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| Years_active = 1997 - present |
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| Label = [[J Records]] (2001-2004)<br>[[DRT Entertainment]] (2005-2007) [[Driven Music Group]] (2008 |
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| Associated_acts = [[Broken Hope]]<br>[[Drowning Pool]]<br>[[Oppressor]] |
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'''Soil''', often typeset as '''SOiL''', is a four piece |
'''Soil''', often typeset as '''SOiL''', is a four piece rock band from Chicago, Illinois, United States. Members currently include AJ Cavalier (vocalist), Tom Schofield (drums), Tim King (bass), and Adam Zadel (guitar). |
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| ⚫ | Soil's success came in 2001 when Pat Lynch of [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]] rock radio station [[WJRR]], played the demo of "Halo" in heavy rotation. A [[major label]] bidding war erupted, the band chose [[J Records]] (a division of [[RCA Records]]). Music industry legend [[Clive Davis]], responsible for signing such acts as [[Pink Floyd]] and [[Bruce Springsteen]], signed the band, and stated that "you're gonna be my only rock band for now. You're going to be a priority, and I want to break this band".<ref>[http://www.musicomh.com/interviews/soil.htm Soil | interviews | musicOMH.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Soil was originally formed in 1997 by members of [[death metal]] acts [[Broken Hope]] and [[Oppressor]] as a [[side project]] to their other band. This included guitarist Shaun Glass, drummer Tom Schofield, bassist Tim King, and guitarist/vocalist Adam Zadel. Later on, King discovered vocalist [[Ryan McCombs]] through a compilation CD of unsigned bands and invited him to join the group. Glass came up with the band name, and within two weeks, Soil began recording their first demo which was picked up by Olympic Records. In this time, the band would become the full-time project of all its members. According to McCombs, although all the members contributed to the songwriting process, Zadel proved to be their "chief writer."<ref>[http://www.metalfanatix.com/interviews/soil.html Ryan McCombs of Soil] MetalFanatix.com. Retrieved on 6-04-09.</ref> |
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After releasing an [[SOiL (EP)|eponymous EP]] in 1997, Soil joined MIA Records and developed a second EP, ''[[El Chupacabra (album)|El Chupacabra]]''. This led to their 1999 debut album ''[[Throttle Junkies]]'' which bared a [[Southern rock]] tinge and failed to break Soil into the mainstream. After this release, MIA Records folded. Enlisting the help of the Chicago-based [[music producer|producer]] [[Johnny K]], Soil began writing entirely new material and produced several new demo tracks in August 2000. |
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Soil was originally formed in 1997 by members of [[death metal]] acts [[Broken Hope]] and [[Oppressor]] as a side project to their other band. Soil's first three releases, [[SOiL (EP)|Soil]] ([[EP]]), ''[[El Chupacabra (album)|El Chupacabra]]'' ([[EP]]) and their debut album ''[[Throttle Junkies]]'', failed to break the band into the mainstream. It was around this time that all the members of Soil left their other bands to focus on Soil as their main project. |
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On March 23, 2004, Soil released their second major label release, ''[[Redefine]]'', which reached #78 on [[The Billboard 200]]. While boasting their highest charting record and single to date, its disappointing sales led to J Records dropping Soil from the label. Later in the year, in the midst of touring, vocalist Ryan McCombs announced his sudden departure from the group to focus on his family. Several concerts were forced into cancellation as a consequence. |
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===2005-2008=== |
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In 2005, Soil was in need of a replacement for McCombs. By spring that year, they had chosen [[New York]]-based vocalist AJ Cavalier at the suggestion of [[Damageplan]] vocalist and Cavalier's best friend [[Pat Lachman]]. Cavalier's previous credentials include the band Diesel Machine. In a May 2005 interview, bassist Tim King elaborated on McCombs' time with Soil, his departure, and the band's new chemistry: |
