Nothingface
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| Background information | ||
| Origin |  Washington D.C. |
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| Genre(s) | Alternative metal Heavy metal |
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| Years active | 1995 – 2004 2005 – present |
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| Label(s) | Unsigned | |
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Hell Yeah | |
| Website | Official site | |
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| Matt Holt Tom Maxwell Jerry Montano Tommy Sickles |
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| David Gabbard Bill Gaal Chris Houck |
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Nothingface is a four-piece alternative metal music group from Washington, D.C. The band are noted for their sometimes graphic lyrics and occasionally using vaguely political themes in their newer works, as well as polyrhythmic songs.
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[edit] History
Formed in 1995, the band's original line-up consisted of vocalist David Gabbard, guitarist Tom Maxwell, bassist Bill Gaal and drummer Chris Houck. They released three demo tapes with this lineup, until Gabbard left the band. At this point Matt Holt took over singing duties. The band then recorded a demo CD, which was a self titled album featuring ten songs. DCide then discovered Nothingface, and they re-recorded the album, with six of the songs featuring on their debut album Pacifier, released February 6, 1997.
The band's sophomore effort An Audio Guide to Everyday Atrocity was released on September 22, 1998 via DCide/Mayhem Records.
Two years later, the band released their third album Violence on October 10, 2000. It was the band's national debut, released via TVT Records. Chris Houck recorded drums for this album and then left the group, replaced by Tommy Sickles of Ingredient 17 fame (Matt and Tommy's band before Nothingface).
In early 2001, Bill Gaal left the group to pursue a career in music production and engineering. He was replaced by Jerry Montano, formerly of The Deadlights. A few months later Gaal returned to his position as bassist.
The band released their fourth album Skeletons on April 22, 2003 via TVT Records. This would be their last release on the label.
The group disbanded on February 10, 2004, citing musical differences, turmoil and label troubles. Bill Gaal went on to form Kingdom of Snakes with former members of the band Gunfighter. Their debut EP features vocal work from Matt Holt on one track. Tom Maxwell and Tommy Sickles were in the band Blessed in Black featuring ex-Skrape vocalist Billy Keeton, as well as Jerry Montano on bass. However Keeton left the band, leaving them without a vocalist.
On November 24, 2005, a posting on the Jägermeister website showed Nothingface as the opening act for Disturbed in a 2006 show. The line-up for this show (and current line-up of the band) consists of Matt Holt, Tom Maxwell, Jerry Montano and Tommy Sickles.
The band has since written around 40 new songs, and have narrowed it down to 10 that they will release on the album. The band has said that the new album will come out at around the same time as their next tour in 2007.
Guitarist Tom Maxwell and bassist Jerry Montano are also doing a project entitled Hell Yeah with Vinnie Paul, formerly of Pantera and Damageplan, as well as Chad Gray and Greg Tribbett of Mudvayne. They are projected to release their debut album on April 10, 2007 via Epic Records. A national tour is to coincide with its release.
[edit] Members
- Matt Holt – Vocals
- Tom Maxwell – Guitar
- Jerry Montano – Bass
- Tommy Sickles – Drums
[edit] Former
- David Gabbard – Vocals
- Bill Gaal – Bass
- Chris Houck – Drums
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Album Cover | Date of Release | Title | Label |
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1995 | Self titled Demo | Emporium Records |
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Feb 6, 1997 | Pacifier | DCide |
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Sep 2, 1998 | An Audio Guide to Everyday Atrocity | DCide/Mayhem |
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Sep 5, 2000 | Violence | TVT Records |
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Apr 22, 2003 | Skeletons | TVT Records |
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Fall 2007 | Unknown | TBA |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Song | US Hot 100 | U.S. Modern Rock | U.S. Mainstream Rock | Album |
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| 2001 | "Bleeder" | - | - | 32 | Violence |
[edit] Unreleased songs
[edit] With David Gabbard
| Year | Song | Length | Format |
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| 1994 | "On the Edge" | 3:05 | Braid Demo |
| 1994 | "Prayer" | 3:56 | Braid Demo |
| 1994 | "Confusion" | 6:00 | Braid Demo |
| 1994 | "Damage" | 3:35 | Braid Demo |
| 1994 | "Fast as Fuck" | 4:13 | Braid Demo |
| 1994 | "Circle" | 3:11 | Braid Demo |
| 1994 | "Mommi" | N/A | Demo Tape |
| 1994 | "Insane" | N/A | Demo Tape |
| 1994 | "Mrs. Greedy" | N/A | Demo Tape |
| 1994 | "Instant G" | N/A | Demo Tape |
| 1994 | "Dry" | N/A | Demo Tape |
| 1994 | "Blood" | N/A | Demo Tape |
| 1994 | "Piss" | N/A | Demo Tape |
| 1994 | "Hate You" | N/A | Demo Tape |
| 1994 | "Evil Man" | N/A | Demo Tape |
[edit] With Matt Holt
| Year | Song | Length | Format |
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| N/A | "3 Rooms" | 3:15 | Unreleased |
| N/A | "Carousel" | 4:04 | 1995 Self titled album |
| N/A | "Deprive" | 3:14 | 1995 Self titled album |
| N/A | "Godkill" | 4:07 | 1995 Self titled album |
| N/A | "Severed" | 4:56 | 1995 Self titled album |
| N/A | "How Long" | 4:26 | Violence Demo |
| 2001 | "Everything I Hate" | N/A | Skeletons Demo |
| 2002 | "The Principals of Gangsterism" | 3:14 | Skeletons Demo |
| 2002 | "In the Wake Of" | 4:18 | Skeletons Demo |
| 2005 | "Walking on Bodies" | 3:38 | Demo 2005 |
| 2005 | "Let It Burn" | 2:44 | Demo 2005 |
[edit] Notes
Most of these songs have been leaked and can be found online, however the track "3 Rooms" was only ever performed live (possibly only on one occasion), and no studio recording is known to exist, though an audio recording from the concert can be found at NothingfaceLive.com. The track "Everything I Hate" remains unheard and was only played a couple of times in 2001. It is highly unlikely that any of the unreleased songs will be released in the future, as the band prefers not to revisit old material.
