The Suicide Machines
Band history
1991-1995: Jack Kevorkian and the Suicide Machines
The Suicide Machines formed in 1991 in Detroit, Michigan under the original name Jack Kevorkian and the Suicide Machines. The band's original lineup consisted of Jason Navarro on vocals, Dan Lukacinsky on guitar, Jason Brake on bass, and Stefan Rairigh on drums. This lineup lasted a year until Bill Jennings replaced Rairigh, but he was himself soon replaced by Derek Grant. They recorded the band's first demos The Essential Kevorkian and Green World in 1993 and 1994, both released through their own label Sluggo's Old Skool Records. They also released the "Vans Song" 7" single on Youth Rendition Records. Brake left the group in 1994 and was briefly replaced by Dave Smith until Royce Nunley joined as the new permanent bass player. The lineup of Navarro, Lukacinsky, Nunley, and Grant would last for the next four years. This lineup reduced the band's name to The Suicide Machines and recorded the Skank for Brains split album with The Rudiments.
1996-2001: Hollywood Records years
In 1995 the band signed to Hollywood Records, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. 1996 saw the release of their first album, Destruction by Definition. Its blend of punk rock and ska brought them national attention in the midst of the mid-1990s punk rock mainstream revival. The single "No Face" became a minor hit on modern rock radio stations and the album was supported through extensive touring across the United States. They released a follow-up in 1998 entitled Battle Hymns, which continued their ska punk style while incorporating more aggressive elements of hardcore punk and sociopolitical lyrics, with nearly all of its songs lasting under two minutes in length.
Following the release of Battle Hymns Grant left the band. He went on to play with numerous groups including Thoughts of Ionesco, The Vandals, Face to Face, and Telegraph before finding a permanent position in the Alkaline Trio. He was replaced by Erin Pitman for some touring before new permanent drummer Ryan Vandeberghe joined. In 2000 this lineup released The Suicide Machines, a more pop rock oriented effort that moved away from the ska influences of their earlier releases. They received some radio and video play for the single "Sometimes I Don't Mind" and performed on the Warped Tour that Summer. In 2001 they released Steal This Record, which continued their exploration of pop punk style while mixing in elements of their earlier ska punk and hardcore albums.
2002-2005: Side One Dummy Records years
Following touring in support of Steal This Record bassist Nunley left The Suicide Machines to start his own band, Blueprint 76, and was replaced by Rich Tschirhart. The band also ended their contract with Hollywood Records, fulfilling their contractual obligations by releasing the compilation album The Least Worst of the Suicide Machines. They then moved to the independent label Side One Dummy Records. Their next album A Match and Some Gasoline, released in 2003, found the band abandoning the pop experimentations of their previous two albums and returning more to the ska punk and hardcore styles of their earlier years. They also continued exploring sociopolitical themes in songs such as "Did You Ever Get a Feeling of Dread?" and "Your Silence," which were critical of President George W. Bush's administration, its response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. They toured internationally in support of the album and again performed on the Warped Tour.
In 2005 the band released the album War Profiteering is Killing Us All, which continued their political themes by openly attacking the Bush White House, the continuation of the Iraq War, and conservative Republicanism. Navarro also launched his own record label, Noise Riot Records, and released On the Eve of Destruction: 1991-1995, a compilation of the band's early EPs, singles, and demos.
2006: Breakup and post-Suicide Machines activity
In 2006, while touring in support of War Profiteering is Killing Us All, the band abruptly broke up. Explanations given by the band members for this included Vandeberghe's desire to take a break from touring, which he did while friend Steve McCrumb filled for a performance at the Troubadour in Los Angeles on May 11. A tour of Mexico had been planned to follow this, and Navarro had suggested that the band perform its final shows that Christmas. However, interpersonal tensions came to a head after the Troubadour show when Lukacinsky refused to finish the tour. Lukacinsky himself further elaborated that the band had been planning to break up for some time.
