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Spineshank is an American Industrial Rock / Nu Metal band. Spineshank was originally formed in February of 1996 . The musical ensemble was derived from the remains of a previous musical endeavor, the band Basic Enigma (which included future Spineshank members Jonny Santos on vocals, Mike Sarkisyan on guitars, and Tom Decker on drums). Basic Enigma broke up upon hearing Demanufacture , the 1995 release by electro-metallists Fear Factory . Soon enough, however, they reformed with a different name, a new bassist ( Robert Garcia ), and a refined musical style. The band soon befriended Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares . After hearing their demo tape, he offered the new band to open a show for Fear Factory at the Whiskey A-Go-Go show in Los Angeles . This led to other coveted opening slots (with such popular acts as Coal Chamber , Snot , Soulfly , Sepultura and Danzig , among others), and it also resulted in interest from record labels. Eventually, Roadrunner signed the band to a contract. Their debut, Strictly Diesel , was released in September of 1998 , and featured yet another tie-in with their favorite band, Fear Factory. Their vocalist Burton C. Bell sings on the track "Stain". Their sophomore effort, Height Of Callousness followed two years later. Two singles were released off of this album (and were later made into music videos); "Synthetic" & "New Disease". The band would hold a second stage slot on Ozzfest 2001 for the majority of that summer as well as touring with the likes of Disturbed , (Həd) P.E. , Orgy & Mudvayne . 2003 saw the release of the highly anticipated Self-Destructive Pattern , as well as the single "Smothered". After the departure of Jonny Santos , the remaining members searched for a new vocalist and stated earlier in 2005 they have been working with a new vocalist. No name was given and no other news has been reported since then. Jonny Santos has since re-emerged in a new band dubbed Silent Civilian . After a very long wait, Spineshank have finally updated their official website (11/7/2005) with news that has made fans rejoice. The band reported that they have found a skilled new vocalist in Brandon Espinoza . They also noted that they have been working together for a month and have recorded 5 songs during this time. Spineshank's members say that their new music is "still heavy and dynamic with melody, but its a little darker and more raw. Our sound is a little different from what a lot of bands are doing these days and we wont be jumping on any bandwagons to fit in, Were just writing what feels right to us. So far there are no loops or electronics, and no plan to use them any time soon." The final bit of news is that Spineshank will actually be changing their band name, though they are undecided on what they will change it to. CURRENT MEMBERS FORMER MEMBERS DISCOGRAPHY
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