage with bands like, DI,

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-based "JCHC" underground movement, along with

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, following in the footsteps of bands like

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Musical Style and Beliefs

The band is characterized as being extremely bold and uncompromising about their faith, with guitar-driven, powerfully fast, yet sophisticated

music and provocative lyrics. Their songs deal with a range of themes including modern

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, personal struggles, and practical spiritual insights.

Relocation to Chicago

Originally based in

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, Headnoise relocated to

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in the year 2000 to join "JPUSA" aka Jesus people USA.

Retirement, Reunion and Reunification

After a decade of touring and releasing five albums, Headnoise announced their retirement in the winter of 2005, citing a desire to focus on their families and other ministry callings. However, the band did re-form shortly thereafter with only the Goodwins as original members. This incarnation lasted from 2011 to 2012, resulting in sparse shows and one short tour. The band never did write and record the long-awaited follow-up release to their last record, ''For Now We Know In Part:1''. Headnoise reformed in 2017 and are playing shows again with a new lineup.

Original Lineup

* Robert Goodwin - bass * Edie Goodwin - vocals * Sid Duffour - guitar * Casey Logan - drums

Current lineup

* Edie Goodwin - vocals * Robert Goodwin - bass, backing vocals * Gilbert Estrada - drums, backing vocals * Tom Wright - guitar

References

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External links

Grrr Records BioHeadnoise Bandcamp
Christian punk groups Christian rock groups from California Christian rock groups from Illinois Musical groups established in 1994 Musical groups from Orange County, California 1994 establishments in California