Ultraspank

小簡介
Ultraspank是一支成名于90年代的金屬核樂隊，由于當時金屬樂壇被新金屬無情的占據(jù)，也有人稱他們?yōu)樾陆饘贅逢?。并因為如此，受很多大牌樂隊的排擠，壽命不是很長，于2000年發(fā)行了第二張專輯之后就退出歷史舞臺。但客觀的評價他們的音樂，吟唱、高音和怒吼都拿捏得很準，音色較正，并不是一支追趕商業(yè)潮流的樂隊。
by Heather PharesCalifornia's alt-metal quintet Ultraspank originally consisted of Jerry Oliviera (guitars), Dan Ogden (bass), Pete Murray (vocals/programming), Neil Godfrey (guitars/programming), and Tyler Clark (drums). The group formed out of the ashes of Clark, Ogden, and Murray's early '90s speed metal band Indica, which became MTV's Best College Rock Band in 1992. By 1995, they had rechristened themselves Spank, added Godfrey and Oliviera, and begun writing more groove-oriented rock. Due to copyright conflicts, Spank became Ultraspank when they signed to Epic in 1996. They released their self-titled debut album in 1998 and appeared with Sevendust, Soulfly, Incubus, Korn, and Rob Zombie, as well as earning a spot on that year's OzzFest tour. Despite this extensive roadwork, however, the album failed to chart. Clark left the band and was replaced by James "Fed" Carroll. Ultraspank's second album, Progress, appeared in May 2000, as they played gigs with Static-X and Slipknot.