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Clockhammer Biography
by Greg Prato
Although they remain obscure to this
day, the Nashville, TN, alt-metal trio Clockhammer was picked by many as
a strong contender for breakthrough success during their original run
together in the early '90s. Combining elements of alternative, prog
rock, metal, and fusion, the group formed in the late '80s with members
Byron Bailey (vocals, guitar), Matt Swanson (bass), and Ken Coomer
(drums). The group issued a pair of full-length albums, a self-titled
debut in 1991, and a sophomore effort titled Klinefelter in 1992, before
friction between bandmembers (as well as their record company, First
Warning, going out of business), led to the group's breakup shortly
thereafter. By 1994, Bailey had re-formed Clockhammer with new members
Mark Smoot and Christian Nagle joining up, issuing the album Houses in
Motion the same year (which saw the band exploring a heavier, almost
Black Sabbath-esque sound) -- although nothing has been heard from
Clockhammer since. If you're a fan of the melodic yet progressive sounds
of King's X and Collective Soul, you're sure to love Clockhammer.
Tracklist
1 |
| Greying Out |
2 |
| Bluest Eyes |
3 |
| Standing By |
4 |
| Nullify |
5 |
| Away |
6 |
| Hollows |
7 |
| Years Of Days |
8 |
| Destination |
9 |
| Next Month |
10 |
| Drone |
11 |
| Mitch's Theme |