- Sleeper x
SleeperX is a four-piece
experimental metal band fromPerth, Western Australia .Originally formed in late 2001 by:
*Vocalist James "Sleeper X" Crossglans
*Guitarist No-Wade! "Sleeper X" TaylorThe SleeperX lineup was solidified in June 2002 by:
*Chris "Sleeper X" Buttbutler (drums)
and long-time collaborator and geriatric 'entertainer'
*Darth "Sleeper X" Adams (bass, Previously of
False Teeth Acceptable Dinner Plans Inc ).To date the band have released:
*"Everything You Know Is Wrong" EP (2004),
*"Music For The Esteemed Gentleman" EP (2005)
*"Migrations And Mnemonics" (2006) split EP withMelbourne -based jazzcore actErrata ,Having supported the
Dillinger Escape Plan in 2004, the band signed to local Perthlabel Cartel Music in May of that year and travelled toMelbourne for the V5 Festival. The band parted ways with the label in March 2006, forming their own label,On The Blob Records , later changed toPanty Liner Records , thenRed Guard Records . The "Migrations and Mnemonics" split EP, recorded in Taylor's studio "The Great Brain" and mastered atErrata 's House of Fuboobadore in Melbourne, is the first release for the fledgling label.Though active in the
Australian metal scene , the band's penchant for noise-making, irreverent live performances (including the practice ofFreemasonic rituals onstage) and unconventional instrumentation has earned them a reputation for innovation and spontaneity withinavant-garde musical circles.Additionally, lead singer, James Crossglans, is renowned in the local scene for the noticeable
erections he gets on stage.The band is currently in pre-production for its debut full length album, "The Long March"
Discography
*"Everything You Know Is Wrong" (2004)
*"Music For The Esteemed Gentleman" (2005)
*"Migrations And Mnemonics" (2006)
*"Traitors" (video clip) 2006External Linx
* [http://www.myspace.com/sleeperx SleeperX on MySpace]
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