Autobomb was formed in San Diego in 2003 as an alternative/thrash metal group.
Biography
Guitarists Cyrus Ghahremani and David Price first started the band out of frustration and disgust, simply claiming "nobody writes good music anymore". The band's initial catalogue drew from songs Cyrus had been writing over the preceding two years, hoping to someday revive the intelligent and technical guitar and compositional style employed in the work of Megadeth and early Metallica.
The band's original lineup comprised of Cyrus Ghahremani handling all vocal, keyboard/synth, and rhythm guitar duties, David Price playing lead guitar, Brian Rumsey on the drums, and Andy Paul doing bass guitar.
In October 2004, Tony Montemarano (Mursic, ex Sing The Body Electric) auditioned as the band's full-time keyboardist. Knowing the music needed a more melodic vocalist with higher range, the band instead asked Tony to become Autobomb's singer and frontman. The offer was taken, and this lineup performed their debut show on October 8, 2004 at the world-famous west coast venue, SOMA. Popularity only grew as they continued to perform around San Diego, selling out shows from the start and being featured at the Vans Warped Tour.
On October 14, 2005, The band released the March of Death EP, their debut studio album, featuring 7 of the band's most well-received live tracks, including the first album appearance of March of Death. This was soon after the destruction of New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina - consequently, the band donated proceeds from the albums' sales to the New Orleans Restoration Fund.
Autobomb has played with such acts as Andrew W.K., Avenged Sevenfold, Thrice, Atreyu, Saosin, and Guttermouth, and the Warped Tour, exposing guitar-oriented thrash metal to a more mainstream audience.
Origins of the name
While many people believe that the band's name refers to a car bomb or a bomb that explodes automatically, it holds a deeper meaning. While the self titled track ("Autobomb") illustrates a first-person account of spontaneous combustion, it also resonates as a philosophy; Ghahremani has said several times that "the riffs, the live show, everything should be as explosive as possible."
It is more recently speculated that the name is a political statement and summary of the United States "shoot first, ask later" policy of dealing with the middle east - in a sense, auto-bombing a country.
It is very likely that the name comes from the character "Autobomb" from Super Mario World 2. On the official myspace page for Autobomb they list Nintendo as an influence, making it more likely.
Members
* Cyrus Ghahremani - Guitar, Backup Vocals, Synth
* David Price - Lead Guitar
* Tony Montemarano - Vocals, Synth
* Brian Rumsey - Drums
* Nick Montemarano - Bass
Discography
Studio Albums
* 2005 March of Death
* 2007 Mirror Mirror
Biography
Guitarists Cyrus Ghahremani and David Price first started the band out of frustration and disgust, simply claiming "nobody writes good music anymore". The band's initial catalogue drew from songs Cyrus had been writing over the preceding two years, hoping to someday revive the intelligent and technical guitar and compositional style employed in the work of Megadeth and early Metallica.
The band's original lineup comprised of Cyrus Ghahremani handling all vocal, keyboard/synth, and rhythm guitar duties, David Price playing lead guitar, Brian Rumsey on the drums, and Andy Paul doing bass guitar.
In October 2004, Tony Montemarano (Mursic, ex Sing The Body Electric) auditioned as the band's full-time keyboardist. Knowing the music needed a more melodic vocalist with higher range, the band instead asked Tony to become Autobomb's singer and frontman. The offer was taken, and this lineup performed their debut show on October 8, 2004 at the world-famous west coast venue, SOMA. Popularity only grew as they continued to perform around San Diego, selling out shows from the start and being featured at the Vans Warped Tour.
On October 14, 2005, The band released the March of Death EP, their debut studio album, featuring 7 of the band's most well-received live tracks, including the first album appearance of March of Death. This was soon after the destruction of New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina - consequently, the band donated proceeds from the albums' sales to the New Orleans Restoration Fund.
Autobomb has played with such acts as Andrew W.K., Avenged Sevenfold, Thrice, Atreyu, Saosin, and Guttermouth, and the Warped Tour, exposing guitar-oriented thrash metal to a more mainstream audience.
