Elliott is an American emo band from Louisville, Kentucky . They released three albums and several 7"s in their eight-year career, and were signed to Revelation Records .
59-489: After the dissolution of Louisville band Falling Forward, vocalist Chris Higdon, bassist Jonathan Mobley, and drummer Ben Lord would form Elliott in 1995. Higdon would take up guitar, and the band would recruit second guitarist Jay Palumbo. After a year with the band, Lord would quit, being replaced by Kevin Ratterman. The band's early influences included Quicksand , Jawbox , and Sunny Day Real Estate . 2000's False Cathedrals
118-623: A $ 1.2 million dollar advance split between three albums ($ 400,000 per record), $ 50,000 worth of tour support, and an unprecedented amount of control over their work. Their first album for Interscope, Meantime , was released in 1992 and certified gold in 1994. The album has sold over two million copies worldwide and remains Helmet's top-selling album. Helmet toured the United States, Brazil, Europe, and Asia relentlessly, generally with other AmRep recording artists. Internal tensions rose high at times. In early 1993, Peter Mengede left Helmet due to
177-535: A contractual dispute. He would later join the supergroup Handsome in 1995, which released one album on Epic Records in 1997 before disbanding. Mengede was replaced by Rob Echeverria , guitarist from the hardcore band Rest in Pieces. Helmet collaborated with House of Pain on the song " Just Another Victim " for the Judgment Night soundtrack. Helmet's third album, Betty , was released in 1994. Despite managing
236-612: A departure from Helmet's earlier, more experimental sound. Frank Bello was later recruited to play bass on the supporting tour; however, he left before its conclusion to reunite with his original band, Anthrax . Jeremy Chatelain replaced Bello for the duration of the tour. John Tempesta left in early 2006 to join The Cult . In November 2005, Helmet were dropped by Interscope following lackluster sales for Size Matters . Helmet then signed with Warcon Enterprises in March 2006 and announced that
295-502: A four piece—the first time since the arrest of Tom Capone. On February 3, 2023, Quicksand announced a 30th Anniversary Edition of their debut LP "Slip" being re-issued on vinyl by the Boston based record label Iodine Recordings . The 30th Anniversary Edition of "Slip" included a 64-page hardcover book with band photographs, rare concert posters, and a foreword by Walter Schreifels . The book also contains commentary from notable musicians from
354-481: A new album was in the works. Helmet performed at the 2006 SXSW festival in Austin, Texas , with a temporary lineup consisting of Charlie Walker on drums, Chris Traynor on bass, and Anthony Truglio (formerly of Gandhi ) on guitar. The new album, Monochrome , was recorded and co-produced by Wharton Tiers , who recorded Helmet's first two albums, Strap It On and Meantime . For the album, Hamilton and Traynor returned to
413-462: A number of key nu metal and industrial metal bands, including Limp Bizkit , Papa Roach , and Fear Factory . Musician Mike Patton has also cited Helmet as having a significant influence on his solo career; with original drummer John Stanier and Patton having played together in Tomahawk . Helmet is considered a major influence on nu-metal, with the band's use of Drop tuning influencing many in
472-400: A record deal with major label Polydor Records in 1992, subsequently becoming the first post-hardcore band to do so. The label issued Quicksand's first full-length album, Slip on February 9, 1993, with "Dine Alone" being their first single. The album also featured two tracks that were re-recorded from the "Quicksand" EP ("Omission" and "Unfulfilled"). The following year saw the band tour
531-607: A recording studio called The Funeral Home. The band reunited in 2022 and is scheduled to play Furnace Fest the same year. Future plans are unknown, but it's known that Jay Palumbo is involved. Quicksand (American band) Quicksand is an American post-hardcore band from New York City, founded in 1990. Their debut self-titled EP was followed by two major-label albums, Slip (1993) and Manic Compression (1995). Quicksand's sound has been compared to that of post-hardcore bands Fugazi and Helmet . The band supported their releases with extensive touring but fell short of
