Andy Granelli
Encyclopedia
Andy Granelli is an American drummer. Initially drumming for a band known as Model American in 1997 on their self titled album. The same album later surfaced again in 2002 under the moniker MAPS, which stood for Model American Playing Secretly having been forced to change the name by a court of law. Following this Andy had success as the drummer of the hardcore
band The Nerve Agents
, appearing on all 4 of their releases including the bands Hellcat Records
debut The Butterfly Collection
.
In 2002 he became the drummer of the punk
band The Distillers
, The Nerve Agents
then label mates. He replaced Mat Young after the release of The Distillers self-titled album and went on to appear on the group's second album Sing Sing Death House
. Following the success of this album he went on to record on The Distillers
third album, the major label debut Coral Fang
in 2003. After The Distillers went on hiatus, he left the band in March 2005 to pursue his other band, Darker My Love
with former Model American band mate Tim Presley. Tim was interestingly also responsible for the original Coral Fang
artwork, banned by many large American retailers, he is credited with the Original Artwork & Layout in the album sleeve.
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band The Nerve Agents
The Nerve Agents
The Nerve Agents were an American hardcore punk band formed by Andy Outbreak and Eric Ozenne .Their angry brand of music juxtaposed yelled, sometimes ranting vocals with distorted and often chorus laden chords, complex bass lines and fast-paced percussion...
, appearing on all 4 of their releases including the bands Hellcat Records
Hellcat Records
Hellcat Records is an independent record label based in Los Angeles, California. The label, an off-shoot of Epitaph Records, was started as a partnership between Brett Gurewitz carp Bad Religion, the owner of Epitaph, and Tim Armstrong of Rancid, the latter of whom is generally responsible for...
debut The Butterfly Collection
The Butterfly Collection
The Butterfly Collection is the second full-length – and last – album from Californian hardcore punk band, The Nerve Agents.It was released by Hellcat Records and distributed by Epitaph Records in July, 2001.- Overview :...
.
In 2002 he became the drummer of the punk
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band The Distillers
The Distillers
The Distillers were an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1998. They released their first two albums on Hellcat Records/Epitaph Records before moving to Sire, part of the Warner Music Group. The Distillers were originally formed by Australian-born Brody Armstrong , a woman with a...
, The Nerve Agents
The Nerve Agents
The Nerve Agents were an American hardcore punk band formed by Andy Outbreak and Eric Ozenne .Their angry brand of music juxtaposed yelled, sometimes ranting vocals with distorted and often chorus laden chords, complex bass lines and fast-paced percussion...
then label mates. He replaced Mat Young after the release of The Distillers self-titled album and went on to appear on the group's second album Sing Sing Death House
Sing Sing Death House
Sing Sing Death House is the second album by the American punk band The Distillers, released in 2002 on Hellcat Records. The song "Seneca Falls" was featured in the game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 and is a reference to the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848....
. Following the success of this album he went on to record on The Distillers
The Distillers
The Distillers were an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1998. They released their first two albums on Hellcat Records/Epitaph Records before moving to Sire, part of the Warner Music Group. The Distillers were originally formed by Australian-born Brody Armstrong , a woman with a...
third album, the major label debut Coral Fang
Coral Fang
Coral Fang is the third and final album by the American punk rock band The Distillers. Released on Sire Records in 2003 , this record marked their major label debut...
in 2003. After The Distillers went on hiatus, he left the band in March 2005 to pursue his other band, Darker My Love
Darker My Love
Darker My Love is an indie psychedelic rock band based in Los Angeles, California. The band consists of 5 members. Tim Presley, a former member of the band The Nerve Agents and also a visual artist responsible for much of the band's imagery, formed the band in 2004 and contributes vocals and guitar...
with former Model American band mate Tim Presley. Tim was interestingly also responsible for the original Coral Fang
Coral Fang
Coral Fang is the third and final album by the American punk rock band The Distillers. Released on Sire Records in 2003 , this record marked their major label debut...
artwork, banned by many large American retailers, he is credited with the Original Artwork & Layout in the album sleeve.
Discography
- The Nerve Agents (EP)The Nerve Agents (EP)The Nerve Agents EP is the self-titled debut release from Californian hardcore punk band, The Nerve Agents. It was released in November, 1998 on Revelation Records....
