American Head Charge

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- The War Of Art (Parental Advisory)
- Released 2001

- The Feeding
- Released 2005

- Can't Stop the Machine
- Released 2007

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Born out of a chance meeting in rehab between Cameron Heacock and Chad Hanks, Minneapolis-based industrial metal collective American Head Charge match their brutally executed music with their behavior. Heacock and Hanks, now known as Martin Cock and Mr. H.C. Banks III, formed AHC in the late '90s, releasing their critically acclaimed debut, War of Art, in 2001. The record scored the band -- which by then included guitarist Bryan Ottoson, keyboardist Justin Fowler, and drummer Christopher Emery -- a coveted slot on that year's Ozzfest tour, at which point the group splintered into a violent, drug-fueled nonentity that became known more for its on-stage/backstage mayhem than for its excellent musicianship. As the year progressed, the bandmembers, despite frequent trips back to rehab and the occasional near-suicidal meltdown, managed to continue to filter their rage into creativity, resulting in their 2005 ambitious sophomore effort, Feeding, their first for the Nitrus/DRT label. ~ James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide

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- - AHC Badassery always included.
  - - By ShocktimusPrime
    - 2/21/2009 07:47:29
  - I've been following these guys locally since their inception, and I can't for the life of me figure out why they aren't more appreciated. Possessing all of the nihilistic dissonance of Slipknot and an unparalleled level of lyrical honesty/artistry, I can only assume that some of their internal strife (and tragedy; see Brian Ottoson) has kept them from attaining a much greater level of recognition. If somehow you've stumbled upon this band and have never heard their stuff, do yourself a favor and give it a few listens, they are one of those few but brilliant bands who upon first hearing them it might not click for you, but with immersion comes acceptance, and following that, blinding awe at the sheer awesomeness that is "Headcharge". My personal first-time track recommendations are "Song for the Suspect", "Never Get Caught", "Just So You Know", "Fall","Loyalty", and "Pledge Allegiance". And for a really kickass time check 'em out live if you get the chance,you won't regret it.
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