Formerly known as "Electric Kool-aid", Triptothane was originally formed in early 1990 by founding members Phillip Cuttino(bass) & J Cooper(guitar). Rounded out by Steve Shain(Drums) and the vocal stylings of the ever eccliectic & uppredictable Andy Z (vocals & lyrics). The band shared a wide range of influences from heavy metal powerhouse legendaries such as Metallica, Black Sabbath & Slayer, 70's funk sounds of Parliament Funkadelic, classic jazz along with the punk & new wave sounds of the early 80's mixed with alternative pioneers like Jane's Addiction & The Red Hot Chili Peppers, NIN, Danzig, Ministry & others to create a powerful new sound in the early 90's that later became a music genre unto itself known as "funk metal". The band later evolved it's sound to incorporate a heavier range of influences from newer bands such as Soundgarden, Rollins Band & others to create songs from teir debut CD released in 1993- TRiptothane.
The band quickly developed a formidable reputation for extremely tight musical shows & excellent musicianship that created a huge buzz in the SD music scene with musicians & fans alike. They regularly played shows with legenday SD & national music acts such as Sprung Monkey, Pennywise, Unwritten Law, Buck-o-Nine, Green Day, Sprung MOnkey, Ghoulspoon, Lucy's Fur Coat, Fluf, INch, Creedle, Honey Glaze & a host of other up & coming type bands that eventually created one of the most exciting music scenes in the country!
The band eventually broke up in early 1993 but didn't stop there- members went on to perform in other legendary local music acts over the next decade or so. J went on to join local legends- Ghoulspoon www.myspace.com/ghoulspoon and Phil went on to join early metal legends Psychotic Waltz. Ghoulspoon went on to record 3 albums & tour with the likes of huge musical forces such as Korn, Deftones, Sublime, INcubus & others while Psychotic Waltz recorded the critically acclaimed "Bleeding" album with Phil & toured successfully throughout Europe & America.