Following the band's breakup Navarro and Vandeberghe continued working with Left in Ruin, a band they had started as a Suicide Machines side project and had worked on and off with for almost 6 years. Vandeberghe also joined the new band Hifi Handgrenades, and Tschirhart joined the band soon after. Later, Tschirhart formed another band called The A-Gang with former Mest drummer Nick Gigler. Lukacinsky, meanwhile, started his own band Bayonetting the Wounded, who broke up after a few demo recordings. He then moved to Japan and formed The One Thought Moment. Early 2008, Navarro formed another Detroit band, Hellmouth, in which he is back on lead vocals.
In late 2009, The Suicide Machines reunited for a beneficiary show in Detroit. The show was done to support a local activist, and was supported by many upcoming bands such as G-Had, The Cause, No Man and A-Gang.
Band members
The Suicide Machines lineups
(only official members listed)
(1991 - 1992)
live shows only
Jason Navarro - vocals
Dan Lukacinsky guitar
Jason Brake - bass
Stefan Rairigh - drums
(1992)
live shows only
Jason Navarro - vocals
Dan Lukacinsky guitar
Jason Brake - bass
Bill Jennings - drums
(1992 - 1994)
The Essential Kevorkian
Green World
"Vans Song" 7"
Jason Navarro - vocals
Dan Lukacinsky guitar
Jason Brake - bass
Derek Grant - drums
(1994)
live shows and demos only
Jason Navarro - vocals
Dan Lukacinsky guitar
Dave Smith - bass
Derek Grant - drums
(1995 - 1998)
Skank for Brains
Destruction by Definition
Live! Live! Live!
Battle Hymns
Jason Navarro - vocals
Dan Lukacinsky guitar
Royce Nunley - bass
Derek Grant - drums
(1998)
live shows only
Jason Navarro - vocals
Dan Lukacinsky guitar
Royce Nunley - bass
Erin Pitman - drums
(1998 - 2002)
The Suicide Machines
Steal This Record
Jason Navarro - vocals
Dan Lukacinsky guitar
Royce Nunley - bass
Ryan Vandeberghe drums
(2002 - 2006)
A Match and Some Gasoline
War Profiteering is Killing Us All
Jason Navarro - vocals
Dan Lukacinsky guitar
Rich Tschirhart - bass
Ryan Vandeberghe drums
Jason "Jay" Brake - bass guitar (1991-1994)
Dan Lukacinsky guitar, backing vocals (1991-2006)
Jason "Jay" Navarro vocals (1991-2006)
Stefan Rairigh - drums (1991-1992)
Bill Jennings - drums (1992)
Derek Grant - drums (1992-1998)
Dave Smith - bass (1994)
Royce Nunley - bass (1994-2002)
Erin Pitman - drums (1998)
Ryan Vandeberghe drums (1998-2006)
Rich Tschirhart bass guitar, backing vocals (2002-2006)
Discography
The Suicide Machines discography
Releases
tudio albums
6
ompilation albums
2
xtended plays
3
ingles
4
usic videos
6
emos
2
ther appearances
4
The discography of The Suicide Machines consists of six studio albums, two compilation albums, three EPs, four singles, two demos, and six music videos.
Studio albums
Year
Album details
Peak chart positions
US
Billboard 200
Heatseekers
1996
Destruction By Definition
Released: May 21, 1996
Label: Hollywood
Format: CD
32
1998
Battle Hymns
Released: April 7, 1998
Label: Hollywood
Format: CD, LP
127
3
2000
The Suicide Machines
Released: February 15, 2000
Label: Hollywood
Format: CD, CS
188
11
2001
Steal This Record
Released: September 25, 2001
Label: Hollywood
Format: CD
2003
A Match and Some Gasoline
Released: March 2003
Label: Side One Dummy
Format: CD
2005
War Profiteering Is Killing Us All
Released: August 9, 2005
Label: Side One Dummy
Format: CD, LP
"" denotes releases that did not chart.
