Lockweld

Formed in 1993 Lockweld's Steve Makita and Karen Thomas soon began boggling minds of those in the punk/hardcore scene which they'd grown out of. Many in this particular scene were drawn to the group because of Steve's membership in the band [a=Apartment 213], where some of the experimental sounds originated. Integrity frontman [a1427639] recorded and contributed to some of the group's early work. Lockweld gained mass acceptance in the underground industrial/harsh Noise scene, getting praise from legendary artists and groups like [a=Merzbow], [a=Whitehouse], and [a=Haters]. After several vinyl singles, split releases, and appearances on compilations, their debut CD "All the Power" was released on California's [l=Vinyl Communications] label. They had since put out various other releases, including one on the popular [l=Ground Fault Recordings] label. A special thing about this band was the use of power tools, machinery and weapons: real sounds that are later re-sampled, looped, processed and distorted with the use of an analog synthesizer. In their performances they have used power tools such as sanders and grinders, large pieces of wood and metal, and fire. Formally disbanded in 2006.