Dragpipe

Dragpipe was a heavy metal band from Union City, New Jersey. The band was known for their energetic live performances and developed a local following in North Jersey and across the Hudson River in New York City.[4][5][2] In 2001, the band was signed to Interscope Records after successfully demoing their songs for Twiggy Ramirez and Jason Newsted.[5][2] That same year, alongside other New York City area bands such as Biohazard and Glassjaw, as well as Sacramento band Will Haven, Dragpipe submitted contributions to Driven State - A Quicksand Tribute, a proposed tribute album for the influential New York post-hardcore band Quicksand.[6]

Dragpipe
OriginUnion City, New Jersey
Genres
Years active2001 (2001)–2003
LabelsInterscope Records
Associated acts
Past members
  • Jai Diablo
  • Richie Garcia
  • Gino DePinto
  • John Monte
  • Jeno
  • Pete Barrera

In August 2002, Dragpipe released their debut (and only) album, Music for the Last Day of Your Life, produced by Dave Sardy (Helmet, Rage Against the Machine, Nine Inch Nails). Following the album's debut, the band produced and released a music video featuring adult actress Kitana Baker for their song "Simple Minded."[7][8] That same year, the band embarked on an East Coast tour and a European tour with Filter.[2] Although their album sold well (30,000 copies as of 2009), the band was released from their record contract soon after the debut release, and they apparently disbanded.[9]

Members
  • Jai Diablo (real name Jason Messina) - Vocals
  • Richie Garcia – Guitar
  • Gino DePinto – Guitar
  • John Monte – Guitar
  • Jeno (real name Michael Genovezos) – Bass
  • Pete Barrera – Drums

Studio albums
Year Album details
2002 Music For The Last Day Of Your Life
  • Released: August 27, 2002
  • Label: Interscope
  • Format: CD
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Further reading

http://www.metal-rules.com/interviews/dragpipe.htm

References
  1. Torreano, Bradley. "Music for the Last Day of Your Life". Allmusic. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  2. Torreano, Bradley. "Artist Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  3. Cherubino, Vin (14 April 2010). "Dragpipe — Music for the Last Day of Your Life". Schwegweb. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
  4. "Dragpipe". Loudside. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  5. "Dragpipe Set To Take Their Unique Style Of "Gasoline Rock" To The Road". Music Industry News Network. September 27, 2002. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  6. Sharpe-Young, Gary (2005). New Wave of American Heavy Metal. Zonda Books Limited.
  7. Dragpipe - Music For The Last Day Of Your Life. CMJ New Music Report. Sep 16, 2002. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  8. "In the Pit with Dragpipe". AntiMusic.com. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  9. "EDITORIAL: DOING BUSINESS THE DRAGPIPE WAY". Glide Magazine. July 2, 2009. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
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