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El Paso, United States (1993 – 2001, 2012 – present)

At the Drive-In is an American 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 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 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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  • fakepony37

    V I agree with gregorymichael

    yesterday afternoon

  • gregorymichael

    @JeanneMJ, it's a different singing style, I personally love Cedric's vocals on ATDI, but can't even stand one song by the mars volta.

    Wednesday evening

  • gregorymichael

    One Armed Scissor is one of the best songs of all time.

    Wednesday evening

  • jeanneMJ

    can't believe! Cedric's voice was much worse than in TMV. How was he practicing his voice? does anybody know?

    Tuesday afternoon

  • Porpse

    Emo? alternative? OMg...

    Monday afternoon

  • dontsagemebro

    fuck. [5000]

    Sunday morning

  • cdax2307

    Best new band of 2012 (2)

    last week

  • crazyapaixonada

    earlier this year. they said they aren't making any new music though, which is very sad. :(

    last week
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