Ünloco
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Origin | Austin, Texas, U.S. |
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Labels | Maverick |
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Website | unloco |
Ünloco was an American nu metal band formed in Austin, Texas.
History
Ünloco was formed in 2000 by frontman vocalist Joey Dueñas, with Pete Navarrete on drums, Victor Escareño on bass, and Brian Arthur on guitar. That same year, the band released a six-track EP titled Useless through Captiva Records.
The band was signed by
Soon after, guitarist Brian Arthur left to join Goldfinger, and was replaced by Marc Serrano. From October to November 2002, Ünloco co-headlined an American tour with Kittie; Clockwise and Acacia supported.
Their second effort, becoming i, was released on March 11, 2003, and was produced by Andrew Murdock – responsible for Powerman 5000, Godsmack, and Chimaira, among other artists. During said year, the band toured with Korn, opened for Music as a Weapon II, and appeared at Ozzfest 2003. Despite the push from their label, becoming i failed to meet expectations, and the band split up that same year.
Since then, guitarist Marc Serrano joined the now disbanded
In July 2014, Ünloco announced a reunion show in
Members
Last line-up
- Joey Dueñas – vocals (2000–2003, 2014–present)
- Pete Navarrete – drums (2000–2003, 2014–present)
- Mando Ayala – guitar (2014–present)
- Jorge Dueñas – bass (2015–present)
Former
- Victor Escareño – bass (2000–2003)
- Marc Serrano – guitar (2001–2003)
- Brian Arthur – guitar (2000–2001)
- Ben Benavides – guitar
Discography
- EPs
- Useless (2000)
- Albums
Title | Album details | Sales |
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Healing |
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US: 18,000[8] |
becoming i |
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US: 22,000[8] |
- Singles
- Healing
- "Face Down"
- becoming i
- "Failure" [US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks#25]
- "Empty"
- "Failure" [US
- Soundtracks appearances
- "Nothing" – used in Little Nicky
- "Bruises" – used in The Matrix Reloaded
- "Bruises" – used in Music as a Weapon II
- "Bruises" – used in True Crime: Streets of LA
- "Crashing" – used in Madden 2004
- "Empty" – used in Music as a Weapon II
References
- ^ Gallucci, Michael. "Ünloco – Healing". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ^ Wilson, MacKenzie. "Ünloco – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ^ "Ünloco Announce September Hometown Reunion Show". July 14, 2014. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ eMinor. "Show at Dirty Dog Bar". Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ "Pete Navarrete". Facebook. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ RoderickINM (October 27, 2016). "Brand new Unloco song". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ "SXSW adds nearly 200 more artists to 2017 lineup (also FBI Director James Comey and Marie Kondo)". BrooklynVegan. January 27, 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ a b Billboard Staff (August 20, 2003). "Ask Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
External links
- Ünloco at AllMusic
- Anew Revolution: MySpace site