Drain (noise rock band)

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Drain
Origin Austin, Texas, U.S.
Genres Noise rock, psychedelic rock
Years active1992–1997
Labels Trance Syndicate
Past members King Coffey
David McCreath
Owen McMahon

Drain were an American noise rock band formed in Austin, Texas by King Coffey in 1991. The group also included David McCreath on guitar and bassist Owen McMahon of Cherubs. [1] Along with the psychedelic leanings of Coffey's other band the Butthole Surfers, Drain also ventures into electronic and techno music territory. [2] Also, samplers and drum machines play a stronger role in the music. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Leland, John; Robbins, Ira (2007). "Butthole Surfers". Trouser Press . Retrieved March 19, 2013.
  2. ↑ Mason, Stewart. "Pick Up Heaven". Allmusic. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
  3. ↑ Ankeny, Jason. "Drain". Allmusic. Retrieved March 19, 2013.


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