earthtone9

earthtone9 is a metal band hailing from Nottingham, UK. Their line-up on most of their major releases was Karl Middleton on vocals, Owen Oz Packard, Joe Roberts on guitar, Graeme Watts on bass and Simon Hutchby on drums (the latter replaced for their EP Omega by Alex Baker).
Earthtone9 - The Legacy of a Remarkable Rock Band
Earthtone9 is a British alternative metal band known for its exacting metal music and edgy lyrics throughout their career. They were active from the late 90s to 2002, before people saw them in a long hiatus of 15 years, and then formed again for only four shows in 2018, and then another four shows in 2019. In this blog post, we will delve into the musical biography of Earthtone9, discussing their most remarkable performances, music genres, and albums that made them a household name in the music industry.
Earthtone9 was first formed in 1998 in Nottingham, England. Their creative output and unique sound in alternative metal became famous from their very first demo. They continued to make many EPs, and their first full-length album, Lo-Def(inition) Discord, in 2000. It was a very experimental album and a perfect introduction to the band's production style. Each song was an interesting enigma and delivered a powerful punch to their audience both musically and lyrically.
In 2001, Earthtone9 released their second album, Off Kilter Enhancement, which was well-received by both fans and the critics. It was a classic example of their mastery of creating unique and challenging songs. At this point, Earthtone9 achieved commercial success, and the attention they were getting led them to be an opening act for notable bands like Machine Head and Pitchshifter.
Eventually, they released two more successful albums, Omega and Arc'Tan'Gent, which showcased their versatility and subject range, particularly with lyrics that focused on personal tragedy evolving into a more social commentary and political critique in the later albums, where they were talking about the war on terror and global issues.
Earthtone9's most famous performance was in 2001, where they played at a Kerrang! gig along with the band Feeder before 8000 people in the Wolves Civic Concert Hall. This performance elevated their reputation as an alternative metal band, and they became synonymous with British rock music.
The most famous song of Earthtone9 is Cynical, which was on their Omega album and received extensive airplay. It is a quintessential example of their unique vocal range, precision instrumentation, and hard-hitting drums. Their other hits such as Star Damage, Tat Twam Asi and Evil Crawling I showcase the range of their talent as a band and their ability to mix hard-hitting riffs with slick vocal melodies.
Earthtone9’s music is unique and different from any other band in the alternative metal genre. Their creative output and innovative style made them famous not only in the UK but all around the world. Although they disbanded in 2002, the reunion in 2018 and 2019 served as a testament to their passionate fans and a message to the new generation of alternative metal lovers to never give up on what truly matters. Earthtone9 remains a vital part of the British rock scene and their contribution to the music world is incomparable.