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Adema
Adema is an American rock band from Bakersfield, California. The band formed in 2000 with members vocalist Mark Chavez, guitarist Tim Fluckey, guitarist Mike Ransom, bassist Dave DeRoo, and drummer Kris Kohls. After their first two albums, '' Adema'', and ''Unstable'', the band was plagued with years of conflict and lineup changes. Ransom left the band in 2003 followed by Chavez later in 2004 due to conflicts between themselves and other members of the band. Luke Caraccioli replaced Chavez in early 2005 for one album, ''Planets'', but then left a few months later in late 2005. Vocalist Bobby Reeves and guitarist Ed Faris, both from the band Level, were recruited to join as well, but only released one album, '' Kill the Headlights'' in 2007, before entering a hiatus. The band's original lineup reformed in late 2009 and toured, but both Ransom and Chavez left again before any new music would be recorded. Fluckey took over lead vocals from 2011 to 2017. The lineup released an EP, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnight Panic
Adema is an American rock band from Bakersfield, California. The band formed in 2000 with members vocalist Mark Chavez, guitarist Tim Fluckey, guitarist Mike Ransom, bassist Dave DeRoo, and drummer Kris Kohls. After their first two albums, ''Adema'', and ''Unstable'', the band was plagued with years of conflict and lineup changes. Ransom left the band in 2003 followed by Chavez later in 2004 due to conflicts between themselves and other members of the band. Luke Caraccioli replaced Chavez in early 2005 for one album, ''Planets'', but then left a few months later in late 2005. Vocalist Bobby Reeves and guitarist Ed Faris, both from the band Level, were recruited to join as well, but only released one album, '' Kill the Headlights'' in 2007, before entering a hiatus. The band's original lineup reformed in late 2009 and toured, but both Ransom and Chavez left again before any new music would be recorded. Fluckey took over lead vocals from 2011 to 2017. The lineup released an EP, ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kris Kohls
Adema is an American rock band from Bakersfield, California. The band formed in 2000 with members vocalist Mark Chavez, guitarist Tim Fluckey, guitarist Mike Ransom, bassist Dave DeRoo, and drummer Kris Kohls. After their first two albums, ''Adema'', and ''Unstable'', the band was plagued with years of conflict and lineup changes. Ransom left the band in 2003 followed by Chavez later in 2004 due to conflicts between themselves and other members of the band. Luke Caraccioli replaced Chavez in early 2005 for one album, ''Planets'', but then left a few months later in late 2005. Vocalist Bobby Reeves and guitarist Ed Faris, both from the band Level, were recruited to join as well, but only released one album, '' Kill the Headlights'' in 2007, before entering a hiatus. The band's original lineup reformed in late 2009 and toured, but both Ransom and Chavez left again before any new music would be recorded. Fluckey took over lead vocals from 2011 to 2017. The lineup released an EP, ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave DeRoo
Dave DeRoo (born September 3, 1974) is an American rock musician, known primarily for his role as bassist of the rock band Adema. Early life Dave DeRoo was born in Bakersfield, California; his father, Doug DeRoo, was a well-known radio DJ. Many of his earliest performances were while he attended East Bakersfield High School where he was in the graduating class of 1992. Professional career Sexart In 1991 DeRoo was one of the members of Sexart. Sexart has since gained cult notoriety for its connection with Korn and featured Jonathan Davis of Korn on vocals. Sexart, sometimes written SexArt or Sex Art featured musicians that would go on to careers with the bands Orgy, Dead by Sunrise, L.A.P.D, Korn, Cradle of Thorns, Videodrone, and Adema. Sexart was never signed to a major label contract and did not record a full length demo but is featured on the compilation CD “Cultivation ‘92”. After Jonathan Davis left Sexart, to join what became known around the world as Korn, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adema (album)
''Adema'' is the debut album by American rock band Adema. It was released on August 21, 2001 through Arista Records and peaked at #27 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on March 6, 2002 for selling over 500,000 copies in the United States, and has since sold over 1 million copies worldwide. The major singles from the album were "The Way You Like It" and "Giving In". "Freaking Out" has also seen some radio airplay. It remains their best-selling album to date. Track listing Personnel Adema * Mark Chavez – vocals * Tim Fluckey – lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards, programming * Mike Ransom – rhythm guitar * Dave DeRoo – bass, backing vocals * Kris Kohls – drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Planets (Adema Album)
''Planets'' is the third studio album by the American rock band Adema. This is Adema's first and only album with Luke Carracioli, who left the band on October 25, 2005, citing "personal differences". The album was released by Earache Records on April 5, 2005. It obtained a peak position of 152 on the Billboard 200 before falling off. The album featured three singles: "Tornado", "Shoot the Arrows", and the self-titled track "Planets". "Planets" also was featured in the movie '' Cry Wolf''. Track listing Note: International (European) edition of Planets doesn't contain Bad Triangle, Lift Us Up or The Thing That Should Not Be. Credits ;Adema * Luke Caraccioli - lead vocals * Tim Fluckey - lead and rhythm guitars, piano, backing vocals * Dave DeRoo - bass guitar, backing vocals * Kris Kohls - drums, percussion A percussion instrument is a musical instrument that is sounded by being struck or scraped by a beater including attached or enclosed beaters or rattles struc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Topple The Giants