590-641: A reunion with the intent to perform on Revelation Night at Brownies during the CMJ Music Conference that September. However, Quicksand's first public appearance since their 1995 split would not come until February 6, 1998, in Osaka, Japan. (A subsequent show in Hawaii was canceled.) In August 1998, they entered Carriage House Studios in Stamford, Connecticut with producer Steven Haigler to begin recording material written in
649-600: A statement soon after that Tom was "heading home to get better," and the band resumed the tour as a three-piece. Capone never rejoined the band, shifting Schreifels to both rhythm and lead guitar duties. Their first release without Capone was the 12" EP Triptych Continuum , which was released on April 21, 2018, through Epitaph, coinciding with Record Store Day . By April 2021, Quicksand had reportedly been working on new material for their fourth studio album. The band released their first song in three years, "Inversion", on April 13, 2021, through streaming services. The band released
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#1732880494239708-499: A variety of projects. This included playing guitar for David Bowie , doing sessions for film scores, working with composer Elliot Goldenthal on the 1999 soundtracks to In Dreams and Titus . It was Hamilton's second time working with Goldenthal, the first being the 1995 soundtrack to the movie Heat . When working on film scores, he was part of a "guitar orchestra" called "Deaf Elk" with other guitarists. He periodically returned to New York to work with his band Gandhi , which
767-504: Is characterized by repetitive, syncopated , staccato guitar riffs, often in unconventional time signatures , and almost always in a minor key with drop-D or drop-C tuning. The guitar sound is heavily distorted and dissonant, with choruses that often involve guitar feedback waves. Helmet has been described as a "thinking man's metal band"; according to Hamilton, the term came from original drummer John Stanier because he once heard an interviewer say it. Helmet have generally resisted
826-428: Is where several of the songs appearing on Size Matters began. In August 2003, Hamilton began working on a new musical project with Chris Traynor and drummer John Tempesta (formerly of Testament and White Zombie ). Around this time, Interscope Records announced the release of the greatest hits compilation Unsung: The Best of Helmet (1991 – 1997) (2004), sparking speculation about a Helmet reunion and tour that
885-592: The Gorilla Biscuits and bassist for Youth of Today , assembled the band's lineup from his dissolved Moondog project. Guitarist Tom Capone had founded Long Island's Beyond (releasing a demo and LP via Combined Effort Records) and had previously played in Bold , writing their album Looking Back . Drummer Alan Cage had been in the experimental hardcore band Burn and played with Capone in Beyond. Bassist Sergio Vega arrived from
944-585: The Manhattan School of Music , the Oregon born guitarist recruited bassist Henry Bogdan who was also from Oregon, Australian guitarist Peter Mengede and Floridian drummer John Stanier as the group's first official line-up. Before Hamilton had settled on a name, the guitarist Peter Mengede's then-wife Reyne Cuccuro suggested the Germanic name " Helmuth ". Hamilton misinterpreted her and mistakenly believed that she
1003-578: The Air "a far more dynamic and internally cohesive record than any of the group's previous efforts.". Skaggs left the group shortly after the completion of Song in the Air . He was replaced by Billy Bisig. Shortly after Song in the Air 's release, Elliott announced their intention to break up. They completed final tours of Europe and the US, before disbanding in November 2003. Members of Elliott have been busy since
1062-519: The Heatseakers Chart and garnered Quicksand an invitation to the first Vans Warped Tour . However, internal conflicts and the stresses of constant touring led to the band's break-up at the height of their popularity on October 12, 1995, following a show in Hollywood , California. Following Quicksand's initial split, Walter Schreifels started his World's Fastest Car project and produced records for
1121-769: The Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY on August 25, and the FYF Fest in Los Angeles, California on September 1. In January 2013, Quicksand embarked on their first North American tour in 15 years. They also performed at the Pukkelpop Festival (The Shelter stage) in Hasselt, Belgium on August 15, 2013. On July 18, 2013, Quicksand posted a photo (which had since been removed) on Twitter that involved studio activity, indicating that
