Conelrad (band)

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Conelrad
OriginPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
United States
Genres Metalcore, post-hardcore [1]
Years active2001–present
LabelsNew Addition Media, Lost Tundra, Hope, Hardtravelin, Oh No Vertigo
MembersJeff Gretz
Adam MacGregor

Conelrad was an American heavy metal duo from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The group, consisting of Jeff Gretz (of From Autumn to Ashes and Zao) and Adam McGregor (formerly of Creation Is Crucifixion), formed in early 2001. They played at Mr. Roboto Project in 2003, [2] and released a 7-inch record and a CD. In mid-2005, the duo went on a break. Sporadic activity since then has seen only two performances and the release of a 7-inch EP. [3]

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Their style has been described as a mixture of Carcass and Lightning Bolt, and features spoken word as well as shrieks; [4] Pittsburgh Live referred to the band's music as "experimental lunacy". [5]

Members

Discography

Albums and EPs

Compilations

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References

  1. Mervis, Scott (2006-11-23). "Pittsburgh Calling: Conelrad". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
  2. Rauf, Adam (2003-11-05). "Mr. Roboto Project enters fourth year and celebrates with ADD Fest". The Pitt News . Retrieved 2010-01-22.[ permanent dead link ]
  3. "Conelrad EP release show". Thisishappening.com. Archived from the original on 2007-10-08. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
  4. Voegtlin, Stewart (2005-02-01). "Rev. of Conelrad, A Final Dissolution". Dusted. Retrieved 2010-01-21.
  5. Machosky, Michael (2005-03-08). "Scenes from Arts-burgh: Modern Formations Gallery". Pittsburgh Live.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)