''Topple the Giants'' is the second EP by American rock band Adema, released on April 2, 2013 by Pavement Entertainment. It marks the band's first release in 6 years, after the release of '' Kill the Headlights''. It is the only release to feature guitarist Tim Fluckey on lead vocals. Additionally, it is the band's first release as a three-piece. The EP includes new music, along with older songs re-recorded with the new line-up. Background On July 19, 2011, the band announced that they are going in the studio soon to record their upcoming material. Later that year, they announced an EP that would be available for digital release in February 2012 with a special edition physical release in March, along with a studio album release in the summer. However, on May 22, 2012, they announced that the EP was delayed until further notice. Finally, after signing a record deal with Pavement Entertainment in January 2013, the band announced the EP's release date to be April 2, 2013. The Metal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Way You Like It
"The Way You Like It" is the second single from Adema's self-titled debut album. Meaning The song is about how fame changes people, how it can control people, and how it changes people into somebody they are not. Music video The music video, directed by Gregory Dark, depicts Adema playing to a large crowd of people in what appears to be an underground style moshpit. As the band plays, the video cuts away to Adema driving around town, with various scenarios along the way. As the band drives through town: *Mark Chavez leaves the group and goes off with two women, who are later shown in the crowd as the band performs. *Guitarist Tim Fluckey falls asleep and the group cover him in ketchup. *Second guitarist Mike Ransom has a woman seduce a man with a VIP card and whilst he is not looking, she slips Mike the VIP card which he uses it to get into the club. *Bassist Dave DeRoo also tries to enter the VIP club, but is stopped at the door. He tries to sneak through the back but is appr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unstable (album)
''Unstable'' is the second studio album by the American rock band Adema, and is the final album to feature its full original lineup with lead vocalist Mark Chavez and guitarist Mike Ransom departing from the band after its release and then again after their reunion, although they returned to the band in March 2017 (only for Mark to leave once again in 2019). The album was released on August 19, 2003 by Arista Records. It features the self-titled single "Unstable" and has sold about 400,000 copies worldwide. Many songs relied more on instrumentation and harmony instead of distortion in comparison to their previous album. It debuted at number 43 on the ''Billboard'' 200 before quickly falling off the chart. Track listing CD Limited Edition DVD *"Unstable" (Video) *" Giving In" (Video) *"The Way You Like It" (Video) *"Immortal" (Video) *Behind-The-Scenes Footage *Photo Gallery *Weblinks *& More! Credits ;Adema * Mark Chavez – vocals * Tim Fluckey – lead guitar, backing voc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giving In
"Giving In" is the first single from American rock band Adema Adema is an American rock band from Bakersfield, California. The band formed in 2000 with members vocalist Mark Chavez, guitarist Tim Fluckey, guitarist Mike Ransom, bassist Dave DeRoo, and drummer Kris Kohls. After their first two albums, ' ...'s self-titled debut album. The song appeared on '' Now 9'', as well as on a commercial for AT&T Mobility it is one of the band's most popular and well known songs. Music video The music video for "Giving In" (directed by Paul Fedor) features the band playing on what appears to be an outdoor rooftop under a dark sky, moving as if on a conveyor belt, while lead singer Mark Chavez moves through different rooms. The rooms and scenarios that are shown while the band are playing include a hotel room with a couple, a little girl sitting on a rocking chair watching a violent movie, and a woman in a glass tank. As the video progresses, certain changes take place. People wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kill The Headlights
''Kill the Headlights'' is the fourth studio album by Adema, released on August 21, 2007. The album is the only to feature vocalist Bobby Reeves, and guitarist Ed Faris, from the Los Angeles nu metal band LeVeL. The album was released by Immortal Records, after 2005's ''Planets'' was released by Earache Records. The album is the band's first not to debut on the ''Billboard'' 200 charts. It registered first weeks sales of approximately 2,000 copies. Track listing Other songs recorded * "Human Nature" * "Somethin' Better" (Elements of it would later be used in "Waiting for Daylight") Purevolume.com * "Out Alive" * "Los Angeles" (Demo) * "Human Nature" (Team Cybergeist Version) Personnel Adema *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Shuck
Ryan Shuck is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer, producer, and entrepreneur. A co-founder of industrial rock band Orgy, Shuck is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist in electronic rock band Julien-K, and lead singer of the rock band Adema. He was the guitarist and backing vocalist of Dead by Sunrise, the alternative rock side project of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington. Shuck played in the Bakersfield-based rock band Sexart alongside future Korn lead singer Jonathan Davis, future Adema bassist Dave DeRoo, and future Cradle of Thorns singer/drummer Ty Elam. Shuck owns four restaurants in Orange County, California and a recording studio in Long Beach, California. Early life From Shuck's earliest years, he had been an artist. As a child, Shuck painted with his grandmother, and then sold his paintings at local art shows where people bought the painting thinking they had been painted by an experienced adult artist. At an age of 16, Shuck finally discovere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Davis
Jonathan Howsmon Davis (born January 18, 1971), also known as JD or JDevil, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of nu metal band Korn, who are considered a pioneering act of the nu metal genre. Davis' distinctive personality and Korn's music influenced a generation of musicians and performers who have come after them. Davis co-founded Korn in Los Angeles in 1993 with the dissolution of two bands, Sexart and L.A.P.D. He had led Sexart during his years as an assistant coroner. Davis rapidly gained notoriety for his intense and powerful live performances with Korn. Anchored by his personal, passionate lyrics and unusual tenor vocals, Davis launched a successful career which has spanned almost three decades, although his popularity declined in the middle of the 2000s. Davis' vocals, which alternate from an angry tone to a high-pitched voice, switching from sounding atmospheric to aggressively screaming, have been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
