Dropout Kings
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Dropout Kings (formerly Phoenix Down) is an American nu metal band from Phoenix, Arizona, United States, that formed in 2016. They are currently signed to Suburban Noize Records[1] and have released two albums: Audiodope and GlitchGang, which were released August 10, 2018 and April 6, 2021.
History[]
Dropout Kings was founded by Adam Ramey after his previous band broke up in 2015.[3] As a way to stay active musically, he approached rapper to do a cover of Linkin Park's “Lying From You” after seeing a video of Wellz performing on YouTube.[4] Due to a positive reception, Ramey approached previous members of The Bad Chapter; Trevor Norgren and later Staig Flynn and Rob Sebastian[5] and previous bandmate Chucky Guzman from We The Collectors[6] to form a new band called Phoenix Down, which by 2017 had changed its name to Dropout Kings.
On April 6, 2018, it was announced that Dropout Kings signed with Napalm Records, & the band released the music video for '"NVM", their first single from their debut album AudioDope the same day.[7] On June 8, 2018, the band released the music video for "Scratch & Claw", the second single off of AudioDope.[8] AudioDope was released on August 10, 2018.[9] AudioDope reached 2 US Charts, #52-Top New Artist Albums & #112-Record Label Independent Current Albums.[2]
In July–August 2018, the band toured the United States and Canada with OTEP.[10] During the Otep tour, the band announced that they were managed by Dez Fafara, the lead vocalist for DevilDriver & Coal Chamber.[11]
In February–March 2019, the band toured with Outline in Color, and .[12]
On March 19, 2019, Dayshell featured the band on their single “KOMBAT."[13]
In May–June 2019, the band joined Crazy Town as direct support on their 20th Anniversary Tour.[14]
On May 26, 2019, it was announced that the band would be playing the Main Stage at the 20th Annual Soopa Gathering of the Juggalos on August 3, 2019.[15]
On April 6, 2021, it was announced that Dropout Kings had signed to Suburban Noize Records.[1]
On June 15, 2021, Dropout Kings embarked on their first headlining tour.
On September 8, 2021, “Virus” peaked at #33 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Radio Charts while spending 12 weeks in the Top 40.
On October 26, 2021, it was announced that “Virus” was being considered for a Grammy nomination in the Best New Artist category.
On January 24, 2022, it was announced that Dropout Kings would be playing at UFest 2022 on April 24, 2022.[16]
Members[]
- Current Members
- Adam Ramey - co-lead vocals (2016–present)
- Eddie Wellz - co-lead vocals (2016–present)
- Chucky Guzman - guitars (2016–present)
- Staig Flynn - guitars (2017–present)
- Rob Sebastian - bass (2017–present)
- Joe Lana Jr. - drums (2021–present)
- Former Members
- Trevor Norgren - drums (2016–2021)
- Tre Scott - guitar/bass (2016–2017)
- Charlie Mumbles - DJ (2016–2017)
Timeline[]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/timeline/9jmgs0mmn2xv0v841325szol3ee3pkx.png)
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
- AudioDope (2018)[17]
EPs[]
- GlitchGang (2020 Stay Sick Recordings, reissued 2021 on Suburban Noize Records)
Singles[]
- "Street Sharks" (2016; as Phoenix Down)
- "NVM" (2018)
- "Scratch & Claw" (2018)
- "Going Rogue feat. Landon Tewers" (2018)
- "GlitchGang" (2020)
- "I Ain't Depressed feat. Hacktivist" (2020)
- "Virus feat. Shayley Bourget" (2021) – No. 33 Mainstream Rock Songs[18]
Music videos[]
- "Street Sharks" (2016; as Phoenix Down)[19]
- "NVM" (2018)[20]
- "Scratch & Claw" (2018)[21]
- "Going Rogue" (2018)[22]
- "Bad Day" (2019)[23]
- "Something Awful" (2019)[24]
- "GlitchGang" (2020)
- "Virus" (2020)
- "I Ain't Depressed" (2020)
- "PitUp" (2021)
- "Hey Uh" (2022)[25]
References[]
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- ^ a b https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/[dead link]
- ^ "Dropout Kings". Artery Global. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
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- ^ Crane, Matt (2014-07-11). "Ex-Attack Attack! vocalist Phil Druyor starts new band, releases new song". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on October 9, 2019. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- ^ "We The Collectors". bandcamp. Archived from the original on October 9, 2019. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- ^ "News Blog :: DROPOUT KINGS - Sign with Napalm Records!". Napalm Records. Archived from the original on June 8, 2018. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
- ^ "DROPOUT KINGS Release Official Music Video For "Scratch & Claw" Album Cover Artwork & Track Listing!". HeavyMag. Archived from the original on January 17, 2019. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
- ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: Dropout Kings – Audiodope". Dead Press. Archived from the original on December 15, 2018. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ "Dropout Kings announced as direct support for OTEP Summer Tour". CB Entertainment. Archived from the original on October 9, 2019. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
- ^ "Dropout Kings". The Oracle Management. 2018-07-30. Archived from the original on 2019-06-23. Retrieved 2019-06-23.
- ^ "Outline in Color Tour Dates". OutlineinColor.com. Archived from the original on January 15, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
- ^ "Kombat (feat. Dropout Kings) - Single by Dayshell". Retrieved Apr 18, 2020 – via music.apple.com.
- ^ "DROPOUT KINGS Kick Off US Tour Dates w/ Crazy Town | Freeman Promotions". www.freemanpromotions.com. Archived from the original on 2019-06-23. Retrieved 2019-06-23.
- ^ "dropout-kings". Gathering of the Juggalos. 2019-05-27. Archived from the original on 2019-06-23. Retrieved 2019-06-23.
- ^ Becher, Amee (2022-01-24). "UFEST 2022 – 98KUPD – Arizona's Real Rock". 98KUPD - Arizona's Real Rock. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
- ^ "AudioDope by Dropout Kings". Retrieved Apr 18, 2020 – via music.apple.com.
- ^ "Mainstream Rock Songs – Week of September 11, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
- ^ https://youtube.com/chwXFeyagV4[dead link]
- ^ "Archived copy". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2019-11-17. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "DROPOUT KINGS - Something Awful (Official Live Video) | Napalm Records". YouTube. 2019-06-05. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- ^ "Dropout Kings - Hey Uh (Official Music Video) - YouTube". YouTube. 2022-01-28. Archived from the original on 2022-01-29.
External links[]
- Musical groups established in 2016
- American nu metal musical groups
- Trap metal musicians
- 2016 establishments in Arizona