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Members

History

Name
Begin
End
Occupation

Tommy Decker

1996
2008

Keyboard

Membranophone

Mike Sarkisyan

1996
2008

Guitar

Piano

Jonny Santos

1996
2004

Lead vocals

Guitar

Brandon Espinoza

2005
2008

Lead vocals

Robert Garcia

1996
2008

Bass guitar

Background vocals

Story of Spineshank

Spineshank, the Los Angeles-based nu-metal/industrial metal powerhouse, left an undeniable mark on the scene with four studio albums: Strictly Diesel (1998), The Height of Callousness (2000), Self-Destructive Pattern (2003), and Anger Denial Acceptance (2012). Their journey began as Basic Enigma, a band featuring vocalist/bassist Jonny Santos, guitarists Marlo Gonzalez and Tim Mankowski, and drummer Tommy Decker. A 1994 demo, Drunk With Power, served as their baptism by fire. Decker recalls this period as a crucial learning experience, citing influences like Pantera, Slayer, and White Zombie, but acknowledging they needed a sonic shift after hearing Fear Factory`s Demanufacture.

This pivotal moment led to a unique approach: songwriting and recording before live performances. Mike Sarkisyan joined, replacing Mankowski on guitar. Santos, initially a guitarist, temporarily departed to focus on fatherhood, returning to find the band already equipped with two guitarists. This evolution ultimately shaped Spineshank`s distinctive sound and aggressive energy.

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