1180-461: The United States with The Offspring , performing 250 live shows to support the album. By 1995, the album had sold around 100,000 copies. On February 28, 1995, they released their latter, more successful album Manic Compression on Island Records and later that year rejoined The Offspring on their European tour. Manic Compression reached No. 135 on the Billboard 200 Chart and No. 9 on
1239-411: The album United by Fate in 2001 (before splitting in 2003). Schreifels later fronted Walking Concert on his independent record label Some Records. During that time, Schreifels mixed in occasional solo acoustic performances. In 2008, Rival Schools reformed for live performances at various festivals, and in 2011 they released their second album Pedals . Tom Capone played guitar for Instruction for
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#17328804942391298-484: The album kept the label going through the 1990s. Although Strap It On had achieved significant local success, major record labels were not interested in signing Helmet until after Nirvana achieved mainstream success in 1991, bringing the alternative music scene into the mainstream. Sometime thereafter, the band began receiving major label record deals from Relativity , Warner Bros. and Interscope Records . In January 1992, Helmet signed to Interscope, receiving
1357-656: The album. While the song "Exactly What You Wanted" became a moderate radio hit, the album did not fare as well as Helmet's prior major label releases, spending a few weeks on the Billboard 200 chart and selling 132,000 copies over the next decade. The Aftertaste Tour in 1997 would prove to be the band's last for nearly a decade. Amid long-standing private disputes, the members decided to call it quits, with Helmet's original final performance occurring in Italy on December 10, 1997. The band officially broke up in November 1998. Asked about
1416-690: The anniversary shows in Brisbane , Australia. On October 28, 2016, Helmet released their eighth studio album, Dead to the World after the release of the single Bad News . The band announced tour dates for May 2018 in the U.S. and July-August in Europe on their official website. Helmet also celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2019 with a European and North American tour. In November 2019, St. Paul Pioneer Press reported that Helmet had been working on new material for their ninth studio album. On August 23, 2023,
1475-427: The association with heavy metal, however. Hamilton has stated, "People would say [to him], 'You’re not metal!' and I’d say, 'I know, I never said I was!' I dunno why people give a shit about what you’re meant to call yourselves." Eschewing the traditional metal image of long hair and black clothing, the band stood out with their preference for simple T-shirts, jeans, and sneakers, and short haircuts. Their atypical look
1534-462: The band after nearly a decade of working with Page Hamilton . A few days later, Mike Jost also left the band to attend to his duties as a new father. Jeremy Chatelain also made other commitments. Hamilton announced in early October 2006 that drum and bass duties would be filled by Kyle Stevenson and Jon Fuller, respectively, both from Milwaukee , and both previously members of Big Collapse. Australian Jimmy Thompson (formerly of Full Scale ) also joined
1593-535: The band on guitar in 2006, but was replaced by Dan Beeman by late 2008. Due to line-up changes, Hamilton was forced to cancel many shows scheduled for late 2006 in the U.S. and Europe. Helmet opened up for Guns N' Roses for the remaining dates of their tour in December 2006. The band toured Australia in April and May 2008, playing shows throughout the eastern and southern coasts. Helmet's seventh studio album, Seeing Eye Dog ,
1652-489: The band performed at Furnace Fest . In February and March, Elliott supported Further Seems Forever on their headlining US tour. Song in the Air was announced in December 2002, and released in April 2003, through Revelation Records. It marked another stylistic shift for the group, incorporating more post-rock influences, as well as live string arrangements by the Louisville group Rachel's . Pitchfork Media called Song in
1711-500: The band released "Holiday" as the lead single for their ninth album Left , which was released on November 10, 2023. Many critics cite Helmet as an alternative metal band; however, the band has been categorized under many genres, including post-hardcore , noise rock , experimental metal , post-metal and groove metal . Jim Farber of the New York Daily News jokingly labeled Helmet as "smart rock". Their music
