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Tommy Decker
Keyboard
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Mike Sarkisyan
Guitar
Piano
Jonny Santos
Lead vocals
Guitar
Brandon Espinoza
Lead vocals
Robert Garcia
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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