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Powerman 5000 To Take Extended Break From Touring

posted Nov 10, 2007 at 6:36 PM by Diamond Oz.  (7 Comments)

POWERMAN 5000 has issued the following update:

"Well, back from tour now and it was a rollercoaster of a run with some amasing moments!! Special thanks to all the folks in Lubbock, TX for making the last night such a blast...

"Looks like we will be taking an extended break from touring, other than a few shows here and there.

"It's hard to believe that we have basically been on the road since mid-2005 without much of a break! We figure it's time to go away and make you miss us!

"Work continues on new music but the promise of a record in 2007 seems impossible. Though we are cooking up some great stuff for the next release! A return to form, if you will. Weird, loud, electro, rock... we are on a mission to claim our rightful spot as the band that never fits in! HA. I think you all will be pleasantly surprised!!"

POWERMAN 5000 recently announced plans to release a live EP, although no further details were provided.

The band earlier in the year parted ways with guitarists Johnny Heatley and Terry Corso and replaced them with Evan Rodaniche and Dave Pino.

POWERMAN 5000's latest album, "Destroy What You Enjoy", was produced by Mudrock (AVENGED SEVENFOLD, GODSMACK), who also co-produced POWERMAN 5000's major label debut, "Mega!! Kung Fu Radio". The CD was recorded at the Hobby Shop in Eagle Rock, CA and was mixed by Dave Schiffman (AUDIOSLAVE, JOHNNY CASH, SYSTEM OF A DOWN).

Source: Blabbermouth

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7 Comments on "Powerman 5000 To Take Extended Break From Touring"

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1. RedrumSyndrum writes:

lmao i can't believe these guys are still around

# Nov 11, 2007 @ 4:09 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. 7dustrulesall writes:

I agree with RedrumSyndrum.... I had no idead that this band still existed. Who did they even go on tour with? I havent heard these guys since that song drop the bombshell or whatever it was called. I guess good for them for still being around, bad for everyone else.

# Nov 11, 2007 @ 2:49 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. RememberMetal? writes:

These guys are definetely the old guard of that first wave of nu-metal. One huge hit single and then 'poof' gone from radar.....
I'm impressed that they still soldier on, I'm sure their fanbase is grateful. That single sure takes me back though, I was having a ball when that song was slathered all over radio.

Now Playing: Therion - "Close up the Streams"

# Nov 11, 2007 @ 5:13 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. BLACKDOG writes:

Good band.They put on a good show.

# Nov 11, 2007 @ 7:36 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Dark_Funeral writes:

didnt these guys have a song on the very first tony hawk game..ahh the memorys
its the only song i remember from that game besides that "running in a cyclone" song

# Nov 11, 2007 @ 9:06 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. psythe writes:

^"When Worlds Collide" was brilliant. That song kicked arse, it was on Tony Hawk 2. I enjoyed their album 'Transform' for a little while, but it got old pretty quickly. As far as I can tell, I could care less about these guys now.

# Nov 12, 2007 @ 5:44 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. psythe writes:

lol, I'm pretty sure it was "When Worlds Collide", anyway :P

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