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drummer Steve Smith,

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guitarist

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, and

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bassist

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. Their eponymous album was released by Tone Center in 1998. ''

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'' followed in 2000. The band did not play concerts.

Discography

*'' Vital Tech Tones'' (1998) *''

'' (2000)

References

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