The Distillers

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- Coral Fang
- Released 2003

- Sing Sing Death House
- Released 2002

- The Distillers
- Released 2000

- Coral Fang
- Released 2003

biography

The hardcore punk outfit the Distillers first came together in late 1998 when Aussie native Brody Armstrong met bassist Kim Chi at work and realized their love for playing. Soon they hooked up with Detroit guitarist Rose Casper and drummer Matt. Signed to Epitaph, the band issued its self-titled debut in April 2000. Sing Sing Death House appeared the same year, but was re-released in early 2002 thanks to the sudden popularity of "Seneca Falls." By now, Kim Chi had left the group to join Exene Cervenka in her band, the Original Sinners. Ryan Sinn stepped in to replace her; Matt departed to join Chi while Casper left during the height of "Seneca Falls." By summer 2002, the Distillers were composed of Armstrong, Sinn, and new drummer Andy "Outbreak" Granelli; joint American dates with No Doubt and Garbage were planned for later that fall. Guitarist/vocalist Tony Bradley joined the Distillers in time for the recording of their third album and major-label debut, Coral Fang, which was released in 2003 by Sire. For the album, Armstrong reverted back to playing under the name Brody Dalle, following her very public divorce from Rancid's Tim Armstrong that same year. Granelli left the band in early 2005, moving on to play with Darker My Love, and by summer, Sinn had exited as well, later joining up with Angels and Airwaves. Despite rumors, the Distillers, now just comprised of Dalle and Bradley, denied that they were breaking up, instead simply going on hiatus. In early 2006, Dalle had her first child, daughter Camille, with new husband Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age. By the year's end, the two remaining members formally announced the band's disbandment and went on to form Spinnerette together. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide

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- - Striking Dose of Modern Punk
  - - By SweetInsanity05
    - 10/20/2008 03:03:08
  - The Distillers definitly evolved from their earlier albums when Rose (aka "Casper") was still in the band (or, as i call her, Brody's sidekick). Back then, it was more traditional, fast, angry punk that came to be in the early 90's. When Ryan entered the band, the band evolved and brought out Brody's more raw and emotional side. Brody Dalle, the singer, no doubt makes this band truly one of a kind with her raspy, raw vocals and style along with the bands ability to accompany it so well. It's really too bad they had to scrap the band.
    On the other hand, there is good news! Brody has started a new band called SPINNERETTE and has Tony Bradley to still accompany her on gutiar.
    I'm going to go see them in there first show in Santa Barbara at the end of the month. I'll let ya know how it went =)
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- - Great Passionate Punk!
  - - By King Muerte
    - 6/1/2008 06:51:31
  - I love this band. Raw uncut lyrics, beats, riffs, and just all out energy.
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