Attitude Adjustment

For the Hank Williams, Jr. song, see Attitude Adjustment (song). For the Aerosmith song, see Nine Lives (Aerosmith album).
Attitude Adjustment
Origin Walnut Creek, California, United States
Genres Crossover thrash
Thrash metal
Hardcore punk
Years active 1985–1992
2007-present
Associated acts Agnostic Front
Death
D.R.I.
Hirax
Machine Head
Testament
Vio-Lence
Website MySpace page

Attitude Adjustment is an American crossover thrash band, originally formed 1985 in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States.

Formation

The band was formed by Chris Kontos, Eric Smith and Rick Strahl in early 1985, with Nick Koljian briefly on vocals. The lineup was changed with the addition of Kevin Reed on vocals. This lineup played a number of initial shows at Ruthies Inn, the New Method, the Mabuhay Gardens and other Bay Area venues. Several months later, Kevin Reed was replaced by Andy Andersen on vocals and Chris Scapparo joined as a second guitarist. They shortly went into the studio to record the "Dead Serious Demo" in 1985. The demo was recorded at Peter Miller Studios and engineered by Eric Kauschen.

Early tours and recording

In 1986 and 1987, Attitude Adjustment played frequent gigs throughout California. They played alongside bands like Forbidden (Known as Forbidden Evil at that time), Vio-Lence, Sacrilege, Possessed, Hirax, Death Angel, R.K.L., Dr. Know, Suicidal Tendencies, Corrosion of Conformity, D.R.I., Discharge, UK Subs, Neurosis, The Exploited and Operation Ivy, among others. The band finally released their debut album, American Paranoia released by Pusmort Records. This album is considered to be a "crossover" between hardcore and thrash metal.

Line-up changes

Current line-up

Former members

Bands influenced by Attitude Adjustment

Discography

Albums

Compilation albums

References

  1. "Metal: The Definitive Guide : Heavy, NWOBH, Progressive, Thrash, Death ... - Garry Sharpe-Young". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2015-05-18.
  2. 1 2 "MusicMight :: Artists :: TWO BIT THIEF". Rockdetector.com. Retrieved 2015-05-18.
  3. Rockitt, Rob. "Two-Bit Thief – Another Sad Story…In The Big City (1990)". Hardrockhideout.com. Retrieved 2015-05-18.

External links

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