Anyone
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Anyone is a band from Southern California
that formed in 1995. Their 2001 self-titled album was released on Roadrunner Records
. They have described their music using the term "maximum acid", combining a heavy metal
sound with psychedelic rock
influences. Anyone is the brainchild
of Riz Story
, the band's lead singer and guitarist
, and also the only member of the band that has remained since its inception.
Following some more changes to the band's lineup and an extended period between the releases, their second album, Sip the Pleasure of Days, is planned for a 2007 release, and the band have signed to a new record label
, Delinquent Recordz.
and guitarist Sean Murphy, which dissolved when Hawkins joined Alanis Morissette
's band (and later Foo Fighters
), and Murphy began to work with bands Magdalen and Divinorum, besides his solo career. This led to Story's formation of Anyone in 1995, him being joined by bassist "Static" and drummer Dave "Nipples" Murray.
In 1996, Anyone's first album Rats Live on no Evil Star (a palindrome
) was released on an indie label. The live album Live Acid was released in 1999, and by 2001 the band were signed to Roadrunner Records
and were working with record producer Rick Parashar
, and released their self-titled full-length debut, Anyone in that year. The single "Don't Wake Me" was shown on the Kerrang!
music channel.
Johnny Ransom replaced Nipples as drummer in 2002, and both Ransom and "Static" left the band in 2004, being replaced by "Boano" as drummer, and Miki Black as guitarist and keyboardist. The DVD The Story of Maximum Acid was released, as was the EP A Little Sip in 2006.
The band currently consist of Riz Story, Miki Black, Miles Martin as bassist and Lincoln Nesto replacing "Boano" as drummer. Their latest full-length album, Sip the Pleasure of Days, was set for a 2007 release on Delinquent Recordz.
, Faith No More
and Tool
. "Maximum Acid" is the term they use to describe their own sound, as a fusion of hard rock and psychedelia. In the past, some of the band's live shows
have been conducted whilst an orgy
is taking place.
Southern California
Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
that formed in 1995. Their 2001 self-titled album was released on Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records is an American record label that concentrates primarily on heavy metal bands. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.-History:...
. They have described their music using the term "maximum acid", combining a heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
sound with psychedelic rock
Psychedelic rock
Psychedelic rock is a style of rock music that is inspired or influenced by psychedelic culture and attempts to replicate and enhance the mind-altering experiences of psychedelic drugs. It emerged during the mid 1960s among folk rock and blues rock bands in United States and the United Kingdom...
influences. Anyone is the brainchild
Idea
In the most narrow sense, an idea is just whatever is before the mind when one thinks. Very often, ideas are construed as representational images; i.e. images of some object. In other contexts, ideas are taken to be concepts, although abstract concepts do not necessarily appear as images...
of Riz Story
Riz Story
Riz Story is an American musician, composer, and film director.Riz Story was born in California in 1976. In his early teens he began to study symphonic orchestration with celebrated composer Dr. Langley, and at age 15 composed his first full-scale symphony...
, the band's lead singer and guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
, and also the only member of the band that has remained since its inception.
Following some more changes to the band's lineup and an extended period between the releases, their second album, Sip the Pleasure of Days, is planned for a 2007 release, and the band have signed to a new record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
, Delinquent Recordz.
History
The group was preceded by the band Sylvia, consisting of Story, drummer Taylor HawkinsTaylor Hawkins
Oliver Taylor Hawkins is an American musician, best known as the drummer of the rock band Foo Fighters....
and guitarist Sean Murphy, which dissolved when Hawkins joined Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette
Alanis Nadine Morissette is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter, guitarist, record producer, and actress. She has won 16 Juno Awards and seven Grammy Awards, was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and also shortlisted for an Academy Award nomination...
's band (and later Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters is an American alternative rock band originally formed in 1994 by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a one-man project following the dissolution of his previous band. The band got its name from the UFOs and various aerial phenomena that were reported by Allied aircraft pilots in World War...
), and Murphy began to work with bands Magdalen and Divinorum, besides his solo career. This led to Story's formation of Anyone in 1995, him being joined by bassist "Static" and drummer Dave "Nipples" Murray.
