Diatribe (band)

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Diatribe
OriginSan Jose, California, U.S.
GenresIndustrial rock, industrial metal, electronica
Years active1989–1997
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Past members
Websitemarcjameson [dead link]

Diatribe was an American industrial rock group from San Jose, California, active since 1989.[1] They had a sound similar to 16 Volt and Chemlab, integrating synthesizers and vocal samples with more traditional rock instruments. The band's full-length debut Diatribe was released by Cargo Music and Re-Constriction Records on November 3, 1996.[2][3]

History[edit]

Diatribe was formed in San Jose, California, by vocalist/keyboardist Marc Jameson in 1989 and released the Needle Park cassette with sole credits that year. Bassist Kevin Marburg with guitarists Vince Montalbano and Pat Toves soon joining afterwards around 1990. The track "Cockeyed Motherfucker" was released on two various artists compilations, A Reason for Living by Santa Cruz Skateboards[4] and From the Machine by Index Productions.[5] The band debuted with the EP Therapy for Eight One Nine Productions. The EP's title track was later used in the 1995 film Strange Days but did not appear on the official soundtrack album. The music came to the attention of Christian Petke, vocalist and founding member of Deathline International, who decided to reissue Diatribe's debut and utilize them with Battery as premier band's for his label COP International.[6]

Diatribe came to attention of Re-Constriction Records owner Chase, who adopted the band onto his roster and released Nothing in 1992. The EP contained the songs "Kingpin" and "Nothing", which became staples for the band. Guitarist Montalbano parted ways with the band after the Nothing's release and his position was filled by Phil Biagini. In 1994 the band fell under the management of Lawrence Christopher and participated with KMFDM and Sister Machine Gun on the Angstfest tour,[7] where they premiered the song "Sick the Dogs". The band began incorporating electronic music into their guitar oriented sound. The band finished recording a demo in 1995, which included the songs "Another Time", "Freaks", "New Breed", "The Son", "Web" and "World on Fire".[8] The following year they released Diatribe for Re-Constriction Records.[9][10][11] The band released the single Ultracide with "Junkyard" as a B-side. With Marc Jameson having his interests diverted to breakbeat, drum and bass, downtempo and trip hop, the Diatribe's artistic direction splintered and they decided to disband.[3]

Musical style[edit]

The initial sound of the band had a more rough and industrial style on the Needle Park cassette and Nothing EP. The band then started to incoporate more varied sounds towards the end of the bands existence, featuring a more sleek electronic and alternative rock influenced sound on the self-titled album and Ultracide EP. After the band broke up Jameson continued this experimentation with Kikiwest, which was a trip hop duo.[12]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Cassette sampler

  • Needle (1989, Grunge Records)[13]

Compilation appearances

References[edit]

  1. ^ Christian, Chris (May 7, 1997). "Interview With Diatribe". Sonic Boom. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  2. ^ "Diatribe: Diatribe". Option (72–77). Sonic Options Network: 70. 1997. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Górnisiewicz, Katarzyna NINa; dugoutTX (2007). "Diatribe (Marc Jameson) - interview (2007)". Fabryka Industrial Rock & Metal Encyclopedia. Fabryka Music Magazine. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  4. ^ A Reason for Living (booklet). Diatribe. San Jose, California: Santa Cruz Skateboards. 1990.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ Ward, Robert (August 8, 1991). "Reviews: Various Artists - From the Machine Vol. 1". The Fifth Path (2): 38. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  6. ^ Congon, Kevin (November 17, 1995). "Interview with Battery, Club Arte, San Francisco". Sonic Boom. 4 (6). Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  7. ^ Delhez, Didier (December 1996). "Interview: Diatribe". Under the Flag (9): 3–4.
  8. ^ Baumann, Tina; Baumann, Travis (September 22, 1995). "Live at the Whisky". Virtual Night Angel. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  9. ^ Worley, Jon (December 2, 1996). "Diatribe". Aiding & Abetting (124). Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  10. ^ Hefflon, Scott (March 1, 1997). "Diatribe". Lollipop Magazine. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  11. ^ Christian, Chris (October 1996). "Diatribe: Diatribe". Sonic Boom. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  12. ^ "Kikiwest discography - RYM/Sonemic". Rate Your Music. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "Diatribe Discorgaphy". Discogs. Retrieved March 17, 2024.

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