Poison Headache is an American thrash metal band that formed in 2010. The band consists of guitarist, bassist, and vocalist Phil Sgrosso, vocalist and guitarist Andy Kukta and drummer Kyle Rosa.
Poison Headache | |
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| Origin | San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Thrash metal, metallic hardcore,[1] grindcore, hardcore punk |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Metal Blade |
| Members | Phil Sgrosso Andy Kukta Kyle Rosa |
| Website | Poison Headache on Facebook |
History
editThe band began in 2010 as a project of Phil Sgrosso, Kyle Rosa and Andy Kukta. The project formed after the demise of Kukta's band, Intermal Affairs.[2] Sgrosso and Rosa knew each other from As I Lay Dying.[3] Sgrosso performed guitar in the band, while Rosa toured with the band as a drum tech.[3] He was also in Thieves & Liars until it disbanded.[4]
The band truly came to be in 2016, when the band signed to Metal Blade Records, while premiering the track "Sin Eater".[5][6][7][8] It was later announced Sgrosso was a part of the project, while premiering a new track, "Conspirator".[9][1] Soon after the band had announced its full lineup, the band released Poison Headache for streaming.[10] The album was released on June 3, 2016, to great reviews.[11][12][13] The album was mixed by Taylor Young (Nails)[clarification needed] and mastered by Brad Boatright (Sleep)[clarification needed].[14][15] Soon after the release of the album, the band released their debut music video titled "Rot With Me".[16]
Members
edit- Andy Kukta – vocals, guitars (2010–present) (formerly in Internal Affairs)
- Phil Sgrosso – vocals, guitars, bass guitar (2010–present) (Saosin formerly As I Lay Dying and Wovenwar)
- Kyle Rosa – drums (2010–present) (formerly in Thieves & Liars, now Atreyu)
Discography
editStudio albums
- Poison Headache (June 3, 2016; Metal Blade)
Music video
- Rot With Me[17]
References
edit- ^ a b "Exclusive Track Premiere: "Conspirator" by Poison Headache, Featuring Guitarist Phil Sgrosso (Wovenwar, Ex–As I Lay Dying)". MetalSucks. May 3, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- ^ Poison Headache on Facebook
- ^ a b As I Lay Dying - This Is Who We Are, Metal Blade Records, April 14, 2009
- ^ "Kyle Rosa of Thieves and Liars". Sick Drummer Magazine. April 28, 2008. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- ^ Brunner, Morgan (June 6, 2016). "Phil Sgrosso Debuts New Band Poison Headache". Charvel. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- ^ "Poison Headache sign with Metal Blade, premiere new song". Lambgoat. April 28, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
- ^ Rosenberg, Axl (April 28, 2016). "Poison Headache's "Sin Eater" Is Delicious". MetalSucks. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- ^ "Listen to "Sin Eater" from San Diego Metallic Hardcore Bruisers Poison Headache". Vice. April 28, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- ^ Teitelman, Bram (May 3, 2016). "Poison Headache name mystery member, debut new song". Metal Insider. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- ^ DiVita, Joe (June 3, 2016). "Rumblings From the Underground: Poison Headache (Album Stream), Soon A.D. (Music Video), Cough, Virus + More". Loudwire. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- ^ Gustern, AJ (19 March 2017). "Poison Headache — Poison Headache". Metal Injection. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- ^ "Poison Headache - Poison Headache - Album Review". Heavy Mag. May 31, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- ^ Terich, Jeff (June 7, 2016). "San Diego City Beat". Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (May 19, 2016). "POISON HEADACHE (Ex-AS I LAY DYING) Is Streaming A New D-Beat Rager". Metal Injection. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- ^ Maronde, Eckart. "Poison Headache - Poison Headache". Metal.de (in German). Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- ^ Falina, Melanie (September 9, 2016). "Poison Headache unleashed live video for "Rot With Me"". AXS. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- ^ Metal Blade Records (September 8, 2016). "Poison Headache "Rot With Me" (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". Retrieved April 1, 2019 – via YouTube.