An alternative rock band from Australia, Ammonia has made a name for themselves producing post-Nirvana songs including "Face Down" and "Little Death." The band consists of Dave Johnstone as guitarist and vocalist, Allan Balmont on the drums and Simon Hensworth on bass. Although the band is popular in Australia and among some alternative rock... [+] Read More

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The Chicago post-rock unit Dianogah comprised bassists Jay Ryan and Jason Harvey in tandem with drummer Kip McCabe. The group debuted in 1995 with the single "100% Tree," followed early the next year by "Garden Airplane Trap; " these two seven-inches were subsequently collected as the EP Old Material, New Format. Dianogah's first full-length... [+] Read More

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Southern California's Fu Manchu began crafting heavy, psychedelic tinged rock in 1990 with their debut single "Kept Between Trees." Throughout the early '90s the group honed their sound on similarly intense singles, and released their debut album No One Rides For Free in 1994 on Bong Load Records. Daredevil, also on Bong Load, followed in 1995.... [+] Read More

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Fury in the Slaughterhouse is Germany's equivalent of U2. While FITS is not stylistically similar to U2, they're a big rock & roll band that commands the same respect in their native country that U2 does in Ireland. Fury in the Slaughterhouse is a hitmaker as well, topping compatriots the Scorpions as Germany's most popular group and selling... [+] Read More

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The alternative rock trio Outhouse formed in Kansas City in 1994. Comprised of vocalist/guitarist Bill Latas, bassist Brad Gaddy and drummer Shawn Poores, the group toured relentlessly, selling copies of their self-produced demo at performances; ultimately, the demo, along with appearances on a pair of local compilations, won Outhouse a contract... [+] Read More

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Slo Burn proved to be a quick pit stop in vocalist John Garcia's transition from desert metal gods Kyuss to stoned groovers Unida. Also featuring Chris Hale on guitar, Damon Garrison on bass, and Brady Houghton on drums, Slo Burn broke up after issuing a single EP, 1997's Amusing the Amazing. ~ Ed Rivadavia, All Music Guide

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By bringing together two very different influences, almost like adding oil to water, the Cruel Sea created a style of rock which extended Australian rock & roll culture and, at the same time, made them one of the most successful Australian groups of the '90s.

It started as an idea guitarist Danny Rumour had carried with him since... [+] Read More

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