Pleymo

Infobox musical artist
Name = Pleymo


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Origin = FRA
Genre = Nu metalcite web|last=Sharpe-Young|first=Garry|title=MusicMight Biography|url=http://musicmight.com/artist/france/paris/pleymo|accessdate=2008-09-15]
Years_active = 1997–present
Label = Sony Records (Epic)
Associated_acts = Enhancer AqME Wunjo Vegastar
URL = [http://www.pleymo.net/|http://www.pleymo.net/]
Current_members = Mark Maggiori Erik Devilloutreys Davy Portela Benoit Julliard Fred Ceraudo Frank Bailleul
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Pleymo is a French nu metal band. Today they have shifted towards a more melodic rock sound.Fact|date=September 2008 Pleymo have sold over 100,000 albums to date.Fact|date=September 2008

The band's name apparently originates from the lead singer once having a haircut as a child that was similar to that of Playmobil figures.Fact|date=September 2008

In 2002, they released their new album in 2 versions; one with French lyrics plus a bonus track named "Casino" (titled "Episode 2: Medicine Cake") and the other with the same songs (minus "Casino") in English lyrics (titled "Doctor Tank's Medicine Cake").

In 2008, the song "New Wave" from "Medicine Cake" was released as a downloadable track for the game "Rock Band" [ [http://www.rockband.com/index.php?q=dlc DLC Credits | RockBand.com ] ] .

Their influences range from Rage Against The Machine to bands like Korn and Primus.Fact|date=September 2008

Epic (a branch of Sony) offered the band a record deal in 2000. In 2002 they released "Episode II: Medecine Cake", produced by Fabrice Leyni. Sales of Pleymo's second album topped the 50,000 mark, establishing the band as a major new French band.Fact|date=September 2008 In August 2002, Pleymo went on to perform at the Summer Sonic Festival in Tokyo and also in Osaka, sharing the stage with major international stars such as The Offspring and No Doubt.

In November 2002 the group released a six-track "(Ep)Live", recorded at Les Eurockéennes festival in Belfort. Their third album title, "Rock," announced a major change of musical direction, with greater emphasis on melody and vocals.Fact|date=September 2008 The members of the group stated that this third album was influenced by the work of bands like Pink Floyd and The Smashing Pumpkins.Fact|date=September 2008

Sales of "Rock" topped the 50,000 mark in France and 18,000 in Japan.Fact|date=September 2008 Pleymo were nominated in the "Best Pop/Rock Album of the Year" category at the "Victoires de la musique" Awards.Fact|date=September 2008 Some of the band's older fans felt alienated at the perceived change in direction and sound.Fact|date=September 2008

In September 2004 recorded a duet with teen pop'n'rock idols Kyo, resulting in the single "On ne changera rien".

Members

*Mark Maggiori (Kemar): Vocals, Blue.
*Erik Devilloutreys (Riko): Guitar, Green.
*Davy Portela (Vost): Guitar, Yellow.
*Benoit Julliard (B1): Bass, Red.
*Fred Ceraudo (Burns): Drums, White.
*Frank Bailleul (Kefran): DJ, Black.

The nicknames and colors attribute to the "Medicine Cake" era.

Discography

tudio Albums

*"Demo Album (Keçkispasse)" (1998)
*"Keçkispasse" (1999)
*"" (2002)
*"Doctor Tank's Medecine Cake" (2002)
*"Rock" (2003)
*"Alphabet Prison" (2006)

Live Albums

*"(EP)Live" (2002)
*"Ce Soir C'est Grand Soir" (2005)

Videography

*"Ce Soir C'est Grand Soir" (2005, Live, Double DVD)

External links

* [http://www.pleymo.net/ Official website]
* [http://www.royalartistclub.com/pleymo Royal Artist Club - Official Mobile Blog]
* [http://www.pleymoaddict.com/missions/liens/link.php?m=1&l=1&u=320&k=1XHKJ9xQxk1sWpbcTa77Xwv1xYUccq New album official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/pleymo Official Myspace]

References