Detente (band)
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Detente is a thrash metal
band founded in 1984 in Los Angeles, California. The group's original line-up included Dawn Crosby
on vocals, Steve Hochheiser on bass, Dennis Butler on drums and Ross Robinson
and Caleb Quinn on guitars,.
in 1986. Within days of the debut album's release, the supporting tour had to be cancelled when drummer and co-founder Dennis was severely burned in an industrial accident, resulting in more than three months of hospitalization.
Singer Dawn Crosby went on to form Fear of God
, who were eventually signed to Warner Bros. Records
. Ross Robinson
later became a producer whose credits include KoRn
, Sepultura
, Limp Bizkit
, and many other top acts.
Dawn Crosby
died in 1996 of liver failure associated with a history of alcohol and drug abuse.
In 1987 Detente reformed under the name of Catalepsy with vocalist Veronica Ross from Canada. With Veronica writing the lyrics and vocal melodies for the songs "Evil Within", "An Offering", "Obituary Fear", "Law and Disorder" "Who Can You Trust" and "Under the Influence". The demos, recorded at Baby O' Studios in Hollywood, California, climbed to the number one spot on the WVVX-FM Underground Radio. The band was set to release a new album titled Beyond the Threshold under a resigning of Metal Blade Records
, however, the band members each went in new directions before the album was released.
In 2007 Recognize No Authority was re-released on Metal Blade Records
.
The group reunited in 2008 for a series of appearances with singer Ann Boleyn
of Hellion
filling in for Crosby. In July, they performed at the Headbanger's Open Air Festival in Germany. Critics were initially hesitant to lend credence to Boleyn as the replacement for the legendary Dawn Crosby. However, surprisingly the reviews from the festivals were very good.
As of November, 2009, Ann Boleyn was replaced with Tiina Teal. A new album (featuring Tiina Teal), Decline was recorded and released June 2010 (US).
Guitar
Bass
Batteristi
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
band founded in 1984 in Los Angeles, California. The group's original line-up included Dawn Crosby
Dawn Crosby
Dawn Crosby was the lead singer of the underground act Detente.Following her exit from Detente, Dawn Crosby together with producer Ross Robinson went on to form Fear of God, which was signed to Warner Bros. Records....
on vocals, Steve Hochheiser on bass, Dennis Butler on drums and Ross Robinson
Ross Robinson
Ross Robinson, son of Byron Katie, is an American multi-platinum music producer, who has discovered successful acts such as Korn, At the Drive-In, Glassjaw, Repeater, Slipknot and Limp Bizkit. Robinson has also worked with Machine Head, Vanilla Ice, The Cure, Sepultura and many others...
and Caleb Quinn on guitars,.
History
Detente's first album, Recognize No Authority, was released on Metal Blade RecordsMetal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
in 1986. Within days of the debut album's release, the supporting tour had to be cancelled when drummer and co-founder Dennis was severely burned in an industrial accident, resulting in more than three months of hospitalization.
Singer Dawn Crosby went on to form Fear of God
Fear of God (LA)
Fear of God was a Los Angeles metal band, formed in 1991 by members of the thrash band Detente, including vocalist Dawn Crosby. Following Crosby's death in 1996, the band continued to perform and record under the name Fog.-Discography:...
, who were eventually signed to Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label. It was the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. It maintains a close relationship with its former parent, Warner Bros. Pictures, although the two companies...
. Ross Robinson
Ross Robinson
Ross Robinson, son of Byron Katie, is an American multi-platinum music producer, who has discovered successful acts such as Korn, At the Drive-In, Glassjaw, Repeater, Slipknot and Limp Bizkit. Robinson has also worked with Machine Head, Vanilla Ice, The Cure, Sepultura and many others...
later became a producer whose credits include KoRn
Korn
Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed as an expansion of L.A.P.D.The band released their first demo album,...
