Nothingface (band)

For the album by the Canadian heavy metal band Voivod, see Nothingface (album).

Nothingface
File:345931770 l.jpg Nothingface's new line-up
Background information
Origin	Washington, D.C.
Years active	1995-2004 2005-present
Members	Matt Holt Tom Maxwell Jerry Montano Tommy Sickles
Website	Official site

Nothingface is a four-piece metal band formed in Washington, D.C. in 1995. The band are noted for their sometimes graphic lyrics and occasionally using vaguely political themes in their newer works, as well as polyrhythmic songs.

History

Nothingface originally formed in Washington D.C. in 1995. The band's original line-up consisted of David Gabbard (vocals), Tom Maxwell (guitar), Chris Houck (drums) and Bill Gaal (bass). They released three demo tapes with this lineup, until Gabbard left the band. At this point Matt Holt took over singing duties. The band then recorded a demo CD, which was a self-titled album featuring ten songs. Dcide then discovered Nothingface, and they re-recorded the self-titled album, and six of the songs were featured on their debut album titled, Pacifier, released on February 6, 1997 via DCide Records.

The band's sophomore album titled, An Audio Guide to Everyday Atrocity, was released on September 22, 1998 via DCide/Mayhem Records.

Two years later, the band released their third album titled, Violence, on October 10, 2000. It was the band's national debut, released via TVT Records. Chris Houck recorded drums for this album and then left the group, replaced by Tommy Sickles of "Ingredient 17" fame (Matt and Tommy's band before Nothingface).

In early 2001, Bill Gaal left the group to pursue a career in music production and engineering. He was replaced by Jerry Montano, formerly of The Deadlights. A few months later Bill Gaal returned to his position as bassist.

The band released their fourth album titled, Skeletons, on April 22, 2003 via TVT Records. This would be their last release on the label.

The group disbanded on February 10, 2004, citing musical differences, turmoil and label troubles. Bill Gaal went on to form Kingdom of Snakes with former members of the band Gunfighter. Their debut EP features vocal work from Matt Holt on one track. Tom Maxwell and Tommy Sickles were in the band Blessed in Black featuring ex-Skrape vocalist Billy Keeton, as well as Jerry Montano on bass. However Billy left the band, leaving them without a vocalist.

On November 24, 2005, a posting on the Jägermeister website[1] showed Nothingface as the opening act for Disturbed in a 2006 show. The line-up for this show (and current lineup of the band) consists of Matt Holt, Tom Maxwell, Tommy Sickles and Jerry Montano.

The band has since written around 40 new songs, and have narrowed it down to the 10 that they will release in their album. The album is expected sometime around their next tour.

Guitarist Tom Maxwell and bassist Jerry Montano are also doing a project entitled Hell Yeah with Vinnie Paul, formerly of Pantera and Damageplan, as well as Chad Gray and Greg Tribbett of Mudvayne. They are projected to have an album out on April 10, 2007 as well as tour nationally.

Members

• Matt Holt – Vocals
• Tom Maxwell – Guitar
• Jerry Montano – Bass
• Tommy Sickles – Drums

Former members

• David Gabbard – Vocals
• Bill Gaal – Bass
• Chris Houck – Drums

Discography

Albums

Album Cover	Date of Release	Title	Label
	1995	Self-Titled Demo CD	Emporium Records
	Feb 6, 1997	Pacifier	DCide
	Sep 2, 1998	An Audio Guide to Everyday Atrocity	DCide/Mayhem
File:Violence.jpeg	Sep 5, 2000	Violence	TVT
	Apr 22, 2003	Skeletons	TVT

Singles

Year	Song	US Hot 100	U.S. Modern Rock	U.S. Mainstream Rock	Album
2001	"Bleeder"	-	-	32	Violence

Unreleased songs

With David Gabbard

Year	Song	Length	Format
1994	"On the Edge"	3:05	Braid Demo
1994	"Prayer"	3:56	Braid Demo
1994	"Confusion"	6:00	Braid Demo
1994	"Damage"	3:35	Braid Demo
1994	"Fast as Fuck"	4:13	Braid Demo
1994	"Circle"	3:11	Braid Demo
1994	"Mommi"	N/A	Demo Tape
1994	"Insane"	N/A	Demo Tape
1994	"Mrs. Greedy"	N/A	Demo Tape
1994	"Instant G"	N/A	Demo Tape
1994	"Dry"	N/A	Demo Tape
1994	"Blood"	N/A	Demo Tape

With Matt Holt

Year	Song	Length	Format
N/A	"3 Rooms"	3:15	Unreleased
N/A	"Carousel"	4:04	1995 Self-Titled Album
N/A	"Deprive"	3:14	1995 Self-Titled Album
N/A	"Godkill"	4:07	1995 Self-Titled Album
N/A	"Severed"	4:56	1995 Self-Titled Album
N/A	"How Long"	4:26	Violence Demo Sessions (Unreleased)
2001	"Everything I Hate"	N/A	(Unreleased)
2002	"The Principals of Gangsterism"	3:14	Skeletons Demo Sessions (Unreleased)
2002	"In the Wake Of"	4:18	Skeletons Demo Sessions (Unreleased)
2005	"Walking on Bodies"	3:38	Demo 2005
2005	"Let It Burn"	2:44	Demo 2005

Most of these songs have been leaked and can be found online, however the track "3 Rooms" was only ever performed live (possibly only on one occasion), and no studio recording is known to exist though an audio recording from the concert can be found at Nothingfacelive.com. The track "Everything I Hate" was an early version of "All Cut Up" and was only played a couple times live in late 2001. It is highly unlikely that any of the unreleased songs will be released in the future, as the band prefers not to revisit old material.

External links

• Official site
• MySpace site
• Launch: Nothingface
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• Fansite with live recordings