Die So Fluid
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Die So Fluid are an English hard rock band that formed in London
, England
in 2000. The group consists of 3 members, songwriter Grog (vocals, bass), Drew Richards (guitar), and Al Fletcher
(drums, backing vocals). They have released 3 full length albums, Spawn of Dysfunction
and Not Everybody Gets a Happy Ending
. The third album, The World Is Too Big For One Lifetime
, was released in the UK in June 2010.
Al Fletcher as the full time drummer. Ultraviolet released a single and an EP
on Sanctuary Records Group and disbanded shortly thereafter.
after the release of their debut Operation Hypocrite EP
, on Ultraviolet's label of choice,
Sanctuary. Die So Fluid released one single on Sanctuary following the EP before forming their own
label, Cartesian. Once Cartesian was established Die So Fluid released one single before releasing their debut album, Spawn of Dysfunction
, the following
year. The album was universally well received and is still selling through the major chains of the UK and iTunes
worldwide. After the album was released,
the band went on an intense touring schedule, supporting bands like Drowning Pool
, Vex Red
, Clawfinger
, Boy Hits Car
, Feeder
,
Girlschool
, AntiProduct
, & The Wildhearts
. Before the recording sessions for the next album started, the final single for the debut album was
released.
, started in 2005, but were not finished until 2007 due to financial restrictions. After the album was completed, it was decided to release the album on Parole Records, keeping the release independent still. Two digital singles were released from 2007 - 2008 in support of the album. When the album was released in February 2008, it immediately entered the retail sales charts. Known for their diligent touring, Die So Fluid engaged in another massive tour, appearing in nearly 20 different countries in 2009. Apart from headlining some festivals, Die So Fluid toured with bands like Eisbrecher
, Mindless Self Indulgence
, My Ruin
, Ill Niño
, Maj Karma
, & Prong
.
London
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, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
in 2000. The group consists of 3 members, songwriter Grog (vocals, bass), Drew Richards (guitar), and Al Fletcher
Al Fletcher
Al Fletcher is an English musician currently the drummer with Die So Fluid. His previous bands include Ultraviolet and Gigantic. He has also performed live and as session musician with ska group The Selecter....
(drums, backing vocals). They have released 3 full length albums, Spawn of Dysfunction
Spawn of Dysfunction
Spawn of Dysfunction is the debut album by Die So Fluid. It was recorded at Criterion Studios, London in November 2003. It was released through the bands own label, Cartesian Records Ltd, in the United Kingdom in 2004. It was distributed by Cargo Records. The album was not released internationally...
and Not Everybody Gets a Happy Ending
Not Everybody Gets a Happy Ending
Not Everybody Gets a Happy Ending is the second full length album by Die So Fluid. It was recorded at Criterion Studios, London. It was released through an independent label, Parole Records, in the United Kingdom in 2008. It was distributed by Cargo Records...
. The third album, The World Is Too Big For One Lifetime
The World Is Too Big For One Lifetime
The World Is Too Big For One Lifetime is Die So Fluid's third full length album. It was released in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2010. It will be released in other European countries on July 12 with a goal to release it in the United States of America in autumn...
, was released in the UK in June 2010.
History
Die So Fluid were formed after the disbanding of Feline & Ultraviolet. When EMI dropped Feline in 1999, they went on to form Ultraviolet addingAl Fletcher as the full time drummer. Ultraviolet released a single and an EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
on Sanctuary Records Group and disbanded shortly thereafter.
Operation Hypocrite EP, Spawn Of Dysfunction (2000-2005)
Die So Fluid first surfaced in 2000, touring the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
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after the release of their debut Operation Hypocrite EP
Operation Hypocrite EP
Operation Hypocrite is the debut EP by Die So Fluid. It was recorded at Gravity Shack in February 2001. It was produced by the band and released on Sanctuary Records.-Track listing:All songs written by Die So Fluid...
, on Ultraviolet's label of choice,
Sanctuary. Die So Fluid released one single on Sanctuary following the EP before forming their own
label, Cartesian. Once Cartesian was established Die So Fluid released one single before releasing their debut album, Spawn of Dysfunction
Spawn of Dysfunction
Spawn of Dysfunction is the debut album by Die So Fluid. It was recorded at Criterion Studios, London in November 2003. It was released through the bands own label, Cartesian Records Ltd, in the United Kingdom in 2004. It was distributed by Cargo Records. The album was not released internationally...
, the following
year. The album was universally well received and is still selling through the major chains of the UK and iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
worldwide. After the album was released,
the band went on an intense touring schedule, supporting bands like Drowning Pool
Drowning Pool
Drowning Pool is a four-piece alternative metal band from Dallas, Texas.-Early days :Drowning Pool rose to fame while playing along with Ozzy Osbourne during an Ozzfest tour. Their 2001 debut album, Sinner was certified platinum within six weeks...
, Vex Red
Vex Red
Vex Red were a band from Aldershot, England who merged hard rock with electronica. They were signed to US Producer Ross Robinson's Virgin Records Imprint record label, I Am, after sending a demo EP to Robinson. They litigated their way off the label in late 2002, and singer Terry Abbott formed a...
