Steve Krolikowski
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Steve Krolikowski is an American musician who has provided lead vocals for three notable bands, The Main Frame
, Repeater
, and supergroup
, Fear and the Nervous System
.
was a dark wave band from Long Beach, California
formed in 2001 by Steve Krolikowski (vocals and guitar), Rob Wallace (keyboard
), Bill Repke (bass) and Vaughn Klemz (drums). Vaughn Klemz was replaced by Trip Waterhouse in 2003.
In 2002, the band recorded Skull EP, followed by a full-length album, Curse of Evolution (2003) and a second unreleased EP, Beat To Death EP (2004). The band dissolved in 2005. After the band's dissolution, two songs from their unreleased EP appeared on IFC's American Gun
. Krolikowski and Wallace went on to form the band, Repeater
.
. Robinson produced the band's next EP called Patterns, as well as their second full-length album, We Walk From Safety. The band released Patterns EP as a joint-release through I AM Recordings and their newly created White Label Collective.
Almost 2 years after the actual recording, the full-length album, We Walk From Safety is set to be released August 2, 2011.
during the band's recording sessions with Ross Robinson, was selected to provide vocals for James Shaffer
's side project and supergroup
, Fear and the Nervous System
along with Leopold Ross
(guitars, programming, production), Zac Baird
(keyboard), Billy Gould
(bass) and Brooks Wackerman
(drums).
The album is set for a 2011 release. On June 29, 2011 the song "Choking Victim" was released for free download from the official Fear and the Nervous System website.
The Main Frame
The Main Frame was a dark wave band from Long Beach, California formed in 2001 by Steve Krolikowski , Rob Wallace , Bill Repke and Vaughn Klemz . Vaughn Klemz was replaced by Trip Waterhouse in 2003. The band dissolved in 2005. Krolikowski continued playing with Wallace and eventually formed the...
, Repeater
Repeater (band)
-The Main Frame days :The Main Frame was a Long Beach darkwave band formed in 2001 with Steve Krolikowski and Rob Wallace...
, and supergroup
Supergroup (music)
In the late 1960s, the term supergroup was coined to describe "a rock music group whose performers are already famous from having performed individually or in other groups"....
, 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,...
.
The Main Frame
The Main FrameThe Main Frame
The Main Frame was a dark wave band from Long Beach, California formed in 2001 by Steve Krolikowski , Rob Wallace , Bill Repke and Vaughn Klemz . Vaughn Klemz was replaced by Trip Waterhouse in 2003. The band dissolved in 2005. Krolikowski continued playing with Wallace and eventually formed the...
was a dark wave band from Long Beach, California
Long Beach, California
Long Beach is a city situated in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the United States. The city is the 36th-largest city in the nation and the seventh-largest in California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257...
formed in 2001 by Steve Krolikowski (vocals and guitar), 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...
), Bill Repke (bass) and Vaughn Klemz (drums). Vaughn Klemz was replaced by Trip Waterhouse in 2003.
In 2002, the band recorded Skull EP, followed by a full-length album, Curse of Evolution (2003) and a second unreleased EP, Beat To Death EP (2004). The band dissolved in 2005. After the band's dissolution, two songs from their unreleased EP appeared on IFC's American Gun
American Gun
American Gun is a 2005 film produced by Participant Productions, IFC Films, IFC First Take, and Spirit Dance Entertainment. It was written in 2001 by Steven Bagatourian and Aric Avelino and directed by Avelino as his directorial debut....
. Krolikowski and Wallace went on to form the band, Repeater
Repeater (band)
-The Main Frame days :The Main Frame was a Long Beach darkwave band formed in 2001 with Steve Krolikowski and Rob Wallace...
.
Repeater
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. The band released Patterns EP as a joint-release through I AM Recordings and their newly created White Label Collective.
Almost 2 years after the actual recording, the full-length album, We Walk From Safety is set to be released August 2, 2011.
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, 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)
In the late 1960s, the term supergroup was coined to describe "a rock music group whose performers are already famous from having performed individually or in other groups"....
, 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:...
(keyboard), 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).
The album is set for a 2011 release. On June 29, 2011 the song "Choking Victim" was released for free download from the official Fear and the Nervous System website.
External links
- Repeater, office website
- Repeater, on Facebook
- Repeater, on MySpace
- Official Fear and the Nervous System MySpace
- The Main Frame on purevolume.com