1770-460: The band to join Biohazard . Helmet pushed on to record 1997's Aftertaste as a three-piece. A first version of the album had been withdrawn at the last minute in the fall of 1996 when promotional activities had already begun, delaying the disc's release to March of the following year with a new audio mix. Guitarist Chris Traynor (formerly of Orange 9mm ) was recruited for the tour to support
1829-462: The band was planning to release new material. Asked in July 2017 if it was true that they were working on new material, frontman Walter Schreifels responded, "Can't confirm or deny." On August 21, 2017, Quicksand's Twitter feed and Walter Schreifels ' Instagram account teased the title of their long-awaited third album, Interiors , to be released some time this year over a 30-second video clip. On
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1888-535: The band's highest-ever chart position on the Billboard 200 at number 45, the album did not sell as many copies as Meantime . In 1995, the band appeared in The Jerky Boys: The Movie , covering Black Sabbath 's "Symptom of the Universe" with Ozzy Osbourne making a cameo appearance as the band's manager. Later, after recording and touring in support of Betty , Echeverria made an amicable departure from
1947-683: The breakup, Hamilton replied, "9 years, 1,600 shows, 5 albums, and we found it hard to look at each other anymore". Bogdan formed the Moonlighters in New York with Bliss Blood , for whom he played steel guitar , before returning home to Oregon to play for the Midnight Serenaders. Stanier took a break from drumming, but returned to play drums for Tomahawk , The Mark of Cain , Battles and Primer 55 . Following Helmet's disbandment, Hamilton relocated from New York to Los Angeles and became involved in
2006-475: The critical or popular acclaim of Meantime . Helmet broke up in 1998, but reformed in 2004, and has since released five more albums ― Size Matters (2004), Monochrome (2006), Seeing Eye Dog (2010), Dead to the World (2016), and their latest, Left (2023). Hamilton formed Helmet in early 1989 after leaving the alternative rock group Band of Susans , with whom he had recorded two albums. Having originally moved to New York to study jazz guitar at
2065-462: The following day, the band streamed their first single in 22 years "Illuminant", and announced that Interiors would be released on November 10, 2017, on Epitaph Records . On September 12, 2017, while on-tour in Phoenix, Arizona , guitarist Tom Capone was arrested (and missed the evening's show at The Crescent Ballroom) for shoplifting and resisting arrest at the local CVS drug store. The band released
2124-592: The genre. Hamilton, displeased with this connection, responded "it's frustrating that people write [us] off because we're affiliated with or credited with or discredited with creating nu-metal and rap metal or whatever the fuck it is, which we sound nothing like." Though Hamilton would eventually go on to work with bands Linkin Park and P.O.D. Helmet has also been cited as an influence by post-hardcore acts Quicksand , Snapcase , and Orange 9mm . Regarding Helmet's influence on rock, Hamilton remarked "I hear it all over
2183-462: The group's demise. Singer/Guitarist Chris Higdon is now fronting the group Frontier(s) alongside members of Automatic, Mouthpiece, Enkindels, Stay Gold and others. They signed to No Sleep Records in March 2009; they later released their debut album There Will Be No Miracles through Arena Rock Recording Company in August 2010. Benny Clark is playing bass in a group named Parlour. Kevin Ratterman operates
2242-519: The hardcore punk band CIV . Tom Capone joined former Helmet guitarist Pete Mengede's supergroup Handsome , releasing a self-titled album in 1997. Sergio Vega began his own solo project entitled Fully while DJing in New York City, and Alan Cage joined the alternative rock band Seaweed , who had also performed on the Warped Tour. In mid-1997, the band members were rumored to have been considering
2301-419: The mainstream success anticipated by their labels. These factors and internal stress led them to separate first in 1995 and again in 1999 following a failed year-and-a-half reunion. In June 2012, Quicksand reunited for a special one-night performance and since has been playing additional live shows. The band's third album (and first full-length in 22 years), Interiors , was released on November 10, 2017, and it
