Dropout Kings

Dropout Kings (formerly Phoenix Down) is an American nu metal band from Phoenix, Arizona, United States, that formed in 2016. They are currently signed with Stay Sick Records[1] and have released one album; Audiodope, which was released on August 10, 2018.

Dropout Kings
Also known as
  • Phoenix Down (2016-2017)
OriginPhoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Genres
Years active2016–present
Labels
  • Stay Sick Records (2019-2020), Napalm Records(2017-2019)[1]
Websitedropoutkingsmusic.com
Members
  • Adam Ramey
  • Eddie Wellz
  • Chucky Guzman
  • Rob Sebastian
  • Staig Flynn
  • Trevor Norgren

History

Dropout Kings was founded by Adam Ramey after his previous band The Bad Chapter broke up in 2015.[2] As a way to stay active musically, he approached rapper Eddie Wellz to do a cover of Linkin Park's “Lying From You” after seeing a video of Wellz performing on YouTube.[3] Due to a positive reception, Ramey approached previous members of The Bad Chapter; Trevor Norgren and later Staig Flynn and Rob Sebastian[4] and previous bandmate Chucky Guzman from We The Collectors[5] to form a new band called Phoenix Down, which by 2017 had changed its name to Dropout Kings.

On April 6, 2018, it was announced that Dropout Kings signed with Napalm Records, & the band released the music video for '"NVM", their first single from their debut album Audiodope the same day.[6] On June 8, 2018, the band released the music video for "Scratch & Claw", the second single off of Audiodope.[7] Audiodope was released on August 10, 2018.[8] Audiodope reached 2 US Charts, #52-Top New Artist Albums & #112-Record Label Independent Current Albums.[1]

In July–August 2018, the band toured the United States and Canada with OTEP.[9] During the Otep tour, the band announced that they were managed by Dez Fafara, the lead vocalist for DevilDriver & Coal Chamber.[10]

In February–March 2019, the band toured with Outline in Color, Deadships and Dead Crown.[11]

On March 19, 2019, Dayshell featured the band on their single “KOMBAT."[12]

In May–June 2019, the band joined Crazy Town as direct support on their 20th Anniversary Tour.[13]

On May 26, 2019, it was announced that the band would be playing the Main Stage at the 20th Annual Soopa Gathering of the Juggalos on August 3, 2019.[14]

Members
Current members
  • Adam Ramey - co-lead vocals (2016–present)
  • Eddie Wellz - co-lead vocals (2016–present)
  • Chucky Guzman - guitars (2016–present)
  • Staig Flynn - guitars (2017–present)
  • Rob Sebastian - bass (2017–present)
  • Trevor Norgren - drums (2016–present)

Discography

Studio Albums
  • Audiodope (2018)[15]
  • GlitchGang [EP] (2020)

Singles
  • "Street Sharks" (2016; as Phoenix Down)
  • "NVM" (2018)
  • "Scratch & Claw" (2018)
  • "Going Rogue feat. Landon Tewers" (2018)
  • "GlitchGang" (2020)
  • "I Ain't Depressed feat. Hacktivist" (2020)

Music videos
  • "Street Sharks" (2016; as Phoenix Down)[16]
  • "NVM" (2018)[17]
  • "Scratch & Claw" (2018)[18]
  • "Going Rogue" (2018)[19]
  • "Bad Day" (2019)[20]
  • "Something Awful" (2019)[21]
  • "Glitchgang" (2020)
  • "Virus" (2020)
  • "I Ain't Depressed" (2020)

References
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  3. Dyroff, Denny. "The Coatesville Times The Downingtown Times Contact Us Home D: Arts & Entertainment On Stage: Want to go seriously retro? Check out Blackmore's Night". The Times of Chester County. Archived from the original on July 19, 2018. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  4. Crane, Matt (2014-07-11). "Ex-Attack Attack! vocalist Phil Druyor starts new band, releases new song". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on October 9, 2019. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  5. "We The Collectors". bandcamp. Archived from the original on October 9, 2019. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  6. "News Blog :: DROPOUT KINGS - Sign with Napalm Records!". Napalm Records. Archived from the original on June 8, 2018. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  7. "DROPOUT KINGS Release Official Music Video For "Scratch & Claw" Album Cover Artwork & Track Listing!". HeavyMag. Archived from the original on January 17, 2019. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  8. "ALBUM REVIEW: Dropout Kings – Audiodope". Dead Press. Archived from the original on December 15, 2018. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
  9. "Dropout Kings announced as direct support for OTEP Summer Tour". CB Entertainment. Archived from the original on October 9, 2019. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  10. "Dropout Kings". The Oracle Management. 2018-07-30. Archived from the original on 2019-06-23. Retrieved 2019-06-23.
  11. "Outline in Color Tour Dates". OutlineinColor.com. Archived from the original on January 15, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
  12. "Kombat (feat. Dropout Kings) - Single by Dayshell". Retrieved Apr 18, 2020 – via music.apple.com.
  13. "DROPOUT KINGS Kick Off US Tour Dates w/ Crazy Town | Freeman Promotions". www.freemanpromotions.com. Archived from the original on 2019-06-23. Retrieved 2019-06-23.
  14. "dropout-kings". Gathering of the Juggalos. 2019-05-27. Archived from the original on 2019-06-23. Retrieved 2019-06-23.
  15. "AudioDope by Dropout Kings". Retrieved Apr 18, 2020 – via music.apple.com.
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  21. "DROPOUT KINGS - Something Awful (Official Live Video) | Napalm Records". YouTube. 2019-06-05. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
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