Origins of the name
While many people believe that the band's name refers to a car bomb or a bomb that explodes automatically, it holds a deeper meaning. While the self titled track ("Autobomb") illustrates a first-person account of spontaneous combustion, it also resonates as a philosophy; Ghahremani has said several times that "the riffs, the live show, everything should be as explosive as possible."
It is more recently speculated that the name is a political statement and summary of the United States "shoot first, ask later" policy of dealing with the middle east - in a sense, auto-bombing a country.
It is very likely that the name comes from the character "Autobomb" from Super Mario World 2. On the official myspace page for Autobomb they list Nintendo as an influence, making it more likely.
Members
* Cyrus Ghahremani - Guitar, Backup Vocals, Synth
* David Price - Lead Guitar
* Tony Montemarano - Vocals, Synth
* Brian Rumsey - Drums
* Nick Montemarano - Bass
Discography
Studio Albums
* 2005 March of Death
* 2007 Mirror Mirror
Resident Evil Weapons
Resident Evil (The game series) has used countless amounts of Guns and weaponry in the whole series. Here is a list of Resident Evil weaponry from all of the games featured in the franchise so far.
Resident Evil
Combat Knife
A weak alternative to the firearms in the game, the Combat Knife is a part of the S.T.A.R.S gear when they are sent into the Arklay mountains. Although it will probably be used more in this game than all the rest considering the lack of ammo around, its still not advised. If you are left with the decision to use the Knife or run, choose run.
Beretta Handgun
The most simple and commonly used Handgun in the game. When you play as Jill, you will have it from the start, while Chris will find his later on. Best used against Zombies, crows and single Cerebus's, its practicly useless against anything else in the game, and youll find it will take up space in your inventory later on . Once you have acquired enough ammo for the Shotgun, dump the Beretta back into the storage box.
Note: The Beretta is the Official handgun for S.T.A.R.S in the first game. It is later reveled in Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, that the M92F Custom (also known as the Samarui Edge) is the official S.T.A.R.S Handgun, which was created by Robert Kendo, featured in Resident Evil 2.
Shotgun
Probably the best all-round weapon in the game, the Shotgun will be used almost more commonly than the Beretta. Can blow Zombies heads clean off if aimed upwards, and blow Zombie Dogs to pieces. Once you acquired the Shotgun in the game, youll be surprised how handy it is, and how powerful it is too.
Bazooka
An interesting installment in the series, the Bazooka is a powerful and well ranged weapon: Perfect for killing tougher enimies and bosses. Brilliant when facing the Tyrant toward the end of the game.
Colt Phython
Praticly blows holes in enimies, and depletes the Tyrants health quickly and easily. Not your standered handgun at all, the Colt Phython is guaranteed to take your breath away, and anyone else who gets in its crossfire.
Flame Thrower
Chris finds this gun towards the end of the game, but comes in handy when you have to face the stronger enimies. The flame thrower works well against any enimies like plants, but also does its best against anything else. Ammo is very rare for the Flame Thrower, so save it for important battels.
Rocket Launcher
At the final battel on the rooftop, you will be given the Rocket Launncher to finish off the Tyrant. The tremendous power is almost enough to outweight its anoying recoil values, but the Tryant will have little time to fight back with the rockets coming at him in almost aligned order. It saves your life, otherwise, youd have it keep firing more of those shotgun rounds which dont appear to do much damage to him.
Berry's Magnum
O.k. now this puppy is only available on the Game Cube version, but if you do get it you will feel the power! You will also be given the decision later in th game to give Berry his gun or not, during the cimimatic battle with Lisa.
Resident Evil 2
Coming soon......
Resident Evil (The game series) has used countless amounts of Guns and weaponry in the whole series. Here is a list of Resident Evil weaponry from all of the games featured in the franchise so far.
Resident Evil
Combat Knife
A weak alternative to the firearms in the game, the Combat Knife is a part of the S.T.A.R.S gear when they are sent into the Arklay mountains. Although it will probably be used more in this game than all the rest considering the lack of ammo around, its still not advised. If you are left with the decision to use the Knife or run, choose run.
Beretta Handgun
The most simple and commonly used Handgun in the game. When you play as Jill, you will have it from the start, while Chris will find his later on. Best used against Zombies, crows and single Cerebus's, its practicly useless against anything else in the game, and youll find it will take up space in your inventory later on . Once you have acquired enough ammo for the Shotgun, dump the Beretta back into the storage box.
