Repeater (band)
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The Main Frame days
The Main Frame was a Long BeachLong Beach
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darkwave band formed in 2001 with Steve Krolikowski (vocals and guitar) and Rob Wallace (keyboard
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
). After recording a full-length album, Curse of Evolution (2003) and an unreleased EP, the band decided to dissolve.
Formation of Repeater (2005)
Krolikowski and Wallace continued to work on music together, eventually forming Repeater with the general goal of achieving a modern sound, inspired by bands such as The ChameleonsThe Chameleons
The Chameleons were an English post-punk band that formed in Middleton, Greater Manchester, England in 1981. They consisted of singer and bassist Mark Burgess, guitarist Reg Smithies, guitarist Dave Fielding, and drummer John Lever...
, Mew
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, Joy Division
Joy Division
Joy Division were an English rock band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. Originally named Warsaw, the band primarily consisted of Ian Curtis , Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris .Joy Division rapidly evolved from their initial punk rock influences...
, The Cure
The Cure
The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with frontman, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member...
and New Order
New Order
New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris...
while taking pieces of all of the best influences from the 1980s and 1990s. They eventually added new members into the fold, including Alex Forsythe (guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
) and Matt Hanief (drums).
Since the formation of the band, Repeater has played over 130 shows, including SXSW. Repeater released their first demo in 2005, followed by Motionless Hour EP in 2007 and their full-length album, Iron Flowers in 2008. Both Motionless Hour and Iron Flowers were released through the band's own Document Records.
Work with Ross Robinson (2010)
In 2010, the band was discovered by renowned producer, Ross RobinsonRoss 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...
. Robinson produced the band's next EP called Patterns, as well as their second full-length album, We Walk From Safety
We Walk From Safety
We Walk From Safety is the second full-length studio album from post-hardcore band Repeater set to be released in August 2011. This will be the second collaboration between Repeater and producer Ross Robinson...
. The band released Patterns EP as a joint-release through I AM Recordings and their newly created White Label Collective.
Fear and the Nervous System
Krolikowski, having met members of KornKorn
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,...
during the band's recording sessions with Ross Robinson in 2009, was selected to provide vocals for James Shaffer
James Shaffer
James Christian 'Munky' Shaffer is the guitarist for the nu metal band Korn . According to Korn's video "Who Then Now?", The nickname 'Munky' is a reference to his feet which resemble monkey's hands when spread...
's side project and supergroup
Supergroup (music)
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, Fear and the Nervous System
Fear and the Nervous System
Fear and the Nervous System is an experimental/industrial rock band formed by Korn guitarist James Shaffer.-History:In early 2008, Korn guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer announced plans to release a new project entitled Fear and the Nervous System. The record was said to be released in late 2008,...
along with Leopold Ross
Leopold Ross
Leopold Ross is an English musician, record producer, recording engineer, music programmer and part-time model.Leopold is a guitarist in LA based band Io Echo, and an occasional contributor to the band 12 Rounds.-Career:...
(guitars, programming, production), Zac Baird
Zac Baird
Zachary Baird, born February 16, 1971 in Orange County, California, is a keyboardist and pianist, currently collaborating with the band Korn. He is also noted for using the Moog synthesizer. as well as the Ondes Martenot.-Early life:...
(keyboards), Billy Gould
Billy Gould
Billy Gould is an American musician and producer. He is noted for playing bass in the band Faith No More.- Faith No More :...
(bass) and Brooks Wackerman
Brooks Wackerman
Brooks Wackerman is the current drummer for the American punk band Bad Religion and the younger brother of Chad Wackerman, formerly a member of Frank Zappa's band.-Career:...
(drums). They released a free download of the song "Choking Victim" on June 29, 2011.
We Walk From Safety (2011)
Almost two years after the actual recording, Repeater's full-length album, We Walk From Safety was released on August 2, 2011.Discography
Studio albums- Iron FlowersIron Flowers (Repeater album)Iron Flowers is the first full length release by Long Beach, California band, Repeater. This eight-song album was recorded at Bomb Shelter Studios in Los Angeles, California...
(2008) - We Walk From SafetyWe Walk From SafetyWe Walk From Safety is the second full-length studio album from post-hardcore band Repeater set to be released in August 2011. This will be the second collaboration between Repeater and producer Ross Robinson...
(2011)
EPs and demos
- Repeater [demo] (2005)
- Motionless HourMotionless Hour EPThis is the second release by Long Beach, California band, Repeater -- their first, not including the 2005 demo. Coming from an eight-song session intended to be a full-length album, the band decided to split up the tracks and release two separate EPs...
(2007) - PatternsPatterns EPPatterns is a 3-song EP by Long Beach, California band, Repeater. This EP was produced and mixed by Ross Robinson and mastered by Alan Douches. It has been well-received by reviewers...
(2010)