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. Formed in 1998, the band released one full-length studio album in 2003 and went into hiatus in 2005 after the departure of guitarist Andrew Howard and drummer Ben Goins.Sharpe-Young, Garry (2005) "Twisted Method", in ''New Wave of American Heavy Metal'', Zonda Books Limited, , p. 337-8 On September 16, 2005, Howard was found dead. The band returned in 2012 and 2014 for two reunion shows.Reunited TWISTED METHOD Plays First Show In Almost Eight Years; Video Footage, Photos Available
, Blabbermouth.net, November 4, 2012, retrieved November 4, 2012

History

Early years and ''Escape from Cape Coma'' (1998–2005)

Twisted Method was founded in 1998 after its band members met each other at Mariner High School. The band signed a five-year, $5.5 million contract with MCA Records in 2002; the label issued the band's first and only album, '' Escape from Cape Coma'', on July 15, 2003. The title is a sarcastic reference to their home town, which they described as a place where "old people retire - it's like the walking dead"." In preparation for the album's release, MCA bought the band a spot on the second stage of the 2003 Ozzfest tour. In September 2003, MCA Records was merged into Geffen Records. Despite rumours suggesting that the band would be dropped, Twisted Method's contract was transferred over to Geffen. Despite being in contract limbo for quite a while, things were looking up when Geffen indicated they would finance a second album, send the group on tour with Dope twice in 2004, and record demos in June with

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. Twisted Method toured with Dope and Motograter in 2004 as part of the ''American Apathy'' tour.

Hiatus and the death of Andrew Howard (2005–2011)

In July 2005, Twisted Method went on an "indefinite hiatus" after guitarist Andrew Howard and drummer Ben Goins quit the band. Howard left because he wanted to be with his family after becoming a father," and Goins found Christianity. Andrew Howard was found dead in his bed on Friday afternoon, September 16, 2005, aged 23. His exact cause of death remains unsolved, but an preliminar analysis of his body found traces of methadone, an

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from cocaine abuse and also a small injury in his larynx from unknown origin. The remaining Twisted Method members, Derrick Tribbett and Derek DeSantis, quickly formed a new group named Makeshift Romeo. In addition to Makeshift Romeo, vocalist Derrick "Tripp" Tribbett fills in on bass for Dope, and bassist Derek DeSantis has joined the band EkoTren, which toured with Ill Niño. Tribbett also recorded solo material under the stagename Sinister and collaborated with

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Return from hiatus (2012–2014)

On October 28, 2012, Twisted Method performed a reunion show at the Dixie Roadhouse in Cape Coral, Florida. Tony Elchert of EkoTren and Virus of Dope both filled in for Andrew Howard on lead guitar. On December 19, 2014, Twisted Method once again performed a reunion show. This time it was at The Buddha in

Awards and nominations

Band members

* Derrick "Tripp" Tribbett – vocals (1998–2005, 2012, 2014) * Derek DeSantis – bass (1998–2005, 2012, 2014) * Andrew Howard – guitars (1998–2005; died 2005) * Ben Goins (13EN) – drums (1998–2005) * Virus – guitars (2012, 2014) * Tony Elchert – drums (2012, 2014) Timeline

Discography

;Studio albums * '' Escape from Cape Coma'' (2003)

References

External links

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