In 1996, Anyone's first album Rats Live on no Evil Star (a palindrome
Palindrome
A palindrome is a word, phrase, number, or other sequence of units that can be read the same way in either direction, with general allowances for adjustments to punctuation and word dividers....
) was released on an indie label. The live album Live Acid was released in 1999, and by 2001 the band were signed to Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records is an American record label that concentrates primarily on heavy metal bands. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.-History:...
and were working with record producer Rick Parashar
Rick Parashar
Rick Parashar is a music producer who came to prominence in the early 1990s through his work with grunge bands such as Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, and Blind Melon. Parashar co-founded London Bridge Studio with his brother, Raj...
, and released their self-titled full-length debut, Anyone in that year. The single "Don't Wake Me" was shown on the Kerrang!
Kerrang!
Kerrang! is a UK-based magazine devoted to rock music published by Bauer Media Group. It was first published on June 6, 1981 as a one-off supplement in the Sounds newspaper...
music channel.
Johnny Ransom replaced Nipples as drummer in 2002, and both Ransom and "Static" left the band in 2004, being replaced by "Boano" as drummer, and Miki Black as guitarist and keyboardist. The DVD The Story of Maximum Acid was released, as was the EP A Little Sip in 2006.
The band currently consist of Riz Story, Miki Black, Miles Martin as bassist and Lincoln Nesto replacing "Boano" as drummer. Their latest full-length album, Sip the Pleasure of Days, was set for a 2007 release on Delinquent Recordz.
Music
They have been compared to Jane's AddictionJane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction is an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. The band's original line-up featured Perry Farrell , Dave Navarro , Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins . After breaking up in 1991, Jane's Addiction briefly reunited in 1997 and again in 2001, both times...
, Faith No More
Faith No More
Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed originally as Faith No Man in 1981 by bassist Billy Gould, keyboardist Wade Worthington, vocalist Michael Morris and drummer Mike Bordin. A year later when Worthington was replaced by keyboardist Roddy Bottum, and Mike...
and Tool
Tool (band)
Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1990, the group's line-up has included drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. Since 1995, Justin Chancellor has been the band's bassist, replacing their original bassist Paul D'Amour...
. "Maximum Acid" is the term they use to describe their own sound, as a fusion of hard rock and psychedelia. In the past, some of the band's live shows
Concert
A concert is a live performance before an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band...
have been conducted whilst an orgy
Orgy
In modern usage, an orgy is a sex party where guests engage in promiscuous or multifarious sexual activity or group sex. An orgy is similar to debauchery, which refers to excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures....
is taking place.
Current members
- Riz StoryRiz StoryRiz Story is an American musician, composer, and film director.Riz Story was born in California in 1976. In his early teens he began to study symphonic orchestration with celebrated composer Dr. Langley, and at age 15 composed his first full-scale symphony...
: lead vocals, guitars - Miki Black: guitars, keyboards
- Miles Martin: bass
- Lincoln Nesto: drums
Former members
- Static (musician) (1998–2003) Bassist on Rats Live on no Evil Star, Live Acid, and Anyone.
- Dave "Nipples" Murray (1996–2000) Drummer on Rats Live on no Evil Star and Live Acid.
- Johnny Ransom (2000–2002) Drummer on Anyone. Ransom still works with Anyone, but now plays full time in Boy Hits CarBoy Hits CarBoy Hits Car is a four piece American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California.- Biography :The band was formed in 1993. After releasing their first album, My Animal, independently in 1998, they went on the Sno-Core Tour and recorded their next album, Boy Hits Car, on Wind-up Records...
. - Brendan Murphy (musician) (2002) Drummer on a tour supporting Anyone.
- Boano (2004–2006) drums
- Miki Black (2004–2006) guitars and keyboards
Discography
- Rats Live on no Evil Star (1996)
- Live Acid (1999)
- Anyone (Roadrunner Records, 2001)
- The Story of Maximum Acid [DVD]
- A Little Sip [EP] (2006)
- Sip the Pleasure of Days (yet to be released)