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Primer 55 is not your average group of rock stars. The band was formed in 1997 after years of suffering through the stale music scene in Memphis, TN, dominated by death metal and cover bands. Rather than sit back and complain, the group decided to do something about it. Guitarist Bobby Burns, led by his heavy metal past, co-founded the band with vocalist J-Sin who added a more hip-hop flavor to the mix. The two enlisted the help of friends Mike “Jr.” Christopher on bass and Josh McLane on drums. They soon gained an underground following from their intense live performances and in 1999 released their self-titled debut album on the independent label Propellant Transmissions. Shortly after this release, the group was offered a contract with Island Def Jam. After they graciously accepted the offer, the group continued with their hybrid heavy metal/hip-hop style on their 2000 release Introduction to Mayhem. The album is a trip into the depths of extreme passion and music authority. With the help of Incubus DJ Chris Kilmore, (hed) Planet Earth frontman MCUD, and Relative Ash vocalist Mark Harrington, the album solidified Primer 55 as a musical force to be reckoned with. Following the release, the band toured almost nonstop and found themselves amongst the elite of hard rock. In 2001, the band replaced drummer Josh McLane, who left for personal reasons, with John Kamoosi to continue work on new material.

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bobo9390 wrote:
Thursday evening

"sounds really agnsty and teenagery to me" that's the good stuff

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Tri-Stat wrote:
13 days ago

This Life love,))

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Emily_Kissock wrote:
September 2009

I just found out about this band and i think their songs are great! come & play uk.

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Bloodtrocuted wrote:
August 2009

SOMEBODY HELP ME, I'M FALLING APART AT THE SEAMS

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jpg_50 wrote:
July 2009

meh, they were fun when i was 16

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Onanist wrote:
June 2009

has anyone heard their new track "picture frame" at their myspace? jesus christ, what is that? a fucking crazy town?

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cheetohh wrote:
May 2009

sounds really agnsty and teenagery to me

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Metalhead-666 wrote:
May 2009

Охуенная банда!

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Nelson--7 wrote:
May 2009

esta banda es del putas,muy buena....

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PhilSignals1 wrote:
April 2009

I used to like these guys back in the day. I heard they reunited and just checked out their new songs; didn't know they got a new singer. The new songs are some of the worst music I've ever heard.

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Onanist wrote:
April 2009

in a gadda da vida, babe!

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somebodyoff wrote:
April 2009

very good, just luv them

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Nelson--7 wrote:
April 2009

que buen grupo....

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Stoffzor wrote:
March 2009

Guuys!! Form up with 40 Below Summer or something and come to sweden and rock our balls!!

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nc3r wrote:
March 2009

Нравится творчество Facory 81? Вступай в группу http://www.lastfm.ru/group/Factory+81+RuZone

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Lae7li wrote:
February 2009

http://www.lastfm.com.br/music/Motograter

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DetoxScission wrote:
February 2009

"This Life" is good. That is pretty much it.

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ComaChameleon wrote:
February 2009

its all about The Big Fuck You!

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Onanist wrote:
January 2009

Sore, The DRP

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Mythtall wrote:
January 2009

You may or may not know that Primer 55 are supporters of "Artists against Piracy" , an artist-driven coalition formed to give recording artists a voice in determining how their music is distributed on the Internet. So I have created a group for people to voice their opinions on this subject: http://www.last.fm/group/Anti-illegal+Downloading+Clique Enjoy!

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