2360-446: The majority of the band's existence beginning in December 2002. Sergio Vega has played bass for Deftones , filling in for Chi Cheng on tour in 1999 and from June 2009 to early 2021. Vega was recruited to compose their album Diamond Eyes , which was released on May 4, 2010. Alan Cage contributed to Enemy's Hooray for Dark Matter in 2005 and later worked with New Idea Society and the hardcore band 108 . On June 10, 2012, Quicksand
2419-536: The only constant member. Since 2010, the band has consisted of Hamilton, drummer Kyle Stevenson, guitarist Dan Beeman and bassist Dave Case. Helmet has released nine studio albums and two compilation albums. After releasing their debut album, Strap It On (1990), on Amphetamine Reptile , Helmet signed to Interscope Records and released three albums for the label, including the highly successful Meantime (1992). Their next two albums ― Betty (1994) and Aftertaste (1997) ― were also successful, but did not match
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2478-471: The place. I've heard Helmet riffs in Evanescence . Kids today have no idea at this point, because they [first] got into, say, Korn or System of a Down. Bands like Mastodon and Norma Jean tell me, 'Oh, we ripped you guys off with this,' or 'We got turned on by that.' Some bands do cool things with it, and there's a bunch of shitty bands that have imitated us too." In 2016, a tribute album titled Meantime Redux
2537-473: The prior six months. After the band's first North American performance in three years on September 26, 1998, in Boulder, Colorado, they were invited to extend their tour with Deftones and Snapcase and on November 3, 1998, started what was to be ultimately their last tour. Quicksand then returned to the studio to continue working on the new album; despite the recent successful tour and a more collaborative effort in
2596-483: The punk scene, including: Scott Ian of Anthrax , Geoff Rickly of Thursday , Stephen Brodsky of Cave In , Dennis Lyxzén of Refused , Tim McIlrath of Rise Against , and many more. The record was remastered for vinyl using the original 1993 master tapes. Helmet (band) Helmet is an American alternative metal band from New York City formed in 1989 by vocalist and lead guitarist Page Hamilton . Helmet has had numerous lineup changes with Hamilton as
2655-453: The short lived Collapse and a later incarnation of Absolution. Quicksand released the 4-track EP Quicksand through hardcore independent label Revelation Records six weeks after their formation. The band performed at club venues and rose to touring North America and Europe with Helmet , Fugazi , Rage Against the Machine , Anthrax , and White Zombie . Their exposure led to the band signing
2714-477: The single "Missile Command" on June 23 and announced that the new album would be titled Distant Populations . Distant Populations was released digitally on August 13, while a vinyl version will be released on September 25. In mid-August 2021, Quicksand posted a video of the song "Colossus" with Stephen Brodsky on guitar and backing vocals. Brodsky subsequently accompanied Quicksand on their late 2021 tour in support of Distant Populations returning Quicksand to
2773-434: The studio with newly recruited drummer, Mike Jost (formerly of Adair ). Helmet headlined the 2006 Warped Tour in support of Monochrome , with Jeremy Chatelain reprising his role from the 2005 Size Matters tour. The band later split with Warcon due to a variety of financial disputes between Hamilton and the label's owners. Hamilton stated "Amphetamine Reptile and Interscope were both fantastic experiences for us, and Warcon
2832-540: The writing process, resurfaced tensions would eventually split up the band indefinitely in late 1999 and doom the material to remain officially unreleased. The unfinished album, as well as demo material from the Manic Compression sessions, has since been circulated on the Internet. Walter Schreifels went on to form the alternative rock band Rival Schools with former bandmate and CIV drummer Sammy Siegler , releasing
2891-431: Was a more polished affair than its predecessor, with Ratterman utilizing samplers and drum machines to fill out the band's sound. False Cathedrals was met with critical acclaim by a broad cross-section of the underground rock community. Shortly after the completion of False Cathedral , Palumbo and Mobley left the group for personal and creative reasons. Jason Skaggs took over on bass, and Falling Forward's Benny Clark