, Sepultura
Sepultura
Sepultura is a Brazilian heavy metal band from Belo Horizonte, formed in 1984. The band was a major force in the death metal, thrash metal and ultimately groove metal realms during the late 1980s and early 1990s, with their later experiments melding nu metal, hardcore punk and industrial.Sepultura...
, Limp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. Formed in 1995, the group's lineup consists of Fred Durst , Wes Borland , Sam Rivers , John Otto and DJ Lethal . The band achieved mainstream success with their second studio album Significant Other, released in 1999...
, and many other top acts.
Dawn Crosby
Dawn Crosby
Dawn Crosby was the lead singer of the underground act Detente.Following her exit from Detente, Dawn Crosby together with producer Ross Robinson went on to form Fear of God, which was signed to Warner Bros. Records....
died in 1996 of liver failure associated with a history of alcohol and drug abuse.
In 1987 Detente reformed under the name of Catalepsy with vocalist Veronica Ross from Canada. With Veronica writing the lyrics and vocal melodies for the songs "Evil Within", "An Offering", "Obituary Fear", "Law and Disorder" "Who Can You Trust" and "Under the Influence". The demos, recorded at Baby O' Studios in Hollywood, California, climbed to the number one spot on the WVVX-FM Underground Radio. The band was set to release a new album titled Beyond the Threshold under a resigning of Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
, however, the band members each went in new directions before the album was released.
In 2007 Recognize No Authority was re-released on Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
.
The group reunited in 2008 for a series of appearances with singer Ann Boleyn
Ann Boleyn (singer)
Ann Boleyn is a recording artist and performer from the United States. Arguably she is responsible for coining the term speed metal. She also is credited for developing the careers of many international recording artists through New Renaissance Records, the record label she founded.-Career:Boleyn...
of Hellion
Hellion (band)
Hellion is a heavy metal band, which was formed during 1982 in Los Angeles, California. The first line-up included Ann Boleyn , Ray Schenck , Sean Kelley and Peyton Tuthill . With a different line-up they continue on today....
filling in for Crosby. In July, they performed at the Headbanger's Open Air Festival in Germany. Critics were initially hesitant to lend credence to Boleyn as the replacement for the legendary Dawn Crosby. However, surprisingly the reviews from the festivals were very good.
As of November, 2009, Ann Boleyn was replaced with Tiina Teal. A new album (featuring Tiina Teal), Decline was recorded and released June 2010 (US).
Members
- Tiina Teal - vocals (2009)
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- guitar (2008) - Caleb Quinn - guitar
- Steve Hochheiser - bass
- Dennis ButlerDennis ButlerDennis Anthony Butler is an English former footballer and football manager. He played as a winger for Bolton Wanderers between 1959 and 1968, before ending his playing career following a five year spell at Rochdale...
- drums
Former members
Vocals- Ann Boleyn
- Veronica Ross
- Dawn CrosbyDawn CrosbyDawn Crosby was the lead singer of the underground act Detente.Following her exit from Detente, Dawn Crosby together with producer Ross Robinson went on to form Fear of God, which was signed to Warner Bros. Records....
Guitar
- Fred Rascon
- Mario Parillo
- Ross RobinsonRoss RobinsonRoss Robinson, son of Byron Katie, is an American multi-platinum music producer, who has discovered successful acts such as Korn, At the Drive-In, Glassjaw, Repeater, Slipknot and Limp Bizkit. Robinson has also worked with Machine Head, Vanilla Ice, The Cure, Sepultura and many others...
- Michael Carlino
Bass
- Blair Darby
- George RobbGeorge RobbGeorge Robb is a former footballer who played outside left for Tottenham Hotspur and England. He represented Great Britain at the 1952 Olympic Games. He also had a career as a schoolteacher.-Career :...
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)
Batteristi
- Rob Hunter
- Dennis ButlerDennis ButlerDennis Anthony Butler is an English former footballer and football manager. He played as a winger for Bolton Wanderers between 1959 and 1968, before ending his playing career following a five year spell at Rochdale...