F5 (band)

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F5
F5 at The Haunt in Ithaca, NY featuring David Ellefson on bass guitar.
F5 at The Haunt in Ithaca, NY
featuring David Ellefson on bass guitar.
Background information
Origin Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Genre(s) Heavy metal
Hard Rock
Years active 2003–Present
Label(s) Mascot Records (2004-2006)
Cleopatra Records (2005)
Underwater Records (2005)[1]
OarFin Dist., Inc. (2008)
Associated acts David Ellefson
Megadeth
Jimmy DeGrasso
Website www.f5theband.com
Members
David Ellefson
Dale Steele
Steve Conley
John Davis
Jimmy DeGrasso
Former members
Dave Small


F5 is a heavy metal band which features former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson and drummer Jimmy DeGrasso. F5 is based out of Phoenix, Arizona.[2]

Contents

[edit] History

[edit] David Ellefson with Megadeth

Before F5 was formed, David Ellefson was the bassist for the multi-platinum heavy metal thrash band Megadeth.

[edit] Life After "Deth"

[edit] The Formation of F5

David Ellefson's career with Megadeth ceased in 2002. Thereafter, he went on to produce two local bands called Numb, which is where he met Dale Steele, and Lifted, which is where he met Steve Conley and Dave Small.[3] After recruiting John Davis, F5 was then formed.

[edit] The Debut Album

In 2005, F5 released their debut album entitled A Drug For All Seasons. F5 toured vigorously in support of the album, including opening for Staind for one tour date on the Jägermeister Music Tour in 2006.[4] MTV premiered the music video of F5's song Dissidence.

[edit] From Debut To Compilation

F5's song Dissidence is included on a compilation CD called Unleashed 3.[5] The song is track number 7 on the CD. This compilation CD also features other musicians who are or were from bands like Rob Zombie, Queensryche, Metal Church, Dropbox, Soulfly, as well as others.[6]

[edit] Back In The Studio

The following is a quote from the News page of F5's official website:

F5 have entered the studio to record the follow-up to their 2005 debut "A Drug for All Seasons". The new record is being produced by Ryan Greene at his Crush Recording studio in Scottsdale, AZ. The band called in bassist David Ellefson's longtime rhythm section cohort Jimmy DeGrasso to play drums on the album which follows the recent departure of original F5 drummer Dave Small. "This looks to be a very musically invigorating record", says Ellefson. "No doubt there will be hints of F5's past sound on the disc but these new songs are definitely developing in a much more progressive direction." A worldwide release is slated for spring of 2008 through Oarfin Distribution. [7]


[edit] Media

[edit] Albums

  • A Drug For All Seasons (Released September 13th, 2005 on Cleopatra Records)
    • 01 - Faded
    • 02 - Dissidence
    • 03 - Fall To Me
    • 04 - A Drug For All Seasons
    • 05 - Bleeding
    • 06 - What I Am
    • 07 - Dying on the Vine
    • 08 - Hold Me Down
    • 09 - Defacing
    • 10 - X'd Out
    • 11 - Look You In the Eyes
    • 12 - Forte Sonata
  • (Second album expected to be released in Spring 2008 via OarFin Distribution, Inc.)

[edit] Videos


[edit] Band Members

[edit] Current Members

F5 in concert at The Haunt in Ithaca, NY in Summer 2006
F5 in concert at The Haunt in Ithaca, NY in Summer 2006

[edit] Former Members

[edit] Reviews


[edit] Interviews


[edit] References

  1. ^ Prato, Greg. All Music Guide, a trademark of AEC One Stop Group, Incorporated. Nielson Business Media, Incorporated. Billboard. F5 - A Drug For All Seasons. Retrieved on 2007-08-04.
  2. ^ Meyer, Frank. KNAC. Mega-Exclusive! Interview With F5 Bassist Dave Ellefson. Retrieved on 2007-08-04.
  3. ^ Dave. Heavy Metal Resource Interviews. F5's David Ellefson. Retrieved on 2007-08-04.
  4. ^ Sidney Frank Importing Company. Jägermeister Music Tour. Spring 2006 Jägermeister Music Tour featuring Staind. Retrieved on 2007-10-09.
  5. ^ Blabbermouth. F5 Featured On Unleashed Compilation CD. Retrieved on 2007-10-31.
  6. ^ MySpace Unleashed Three. Unleashed Three. Retrieved on 2007-10-31.
  7. ^ F5 Official Site. F5 News Details. Retrieved on 2007-10-09.

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