Dink is an alternative band that draws heavily from funk-metal, industrial, and rap. Their self-titled debut was released early in 1995 and the first single pulled from the record received a fair amount of MTV and modern rock radio airplay. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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Talk of Canadian rock bands may conjure up images of the Guess Who or Bachman-Turner Overdrive, but Toronto quartet I Mother Earth is a modern update combining a wide range of influences, including jazz fusion, funk, and progressive rock. Add a pinch of Canadian counterparts Rush and dashes of artists as disparate as Santana and King Crimson,... [+] Read More

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Glam rock provided inspiration for London's Kinky Machine, formed in 1990 by vocalist/guitarist Louis Elliot, guitarist John Bull, bassist Malcolm Pardon and drummer Julian Fenton. The band has released two albums on MCA, including Gouache & Ink on Livestock, Private Collection (1993). ~ John Bush, All Music Guide

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Nosaj and Sebastian formed New Kingdom after meeting at a New York City clothing store where they both worked. Though both are fans of hip-hop, Sebastian spent some time in hardcore punk bands, while Nosaj was primarily influenced by Curtis Mayfield. They started recording '70s-influenced rap in 1987 but couldn't afford to continue making... [+] Read More

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Vocalist Chaka Malik and guitarist Chris Traynor met in the New York hardcore band Burn, and began playing together as early as 1992. With an early version of Orange 9mm, the duo released a live EP in 1993. The recording earned the band a contract with East West, and after picking up bassist David Gentile and drummer Matthew Cross, Orange 9mm... [+] Read More

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Precious Death had been together for over four years without a vocalist when Chris Scott joined the L.A. funk-metal band. Local popularity bloomed from their live show and good showing at the L.A. Music Awards, and the group joined the Metro One label for a 1993 debut album Southpaw. If You Must followed the next year. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide

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Sausage is the original lineup of the California Bay Area group Primus. Like Primus, the group is led by bassist/vocalist Les Claypool, yet his playing doesn't dominate the band like it does in Primus. Instead, its more of a collective, with guitarist Todd Huth and drummer Jay Lane providing a solid groove, not fractured rhythms. Huth, Lane, and... [+] Read More

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One of many bands in the '90s to experiment with fusing the aggressive sounds of hip-hop and hardcore/heavy metal, Shootyz Groove boasts two official MCs (Sense and Season) heading a lineup that also originally featured guitarist Donny, bassist Spec, and drummer Dose. Shootyz Groove formed in the Bronx, NY, in 1992 and had a record deal within... [+] Read More

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Six Queens, NY natives comprise this funk-rock rap group. Drummer Mr. Watts, DJ Spank Dog, vocalist G, sampler Ajoe, bassist Money Mike, and guitarist D-Smooth formed the band in 1990, playing a few live dates and opening for the likes of KRS-One and Ziggy Marley. Their 1993 debut, Playin' Foolz, appeared on Epic Records. ~ John Bush, All Music... [+] Read More

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Formed in Long Beach, CA, in 1988 as a garage punk band, Sublime grew to fame in the mid-'90s on the back of the Cali punk explosion engendered by Green Day and the Offspring, though Sublime mixed up their punk rage with reggae and ska influences. The band released just two albums during its first seven years, finally finding a hit with its... [+] Read More

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Taken Under is a hardcore band based out of middle Tennessee, combining the sounds of hardcore and metal with lyrics that deal with the struggles and trials of everyday life. Determined to stay away from the watered down metalcore & mallcore scenes that have plagued hardcore over the past few years, Taken Under is more concerned with what the... [+] Read More

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