Also known as RCBNNN Active from 1996 | Years active 1996 (1996)-present Genre Alternative metal | |
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Origin Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Genres Noise punk, avant-garde metal, post-hardcore Associated acts The Watercolour, Switchstance, Mourning Orchard, Rapidar Than Horsepower Members Michael Anderson
James Bauman
Alex T. Mann
Karl Hoffstetter Albums Satan's Kickin' Yr Dick In, Six Sik Sisters, Acid or Blood Record labels Secretly Canadian, Joyful Noise Recordings, Level Plane Records Similar Song of Zarathustra, Merzbow, Neil Perry, Jeromes Dream, Joshua Fit for Battle Profiles | ||
Racebannon fox boogie
Racebannon is an American noise punk band from Bloomington, Indiana. The band, formed in September of 1996, have cited influence ranging from Antioch Arrow to the Melvins, and have also stated that they're heavily influenced by hardcore, hip-hop, heavy metal, jazz, and the blues in the past. The band's sound is noted for being odd and experimental, and the group has been dubbed as "noise rock" or "noise metal" in the past by critics. Since their formation, the band has released numerous albums, extended plays, and splits through a variety of labels, such as Secretly Canadian and Level Plane.
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History
Racebannon was formed in Indianapolis in 1996 by Michael Anderson and James Bauman. The group cites The Melvins, Melt Banana, and Ice Nine as early influences. They cobbled together a lineup from members of other Indianapolis hardcore punk bands and released their first 7" record in 1998. Many other 7"'s, split 7"'s, and compilation appearances followed, as well as the band's debut album, First There Was The Emptiness. The group's name comes from Dr. Quest's bodyguard in the Jonny Quest franchise. Among the group's unusual sonic attributes is the use of DJ scratching, but as a conduit for noise rather than a rhythmic accompaniment (as in hip hop). After moving to Bloomington, Indiana, they signed with Secretly Canadian, who released their full-length In the Grips of the Light. The album was recorded with Mike Mogis of Lullaby for the Working Class, and resulted in their winning praise from Alternative Press. 2002's Satan's Kickin' Yr Dick In, was a concept album revolving around a Faustian bargain and was also produced by Mogis. Over the course of the album (sometimes considered a rock opera), the protagonist, Rodney, sells his soul to Satan in exchange for the chance to become a drag queen rock star. The group performed at SXSW in 2003. Their most recent album, Acid or Blood, appeared in 2008 on Southern Records. Another album, entitled Six Sik Sisters was released through Tizona Records in 2011.
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Thee DesperateSix Sik Sisters · 2011
Sister FuckerAcid or Blood · 2008
Fox BoogieIn the Grips of the Light · 2002