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
16volt is an American industrial rock band featuring Eric Powell, with other performers added for live shows.
History
16volt was formed in Portland, Oregon by composer and vocalist Eric Powell. Powell recruited musicians drummer Joel Bornzin, g ...
and
Chemlab, 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 and
Re-Constriction Records on November 3, 1996.
History
Diatribe was formed in
San Jose, California
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, by vocalist/keyboardist
Marc Jameson
Marc Jameson is an American software developer and former record producer, audio engineer, programmer, writer, and remixer. He began his career as an artist, in bands such as Kikiwest and The Distnce. Prior to his production work, he was the lea ...
, bassist
Kevin Marburg
Diatribe was an industrial rock group from San Jose, California active in the 1990s. They had a sound similar to 16 Volt and Chemlab, integrating synthesizers and vocal samples with more traditional rock instruments. The band's full-length debut ...
and guitarists
Vince Montalbano
Diatribe was an industrial rock group from San Jose, California active in the 1990s. They had a sound similar to 16 Volt and Chemlab, integrating synthesizers and vocal samples with more traditional rock instruments. The band's full-length debut ...
and
Pat Toves
Diatribe was an industrial rock group from San Jose, California active in the 1990s. They had a sound similar to 16 Volt and Chemlab, integrating synthesizers and vocal samples with more traditional rock instruments. The band's full-length debut ...
. They recorded "
Cockeyed Motherfucker
''Therapy'' is the debut EP of Diatribe, released in 1991 by Eight One Nine Productions. It was reissued by COP International later that year.
Music
Diatribe's ''Therapy'' EP was originally released in 1991 by Eight One Nine Productions. The m ...
" in 1990 and released the song on two various artists compilations, ''
A Reason for Living'' by Santa Cruz Skateboards
and ''
From the Machine'' by Index Productions.
The band debuted with the
EP ''
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 ...
'' for Eight One Nine Productions. The EP's
title track 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
Deathline International are an American industrial rock group based in Oakland, California, known for experimenting with multiple electronic music styles. The original nucleus of the band comprised composers Shawn Brice (Wiz Art, Spawn) and Chris ...
, who decided to reissue Diatribe's debut and utilize them with
Battery
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* Electric battery, a device that provides electrical power
* Battery (crime), a crime involving unlawful physical contact
Battery may also refer to:
Energy source
*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 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
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 ...
'' in 1992. The EP contained the songs "
Kingpin
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* Kingpin (automotive part), the pivot in the steering mechanism
** The central bolt of a skateboard, axle assembly ("truck"), around which the rest of the mechanism can flex, allowing the rider ...
" and "
Nothing
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", 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 and
Sister Machine Gun
Sister Machine Gun is an American industrial rock band originally based in Chicago, Illinois.
History
The early years
Sister Machine Gun was formed by Chris Randall and Guilherme Machado in New York City. They performed at New Jersey's Pipe ...
on the Angstfest tour,
where they premiered the song "
Sick the Dogs
''Diatribe'' is the debut studio album of Diatribe, released on November 3, 1996 by Cargo and Re-Constriction Records.
Reception
''Aiding & Abetting'' called ''Diatribe'' "a solid effort that connects on every level" and that "the power is palpab ...
". The band began incorporating
electronic music
Electronic music is a genre of music that employs electronic musical instruments, digital instruments, or circuitry-based music technology in its creation. It includes both music made using electronic and electromechanical means ( electroac ...
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.
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
''Ultracide'' is a song by Diatribe, released as a single in 1996 by Re-Constriction Records.
Music
The songs "Ultracide" and "Advanced Therapy" were previously unreleased before appearing on the ''Ultracide'' single while the original version o ...
'' with "
Junkyard" as a
B-side
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. With
Marc Jameson
Marc Jameson is an American software developer and former record producer, audio engineer, programmer, writer, and remixer. He began his career as an artist, in bands such as Kikiwest and The Distnce. Prior to his production work, he was the lea ...
having his interests diverted to
breakbeat
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,
drum and bass
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,
downtempo 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
''Ultracide'' is a song by Diatribe, released as a single in 1996 by Re-Constriction Records.
Music
The songs "Ultracide" and "Advanced Therapy" were previously unreleased before appearing on the ''Ultracide'' single while the original version o ...
'' (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'' (1990, Santa Cruz Skateboards)
* ''
From the Machine'' (1990, Index)
* ''
Assimilation
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**Language shift, also known as language assimilation, the progre ...
'' (1992,
Metal Blade)
* ''
California Cyber Crash Compilation'' (1992, COP International)
* ''
The Cyberflesh Conspiracy
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Track listing
Pe ...
'' (1992, If It Moves...)
* ''
Funky Alternatives Seven
''Funky Alternatives Seven'' is a various artists compilation album released in 1993 by Concrete Productions.
Reception
Randolph Heard of '' Option'' gave a ''Funky Alternatives Seven'' and claimed "manly growling and bleating over lead-footed be ...
'' (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
''Awake the Machines: On the Line Vol. 2'' is a various artists compilation album released in 1997 by Out of Line and Sub/Mission Records. Sonic Boom called ''Awake the Machines: On the Line Vol. 2'' "one of the most thorough collections of Nort ...
'' (1997,
Out Of Line)
* ''
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
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COP International artists
Re-Constriction Records artists