Clutch

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albums

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- Blast Tyrant
- Released 2004

- Robot Hive: Exodus
- Released 2005

- From Beale Street to Oblivion
- Released 2007

- Pure Rock Fury
- Released 2001

biography

Clutch combined elements of funk, Led Zeppelin, and metal with vocals inspired by Faith No More. Formed in 1991 in Germantown, MD, the group included Neil Fallon (vocals), Tim Sult (guitar), Dan Maines (bass), and Jean-Paul Gaster (drums). They built a local following through constant gigging, and after just one 7" single (the classic Earache release "Passive Restraints") Clutch was signed by EastWest Records. Their debut LP, Transnational Speedway League, followed in 1993. A self-titled album appeared two years later and afforded Clutch some mainstream exposure. They jumped to the larger Columbia label for 1998's Elephant Riders, and many thought the group might join their sonic cousins Korn and Deftones in the alternative metal winner's circle. That didn't quite happen. But it didn't matter, because a quality fan base continued to thrive for Clutch. Pure Rock Fury appeared in 2001, and the similarly uncompromising Blast Tyrant came three years later as their first for DRT Records. Their seventh full-length, Robot Hive/Exodus, followed in 2005 and featured the first lineup change since the early '90s, the addition of organist Mick Schauer. Among Clutch's numerous side releases were a groove-based album (2000's Jam Room), as well as Live at the Googolplex and the rarities record Slow Hole to China, both issued in 2003. Also issued in 2005, Pitchfork & Lost Needles combined Clutch's 1991 Pitchfork 7" with unreleased demos and early tracks. In the fall of 2006, the band hit the studio with producer Joe Barresi (Kyuss, Melvins) to record their next album; the resulting From Beale Street to Oblivion appeared in March 2007. In 2008, the band released a CD/DVD compilation of live tracks from shows in New Jersey, Pittsburgh, and Sydney titled Full Fathom Five: Audio Field Recordings 2007-2008 on their own label, Weathermaker Music. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide

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- - European Tour With Kylesa and Kamchatka
  - - 9/14/2009
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  - We will be spending november in Europe. Check the dates!

- - Exclusive Free Download of "Metroliner Special" MP3
  - - 7/17/2009
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  - Starting now, you can get an exclusive free download of CLUTCH's song "Metroliner Special" on the band's website.The song is a brand new, non-album t…

- - New eCard With Studio Footage
  - - 6/10/2009
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  - Check out the new eCard where you can view video of the band in the studio. It's a behind the scenes look at the making of "Strange Cousins From The…

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- - One of my favorite bands.
  - - By wh1p1ash
    - 10/14/2009 16:01:33
  - These guys have a very distinctive sound, when compared with other bands that are putting out new music today. They really do a good job of combining rock, funk and blues into their music. You can pick up influences of Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin.
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- - rock on clutch
  - - By SeaChris
    - 1/14/2009 18:27:28
  - this band is one of the best bands in the it beats halo soundtracks by a long shot.
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- - Downzig
  - - By DOWNzigs
    - 12/6/2008 17:47:10
  - best live band . all Clutch's albums are the frogs boobs and i like frogs and i like boobs!!!!!!
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- - ....B-0
  - - By Violenza138
    - 12/2/2008 00:15:57
  - Old stuff or new stuff both are awesome...haven't heard a bad album yet. They are great live!
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- - lol
  - - By Sh0rt4Richard
    - 11/11/2008 06:15:44
  - I accidentally left blast tyrant play on repeat and racked up 350 plays. I love clutch but not that much lol.
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