Note: The Beretta is the Official handgun for S.T.A.R.S in the first game. It is later reveled in Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, that the M92F Custom (also known as the Samarui Edge) is the official S.T.A.R.S Handgun, which was created by Robert Kendo, featured in Resident Evil 2.
Shotgun
Probably the best all-round weapon in the game, the Shotgun will be used almost more commonly than the Beretta. Can blow Zombies heads clean off if aimed upwards, and blow Zombie Dogs to pieces. Once you acquired the Shotgun in the game, youll be surprised how handy it is, and how powerful it is too.
Bazooka
An interesting installment in the series, the Bazooka is a powerful and well ranged weapon: Perfect for killing tougher enimies and bosses. Brilliant when facing the Tyrant toward the end of the game.
Colt Phython
Praticly blows holes in enimies, and depletes the Tyrants health quickly and easily. Not your standered handgun at all, the Colt Phython is guaranteed to take your breath away, and anyone else who gets in its crossfire.
Flame Thrower
Chris finds this gun towards the end of the game, but comes in handy when you have to face the stronger enimies. The flame thrower works well against any enimies like plants, but also does its best against anything else. Ammo is very rare for the Flame Thrower, so save it for important battels.
Rocket Launcher
At the final battel on the rooftop, you will be given the Rocket Launncher to finish off the Tyrant. The tremendous power is almost enough to outweight its anoying recoil values, but the Tryant will have little time to fight back with the rockets coming at him in almost aligned order. It saves your life, otherwise, youd have it keep firing more of those shotgun rounds which dont appear to do much damage to him.
Berry's Magnum
O.k. now this puppy is only available on the Game Cube version, but if you do get it you will feel the power! You will also be given the decision later in th game to give Berry his gun or not, during the cimimatic battle with Lisa.
Resident Evil 2
Coming soon......
John Frochaux (born Juan Sebastian Frochaux, April 15, 1983 in the city of Los Santos, Republic of Panama) is best known as the drummer for the Panamanian punk rock band . At the age of 7 he moved to the United States with his immediate family; this would become the place where he’d learn to play guitar and start his first band “Cannit!”. “Cannit!” played songs that were heavily influenced by Screeching Weasel and The Ramones. The band debuted (without a drummer) in John’s parent’s backyard, in front of a handful of his friends and family the day he turned 12.
Other bands
Since then Frochaux has been involved with several different bands generally playing different instruments in each band; some bands which would include his brother Chris Frochaux; some of those bands are/were The Phonys, (Chris Frochaux on guitar and vocals), Iron Tree Stamina, Paindonor, The Daybreak (Chris Frochaux on guitar and vocals), , , , and [http://myspace.com/ybsm27 YBSM-27 (Hi-Fi Atari Break Dance)]. Originally a guitar player by nature; John’s first recorded performance was at the age of 16 with The Be-Sharps on the record “Take Off”, just 4 months after he started playing drums.
He continues to work with and considers them to be "a pretty functional family".
EagleAttack
Frochaux also runs an independent graphic design and marketing workshop called EagleAttack Design, Co.
Other bands
Since then Frochaux has been involved with several different bands generally playing different instruments in each band; some bands which would include his brother Chris Frochaux; some of those bands are/were The Phonys, (Chris Frochaux on guitar and vocals), Iron Tree Stamina, Paindonor, The Daybreak (Chris Frochaux on guitar and vocals), , , , and [http://myspace.com/ybsm27 YBSM-27 (Hi-Fi Atari Break Dance)]. Originally a guitar player by nature; John’s first recorded performance was at the age of 16 with The Be-Sharps on the record “Take Off”, just 4 months after he started playing drums.
He continues to work with and considers them to be "a pretty functional family".
EagleAttack
Frochaux also runs an independent graphic design and marketing workshop called EagleAttack Design, Co.
Robert B. Hersov (born October 1960) is a London-based private investor, entrepreneur and Vice Chairman of NetJets Europe. He was born in Johannesburg and is a member of the Hersov family of South Africa, founders of AngloVaal, one of the largest Southern African mining and industrial companies.
