Spineshank
Formed: 1996
From:
Los Angeles,
CA,
United States
Last Known Status: Regrouped
Latest Spineshank News
Below is our complete Spineshank 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.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Fozzy Premiere New Single "I Know Evil"
Fozzy have released their new single “I Know Evil,” arriving about a week ahead of the launch of the gold-certified hard rock band’s spring tour.
The Chris Jericho-fronted outfit will hit the road for the “Twisted Faith Tour,” joined by FLAW, Spineshank, and Who On Earth. The previously announced dates for the run are as follows: More...
Amerakin Overdose Join Forces With Jonny Santos
Industrial nü-metal band Amerakin Overdose have stepped into new territory with their latest single “My Endless Battle,” unveiling their first acoustic-driven track alongside an unmasked performance video.
The song features and was produced by Spineshank frontman Jonny Santos, and centers on themes of mental health and recovery—drawing directly from frontman Cody Perez’s personal experiences.
Speaking on that, Perez shared: More...
Sicksense (ex-The Agonist) Debut New Music Video
Sicksense—featuring members of Stuck Mojo and ex-The Agonist—have unveiled a music video for their track “Sellout.” The song comes from their latest album, Cross Me Twice, which was released this past March via Earache Records.
The band are currently on tour, serving as openers for the co-headlining run featuring The Union Underground (marking 25 years of ...An Education In Rebellion) and Spineshank (celebrating 25 years of The Height Of Callousness), with Adema also joining the lineup: More...
Drowning Pool & Spineshank Announces UK Tour Dates
Two of America's biggest reunited names from the nu metal era have announced that they will be teaming up this Autumn for a tour of the United Kingdom. Drowning Pool, who are currently finishing up a European tour supporting Godsmack and P.O.D. has confirmed that they will be returning to Britain towards the end of the year, alongside California natives Spineshank. Opening the shows will be Hed PE, who celebrated their thirtieth anniversary last year. Tickets will go on sale at 10am BST on April 9th.
The tour dates are as follows:
November 6 Manchester, UK – Academy 2
November 7 Northampton, UK – Roadmender
November 8 Norwich, UK – The LCR
November 9 Newcastle, UK – Boiler Shop
November 10 Glasgow, UK – The Garage
November 12 Belfast, IRE – Limelight
November 13 Dublin, IRE – Academy
November 14 Bradford, UK – Nightrain
November 15 Wolverhampton, UK – KK’s Steel Mill
November 14 Bristol, UK – SWX
November 16 Torquay, UK – The Foundry
November 19 Nottingham, UK – Rock City
November 20 London, UK – O2 Academy Islington
November 21 Margate, UK – Dreamland
November 22 Brighton, UK – Chalk
November 23 Southampton, UK – The 1865
Headline News
Spineshank Announces Reunion For Louder Than Life
California nu metal favourites Spineshank has announced that they have reunited, with the first announced show to take place at the Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville, Kentucky this September. A statement from the band reads as follows:
"Yes. Hell has indeed frozen over!! Spineshank is back with a revamped lineup featuring original members Jonny Santos, Rob Garcia, and Tommy Decker, along with new recruits Tommy Decker, Jr. (Guitar) and Jason Hager (ex-Chimaira - Guitar) to celebrate the 25th anniversary 'The Height Of Callousness,' and we're excited to bring it to Louder Than Life!
More big things coming! We plan on seeing as many of our fans around the world as we can! Stay tuned! Love you all!"
Drummer Tommy Decker states: "We are beyond excited to be able to celebrate 25 years of The Height of Callousness. This is the record that defined us as a band and changed our lives. We can’t wait to play all of these songs and share the memories with all of you who lived it with us."
Vocalist Jonny Santos adds: "We are extremely excited to celebrate the return of SpineShank for the 25th anniversary of 'The Height of Callousness' tour, and get to share this milestone with the people who were there back then, and the new fans that never got the chance to see us play. Truly an honor."
Bass player Rob Garcia said: "It’s amazing that 25 years later people still react to 'The Height Of Callousness' the way they do. We’re excited to get out and play these songs again, see old friends, and threw down for all the new fans who never got to see Spineshank the first time around!"
"I've been on tour with these guys since I was a little kid, watching them perform every night from the side of the stage. I can’t believe it’s come full circle and I get to share the stage with my dad and the rest of the guys who I consider my family. I was 4 years old when this album came out and seeing all the fans still show love to this album is crazy!" — Tommy Decker, Jr
Finally, new addition Jason Hager commented: "I am beyond excited and honored to be a part of the return of Spineshank, for the 25th anniversary of The Height Of Callousness tour. They’re not just one of my favorite bands, but have been great friends, ever since they generously, and selflessly helped us (Chimaira) out, during our early days. I’m looking forward to seeing you all, out on the road, and excited about what the future may hold."
Silent Civilian (Ex-Spineshank) Premiere Single
Silent Civlian - led by ex-Spineshank frontman Jonny Santos - premiere a second advance track named “De La Muerte“. A band's new album “The Reckoning” is scheduled for a spring release date. A new lyric video for the aforementioned second single is streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Explains Santos: More...
