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Filter

Filter stands out for a sound proposal that blends the energy of rock with industrial and electronic elements, evolving into an alternative metal with powerful guitars. From the beginning, the band, founded in 1993 by Richard Patrick and Brian Liesegang, explored industrial rock with clear resonances of Nine Inch Nails. This is no coincidence, as Richard Patrick was NIN's guitarist during the Pretty Hate Machine tour and in the videos for Broken. The band's initial sound was darker, but over time, their style shifted toward heavier guitars, consolidating an industrial metal sound. A distinctive feature of the band is their direct and fierce lyrics, which often tackle intense themes, and the raspy, unmistakable voice of Richard Patrick.

Richard Patrick decided to start Filter after leaving Nine Inch Nails, while Trent Reznor was working on The Downward Spiral. The band signed with Reprise Records in 1994 and released their debut album, Short Bus, in 1995. This work received good commercial reception, boosted by the single "Hey Man Nice Shot". To bring the music to the stage, Patrick and Liesegang added Geno Lenardo on guitar, Frank Cavanagh on bass, and Matt Walker on drums, who also appeared in the music video for the album's second single, "Dose". During the period between their first and second albums, Filter became notable for their contributions to soundtracks, such as "Thanks Bro" for Songs In The Key Of X: Music From And Inspired By The X-Files and "Jurassitol" for The Crow: City of Angels in 1996. That same year, the band released the home video Phenomenology, which included live recordings and music videos. In 1997, Brian Liesegang left Filter due to creative differences with Richard Patrick, shortly after collaborating on "(Can't You) Trip Like I Do" with The Crystal Method for the Spawn soundtrack. From then on, Richard Patrick continued the Filter project, accompanied by session musicians. In 1998, Patrick recorded a cover of "One" by Harry Nilsson for the soundtrack of the film The X-Files.

Alternative rock industrial rock Rock 1990s
1 Albums
11 Songs
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Sand

Title of Record · 1999

0:37 02

Welcome to the Fold

Title of Record · 1999

7:40 03

Captain Bligh

Title of Record · 1999

5:12 04

It's Gonna Kill Me

Title of Record · 1999

5:05 05

The Best Things

Title of Record · 1999

4:26 06

Take a Picture

Title of Record · 1999

6:04 07

Skinny

Title of Record · 1999

5:44 08

I Will Lead You

Title of Record · 1999

3:23 09

Cancer

Title of Record · 1999

6:39 10

I'm Not the Only One

Title of Record · 1999

5:50

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Title of Record

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With Title of Record, released in 1999, Filter reunited with Geno Lenardo and Frank Cavanagh, adding Steve Gillis on drums. This album marked a slight departure from industrial rock, giving rise to "Take a Picture", a ballad that became one of their biggest hits. The song "Captain Bligh" from the same album was written by Richard Patrick, inspired by Trent Reznor's habits after his departure from Nine Inch Nails. In 2002, the album The Amalgamut arrived, featuring singles like "Where Do We Go from Here?" and "American Cliché". The song "The Only Way"

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Born
1 Jan 1993
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Genre
Alternative rock

Members

guitar · actual
Jonny Radke
· actual
Steven Gillis
vocals, founder · 1993–present
Richard Patrick
guitar · 2014–present
Bobby Miller
backing vocals, guitar · 2018–present
Jonathan Radtke
drums · 2019–present
Greg Garman
backing vocals, bass · 1995–2002
Frank Cavanagh
guitar · 1995–2002
Geno Lenardo
drums · 2007–2012
Mika Fineo
guitar, keyboards, founder · 1993–1997
Brian Liesegang
backing vocals, guitar · 2011–2015
Jonathan Radtke
drums · 2015–2019
Chris Reeve
drums · 1999–2002
Steven Gillis
backing vocals, bass · 2010–2013
Phil Buckman
drums · 1995–1997
Matt Walker
bass · 2008–2010
John Spiker
guitar · 2008–2010
Mitchell Marlow
bass · 2013–2015
Tim Kelleher
guitar · 2015–2017
Oumi Kapila
additional, drums · 2007–2008
Josh Freese
guitar · 2010–2011
Rob Patterson
drums · 2012–2013
Elias Mallin
drums · 2013–2014
Jeff Fabb
guitar, founder · 2018–2019
Brian Liesegang
additional, guitar · 2002–2002
Alan Bailey
additional, guitar · 2008–2008
John 5
bass · 2015–¿?
Ashley Reeve

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Miss Blue

Title of Record · 1999

19:49