Diatribe was an
industrial rock
Industrial rock is a fusion genre that fuses industrial music and rock music. It initially originated in the 1970s, and drew influence from early experimental and industrial acts such as Cromagnon, Throbbing Gristle, Einstürzende Neubauten a ...
group from
San Jose,
California
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active in the 1990s.
They had a sound similar to
16 Volt and
Chemlab
Chemlab is an American industrial rock band formed in Washington D.C. in 1989 by Dylan Thomas More, Joe Frank, and Jared Louche (then known as Hendrickson). Influenced by the pioneers of the industrial genre, such as Throbbing Gristle, Chemla ...
, integrating synthesizers and vocal samples with more traditional rock instruments. The band's full-length debut ''
Diatribe
A diatribe (from the Greek ''διατριβή''), also known less formally as rant, is a lengthy oration, though often reduced to writing, made in criticism of someone or something, often employing humor, sarcasm, and appeals to emotion.
His ...
'' was released by
Cargo Music
Cargo Music Inc. is an American punk rock record label based in San Diego, California. It distributes records for other labels, such as Cherry Red Records, Earth Music, FistPuppet Records, Grilled Cheese, Headhunter Records, Re-Constriction Re ...
and
Re-Constriction Records
Re-Constriction Records was a division of Cargo Music based in California. The label was founded in 1992 and headed by Chase, who was previously the Music Director at KCR, a student radio station on the campus of San Diego State University. The ...
on November 3, 1996.
History
Diatribe was formed in
San Jose, California
San Jose, officially San José (; ; ), is a major city in the U.S. state of California that is the cultural, financial, and political center of Silicon Valley and largest city in Northern California by both population and area. With a 2020 popul ...
, by vocalist/keyboardist
Marc Jameson, bassist
Kevin Marburg and guitarists
Vince Montalbano and
Pat Toves. They recorded "
Cockeyed Motherfucker" in 1990 and released the song on two various artists compilations, ''
A Reason for Living
''A Reason for Living'' is a various artists compilation album released on cassette tape and fifty-seven minute VHS in 1990 by Santa Cruz Skateboards. "Cockeyed Motherfucker" was also released on ''From the Machine'' by Index Productions and late ...
'' by Santa Cruz Skateboards
and ''
From the Machine
''From the Machine'' is a various artists compilation album released in 1990 by Index Productions.
Music
Several bands represented on ''From the Machine'' later re-released their songs in their own albums. " Mine Eyes" by Switchblade Symphony wa ...
'' by Index Productions.
The band debuted with the
EP ''
Therapy
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As a rule, each therapy has indications and contraindications. There are many different ...
'' for Eight One Nine Productions. The EP's
title track
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Title track may a ...
was later used in the 1995 film ''
Strange Days'' but did not appear on the
official soundtrack album. The music came to the attention of Christian Petke, vocalist and founding member of
Deathline International, who decided to reissue Diatribe's debut and utilize them with
Battery
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* Battery (crime), a crime involving unlawful physical contact
Battery may also refer to:
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*Automotive battery, a device to provide power t ...
as premier band's for his label
COP International
COP International, also shortened to ''COP Int'l.'', is a music label, based in Oakland, California.
Initially, the label was founded in 1991 by Christian Petke (a.k.a. Count Zero of Deathline Int'l.) in Frankfurt, Germany. A few months later, K ...
.
Diatribe came to attention of
Re-Constriction Records
Re-Constriction Records was a division of Cargo Music based in California. The label was founded in 1992 and headed by Chase, who was previously the Music Director at KCR, a student radio station on the campus of San Diego State University. The ...
owner
Chase
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* Chase Aircraft (1943–1954), a defunct American aircraft manufacturing company
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* Chase Co ...
, who adopted the band onto his roster and released ''
Nothing
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'' in 1992. The EP contained the songs "
Kingpin" and "
Nothing
Nothing, the complete absence of anything, has been a matter of philosophical debate since at least the 5th century BC. Early Greek philosophers argued that it was impossible for ''nothing'' to exist. The atomists allowed ''nothing'' but only i ...
", which became staples for the band. Guitarist Montalbano parted ways with the band after the ''Nothings release and his position was filled by Phil Biagini. In 1994 the band fell under the management of Lawrence Christopher and participated with
KMFDM
KMFDM (originally Kein Mehrheit Für Die Mitleid, loosely translated by the band as "no pity for the majority") is a multinational industrial band from Hamburg led by Sascha Konietzko, who founded the band in 1984 as a performance art project.
...
and
Sister Machine Gun on the Angstfest tour,
where they premiered the song "
Sick the Dogs". The band began incorporating
electronic music
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into their guitar oriented sound. The band finished recording a demo in 1995, which included the songs "Another Time", "Freaks", "New Breed", "The Son", "Web" and "World on Fire".
The following year they released ''
Diatribe
A diatribe (from the Greek ''διατριβή''), also known less formally as rant, is a lengthy oration, though often reduced to writing, made in criticism of someone or something, often employing humor, sarcasm, and appeals to emotion.
