Twisted Method
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Twisted Method was an American nu metal
band from Cape Coral, Florida
. Formed in 1998, the band released one full-length studio album in 2003 and disbanded in 2005 after guitarist, Andrew Howard was found dead.
The band signed a five-year, $5.5 million contract with MCA Records
in 2002, the label issuing the band's debut album Escape from Cape Coma
in July of the following year, the title a sarcastic reference to their home town, which they described as a place where "old people retire - it's like the walking dead".
Geffen Records
, who had recently been acquired by MCA Records, bought the band a spot on the second stage of the 2003 Ozzfest
tour. Despite being in contract limbo for quite a while, things were looking up when Geffen indicated they would finance a second album, even putting them on tour with Dope
twice in 2004 and recording demos in June with Edsel Dope
. They toured with Dope and Motograter
in 2004 as part of the American Apathy tour.
In July 2005, Twisted Method went on an "indefinite hiatus" after guitarist Andrew Howard and drummer Ben Goins had quit the band. Howard left because he wanted to be with his family after becoming a father, and Goins "left the band for God".
Andrew Howard was found dead on Friday afternoon of September 16, 2005. He was 23 years old. Over four years after his passing, his death still remains unsolved.
Remaining Twisted Method members, Derrick Tribbett and Derek DeSantis quickly formed a new group named MakeShift Romeo.
Aside from Makeshift Romeo, vocalist Derrick "Tripp" Tribbett is filling in on bass for Dope, and bassist Derek DeSantis has joined the band EkoTren, who is currently on tour with Ill Niño
. Tribbett also recorded solo material under the name Sinister and collaborated with John Rich
.
Nu metal
Nu metal is a subgenre of heavy metal. It is a fusion genre which combines elements of heavy metal with other genres, including grunge and hip hop...
band from Cape Coral, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. Formed in 1998, the band released one full-length studio album in 2003 and disbanded in 2005 after guitarist, Andrew Howard was found dead.
History
Twisted Method was founded in 1998 after its band members met each other at Mariner High School.The band signed a five-year, $5.5 million contract with MCA Records
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
in 2002, the label issuing the band's debut album Escape from Cape Coma
Escape from Cape Coma
Escape from Cape Coma is the debut album by American nu metal band, Twisted Method. Released through MCA Records, it is the only album by the band and followed-up to their disbandment two years after its release.-Background:...
in July of the following year, the title a sarcastic reference to their home town, which they described as a place where "old people retire - it's like the walking dead".
Geffen Records
Geffen Records
Geffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-Beginnings:...
, who had recently been acquired by MCA Records, bought the band a spot on the second stage of the 2003 Ozzfest
Ozzfest
Ozzfest is an annual festival tour of the United States featuring performances by many heavy metal and hard rock musical groups. It was founded by Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon Osbourne, both of whom also organize each yearly tour with their son Jack Osbourne...
tour. Despite being in contract limbo for quite a while, things were looking up when Geffen indicated they would finance a second album, even putting them on tour with Dope
Dope (band)
Dope is an American rock band from Villa Park, Illinois, formed in 1997 in Chicago, Illinois.To date, the band has released five full-length studio albums, their most recent being No Regrets which was released on March 10, 2009.-History:...
twice in 2004 and recording demos in June with Edsel Dope
Edsel Dope
Edsel Dope is the lead singer and main songwriter for nu metal/industrial metal band, Dope, originally from New York City. Dope was founded on December 10, 1997 by Edsel and his brother, Simon Dope .Edsel co-produced all of Dope's albums...
. They toured with Dope and Motograter
Motograter
Motograter was an American Nu-Metal band formed in 1995. They are best known for their homemade instrument the "motograter" - designed with industrial cable and guitar pieces that creates a very deep bass sound...
in 2004 as part of the American Apathy tour.
In July 2005, Twisted Method went on an "indefinite hiatus" after guitarist Andrew Howard and drummer Ben Goins had quit the band. Howard left because he wanted to be with his family after becoming a father, and Goins "left the band for God".
Andrew Howard was found dead on Friday afternoon of September 16, 2005. He was 23 years old. Over four years after his passing, his death still remains unsolved.
Remaining Twisted Method members, Derrick Tribbett and Derek DeSantis quickly formed a new group named MakeShift Romeo.
Aside from Makeshift Romeo, vocalist Derrick "Tripp" Tribbett is filling in on bass for Dope, and bassist Derek DeSantis has joined the band EkoTren, who is currently on tour with 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:...
. Tribbett also recorded solo material under the name Sinister and collaborated with John Rich
John Rich (musician)
John Rich is an American country music singer-songwriter. From 1992 to 1998, he was a member of the country music band Lonestar, in which he played bass guitar and alternated with Richie McDonald as lead vocalist...
.
Band members
Final line-up- Derrick "Tripp" TribbettDerrick TribbettDerrick Tribbett is an American musician better known by his stage names Tripp Lee and Sinister. Tribbett is also known for his role on the reality show Daisy of Love starring former Rock of Love 2 contestant Daisy De La Hoya.-Career:Tribbett was a member of the band Twisted Method until it...
– vocals - Andrew Howard – guitar (deceased)
- Derek DeSantisDerek DeSantisDerek DeSantis is a musician for various rock/metal bands in America. He was first the bassist of the band Twisted Method, which disbanded after the band's guitarist and founder, Andrew Howard, died...
– bass - Ben Goins – drums