Element Eighty

Infobox musical artist
Name = Element Eighty
Img_size = 200
Background = group_or_band
Origin = Tyler, Texas, United States
Genre = Metal
Nu metal
Hardcore
Alternative rock
Years_active = 1995 – 2006, 2007 – Present
Label = Goodnight Entertainment Texas Cries Universal Records
URL = [http://www.elementeighty.net ElementEighty.net]

Element Eighty is a four-piece metal band from Tyler, Texas. The band formed in 1995. The band split in 2006, only to be reunited a few months later in Mid-2007. They are currently working on their 4th album. Their name may be synonymous to the element Mercury which has an atomic number of 80 on the periodic table. Thier first album was named after the element Mercury.

History

Element Eighty formed in 2000, and self-released their debut album "Mercuric" on June 21, 2001.In April 2003, the band signed a deal with Universal/Republic Records. Their self titled album "Element Eighty" was released on October 28, 2003. The band toured with such artists as Sevendust, Mudvayne, 3 Doors Down, Slipknot, Shinedown, Korn, Hellyeah, Ill Niño, Flaw, 40 Below Summer and Mushroomhead.Fact|article|date=November 2007 The song "Broken Promises" was featured on the video game . The song also made a moderate impact on the U.S. mainstream rock charts, peaking at #36. [http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:u69us31wa3zg~T5]

After several months of touring, the band could see that their label had no interest in pushing the bandFact|article|date=November 2007 – there was no music video or any kind of promotion. The band would later split with Universal/Republic late 2004. Soon after their departure, original bassist Roon decided to leave the band. He was later replaced by Zack Bates, Formerly of the band Bullet Ant and Currently the Bassist for Serosia, also from Dallas, Texas.

The band released their third album "The Bear" on November 5, 2005 via their own label, Texas Cries Records. The album was only made available through the band's official website and at shows.

After reluctantly disbanding in December 2006, Element Eighty have since reunited as of May 2007. They have recently begun recording their 4th album, but according to their Myspace page the recording has been extremely slowed down due to personal issues.

Members

Current members

* David Galloway – vocals
* Matt Woods – Guitar
* Zack Bates – Bass
* Ryan Carroll – drums

Former members

* Roon – Bass

Discography

External links

* [http://www.elementeighty.net Official Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/elementeighty MySpace Website]
* [http://www.fancorps.com/elementeighty Official Element Eighty Street Team]

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