Wrench in the Works was an American

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band originating from

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. Formed from members of previous bands such as CT's Groundzero, Wrench was initially birthed as a side-project to transcend traditional expectations in the current genre and allow the artists more creative space to improvise and color outside the lines. Gradually the project came into focus as the primary collective endeavor and the band toured extensively during its active years throughout the United States and Canada. Wrench in the Works would undergo lineup/personnel changes at various times including pairing down from 5 members to 3 for the writing of "Lost Art of Heaping Coal" with the final lineup consisting of 4 touring/writing members for the "Decrease/Increase" release. In addition to recording music and touring, Wrench in the Works had been featured on TVU and TVU's metalcore show, Battery for the video to their hit song, "Dust Over Time Test." On September 28, 2010, Facedown Records announced that Wrench in the Works had disbanded.

''Prodigal Transmission''

In 2005, while under the label Redscroll Records, Wrench in the Works released their debut album, '' Prodigal Transmission''.

''Lost Art of Heaping Coal''

By 2008, Wrench in the Works had left Redscroll Records and signed onto

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where they released their second album, ''Lost Art of Heaping Coal''.Jesusfreakhideout.com: Wrench In The Works, "Lost Art of Heaping Coal" Review
Retrieved July 13, 2009

Members

Core/Founding Members *Darrell Tauro - vocalist/bass *Justin Mehl - vocalist/guitar *Andy Nelson - drums

Contributing members

*Greg Thomas - guitar ("Decrease/Increase") *Dan Sherman - guitar *Derek Anderson - bass *Ryan Keefe - guitar *Tj Oslund - vocals (historic-demo)

Music Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99F9RY7RHrY

Discography

;Studio albums

References

External links

Official Myspace

Jesus Freak Hideout
American Christian metal musical groups Musical groups established in 1999 Musical groups disestablished in 2010 Facedown Records artists 1999 establishments in Connecticut 2010 disestablishments in Connecticut {{Christian-music-stub