His ...
'' for
Re-Constriction Records
Re-Constriction Records was a division of Cargo Music based in California. The label was founded in 1992 and headed by Chase, who was previously the Music Director at KCR, a student radio station on the campus of San Diego State University. The ...
.
The band released the
single
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Arts, entertainment, and media
* Single (music), a song release
Songs
* "Single" (Natasha Bedingfield song), 2004
* "Single" (New Kids on the Block and Ne-Yo song), 2008
* "Single" (William Wei song), 2016
* "Single", by ...
''
Ultracide'' with "
Junkyard" as a
B-side
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. With
Marc Jameson having his interests diverted to
breakbeat
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,
drum and bass
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,
downtempo
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and
trip hop
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, the Diatribe's artistic direction splintered and they decided to disband.
Discography
Studio albums
* ''
Diatribe
A diatribe (from the Greek ''διατριβή''), also known less formally as rant, is a lengthy oration, though often reduced to writing, made in criticism of someone or something, often employing humor, sarcasm, and appeals to emotion.
His ...
'' (1996,
Re-Constriction
Re-Constriction Records was a division of Cargo Music based in California. The label was founded in 1992 and headed by Chase, who was previously the Music Director at KCR, a student radio station on the campus of San Diego State University. They ...
)
Extended plays
* ''
Therapy
A therapy or medical treatment (often abbreviated tx, Tx, or Tx) is the attempted remediation of a health problem, usually following a medical diagnosis.
As a rule, each therapy has indications and contraindications. There are many different ...
'' (1991, Eight One Nine)
* ''
Nothing
Nothing, the complete absence of anything, has been a matter of philosophical debate since at least the 5th century BC. Early Greek philosophers argued that it was impossible for ''nothing'' to exist. The atomists allowed ''nothing'' but only i ...
'' (1992,
Re-Constriction
Re-Constriction Records was a division of Cargo Music based in California. The label was founded in 1992 and headed by Chase, who was previously the Music Director at KCR, a student radio station on the campus of San Diego State University. They ...
)
Singles
* ''
Ultracide'' (1996,
Re-Constriction
Re-Constriction Records was a division of Cargo Music based in California. The label was founded in 1992 and headed by Chase, who was previously the Music Director at KCR, a student radio station on the campus of San Diego State University. They ...
)
Compilation appearances
* ''
A Reason for Living
''A Reason for Living'' is a various artists compilation album released on cassette tape and fifty-seven minute VHS in 1990 by Santa Cruz Skateboards. "Cockeyed Motherfucker" was also released on ''From the Machine'' by Index Productions and late ...
'' (1990, Santa Cruz Skateboards)
* ''
From the Machine
''From the Machine'' is a various artists compilation album released in 1990 by Index Productions.
Music
Several bands represented on ''From the Machine'' later re-released their songs in their own albums. " Mine Eyes" by Switchblade Symphony wa ...
'' (1990, Index)
* ''
Assimilation'' (1992,
Metal Blade
Metal Blade Records is an American independent record label founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The US office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distri ...
)
* ''
California Cyber Crash Compilation
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'' (1992, COP International)
* ''
The Cyberflesh Conspiracy
''The Cyberflesh Conspiracy'' is a various artists compilation album released in 1992 by If It Moves.... The theme of the album is anti-ivory, as indicated by the display of an elephant killed for its tusks on the front cover.
Track listing
Pe ...
'' (1992, If It Moves...)
* ''
Funky Alternatives Seven'' (1993, Concrete)
* ''
Shut Up Kitty: A Cyber-Based Covers Compilation'' (1993,
Re-Constriction
Re-Constriction Records was a division of Cargo Music based in California. The label was founded in 1992 and headed by Chase, who was previously the Music Director at KCR, a student radio station on the campus of San Diego State University. They ...
)
* ''
Crowbar America'' (1994, Re-Constriction)
* ''Live 105 10 Year Anniversary: 1986-1996 (1994)
* ''
Re-Constriction 10* Year Anniversary'' (1996, Re-Constriction)
* ''
Industrial War: The Agony and the Ecstasy of Industrial Music'' (1997, Shanachie)
* ''
Awake the Machines - On the Line Vol. 2'' (1997,
Out Of Line
Out Of Line Music is an independent record label located in Berlin, Germany. Out of Line is distributed by Rough Trade (Believe Digital) and exclusive partner to publishing giant BMG Rights Management, through sister company Edition Layer Cake. ...
)
* ''
Got Moose? Re-Constriction CD Sampler#2'' (1997, Re-Constriction)
* ''Industrial Virus'' (1997, Dressed To Kill)
* ''Industrial War: The Agony And Ecstasy Of Industrial Music'' (1997,
Shanachie)
* ''Industrial Hazard'' (1998, Dressed To Kill)
* ''Machines And Noise (Volume 3)'' (2002, Mastertech)
References
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1990 establishments in California
1997 disestablishments in California
Musical groups established in 1990
Musical groups disestablished in 1997
American industrial rock musical groups
COP International artists
Re-Constriction Records artists