Broke Box

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Broke Box is an experimental "industrial" rock band that were originally from Green Bay, WI and are now located in Milwaukee. Broke Box blends elements of punk/metal guitars and feedback, MOD sequenced percussion, samples and noise, live metal percussion, and raging analog synthesizers along with intensely processed vocals which range from ominous harmonies to screeching torture. Broke Box erupted from the ashes in mid 1994 when a previous extreme punk/metal band involving David Clapp (vocalist) and Steve Kolb (guitarist) folded. David and Steve turned to their PCs for programming new material. By utilizing module tracking, David and Steve molded their sound into a pounding, screaming machine of mayhem and destruction. Noise-influenced intros and drum tracks ranging from mid-paced to blinding, aggressive speed assault the listener's eardrums. In combination with a live warm sounding guitar, Broke Box began playing live in the fall of 1994. Matt Bacon (bass guitar, member of bands Cock ESP, Millipede Burger, and Zartan) joined in mid 1995 and has contributed his noisy bass playing style to the band. In the Summer of 1999, Patrick Matthies joined Broke Box as a 2nd guitarist and keyboardist. His electronic sequencing skills and songwriting have complemented Dave and Steves' programming and breathed new life into the band. Broke Box will soon be playing live again after a long hiatus, louder than ever before. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons B

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