Unloco
Encyclopedia
Unloco was an alternative metal
/hard rock
band formed in Austin
, Texas
.
by frontman Joey Duenas. That same year, the band released a six-track EP
titled Useless
through Captiva Records.
The band was signed by Madonna
's Maverick Records
label and on March 20, 2001, Unloco released their debut album Healing
produced by Johnny K
. The album struggled to sell, and the band's future with their label was uncertain.
Soon after, guitarist Brian Arthur left to join Goldfinger
, and was replaced by Marc Serrano.
Their second effort, Becoming i
, was released on March 11, 2003
, and was produced by Andrew Murdock
– responsible for Powerman 5000
, Godsmack
, and Chimaira
, among other artists. During said year, the band toured with such household names as Korn
, opened for Music as a Weapon II, and appeared at Ozzfest 2003. Despite the push from their label, Becoming i failed to meet expectations, and the band split up that same year.
Since then, guitarist Marc Serrano joined the now disbanded A Dozen Furies
, drummer Pete Navarrete formed a band called Exit the Sun, and vocalist Joey Duenas formed a band called Anew Revolution
, featuring members from Slaves on Dope
. The band released a five-track self-released EP
in 2005. They also released Rise
in 2008 and iMERICA
in 2010.
Alternative metal
Alternative metal is a genre of alternative rock and heavy metal that gained popularity in the early 1990s. Most notably, alternative metal bands are characterized by heavy guitar riffs and experimental approaches to heavy music.-Origins:...
/hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
band formed in Austin
Austin
Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas.Austin may also refer to:-In the United States:*Austin, Arkansas*Austin, Colorado*Austin, Chicago, Illinois*Austin, Indiana*Austin, Minnesota*Austin, Nevada*Austin, Oregon...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
.
History
Unloco was formed in 20002000 in music
See also:* 2000 in music Record labels established in 2000-Events:*January – Gary Glitter is released from jail, two months before his sentence for sexual offences ends.*January 1**John Tavener is knighted in the New Year's Honours List....
by frontman Joey Duenas. That same year, the band released a six-track EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
titled Useless
Useless (album)
Useless is the debut EP by the nu metal music group Unloco. The EP was released on April 25, 2000 via Captiva Records. All the songs from this release appeared on the band's major label debut Healing , with the song "I" changed to the title "Nothing".-Track listing:# "Naïve" – 3:27# "Less Of" –...
through Captiva Records.
The band was signed by Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
's Maverick Records
Maverick Records
Maverick Recording Company is an American record label owned and operated by Warner Music Group, and distributed through Warner Bros. Records.-Company history:...
label and on March 20, 2001, Unloco released their debut album Healing
Healing (Unloco album)
Healing is the debut album by the disbanded nu metal music group Unloco. The album was released on March 20, 2001 via Maverick Records. Healing embraced an outlandish, alternative metal sound, which meshed appropriately with their aggressive, angst-ridden lyrics. Unloco's first single, "Face Down",...
produced by Johnny K
Johnny K
John Karkazis, better known as Johnny K, is a Grammy Award nominated producer/engineer/mixer/musician and songwriter. He owns Groovemaster Recording Studios in Chicago...
. The album struggled to sell, and the band's future with their label was uncertain.
Soon after, guitarist Brian Arthur left to join Goldfinger
Goldfinger (band)
Goldfinger is a Los Angeles pop punk/ska punk band that formed in 1994. Currently, the band is composed of vocalist/guitarist John Feldmann, guitarist Charlie Paulson, bassist Kelly LeMieux, and drummer Darrin Pfeiffer...
, and was replaced by Marc Serrano.
Their second effort, Becoming i
Becoming i
Becoming i is the second and final album by the disbanded American nu metal band Unloco. The album was released on March 11, 2003 via Maverick Records. Produced by metal-veteran, Andrew Murdock, the band's sound took an unexpected, somber turn toward a more melodic, metal-acoustic style...
, was released on March 11, 2003
2003 in music
-January:* January – following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It Be sessions. Five people are arrested...
, and was produced by Andrew Murdock
Andrew Murdock
Andrew Murdock, also known as Mudrock, is an American record producer specializing in the rock and metal genres.He is best known for producing Godsmack's Godsmack and Awake albums...
– responsible for Powerman 5000
Powerman 5000
Powerman 5000 is an American Metal band formed in 1991. Through the span of over two decades, the group has released several albums and gained their highest commercial success with 1999's science fiction themed Tonight the Stars Revolt!...
, Godsmack
Godsmack
Godsmack is an American heavy metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin...
, and Chimaira
Chimaira
Chimaira is an American heavy metal band from Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in 1998, the group is a notable member of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal scene. The band's name is derived from the word Chimera, a monstrous creature in Greek mythology...
