Cipher
Formed: 1996
From:
Long Beach,
NY,
United States
Last Known Status: Regrouped
Latest Cipher News
Below is our complete Cipher news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Headline News
Cipher Drummer Found Dead
NYDailyNews.com has reported that the body of Cipher drummer Daniel Bobis, who went missing while surfing, was discovered today by search crews. An excerpt from the article follows:
Local fisherman in Indonesia on Thursday discovered the body of a popular Long Island surfer and teacher who vanished after wiping out on a wave on Sunday morning. Search crews in West Lampung, Sumatra, said the fishermen pulled the body of Daniel Bobis from waters about 20 miles from the remote break he was surfing when he went missing.
Bobis, 32, allegedly fell off his surfboard after colliding with another surfer while riding a 10-foot swell. His leash broke, sending his board washing ashore.
The Long Beach High math teacher was on a monthlong trek though Sri Lanka and Indonesia with his wife and a friend.
The trio was due back in the U.S. in mid-August, and friends said Bobis and his wife, Rachel, had planned to start a family.
Cipher also posted the following brief message online: "Thanks to all that send condolences for the loss of our brother. We'll keep you all updated. We're all supporting each other, both current and past members of Cipher. Thanks for the genuine love and care. Danny will remain in all of our hearts."
You can find additional details on the band and listen to music available for streaming by heading over to the official Cipher Facebook page.
Read the full article at NY Daily News.
Cipher Seeks New Bassist
Long Beach, New York's Cipher is currently in search of a new bass player. Candidates must have experience, professional equipment, transportation, and be willing to tour. Interested parties should contact the band here.
Cipher entered the studio to record their latest album in October. No further information has been revealed about the release, however.
Cipher Recording New Album
Long Beach, New York's Cipher is currently in the studio recording a new album. Here's an update from drummer, Danny:
"It's been a long time coming. It's been four years since we've been to a recording studio. I wish I could say that it's been hard to believe it's been this long since the 'Children Of God's Fire' album, but it's pretty easy to believe actually. We are not the type of band that puts out negative news or who airs their dirty laundry out on the internet. We stay positive through the trying times and come up with solutions to situations that would have destroyed weaker minded bands. But with that being said, I think you guys deserve at least a summary of what's been going on with us since we released the COF album in June 2005.
"By the time the album was released, according to the 'industry standard,' we were yet to establish ourselves as a national touring act (despite having numerous DIY national tours under our belt). So despite having a supportive record label (Uprising Records) with a major label national distribution push, as well as a national promotion/marketing/advertising push, we could not secure a booking agent that could have secured us a supporting slot on a national tour with a larger sized band. That being said, we went out on a DIY Summer tour to promote COF shortly after it's release date, into a market flooded with summer package tours, and in the midst of the mid decade corporatization/exploitation of our once beloved hardcore scene.
"We've always been a band plagued with dysfunction at all times no matter what. The opportunity to transform into a full time band finally presented itself, but did so at an inopportune time for certain members who felt like the necessary sacrifices were impossible to make when weighed against current personal life situations/responsibilities, the wavering passion for the ideology or sound of band, other career pursuits, and the dislike of the touring lifestyle. That being said, during the third trying week of our 8 week Summer mission, founding member and guitarist Chris Fry left the fold. Guitarist Mark Dollar, who joined the band as our bass player shortly after recording COF stepped into the guitarist role for the second leg of the tour and our friend Mike Signa filled in on bass. During the second leg of the tour, our other guitarist Chris Maniecki decided it would be his last run with us, shifting his goals towards the pursuit of a different passion. More...
Cipher Seeks Second Guitarist
Long Island, New York's Cipher is looking to add a second guitarist to their current line-up as they continue to write their sophomore record for Uprising Records. Serious inquiries can be made via email at d2dabob@aol.com or the group's Myspace page.
As previously reported, the band amicably parted ways with guitarist Mark Dollar, who entered the band as a bassist three years ago and then graduated into an empty guitarist slot for the past year and a half, earlier this year.
Cipher Parts Ways With Guitarist
Cipher (Uprising Records) has amicably parted ways with guitarist Mark Dollar. The band has released the following statement:
"Well folks, another chapter is winding down in the book of Cipher. We have parted with Mark, who entered the band as a bassist 3 years ago and then graduated into an empty guitarist slot for the past year and a half. The decision is for the best of both parties, wish him well and will remain friends. As for the band, the struggle continues baby. If you know our history, you know how it goes. For now, we will continue writing for the follow up to Children Of God's Fire and may play a couple of shows here or there come Spring time."
New York's Grimey Fest 2006 Details Revealed
Queens, NY will play host to Grimey Fest 2006 on Saturday, October 28th at Breffin Nightclub & Lounge. Admission is $12 and the show begins at 3pm. Here's the line-up:
3:00pm-3:20pm Lacerated Entrails
3:30pm-4:00pm Imperial
4:15pm-4:45pm Cipher
5:00pm-5:30pm Face The Truth
5:45pm-6:15pm xTo This Dayx
6:30pm-7:00pm Signed With Hate
7:15pm-7:45pm Fight Night
8:00pm-8:30pm Point Pleasant
8:45pm-9:15pm With Blood Comes Cleansing
9:30pm-10:00pm Eyes To The Sky
10:15pm-10:45pm Years Spent Cold
11:00pm-11:30pm Fatality
11:45pm-12:30am My Bitter End
Cipher Complete New Album
New York's Cipher have finished their new album, entitled "Children's of God's Fire." According to the band, this is "by far the best material Cipher has ever released." The record will hit stores on June 14th via Uprising Records. In related news, the group will embark upon a two-month tour of the U.S. and Canada this summer. For booking information, send an email to ciphersummertour@cipheronline.com.