Silent Civilian (Ex-Spineshank) Premiere New Track
Silent Civilian - featuring ex-Spineshank frontman Jonny Santos , guitarist/vocalist Matt Bredemeier, bassist Robbie Young and drummer Alex Morgan - return after 12 years of silence with the premiere of their new single titled “My Addiction“.
Theadvance track is taken from the group's upcoming album “The Reckoning“, which will see a release in early 2023. Santos oversaw the production, mixing and mastering duties for that record.
Explains Santos: More...
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Sunday Old School: Spineshank
In the late nineties and early 2000s, metal was being represented by the nu metal genre, which for those of you too young to remember, consisted mostly of guys with short hair, piercings and tattoos, a lack of guitar solos and perhaps most offensive to “true” metal fans of all, hit singles. While some of the big names in the field such as Limp Bizkit and Coal Chamber were being slated by metalheads, there were a few which were considered hidden gems in the hated genre, one of which was the more industrial influenced, Spineshank.
The seeds of Spineshank were sewn when vocalist Jonny Santos, guitar player Mike Sarkisyan and drummer Tom Decker were all part of a band named Basic Enigma. Shortly after forming, the group heard the album, "Demanufacture" from industrial metal favourites, Fear Factory and decided to take their music further into such a direction, changing their moniker to the now familiar name of Spineshank and bringing in bassist Robert Garcia. As luck would have it, the band befriended the members of Fear Factory, particularly guitarist Dino Cazares, who was impressed with their demo and offered them a slot opening for his band at the Whiskey A-Go-Go. More...
Spineshank Posts New Album Making-Of Footage
Spineshank recently released new album "Anger Denial Acceptance," and the band has now posted a video touching on the making of the record. Check out the clip below, or you can also watch the band's new music video "Nothing Left For Me" at this location.
The band is currently on a headlining run in support of "Anger Denial Acceptance" and will be on the road through August. A full list of dates can be found after the jump.
Spineshank Releases New Music Video
Grammy nominated alt-metal act Spineshank has released the new album "Anger Denial Acceptance" today, the band's first studio album in nearly a decade. The band has also teamed up with Loudwire.com to premiere a new music video for "Nothing Left For Me." Check out the video here or in the player below.
"The 'Nothing Left For Me' video is the first video that we have ever done that truly captures the energy of the band and emotion behind the song," says drummer Tommy Decker of the clip. "The video ends in a very dark place that really represents the lyrical content of the song." The album's track listing is as follows:
01. After The End
02. Nothing Left For Me
03. Anger Denial Acceptance
04. I Want You To Know
05. Murder Suicide
06. The Endless Disconnect
07. I Am Damage
08. Ploratio Morbus
09. Everything Everyone Everywhere Ends
10. The Reckoning
11. God Complex (Anger)
12. Motive Method Opportunity (Denial)
13. Exit Wounds (Acceptance) More...
Spineshank Announces Headlining Tour
Grammy nominated alt-metal group Spineshank has announced that the band will be heading out on a first headlining tour in over 6 years. Making up for the long absence from the road, the band has set dates for a lengthy tour spanning nearly two months. Support bands will be announced shortly and a list of confirmed dates can be seen below.
June marks a huge month for Spineshank. The band will also be releasing brand new album "Anger Denial Acceptance" on June 19th in North America via Century Media Records. The first single from the album, "Nothing Left For Me," can be heard in the player below. More...
Metal Musicians Pay Tribute To Beastie Boy
A number of rock and metal musicians have posted tributes online to Beastie Boys rapper, bassist and co-founder, Adam Yauch, aka "MCA." Yauch passed away earlier today at the age of 47. The cause of death is presently unknown, though it suspected to be linked to his run in with cancer in 2009, for which he underwent surgery. Yauch was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame along with his other Beastie Boys bandmates and other acts including Guns N Roses and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, who dedicated their performance to absent Yauch.
Some of the hard rock tributes read as follows:
Slash: "Sad day. MCA was fucking awesome. RIP man. We'll miss you very much."
Anthrax: "RIP MCA. Cancer, you're an asshole.
Megadeth frontman, Dave Mustaine: "Rest In Peace Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch of the Beastie Boys. My condolences to his family and friends." More...
Spineshank Streaming New Track
Spineshank has teamed up with Loudwire.com to premiere the new song "Nothing Left For Me," taken off the upcoming "Anger Denial Acceptance" album. Check out the track at this location.
The band released rough versions of both the album's epic title track "Anger Denial Acceptance" and"Murder-Suicide" in 2011. "Nothing Left For Me" marks the first track to be debuted from the completed album, and it displays the darker, more melodic side of Spineshank.
The release of "Anger Denial Acceptance" marks the return of these Grammy-nominated alt-metallers to their rightful place in the music scene. The album is due on out June 19th (North America, June 18 Europeth), via Century Media Records. More...