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:"We had a lot of magical moments on stage. It was always about, for us, the music. Unfortunately for him it wasn't. But that doesn't mean he didn't deliver the goods. I'll give him one prop, he was an amazing singer. . . His voice was amazing, everything else about him sucked. That's all I'm going to say about that. I don't want to talk shit. Everyone has things going on in their head and does things for reasons that they feel is right for them. . . It doesn't matter how big you are, you should always have that fire. Bands that have that fire, that drive, are bands that last forever. And now I feel like the band is where it needs to be and in the right place. We now have five fighters in this band. Although, we were able to keep it up for a long time with the old singer, we still lost out on some really good shows. We had a mini tour with [[Sevendust]]. We had a festival with Damageplan. We had a UK tour planned and we had to cancel all that when he quit the band. Then we had to find a new singer, who was actually recommended to us by Wayne and Pat from Damage Plan."<ref>Kramer, P. [http://www.rockwatch.org/articles/mix1/sc052905.html Soil at Star Central on May 29th 2005] RockWatch.org (May 29, 2005). Retrieved on 6-04-09.</ref> |
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The original lineup of the band was Ryan McCombs (vocals) (currently of [[Drowning Pool]]) Shaun Glass (guitar) (currently of the band Dirge), Tom Schofield, Tim King, and Adam Zadel. Mccombs left in 2004 after the band departed from their label ([[J Records]]), to be with his family and later join [[Drowning Pool]] , and Shaun in 2007,citing musical differences and to focus on his new band, Dirge. Mccombs was replaced with vocalist AJ Cavalier, also of Diesel Machine. |
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On July 20, 2005, Ryan McCombs returned to music by joining [[Drowning Pool]] as their new lead vocalist. This caused tension between the two bands and bitter comments regarding McCombs' transition. In particular, Tim King claimed on Soil's website that McCombs would "be singing the very songs he hailed as 'average,' " and scoffed, "Drowning Pool can have him. Now we have the better singer and the better band."<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1506695/20050729/drowning_pool.jhtml For The Record: Quick News On Drowning Pool And Soil, Just Blaze, Interpol, Blondie, Liz Phair & More] [[MTV]].com (July 29, 2005). Retrieved on 6-04-09.</ref> On [[September 21]] that year, Soil signed with New York-based [[independent label]] [[DRT Entertainment]]. |
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The band released ''[[True Self]]'', their first album with Cavalier, on [[May 2]], [[2006]]. The following year, guitarist Shaun Glass left Soil, citing musical differences and to focus on his new band, Dirge Within. In November 2008, Driven Records announced on their website that Soil had signed with them. |
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The band experienced their highest success with their 2001 release ''[[Scars (album)|Scars]]''. Their success was helped by singles such as "Halo" and "Unreal". |
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In late 2007 the band recorded a cover of Soundgarden's "Rusty Cage" for free as gift from the band to the fans. |
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In 2004, the band parted company with J Records after disapointing album sales of their second major album ''[[Redefine]]''. Shortly after, vocalist [[Ryan McCombs]] announced his departure from the group. [[New York]]-based vocalist [[AJ Cavalier]] was introduced on [[November 15]], [[2005]] as McCombs' replacement. |
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On [[July 20]], [[2005]], McCombs was confirmed to be the new singer for [[Drowning Pool]]. |
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On [[September 21]], [[2005]], Soil signed with New York-based [[independent label]] [[DRT Entertainment]]. Their latest album ''[[True Self]]'' was released on [[May 2]], [[2006]]. The album leaked onto [[Peer-to-peer file sharing|P2P]] and [[BitTorrent (protocol)|BitTorrent]] sites on [[March 4]], almost 2 months before its official release. |
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They have released four albums, their most recent being ''[[True Self]]'' which was released in [[May 2]] [[2006]]. |
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In November 2008 Driven Records announced on their website that SOiL had signed with them as their new label. |
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==2009-present== |
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The band spent the early part of 2009 recording thier 5th untitled new album for driven/AFM records |
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<br >At Groovemaster Recording Studios (Chicago, IL) with Grammy Nominated producer Johnny K (Disturbed, 3 Doors Down, Staind, Finger Eleven). |
