The Past :
Randy Rampage was a founding member of world-known original punk legends D.O.A. with drummer Chuck Biscuits (later to Danzig). At the end of the 80's, Rampage (vocals) and drummer Ray Hartmann recorded the classic gold-selling debut Annihilator album 'Alice in Hell'. After some other projects in between, Ray and Randy reunited in Annihilator for 1999's 'Criteria for a Black Widow' album, with a well received tour of europe
Stress Factor 9 :
Spring of 2005, Randy Rampage and Ray Hartmann joined with Kick (Vertical After) and wrote and recorded some demos with the help of Stuart Carruthers (Grip Inc), and Ash Blue (Strapping Young Lad) for new band STRESS FACTOR 9. The tunes ranged from thrash to punk to metal rock with old-school and new-school elements.
Summer of 2005, Frank Fright (Francis Frightful of Singapore's top thrash punk act Opposition Party) was added as guitarist and songwriter. The band continued writing enough songs for a full album, and performed several regional concerts including support for OverKill.
November 2005, Stress Factor 9 headed into Vancouver's world class Greenhouse Studios, with chief of production Shaun Thingvold (Fear Factory, Strapping Young Lad, Lamb of God, Bif Naked), and recorded the 12 song debut album 'BrainWarp MindSpin'. Lyrical contributions were made by John Bates, the author of Annihilator's classic hit Alice in Hell. Also making a guest appearance was Anthony Greenham.
Stress Factor 9 then toured europe and UK playing support shows for Armored Saint (John Bush). SF9 intends to also tour USA, and Japan supporting the new CD, which is available from Century Media, and on the SF9 website www.stressfactor9.com, and on Amazon.com.
quality street! hows trix? how was the flight home? are you coming over again anytime soon? does a toilet flush straight down on the equator? has anyone seen my marvin gaye 'sexual healing album? think big chips musta had it away! oh yeh, i noticed the band history has a big bit about "can i have a Gwuhhtfefefwsuhhhhhhh Hartman" and "if im forced 2 sleep in a shoe box i can and will, thats not a problem Rampage" and a slice about "kick" then a chunk of "what the fuck oh my god wow is that real your kidding me right, dont you fucking fuck with me Frightful Francis" but there seems 2 b sod all about the other main part of the band! every1 knows a band is fuck all without good vocals, drums and BASS which u have so why not give some info on him!? he seemed 2 have lucked out in the photo shoot 4 the album 2!
Hey guys, just to say I enjoyed the gig at Edwards No.8 in Birmingham a few weeks ago!
Thanks for the free t-shirt, sorry there wasnt much crowd reaction. The album is awesome! Reminds me of Stormtroopers Of Death. I went out and got the Alice Hell album too that is awesome too!
Thanks very much for the add and support! If you would like to have your material featured on my webcast, please e-mail me and I'll give you the information you need:) Stay Metal!\m/
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