Spineshank Reveals New Album Details
Grammy-nominated alt-metallers Spineshank are poised to return to the music scene with the release of their new album "Anger Denial Acceptance." After a six-year hiatus, the band's original line-up has reunited and produced some of their most powerful and influential material to date. "Anger Denial Acceptance" is the band's fourth full-length album and first for new label Century Media.
Guitarist Mike Sarkisyan says of the effort, "It was very important to us, as artists, to make this record. We felt like we had something to say as a band. Some of us were going through divorces, others lost people very close to them and that's what basically surrounded us during the creative process." The album is due out on June 19th (North America, June 18th Europe) and the track listing is as follows:
01. After The End
02. Nothing Left For Me
03. Anger Denial Acceptance
04. I Want You To Know
05. Murder Suicide
06. The Endless Disconnect
07. I Am Damage
08. Ploratio Morbus
09. Everything Everyone Everywhere Ends
10. The Reckoning
11. God Complex (Anger)
12. Motive Method Opportunity (Denial)
13. Exit Wounds (Acceptance) More...
Spineshank Comments On Record Deal
Grammy-nominated alternative-metal act Spineshank has reunited after a six year hiatus and is back full force and completely rejuvenated. The band has inked a worldwide deal with Century Media Records for the release of the new album, "Anger Denial Acceptance," that will be released in North America on June 19th and in Europe on June 18th.
"We're very excited to be on a great label like Century Media," comments guitarist Mike Sarkysian. "Aside from being the premier label for rock and metal, the seem to really understand our vision and are as excited as we are about taking Spineshank to a whole new level!"
"Anger Denial Acceptance" will be the band's fourth album and follow up to the 2003 release, "Self-Destructive Pattern." "This is by far the proudest I have ever been of any Spineshank record," says Sarkysian. "Anger Denial Acceptance is the darkest and the most honest this band has ever been."
Spineshank - vocalist Jonny Santos, drummer Tommy Decker, guitarist Mike Sarkysian and bassist Rob Garcia - has sold over 300,000 albums with the group's three previous releases on Roadrunner Records and has played alongside System of a Down, Splitknot, and many other notable acts.
Spineshank Signs With Century Media
Spineshank has issued the following announcement about inking a deal with Century Media:
"Ok guys, some of you have been waiting patiently, some not so patiently! Heres our big news. We just signed a deal with Century Media and 'Anger Denial Acceptance' will be released first week of June. Finally!"
The album's track listing is as follows:
1. After The End
2. Nothing Left For Me
3. Anger Denial Acceptance
4. I Want You To Know
5. Murder Suicide
6. The Endless Disconnect
7. I Am Damage
8. Ploratio Morbus (interlude)
9. Everything Everyone Everywhere Ends
10. The Reckoning
11. God Complex (Anger)
12. Motive Method Opportunity (Denial)
13. Exit Wound ( Acceptance)
Spineshank Streaming New Track Online
Alternative metal band Spineshank and AOL’s Noisecreep.com have unveiled a brand new track cut from the band’s upcoming album, "Anger Denial Acceptance," entitled "Murder Suicide." Head to Noisecreep.com now to hear the track, and stay tuned for more track debuts coming soon.
Spineshank also has the following upcoming tour dates:
10/4 Kearney, NE @ The Garage
10/5 Des Moines, IA @ House of Bricks
10/6 Fargo, ND @ Nester's
10/7 Chicago, IL @ Elbo Room
10/8 Janesville, WI @ Back Bar
10/9 Joliet, IL @ Bada Brew
10/10 Kansas City, KS @ AfterShock
10/11 Tulsa, OK @ Marquee
10/13 Dallas, TX @ Trees
10/14 Oklahoma City, OK @ Big Papa's Poor House
10/15 Amarillo, TX @ Sorority House
10/17 El Paso, TX @ House of Rock
10/18 Albuquerque, NM @ The Amped
10/19 Phoenix, AZ @ Clubhouse
10/20 Rancho, CA @ McAlans Pub
10/21 San Diego, CA @ Ruby Room
10/22 Fresno, CA @ Woodward Park
10/25 Los Angeles, CA @ Whisky a Go Go
Spineshank Reveals New Album Tracklisting
American heavy metal outfit Spineshank has revealed the tracklisting for their forthcoming new studio album, "Anger Denial Acceptance," which will be their first full length album since 2003's, "Self Destructive Pattern." The tracklisting is as follows:
1. After The End
2. Nothing Left For Me
3. Anger Denial Acceptance
4. I Want You To Know
5. Murder Suicide
6. The Endless Disconnect
7. I Am Damage
8. Ploratio Morbus (interlude)
9. Everything Everyone Everywhere Ends
10. The Reckoning
11. God Complex (Anger)
12. Motive Method Opportunity (Denial)
13. Exit Wound ( Acceptance)
Spineshank Posts Third Studio Video Blog Online
Los Angeles metal band Spineshank has posted the third part of their studio video blog. Watch the footage below:
Spineshank Posts New Studio Video Blog Online
Spineshank has posted the second part of their studio video blog. Watch the footage below: