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16volt began in 1991 with the mission to merge the raw guitars of early punk with the heavy beats and energy of industrial dance music. In 1992, 16volt ’s founder and frontman, Eric Powell, signed with the Cargo Records industrial subsidiary and now infamous Re-Constriction Records. 16volt’s debut, “Wisdom,” was co-produced by David Ogilvie (Nine Inch Nails, Skinny Puppy) and Keith “Fluffy” Auerbach (Ministry) and was released in 1993. Met with worldwide acclaim from fans and press alike, “Wisdom” officially put 16volt on the map and, along with Powell, was credited with helping spawn a genre of industrial known as “coldwave”. That same year, 16volt hit the road, playing shows to club crowds on the West Coast of the United States.
In 1994, 16volt skipped the industry-standard “sophomore jinx” and released the slightly more raw-sounding “Skin.” This release brought more praise and won features in Alternative Press, Kerrang!, CMJ, Industrial Nation, B-Side, and more. “Skin” reached the #2 slot on Rolling Stone’s alternative charts and charted everywhere from the United States (CMJ) to France, Germany, Ireland, and Japan. 16volt hit the road again for club shows and radio junkets and destroyed it everywhere they showed up.
16volt’s third release came in 1996 by the name of “LetDownCrush.” Co-produced by Jeff “Critter” Newell (Ministry, Filter) and featuring special guests Stella (Stella Soleil, Sister Soleil), William Tucker (Ministry), Marc LaCorte, and Bryan Black (Haloblack, Motor, Xlover), the release once again proved that 16volt was a major force to be reckoned with. Interviews and features followed in huH, B-Side, Alternative Press, Kerrang!, CMJ, Industrial Nation, Guitar Player, and many more respected national rags.
In 1994, 16volt skipped the industry-standard “sophomore jinx” and released the slightly more raw-sounding “Skin.” This release brought more praise and won features in Alternative Press, Kerrang!, CMJ, Industrial Nation, B-Side, and more. “Skin” reached the #2 slot on Rolling Stone’s alternative charts and charted everywhere from the United States (CMJ) to France, Germany, Ireland, and Japan. 16volt hit the road again for club shows and radio junkets and destroyed it everywhere they showed up.
16volt’s third release came in 1996 by the name of “LetDownCrush.” Co-produced by Jeff “Critter” Newell (Ministry, Filter) and featuring special guests Stella (Stella Soleil, Sister Soleil), William Tucker (Ministry), Marc LaCorte, and Bryan Black (Haloblack, Motor, Xlover), the release once again proved that 16volt was a major force to be reckoned with. Interviews and features followed in huH, B-Side, Alternative Press, Kerrang!, CMJ, Industrial Nation, Guitar Player, and many more respected national rags.
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moglyhempel wrote:
EUROPE PLEASE!!
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rarson wrote:
Interesting...
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marty23 wrote:
I really hope Eric decides to change the name of the new album.And judging by the music player previews on their MySpace page it's gonna be more metal/rock rather than industrial/electronica.
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TheBlackRaven87 wrote:
the new album sounds really good. "Skin" is still my favourite-album of them, but they really don't have any bad album.
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boyled01 wrote:
can't believe this band is still unknown to millions of people. better than n.i.n in my opinion
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tdriley wrote:
Great band and one of the few that has put a lot of thought, effort and investment into their online presence. Great going!
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Thread-Blue wrote:
Wow,I gotta say,I just started to listen to this band,and I.AM.IMPRESSED.
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Clavicius wrote:
American Porn Songs is awesome! Please come to Europe!!
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inflikkt wrote:
great band!! one of the last standing good industrial/rock acts
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DanDart wrote:
@XileaN Agreed
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XileaN wrote:
They should tour in Europe.
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lowerthanlow27 wrote:
i loooove youuu (says the kitten)
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boyled01 wrote:
better than nine inch nails, probably so
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lochf wrote:
When I first listened to American Porn Songs, I thought it didn't really sound like 16Volt. I was a little disappointed. I listened to it again, and holy shit, it blew my mind. I don't know why. I fucking love this album so much, I want to have sex with it.
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faith_fractured wrote:
yeah ts pretty good
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ADHD- wrote:
the new cd is great.
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Diabeticus wrote:
AmericanPornSongs will hit you after the like the 5th listen? maybe 7th? Then it will kick your ass,
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AlanVext wrote:
Struggling to get into new album...but persevering!!
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lochf wrote:
I can't stop listening to American Porn Songs, it's too fucking good.
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god_damn_me wrote:
ok, i heard the new album about 40-50 times, and i just can say its totally AMAZING! in my opinion the album of the year! and a little better than FBH. thanks eric for all of your great music!
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