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El Paso, United States (1993 – 2001, 2012 – present)
At the Drive-In is an American post-hardcore band from El Paso, Texas, active from 1993 to 2001. They were known for their extremely energetic stage shows which hearkened back to the 1980s hardcore scene. They were also recognized for their blend of surrealistic lyrics, unorthodox guitar melodies and unpredictable shifts in tempo and rhythm.
Founded by Jim Ward (guitars) & Cedric Bixler Zavala (vocals - at the time a member of punk band, foss, in which he played drums). ATD-I’s first studio recording was Hell Paso (Western Breed), an EP issued in 1994. They would play their first show on October 15, 1994 at The Loretto Fair with Catch Okra, an El Paso music group, in El Paso, Texas. Much touring would quickly develop a following as intense in loyalty as the band was on stage.
The band was also very determined to get shows in their early days, even going to the point where they would pretend to be a polka chapel band to be put on a local television show called “Let’s Get Real” in El Paso. At the Drive-In’s reputation for energetic live performances outlasted their career, a faint hint captured on various live video recordings. It was this reputation, the release of perhaps their best-known album (Relationship of Command) and their small hit radio single “One Armed Scissor” (which had a music video in circulation on MTV) that contributed largely to the very positive attention they received in the rock press towards the end of their career.
Founded by Jim Ward (guitars) & Cedric Bixler Zavala (vocals - at the time a member of punk band, foss, in which he played drums). ATD-I’s first studio recording was Hell Paso (Western Breed), an EP issued in 1994. They would play their first show on October 15, 1994 at The Loretto Fair with Catch Okra, an El Paso music group, in El Paso, Texas. Much touring would quickly develop a following as intense in loyalty as the band was on stage.
The band was also very determined to get shows in their early days, even going to the point where they would pretend to be a polka chapel band to be put on a local television show called “Let’s Get Real” in El Paso. At the Drive-In’s reputation for energetic live performances outlasted their career, a faint hint captured on various live video recordings. It was this reputation, the release of perhaps their best-known album (Relationship of Command) and their small hit radio single “One Armed Scissor” (which had a music video in circulation on MTV) that contributed largely to the very positive attention they received in the rock press towards the end of their career.
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Relationship of Command
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Acrobatic Tenement
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In/Casino/Out
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Vaya
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CWScream wrote:
people who called Relationship of Command commercial shit made me laugh [5]
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CWScream wrote:
COME TO THE UK!!!
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gshighley wrote:
is it heavier than air?
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seanmhalpin wrote:
to the person who person who said no come-back album...i really want to taste your skin.
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Broffko wrote:
fucking great.
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onebigholiday wrote:
any talk of any vinyl reissues?
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Sentenzia22 wrote:
Tribute to Megaupload R.I.P: http://www.lastfm.es/group/We'll+miss+you%2C+Megaupload
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hugh027 wrote:
yeah, who wants the last interesting (or even tolerable) 'post-hardcore' band to put out more music? that'd really suck, huh?
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doki66 wrote:
@sometimeshuman If they do release new material, I can't really see them commercializing their sound. The Mars Volta was always going increasingly in the opposite direction. It would definitely be very out of character for Omar and Cedric to sacrifice originality for mainstream success.
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JonOnFire wrote:
Wheres Ticklish in the top?
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WasNotWhyNot wrote:
no comeback album please.
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salesmanisdead wrote:
Back in the day....... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNrR_uUR78I
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ccgenoa wrote:
hey kids check-out our new release! http://skverna.bandcamp.com/ http://www.mediafire.com/?fd52zqmzx4eyo4f
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Narrwald wrote:
Seeing the ON TOUR notice makes my head asplode every time
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niqpwnz wrote:
nice.
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Enalan wrote:
Germany awaits you eagerly.
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sometimeshuman wrote:
them fros
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JimiTheMute wrote:
;)
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carlitoz88 wrote:
The Mars Volta sucks! At the Drive-In rules!
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sometimeshuman wrote:
commercial as fuck next album gonna be collab with skrillex just u wait
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Apr
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Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2012
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Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2012
Empire Polo Club, Indio CA, United States
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