, among other artists. During said year, the band toured with such household names as 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,...
, opened for Music as a Weapon II, and appeared at Ozzfest 2003. Despite the push from their label, Becoming i failed to meet expectations, and the band split up that same year.
Since then, guitarist Marc Serrano joined the now disbanded A Dozen Furies
A Dozen Furies
A Dozen Furies was a metalcore band from Dallas, Texas. They were the winners of the 2004 MTV reality show Battle for Ozzfest. They were awarded a spot on the 10th anniversary of Ozzfest as well as a record deal with Sanctuary Records...
, drummer Pete Navarrete formed a band called Exit the Sun, and vocalist Joey Duenas formed a band called Anew Revolution
Anew Revolution
Anew Revolution is an American hard rock band.-History:Anew Revolution was formed by ex-Unloco frontman Joey Duenas and includes Frank "Frankie" Salvaggio and Rob Urbani, former members of Slaves on Dope...
, featuring members from Slaves on Dope
Slaves on Dope
Slaves on Dope is a Canadian Hard Rock band, based out of Montreal, Canada.The band was formed in the 1993 by Jason Rockman and Avrum Nadigel highly influenced by the "Grunge" era...
. The band released a five-track self-released EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
in 2005. They also released Rise
Rise (Anew Revolution Album)
Rise is the first full-length debut album from Anew Revolution. The album was released on April 15th, 2008 via Koch Records. The songs "Rise", "Let Go" and "Saddest Song" return from the Revolution EP while "True Faith" returns from its original MySpace page incarnation. All reappearing songs have...
in 2008 and iMERICA
IMERICA
iMerica is the second full-length studio album from Anew Revolution. The album was released on May 18, 2010 via Koch Records.As with Rise, no new songs from the live EP Live At The Machine Shop! were re-recorded or included on this album....
in 2010.
Last Line-up
- Joey Duenas – vocals
- Marc Serrano – guitar
- Victor Escareno – bass
- Pete Navarrete – drums
Former
- Brian Arthur – guitar
- Ben Benavides - guitar (founding years)
- Tim WilsonTim WilsonTimothy Collins "Tim" Wilson is an American stand-up comedian and country music artist. His act combines stand-up comedy and original songs. He has released more than a dozen comedy albums, including several for Capitol Records Nashville, and has made frequent appearances on the John Boy and...
- guitar (founding years)
Albums and EPs
- Useless (2000)
- HealingHealing (Unloco album)Healing is the debut album by the disbanded nu metal music group Unloco. The album was released on March 20, 2001 via Maverick Records. Healing embraced an outlandish, alternative metal sound, which meshed appropriately with their aggressive, angst-ridden lyrics. Unloco's first single, "Face Down",...
(2001) - Becoming iBecoming iBecoming i is the second and final album by the disbanded American nu metal band Unloco. The album was released on March 11, 2003 via Maverick Records. Produced by metal-veteran, Andrew Murdock, the band's sound took an unexpected, somber turn toward a more melodic, metal-acoustic style...
(2003)
Singles
- HealingHealing (Unloco album)Healing is the debut album by the disbanded nu metal music group Unloco. The album was released on March 20, 2001 via Maverick Records. Healing embraced an outlandish, alternative metal sound, which meshed appropriately with their aggressive, angst-ridden lyrics. Unloco's first single, "Face Down",...
- "Face Down"
- Becoming iBecoming iBecoming i is the second and final album by the disbanded American nu metal band Unloco. The album was released on March 11, 2003 via Maverick Records. Produced by metal-veteran, Andrew Murdock, the band's sound took an unexpected, somber turn toward a more melodic, metal-acoustic style...
- "Failure" [U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks: #25]
- "Empty"
Soundtracks appearances
- "Nothing" – Used in Little NickyLittle NickyLittle Nicky is a 2000 American comedy film directed by Steven Brill. It stars Adam Sandler as Nicky, one of Satan's three sons.-Plot:The story revolves around a struggle to determine which of Satan's three sons will succeed their father as ruler of Hell...
- "Bruises" – Used in The Matrix ReloadedThe Matrix ReloadedThe Matrix Reloaded is a 2003 American science fiction film and the second installment in The Matrix trilogy, written and directed by the Wachowskis. It premiered on May 7, 2003, in Westwood, Los Angeles, California, and went on general release by Warner Bros. in North American theaters on May 15,...
- "Bruises" – Used in Music as a Weapon II
- "Bruises" – Used in True Crime: Streets of LATrue Crime: Streets of LATrue Crime: Streets of LA is an action-adventure video game developed by Luxoflux and published by Activision for the Xbox, PlayStation 2 and GameCube in November 2003 and the first game in the True Crime series...
- "Crashing" – Used in Madden 2004
- "Empty" – Used in Music as a Weapon II