2950-582: Was easier to put a band together." As his relationships with Stanier and Bogdan had not improved since 1998, and his previous offers to reunite had been rebuffed or ignored, Hamilton decided to move on and release more music as Helmet without them. With Tempesta on drums and Hamilton covering vocals and guitar, the three recorded Size Matters in early 2004. Traynor recorded both the album's guitar and bass parts. The album featured lyrics which were inspired by Hamilton's brief 2003 relationship with Hollywood actress Winona Ryder , and has been cited by critics as
3009-564: Was enlisted to play guitar. Clark's ethereal, effects-heavy sound would go on to have a significant impact on Elliott's music. In May 2001, the band dropped off a tour with the Toadies amid a "disagreement with management decisions". Between March and May 2002, the band was recording an EP, which eventually turned into an album's worth of material. Following this, they toured across the US in May and June with Christiansen and Liars Academy . In August 2002,
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#17328804942393068-484: Was followed four years later by their latest album Distant Populations (2021). Quicksand has cited various bands as influences, including Fugazi , Jane's Addiction , Helmet , My Bloody Valentine , Cocteau Twins , Wire , and Public Enemy . The musicians who would come to form Quicksand had their roots in the New York Hardcore scene. Frontman/guitarist Walter Schreifels , the main creative force behind
3127-507: Was quickly denied by a spokesperson for Hamilton. In December 2003, Hamilton signed a new contract with Interscope; he was later urged by Interscope head Jimmy Iovine to record a new album for the label under the Helmet moniker. Having found it difficult to maintain Gandhi financially, Hamilton agreed to do so as "it meant I'd have money to make a record rather than it coming out of my pocket. So it
3186-418: Was referenced in an episode of Beavis and Butt-Head , in which the pair's commentary on the video for " Unsung " included the lines "That drummer looks like a regular guy" and "If you, like, saw these guys on the street, you wouldn't even know they were cool." The New York Times called Helmet "a band that made important connections between indie-rock and metal." Helmet have been cited as an influence by
3245-800: Was referring to the form of protective gear . Hamilton then thought excitedly that Helmet had "sounded like a pretty cool name for a band" and opted for the Anglicized spelling. Other names taken in consideration were "Cry Ruth" and "Poly Orchids", along with the more esoteric and obscure "Tuna Lorenzo" and "Froth Albumen". They were spotted by Tom Hazelmyer , guitarist of the band Halo of Flies , and signed to Hazelmyer's label Amphetamine Reptile Records , releasing their first 7 inch single , " Born Annoying ", later that year(Released in album form with more tracks in 1995). Amphetamine Reptile released Helmet's debut studio album Strap It On in 1990, selling over 40,000 copies soon thereafter. Hazelmyer once stated that
3304-639: Was released on September 7, 2010. On November 20, 2011, Helmet announced the European Meantime Anniversary Tour running from March 5 to April 8, 2012, encompassing 28 shows in Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium and the UK during which they played the whole of the Meantime in its entirety . Mengede briefly reunited with Hamilton and Helmet during one of
3363-456: Was released. It featured covers of 1990s Helmet songs (including all 10 songs from the Meantime album) by various underground hardcore bands. Deftones bassist Chi Cheng remarked "Every band should wish to aspire to the originality and genius of Helmet. An inspiration to fans and musicians-alike". Norma Jean guitarist Chris Day recalled in 2006 "The first song I ever learned to play on the guitar
3422-441: Was the first time that I'd actually run into any problems with a label. I trusted somebody and got screwed. I'm not bitter about it, but I lost a lot of money. They never paid me tour support that they were contractually obligated to pay. There were a lot of things. I've never seen one penny of royalties from them, but I own the record [ Monochrome ] now, so it's my record." In September 2006, Chris Traynor announced that he had left
3481-514: Was the unannounced "special guest" on the fourth night of the Revelation Records 25th Anniversary Shows at The Glass House in Pomona, California. The original members appeared together on stage for the first time in nearly 13 years, performing a five-song set that ended with their cover of The Smiths ' " How Soon Is Now? ". Quicksand later performed at Bowery Ballroom in New York City on August 24,
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