Robert completed his schooling at Michaelhouse College, Natal. Thereafter he studied at the University of Cape Town where he received a B.Bus.Sci (Hons) in 1982 and graduated with an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1989. He served as an infantry officer in the South African Defence force 1983-84.
Rob was employed by Goldman Sachs in New York as an investment banker in 1985 where he worked for two years. From 1989 to 1991 he worked as a Business Development executive at News Corp in New York, reporting directly to Rupert Murdoch, and from 1992 to 1993 was head of Morgan Stanley’s European media investment banking team. He was then appointed a main board director of Richemont SA, reporting to CEO Johann Rupert, and while in this role drove the development of the media division, making significant investments/acquisitions in the (mainly European) media industry.
From then until August 1997, on behalf of Richemont, he was Chief Executive Officer of Telepiu Srl, Italy’s leading pay television Company, based in Milano, as well as a Board Director of Mediaset, Italy’s leading national television group. In 1997, he was instrumental in selling the whole Nethold/Telepiu Group to Canal Plus.
In 1998, Rob was appointed an executive director of ENIC plc, the UK-listed leisure/sports company and then, in 1988, Rob founded and was CEO of Sportal, Europe’s then leading independent interactive sports media company.
After Sportal, Rob founded Marquis Jet Europe, was CEO, and sold it to NetJets in early 2004, where he now serves as Vice Chairman.
Rob was elected Chairman of British Internet Publishers Alliance (BIPA) , a trustee of the Serpentine Gallery and Chairman of the Serpentine Council in April 2002, and a member of the corporate advisory board of the NSPCC. He is the non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Exclusive Resorts Europe, a company that owns and operates luxury villa residences. He is a Director of Shine Media China, Endeavor Acquisition Corp., Victory Acquisition Corp., and Triplecrown Acquistion Corp., all US-listed blank check companies. He is Chairman and main shareholder of Berlin-based investment company, Vatas.
Rob lives in London and has two sons.
He is an accomplished joke-teller, poet and speech maker and easily has an audience breaking out into wide smiles and bellyache laughs. It’s a widely held belief that Rob might possibly live forever.
Robert completed his schooling at Michaelhouse College, Natal. Thereafter he studied at the University of Cape Town where he received a B.Bus.Sci (Hons) in 1982 and graduated with an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1989. He served as an infantry officer in the South African Defence force 1983-84.
Rob was employed by Goldman Sachs in New York as an investment banker in 1985 where he worked for two years. From 1989 to 1991 he worked as a Business Development executive at News Corp in New York, reporting directly to Rupert Murdoch, and from 1992 to 1993 was head of Morgan Stanley’s European media investment banking team. He was then appointed a main board director of Richemont SA, reporting to CEO Johann Rupert, and while in this role drove the development of the media division, making significant investments/acquisitions in the (mainly European) media industry.
From then until August 1997, on behalf of Richemont, he was Chief Executive Officer of Telepiu Srl, Italy’s leading pay television Company, based in Milano, as well as a Board Director of Mediaset, Italy’s leading national television group. In 1997, he was instrumental in selling the whole Nethold/Telepiu Group to Canal Plus.
In 1998, Rob was appointed an executive director of ENIC plc, the UK-listed leisure/sports company and then, in 1988, Rob founded and was CEO of Sportal, Europe’s then leading independent interactive sports media company.
After Sportal, Rob founded Marquis Jet Europe, was CEO, and sold it to NetJets in early 2004, where he now serves as Vice Chairman.
Rob was elected Chairman of British Internet Publishers Alliance (BIPA) , a trustee of the Serpentine Gallery and Chairman of the Serpentine Council in April 2002, and a member of the corporate advisory board of the NSPCC. He is the non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Exclusive Resorts Europe, a company that owns and operates luxury villa residences. He is a Director of Shine Media China, Endeavor Acquisition Corp., Victory Acquisition Corp., and Triplecrown Acquistion Corp., all US-listed blank check companies. He is Chairman and main shareholder of Berlin-based investment company, Vatas.
Rob lives in London and has two sons.
He is an accomplished joke-teller, poet and speech maker and easily has an audience breaking out into wide smiles and bellyache laughs. It’s a widely held belief that Rob might possibly live forever.