, Clawfinger
Clawfinger
Clawfinger is a rap metal band from Sweden and was one of the earliest bands to adopt this sound. Clawfinger is known for aggressive but melodic music and tackling political and anti-racist themes in their songs.-Band history:...
, Boy Hits Car
Boy Hits Car
Boy 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...
, Feeder
Feeder
-Technology:* Feeder , any of several devices used in apiculture to supplement or replace natural food sources* Feeder , another name for a riser, a reservoir built into a metal casting mold to prevent cavities due to shrinkage...
,
Girlschool
Girlschool
Girlschool are a British heavy metal band originating out of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene in 1978 and frequently associated with contemporaries Motörhead. They are the longest running all-female rock band, still active after more than 30 years...
, AntiProduct
AntiProduct
AntiProduct are a UK-based glam punk band, fronted by Alex Kane, formerly of Clam Abuse, Enuff Z'nuff, Holland, and Life, Sex & Death.The band formed in 2000, and have played alongside acts such as Rachel Stamp, The Wildhearts, Ginger, The Quireboys, Enuff Z'Nuff, Electric Eel Shock, Tyla from...
, & The Wildhearts
The Wildhearts
The Wildhearts are a British rock group originally formed in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The band's sound is a mixture of hard rock and melodic pop music, often described in the music press as combining influences as diverse as The Beatles and 1980s-era Metallica...
. Before the recording sessions for the next album started, the final single for the debut album was
released.
Not Everybody Gets A Happy Ending (2005-2009)
The recording sessions for their second album, Not Everybody Gets a Happy EndingNot Everybody Gets a Happy Ending
Not Everybody Gets a Happy Ending is the second full length album by Die So Fluid. It was recorded at Criterion Studios, London. It was released through an independent label, Parole Records, in the United Kingdom in 2008. It was distributed by Cargo Records...
, started in 2005, but were not finished until 2007 due to financial restrictions. After the album was completed, it was decided to release the album on Parole Records, keeping the release independent still. Two digital singles were released from 2007 - 2008 in support of the album. When the album was released in February 2008, it immediately entered the retail sales charts. Known for their diligent touring, Die So Fluid engaged in another massive tour, appearing in nearly 20 different countries in 2009. Apart from headlining some festivals, Die So Fluid toured with bands like Eisbrecher
Eisbrecher
Eisbrecher is a German Neue Deutsche Härte band that consists primarily of Alexander Wesselsky and Noel Pix , with live support from Jürgen Plangger , Domonik Palmer , Achim Färber . In the United States and Canada, their record label is currently Metropolis Records...
, Mindless Self Indulgence
Mindless Self Indulgence
Mindless Self Indulgence is an American musical group formed in New York in 1997. Their music has a mixed style including rap, punk rock, alternative rock, electronica, techno and industrial...
, My Ruin
My Ruin
My Ruin are a Los Angeles-based hard rock/stoner metal band fronted by Tairrie B , they have been going through various line-up changes since 1999. They have a dedicated fanbase, most notably in the UK...
, Ill Niño
Ill Niño
Ill Niño is an American six-piece metal band from New Jersey founded in 1998. The band has sold over 3.3 million units worldwide; they have 5 studio albums and 10 music videos.-History:...
, Maj Karma
Maj Karma
Maj Karma is a Finnish rock / metal band formed in 1992.-Current line-up:* Herra Ylppö - vocals and lyrics* Häiriö Piirinen - guitar* Kimmo Kurittu - bass guitar...
, & Prong
Prong
Prong is an American heavy metal band formed in 1986. Prong had two independent releases, Primitive Origins and Force Fed. The albums attracted the attention of Epic Records, who signed the trio in 1989. The group disbanded in 1997 after the Rude Awakening tour, but re-formed in 2002...
.
Band members
- Georgina 'Grog' Lisee –lead vocals, bass (2000–present)
- Drew Richards –lead guitar (2000–present)
- Al Fletcher –drums, backing vocals (2000–present)
Discography
- Operation Hypocrite EPOperation Hypocrite EPOperation Hypocrite is the debut EP by Die So Fluid. It was recorded at Gravity Shack in February 2001. It was produced by the band and released on Sanctuary Records.-Track listing:All songs written by Die So Fluid...
(2001) - Spawn of DysfunctionSpawn of DysfunctionSpawn of Dysfunction is the debut album by Die So Fluid. It was recorded at Criterion Studios, London in November 2003. It was released through the bands own label, Cartesian Records Ltd, in the United Kingdom in 2004. It was distributed by Cargo Records. The album was not released internationally...
(2004) - Not Everybody Gets a Happy EndingNot Everybody Gets a Happy EndingNot Everybody Gets a Happy Ending is the second full length album by Die So Fluid. It was recorded at Criterion Studios, London. It was released through an independent label, Parole Records, in the United Kingdom in 2008. It was distributed by Cargo Records...
(2008) - The World Is Too Big For One LifetimeThe World Is Too Big For One LifetimeThe World Is Too Big For One Lifetime is Die So Fluid's third full length album. It was released in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2010. It will be released in other European countries on July 12 with a goal to release it in the United States of America in autumn...
(2010)