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Chemlab
OriginWashington D.C.,U.S.
GenresIndustrial rock
Years active1989–1997, 2004–2012, 2018–present
Labels
Members
  • Jared Louche(Hendrickson)
  • Mike Love
  • Daniel Evans
  • Vince McAley
Past members
  • Marc Plastic (Oliver)
  • Jason Basinet
  • Wade Alin
  • Phil DiSiena
  • Dylan Thomas More
  • Joe Frank
WebsiteChemlabon Facebook

Chemlabis an Americanindustrial rockband formed inWashington D.C.in 1989 by Dylan Thomas More, Joe Frank, andJared Louche(then known as Hendrickson). Influenced by the pioneers of the industrial genre, such asThrobbing Gristle,Chemlab mixed experimental sounds withrockandmetalwithin anelectronicframework. They released their first EP10 Ton Pressure(1990), parted ways with Frank and moved to New York City, their base for the duration of their career. Chemlab released their debut albumBurn Out at the Hydrogen Barin 1993 and toured with acts such asWhite Zombie,KMFDM,Nine Inch Nails,16volt,andGWAR.

History

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Initial releases (1990–2004)

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Chemlab's first release was the EP10 Ton Pressure,in 1990. Chemlab toured as opening acts forNine Inch Nailsfrom 1990 to 1991 for theSin tour,which was a part of the greaterPretty Hate MachineTour.[1][2]After releasing the albumsBurn Out at the Hydrogen Bar(1993) andEast Side Militia(1996) onFifth Colvmn Records,Chemlab broke up in 1997 and then later reformed in 2004 to release an album titledOxidizerwith Jared as the only original member.

Intermittent touring (2004–2012)

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After a seven-year hiatus from the stage, Jared recreated Chemlab and, with a backing band composed of the members of electro-industrial group mindFIELD performed a one-off show in Boston, Massachusetts in August 2005. The band played another one-off show, this time in New York City on January 7, 2006. A third show in San Francisco on March 17, 2006, saw the band joined by fellow coldwave bandsBabylandand Deathline International.

The band played at theDetroit Electronic Music Festivaland theBlacksun Festival.In late 2007, the band toured the US for the first time in eight years, with the supporting line-up of multi-instrumentalist/programmer Gabriel Shaw (mindFIELD),Wade Alin (Christ Analogue)andJason Bazinet(SMP).[3]

During the spring of 2010, Chemlab toured North America with16voltandLeft Spine Down.[4]

Jared Louche announced on stage during a performance on September 7, 2012 in Chicago, that it would be the band's final show.[5]

Later years (2012–present)

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In the spring of 2018, it was announced that Chemlab would return for Cold Waves VII in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles to performBurn Out at the Hydrogen Barin its entirety to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the album's release. The band also performed at Cold Waves VIII, along with a number of other standalone shows.[6][7]The band later released the compilationTape Decayin 2019. This release includes unreleased tracks from theEast Side Militia,Burn Out at the Hydrogen Barand10 Ton Pressurecassette demos as well as new songs.[8]The band performed at the Oriental Theater inDenverwithPop Will Eat Itselfand Scifidelic from September 21 to 22, 2019.[9]

Other past members and contributing artists

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  • In the 1995 movie12 Monkeys,a Chemlab poster can be seen during an exterior shot of a sidewalk and building.
  • In theAerosmithvideo for "Amazing", a similar Chemlab poster can be seen at the end of the video.
  • In season 3, episode 1 of MTV'sThe Stateopening sketch, a Chemlab /Sister Machine GunPsych Fest poster hangs aboveMichael Ian Black's bed.

Discography

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See also:Jared Louche discography

Studio albums

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Compilation albums

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Remix albums

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EPs

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Singles

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References

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  1. ^"NIN Wiki - Tour Bands".May 7, 2021.Archivedfrom the original on February 7, 2015.
  2. ^Reed, S. Alexander (2013).Assimilate: A Critical History of Industrial Music.New York: Oxford University Press. p. 256.ISBN9780199832583.OCLC1147729910– via the Internet Archive.
  3. ^"Chemlab announce 'Detonation Days Tour 2007'".Side-line.com.RetrievedOctober 11,2020.
  4. ^"16Volt | The Coldwaves Festival".Archived fromthe originalon September 8, 2013.RetrievedOctober 11,2020.
  5. ^"Cold Waves Breaking".Idieyoudie.com.September 27, 2012.RetrievedOctober 11,2020.
  6. ^"The State Theatre - Show Details - Chemlab 9/15/2018".www.thestatetheatre.com.RetrievedJanuary 10,2019.
  7. ^paivi (September 17, 2018)."Snapshots: Chemlab @ State Theatre — 9/15/18".Parklife DC.RetrievedJanuary 10,2019.
  8. ^"Chemlab – Tape Decay".Discogs.September 18, 2019.Archivedfrom the original on March 1, 2021.
  9. ^"Pop Will Eat Itself / Chemlab / Scifidelic at Oriental Theater".www.facebook.com.RetrievedFebruary 11,2020.
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