Union City, New Jersey
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and across the
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in
New York City
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. In 2001, the band was signed to Interscope Records after successfully demoing their songs for
Twiggy Ramirez
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and
Jason Newsted
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. That same year, alongside other
New York City area
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bands such as
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and
Glassjaw
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, as well as
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band
Will Haven
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, Dragpipe submitted contributions to ''Driven State - A Quicksand Tribute'', a proposed
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Quicksand
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.
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Dave Sardy
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,
Rage Against the Machine
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, Nine Inch Nails). Following the album's debut, the band produced and released a music video featuring adult actress Kitana Baker for their song "Simple Minded." That same year, the band embarked on an East Coast tour and a
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an tour with
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. The album sold poorly (30,000 copies as of 2009) and the band was released from their record contract soon after the debut release, and they apparently disbanded.
Members
* Jai Diablo (real name Jason Messina) - Vocals
* Richie Garcia – Guitar
* Gino DePinto – Guitar
*
John Monte
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– Guitar
* Jeno (real name Michael Genovezos) – Bass
* Pete Barrera – Drums