Compilation albums
Year
Album details
2002
The Least Worst of the Suicide Machines
Released: September 24, 2002
Label: Hollywood
Format: CD
2006
On the Eve of Destruction: 1991-1995
Released: June 22, 2006
Label: Noise Riot
Format: CD
Extended plays
Year
Release details
1996
Skank for Brains
Released: July 18, 1996
Label: Dill
Format: CD
1998
Live! Live! Live!
Released: 1998
Label: Hollywood
Format: CD
2003
The Suicide Machines / Potshot
Released: 1998
Label: TV-Freak
Format: CD
Singles
Year
Single
Peak chart positions
Album
US
Modern Rock
1993
"Vans Song"
n/a
1997
"No Face"
31
Destruction By Definition
1998
"Give"
Battle Hymns
2000
"Sometimes I Don't Mind"
22
The Suicide Machines
"" denotes releases that did not chart.
"n/a" denotes singles that are not from albums.
Demos
Year
Release details
1993
The Essential Kevorkian
Released: 1993
Label: Sluggo's Old Skool
Format:
1994
Green World
Released: 1994
Label: Sluggo's Old Skool
Format:
Music videos
Year
Song
Director
Album
1996
"No Face"
Destruction By Definition
"S.O.S."
1998
"Give"
Battle Hymns
2000
"Sometimes I Don't Mind"
The Suicide Machines
2003
"Keep It a Crime"
A Match and Some Gasoline
2005
"War Profiteering Is Killing Us All"
Matthew Stawski
War Profiteering Is Killing Us All
Other appearances
The following songs by The Suicide Machines were released on compilation and tribute albums. This is not an exhaustive list; songs that were first released on the band's albums, EPs, and singles are not included.
Year
Release details
Track
1999
Anti-Racist Action
Released: January 12, 1999
Label: Asian Man
Format: CD
"Green World"
Before You Were Punk 2
Released: August 17, 1999
Label: Vagrant
Format: CD
"What I Like About You"
(originally performed by The Romantics)
2001
Plea for Peace: Take Action
Released: August 7, 2001
Label: Sub City / Asian Man
Format: CD
"For the Day"
2007
Our Impact Will Be Felt
Released: April 23, 2007
Label: Century Media
Format: CD
"Goatless"
(originally performed by Sick of It All)
References
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^ "Suicide Machines to reunite for benefit show in November". 28 October 2009. http://www.punknews.org/article/35756.
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^ "The Suicide Machines Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard charts. http://www.billboard.com/search/?keyword=suicide+machines&x=9&y=18#/artist/the-suicide-machines/chart-history/147695. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
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^ Jonas, Liana. "Steal This Record". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dcfuxqq0ldte. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
^ "A Match and Some Gasoline". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:kxfexqqaldae. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
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^ "On the Eve of Destruction". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gxfexqldldae. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
^ "Skank for Brains". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hbfoxqwhldje. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
^ "Live! Live! Live!". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hcfuxqwjldte. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
^ "The Suicide Machines Album & Song Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard charts. http://www.billboard.com/search/?keyword=suicide+machines&x=9&y=18#/artist/the-suicide-machines/chart-history/147695?f=377&g=Singles. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
^ "The Suicide Machines: Charts & Awards: Billboard Singles". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&searchlink=SUICIDE. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
^ "'Give'". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:acfqxqejldhe. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
^ ""War Profiteering Is Killing Us All" music video". MTV. http://www.mtv.com/videos/suicide-machines/69571/war-profiteering-is-killing-us-all.jhtml#artist=784. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
^ Huey, Steve. "Anti-Racist Action Benefit". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:anfwxqejldte. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
^ Huey, Steve. "Before You Were Punk, Vol. 2". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:apfixqykld6e. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
^ Bregman, Adam. "Plea for Peace/Take Action 2001". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dxfrxqe0ldde. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
^ "Our Impact Will Be Felt: A Tribute to Sick of It All". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fcftxzu5ldae. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
External links
Official website
Official Myspace profile
SideOneDummy records official profile
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