- The Nerve AgentsThe Nerve AgentsThe Nerve Agents were an American hardcore punk band formed by Andy Outbreak and Eric Ozenne .Their angry brand of music juxtaposed yelled, sometimes ranting vocals with distorted and often chorus laden chords, complex bass lines and fast-paced percussion...
(1998) - The Nerve Agents/Kill Your Idols split - The Nerve AgentsThe Nerve AgentsThe Nerve Agents were an American hardcore punk band formed by Andy Outbreak and Eric Ozenne .Their angry brand of music juxtaposed yelled, sometimes ranting vocals with distorted and often chorus laden chords, complex bass lines and fast-paced percussion...
(2000) - The Way It Should Be... compilation - The Nerve AgentsThe Nerve AgentsThe Nerve Agents were an American hardcore punk band formed by Andy Outbreak and Eric Ozenne .Their angry brand of music juxtaposed yelled, sometimes ranting vocals with distorted and often chorus laden chords, complex bass lines and fast-paced percussion...
(2000) - Days Of The White OwlDays Of The White OwlDays of the White Owl is the first full-length album from Californian hardcore punk band, The Nerve Agents. It was released in July, 2000 on Revelation Records and it follows their self-titled EP from 1998.- Overview :...
- The Nerve AgentsThe Nerve AgentsThe Nerve Agents were an American hardcore punk band formed by Andy Outbreak and Eric Ozenne .Their angry brand of music juxtaposed yelled, sometimes ranting vocals with distorted and often chorus laden chords, complex bass lines and fast-paced percussion...
(2000) - The Butterfly CollectionThe Butterfly CollectionThe Butterfly Collection is the second full-length – and last – album from Californian hardcore punk band, The Nerve Agents.It was released by Hellcat Records and distributed by Epitaph Records in July, 2001.- Overview :...
- The Nerve AgentsThe Nerve AgentsThe Nerve Agents were an American hardcore punk band formed by Andy Outbreak and Eric Ozenne .Their angry brand of music juxtaposed yelled, sometimes ranting vocals with distorted and often chorus laden chords, complex bass lines and fast-paced percussion...
(2001) - Sing Sing Death HouseSing Sing Death HouseSing Sing Death House is the second album by the American punk band The Distillers, released in 2002 on Hellcat Records. The song "Seneca Falls" was featured in the game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 and is a reference to the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848....
- The DistillersThe DistillersThe Distillers were an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1998. They released their first two albums on Hellcat Records/Epitaph Records before moving to Sire, part of the Warner Music Group. The Distillers were originally formed by Australian-born Brody Armstrong , a woman with a...
(2002) - Coral FangCoral FangCoral Fang is the third and final album by the American punk rock band The Distillers. Released on Sire Records in 2003 , this record marked their major label debut...
- The DistillersThe DistillersThe Distillers were an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1998. They released their first two albums on Hellcat Records/Epitaph Records before moving to Sire, part of the Warner Music Group. The Distillers were originally formed by Australian-born Brody Armstrong , a woman with a...
(2003) - Darker My LoveDarker My LoveDarker My Love is an indie psychedelic rock band based in Los Angeles, California. The band consists of 5 members. Tim Presley, a former member of the band The Nerve Agents and also a visual artist responsible for much of the band's imagery, formed the band in 2004 and contributes vocals and guitar...
- Darker My LoveDarker My LoveDarker My Love is an indie psychedelic rock band based in Los Angeles, California. The band consists of 5 members. Tim Presley, a former member of the band The Nerve Agents and also a visual artist responsible for much of the band's imagery, formed the band in 2004 and contributes vocals and guitar...
(2006) - 22 (Darker My Love album)2 is the second album by L.A. band Darker My Love and is the first to feature Will Canzoneri on both organ and clavinet. It was released on 5 August 2008. The artwork for the album was done by lead guitarist/vocalist Tim Presley...
- Darker My LoveDarker My LoveDarker My Love is an indie psychedelic rock band based in Los Angeles, California. The band consists of 5 members. Tim Presley, a former member of the band The Nerve Agents and also a visual artist responsible for much of the band's imagery, formed the band in 2004 and contributes vocals and guitar...
(2008)