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. The band was an innovative force in the early 1990s playing the Los Angeles club scene. They melded metal, industrial sequencing and pop sensibilities. All songs were written and composed by Binder. After several drummers and a band shake-up, a steady lineup was picked up by BMG label Zoo Entertainment, and rehearsals started for a tour. Binder teamed up with future

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to replace Paul Noble, who originally handled guitar duties, while adding former

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and bassist

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. The EP "Square" was released by Zoo Entertainment on October 11, 1994. After a short tour, the band split up.

Discography

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