Element Eighty
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| Element Eighty | |
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| Origin | Tyler, Texas, United States |
| Genre(s) | Alternative metal, rock |
| Years active | 1995 – 2006, 2007 – Present |
| Label(s) | Goodnight Entertainment Texas Cries Universal Records |
| Website | ElementEighty.net |
Element Eighty is a four-piece alternative metal band from Tyler, Texas. The band formed in 1995. The band split in 2006, only to be reunited a few months later in Mid-2007. They are currently working on their 4th album.
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[edit] History
Element Eighty formed in 2000, and self-released their debut album Mercuric on June 21, 2001. In April 2003, the band signed a deal with Universal/Republic Records. Their self titled album Element Eighty was released on October 28, 2003. The band toured with such artists as Sevendust, Mudvayne, 3 Doors Down, Slipknot, Shinedown, Korn, Hellyeah, Ill Niño, Flaw, 40 Below Summer and Mushroomhead.[citation needed] The song "Broken Promises" was featured on the Need for Speed: Underground video game soundtrack. The song also made a moderate impact on the U.S. mainstream rock charts, peaking at #36.[1]
After several months of touring, the band could see that their label had no interest in pushing the band[citation needed] – there was no music video or any kind of promotion. The band would later split with Universal/Republic late 2004. Soon after their departure, original bassist Roon decided to leave the band. He was later replaced by Zack Bates.
The band released their third album The Bear on November 5, 2005 via their own label, Texas Cries Records. The album was only made available through the band's official website and at shows.
After reluctantly disbanding in December 2006, Element Eighty have since reunited as of May 2007. They have recently begun recording their 4th album, but according to their Myspace page the recording has been extremely slowed down due to personal issues.
[edit] Members
[edit] Current members
[edit] Former members
- Roon – Bass
[edit] Discography
| Date of Release | Title | Label |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Mercuric | Self-released |
| Oct 28, 2003 | Element Eighty | Universal/Republic |
| Nov 5, 2005 | The Bear | Texas Cries |
