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Element Eighty

Element Eighty is a four-piece music band from Tyler, Texas.

History

Element Eighty formed in 2000, and self-released their debut album Mercuric on June 21, 2001. In April 2003, the band signed a deal with Universal/Republic Records. Their self titled album Element Eighty was released on October 28, 2003. The band toured with such artists as Sevendust, Ill Niño, Flaw, 40 Below Summer and Mushroomhead. The song "Broken Promises" was featured on the Need for Speed: Underground video game soundtrack. The song also made a moderate impact on the U.S. mainstream rock charts, peaking at #36.[1]

After several months of touring, the band could see that their label had no interest in pushing the band – there was no music video or any kind of promotion. The band would later split with Universal/Republic late 2004. Soon after their departure, original bassist Roon decided to leave the band. He was later replaced by Zack Bates.

The band released their third album The Bear on November 5, 2005 via their own label, Texas Cries Records. The album was only made available through the band's official website and at shows.

After disbanding in December 2006, Element Eighty have since reunited as of May 2007. They have recently begun recording their new album slated for an early 2008 release, by Goodnight Entertainment, with distribution through Day One Entertainment (a division of Koch Entertainment), as well as signing a distribution deal for a global release of their independent album The Bear.

Members

Current members

Former members

Discography

Album Cover Date of Release Title Label
File:E80Mercuric.jpg
Jun 21, 2001 Mercuric Self-released
Oct 28, 2003 Element Eighty Universal/Republic
Nov 5, 2005 The Bear Texas Cries
New Album feb , 2008 TBA TBR