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<br >For the first time as a 4 piece. The album it self should come out late summer early fall. |
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<br >Song titles for the album are "Like it is", "Temptation", "Surrounded", and "Picture Perfect". |
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==Current/original Members== |
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* [[Adam Zadel]] – Guitar, Backing Vocals |
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* [[Adam Zadel]] – Guitar |
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* [[Tim King]] - Bass |
* [[Tim King]] - Bass |
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* [[Tom Schofield]] – Drums |
* [[Tom Schofield]] – Drums |
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* [[AJ Cavalier]]- Vocals (2005-Present) Also of Diesal Machine. |
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* [[Ryan McCombs]] – Vocals (1997–2004) Currently in Drowning Pool. |
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== Discography == |
== Discography == |
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* ''[[Throttle Junkies]]'' (1999) |
* ''[[Throttle Junkies]]'' (1999) |
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* ''[[Scars ( |
* ''[[Scars (album)|Scars]]'' (2001) |
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* ''[[Redefine]]'' (2004) |
* ''[[Redefine]]'' (2004) |
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* ''[[True Self]]'' (2006) |
* ''[[True Self]]'' (2006) |
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* ''TBA'' (2009) |
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* ''[[El Chupacabra (album)|El Chupacabra!]]'' (1998) |
* ''[[El Chupacabra (album)|El Chupacabra!]]'' (1998) |
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Soil, often typeset as SOiL, is a four piece rock band from Chicago, Illinois, United States. Members currently include AJ Cavalier (vocalist), Tom Schofield (drums), Tim King (bass), and Adam Zadel (guitar).
Soil's success came in 2001 when Pat Lynch of Orlando rock radio station WJRR, played the demo of "Halo" in heavy rotation. A major label bidding war erupted, the band chose J Records (a division of RCA Records). Music industry legend Clive Davis, responsible for signing such acts as Pink Floyd and Bruce Springsteen, signed the band, and stated that "you're gonna be my only rock band for now. You're going to be a priority, and I want to break this band".[2]
History
Soil was originally formed in 1997 by members of death metal acts Broken Hope and Oppressor as a side project to their other band. Soil's first three releases, Soil (EP), El Chupacabra (EP) and their debut album Throttle Junkies, failed to break the band into the mainstream. It was around this time that all the members of Soil left their other bands to focus on Soil as their main project.
The original lineup of the band was Ryan McCombs (vocals) (currently of Drowning Pool) Shaun Glass (guitar) (currently of the band Dirge), Tom Schofield, Tim King, and Adam Zadel. Mccombs left in 2004 after the band departed from their label (J Records), to be with his family and later join Drowning Pool , and Shaun in 2007,citing musical differences and to focus on his new band, Dirge. Mccombs was replaced with vocalist AJ Cavalier, also of Diesel Machine.
The band experienced their highest success with their 2001 release Scars. Their success was helped by singles such as "Halo" and "Unreal".
In 2004, the band parted company with J Records after disapointing album sales of their second major album Redefine. Shortly after, vocalist Ryan McCombs announced his departure from the group. New York-based vocalist AJ Cavalier was introduced on November 15, 2005 as McCombs' replacement.
On July 20, 2005, McCombs was confirmed to be the new singer for Drowning Pool.
On September 21, 2005, Soil signed with New York-based independent label DRT Entertainment. Their latest album True Self was released on May 2, 2006. The album leaked onto P2P and BitTorrent sites on March 4, almost 2 months before its official release. They have released four albums, their most recent being True Self which was released in May 2 2006.
In November 2008 Driven Records announced on their website that SOiL had signed with them as their new label.
Current/original Members
- Adam Zadel – Guitar, Backing Vocals
- Tim King - Bass
- Tom Schofield – Drums
Current Member
- AJ Cavalier- Vocals (2005-Present) Also of Diesal Machine.
Former original members
- Ryan McCombs – Vocals (1997–2004) Currently in Drowning Pool.
- Shaun Glass – Guitar (1997-2007) Currently in the band Dirge.
Discography
- Studio albums
- Throttle Junkies (1999)
- Scars (2001)
- Redefine (2004)
- True Self (2006)
- Extended plays
- El Chupacabra! (1998)
- SOiL (2001)