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, formed in 1990. The band was known for being one of the founders of the sludge genre along with

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, and also for their out-of-control and violent

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. The band in its early days toured heavily around the United States and built up a cult following leading up to the release of their debut album, ''

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'' (1993), which caught the attention of

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, who released the band's second album ''

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'' (1994). The band was dropped by Roadrunner, and from then on have gone through several periods of being split-up and reformed, with the only constant member having been Kirk Fisher. In 2018, the band toured the Southern US as one of the opening acts for Eyehategod.

Band members

Current members

*Kirk Fisher – vocals, guitar *t.roy – bass guitar *Ashley- drums

Former members

*Fred Hutch – bass (1990–1991) *Scott Majors – drums (1990–1992) *Brian Hill – bass (1991–1995) *Ashley Williamson – drums (1992–1995) *Buddy Apostolis – guitars (1994; died 2002) *Dennis Woolard – guitars (1992–1993) *Johnny Brito – guitars (1994–1995) *Craig Baker – guitars (1997–1998) *

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– bass (1997–1999; 2010) *Ramsey Simple – drums (1997–1999; 2010)

Live musicians

*David "Mohawk" Miranda – guitars *Mykull Davidson – samples (1992–1996) *T.roy Sourvein – samples, vocals (1996–1999)

Discography

Albums and EPs

Singles

References

External links

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