Nothingface

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Nothingface
Origin Washington D.C., United States
Genre(s) Alternative metal, Heavy metal, hard rock
Years active 1994 – 2003
2005 – present
Label(s) Unsigned
Associated acts Hellyeah
Website MySpace Music site
Members
Matt Holt
Tom Maxwell
Bill Gaal
Chris Houck
Former members
David Gabbard
Tommy Sickles
Jerry Montano

Nothingface is a four-piece alternative metal music group from Washington, D.C. The band are noted for their sometimes graphic lyrics and occasionally using vaguely political themes in their newer works, as well as polyrhythmic songs.

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[edit] History

Formed in 1994, the band's original line-up consisted of vocalist David Gabbard, guitarist Tom Maxwell, bassist Bill Gaal and drummer Chris Houck. They released three tapes with this lineup, until Gabbard left the band. At this point Matt Holt took over singing duties. The band then recorded a self titled album featuring ten songs. DCide then discovered Nothingface, and they re-recorded the album, with six of the songs featuring on their debut album Pacifier, released February 6, 1997.

The band's second album An Audio Guide to Everyday Atrocity was released on September 22, 1998 via DCide/Mayhem Records.

Two years later, the band released their third album Violence on October 10, 2000. It was the band's national debut, released via TVT Records. Chris Houck recorded drums for this album but had to leave the group due to medical issues that would prevent him from touring. He was replaced by Tommy Sickles of Ingredient 17 fame (Matt and Tommy's band before Nothingface).

In early 2001, Bill Gaal left the group to pursue a career in music production and engineering. He was replaced by Jerry Montano, formerly of The Deadlights. A few months later, Gaal returned to his position as bassist.

The band released their fourth album Skeletons on April 22, 2003 via TVT Records. This would be their last release on the label. The song "Ether" from this album was featured on the Freddy vs. Jason Movie Soundtrack.

The group disbanded on February 10, 2004, citing musical differences, turmoil and label troubles. Bill Gaal went on to form Kingdom of Snakes with former members of the band Gunfighter. Their debut EP features vocal work from Matt Holt on one track. Tom Maxwell and Tommy Sickles were in the band Blessed in Black featuring ex-Skrape vocalist Billy Keeton, as well as Jerry Montano on bass.

On November 24, 2005, a posting on the Jägermeister website showed Nothingface as the opening act for Disturbed in a 2006 show. The line-up for this show was Matt Holt, Tom Maxwell, Jerry Montano and Tommy Sickles. The band went on to do a small U.S. club tour that winter/spring.

Later that year, guitarist Tom Maxwell and bassist Jerry Montano began a project entitled Hellyeah with Vinnie Paul, formerly of Pantera and Damageplan, as well as Chad Gray and Greg Tribbett of Mudvayne. They released their debut album on April 10, 2007 via Epic Records. Following its release, Montano was fired from the band after assaulting HellYeah producer/engineer Sterling Winfield and making gun threats while drunk at the album release party.

During the first half of April 2008, the band sent out a Myspace bulletin and changed their default profile picture to one of the band in the studio, signaling that they are indeed working on new material. On the 20th of May, they posted a short YouTube clip which features them performing and sent out a Myspace bulletin containing said clip. Since then, Nothingface has released four additional "teaser" videos.

On May 24th, it was announced through Blabbermouth.net that original members Bill Gaal and Chris Houck have rejoined Nothingface, with Tommy Sickles now playing drums for the L.A.-based band Noise Within.

[edit] Members

  • Matt Holt – Vocals (1995-2003, 2005-)
  • Tom Maxwell – Guitar (1994-2003, 2005-)
  • Bill Gaal – Bass (1994-2003, 2008-)
  • Chris Houck – Drums (1994-2000, 2008-)


[edit] Former

  • David Gabbard – Vocals (1994-1995)
  • Jerry Montano – Bass (2005-2007)
  • Tommy Sickles – Drums (2000-2003, 2005-2007)

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

Date of Release Title Label
Feb 6, 1997 Pacifier DCide
Sep 2, 1998 An Audio Guide to Everyday Atrocity DCide/Mayhem
Sep 5, 2000 Violence TVT Records
Apr 22, 2003 Skeletons TVT Records
2008? Unknown TBA

[edit] Singles

Year Song US Hot 100 U.S. Modern Rock U.S. Mainstream Rock Album
2001 "Bleeder" - - 32 Violence

[edit] Music Videos

  • "Pacifier"
  • "Breathe Out"
  • "Ether"

[edit] Unreleased songs

[edit] With David Gabbard

Year Song Length Format
1994 "On the Edge" 3:05 Braid
1994 "Prayer" 3:56 Braid
1994 "Confusion" 6:00 Braid
1994 "Damage" 3:35 Braid
1994 "Fast as Fuck" 4:13 Braid
1994 "Circle" 3:11 Braid
1994 "Mommi" N/A Thicker
1994 "Insane" N/A Thicker
1994 "Mrs. Greedy" N/A Thicker
1994 "Instant G" N/A Thicker
1994 "Dry" N/A Thicker
1994 "Blood" N/A Thicker
1994 "Hate You" 4:21 3 Songs You Haven't Heard
1994 "Piss" 4:00 3 Songs You Haven't Heard
1994 "Evil Man" 4:35 3 Songs You Haven't Heard

[edit] With Matt Holt

Year Song Length Album
1997 "3 Rooms" 3:15 Unknown
1996 "Carousel" 4:04 1995 Self titled album
1996 "Deprive" 3:14 1995 Self titled album
1996 "Godkill" 4:07 1995 Self titled album
1996 "Severed" 4:56 1995 Self titled album
1997 "Peeling Skynard" N/A Audio Guide Demo
1999 "How Long" 4:26 Violence Demo
2001 "Everything I Hate" N/A Unknown
2002 "The Principles of Gangsterism" 3:14 Skeletons Demo
2002 "In the Wake Of" 4:18 Skeletons Demo
2005 "Walking on Bodies" 3:38 Demo 2005
2005 "Let It Burn" 2:44 Demo 2005

[edit] Notes

Most of these songs have been leaked and can be found online, however the track "3 Rooms" was only ever performed live (possibly only on one occasion), and no studio recording is known to exist, though an audio recording from the concert can be found at NothingfaceLive.com. The track "Everything I Hate" remains unheard and was only played a couple of times in 2001. "Peeling Skynard" was a song that got cut from "An Audio Guide to Everyday Atrocity." It is highly unlikely that any of the unreleased songs will be released in the future, as the band prefers not to revisit old material.

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