A pioneering American sludge punk-metal troupe based out of Southern California, -(16)- is credited with helping to shape the seismic hard rock subgenre. Founded in 1992, the band issued its debut full-length album, Curves That Kick, in 1993 via metal scene maker Pushead's independent Bacteria Sour label. The band broke wider 1996 with the release of the critically acclaimed Drop Out via Pessimiser Records. -(16)- continued to release new music, dropping Blaze of Incompetence in 1997 and Zoloft Smile in 2003, as well as over 20 vinyl singles. In 2007 after inking a deal with Relapse Records the band released Bridges to Burn. In 2010 Relapse reissued the group's 1993 debut, and 2012 yielded the band's sixth studio long-player, Deep Cuts from Dark Clouds. The punishing Lifespan of a Moth followed in 2016. Fast forward to 2020 and -(16)- returned with the critically acclaimed Dream Squasher. In 2022 the band continued their creative momentum by releasing their 9th album Into Dust. The album landed on numerous year-end lists and was awarded one of the top 3 rock albums by Creem Magazine for the year. Relapse Records announced that "GUIDES FOR THE MISGUIDED" will be the title of 10th album. Out on Feb 7 2025 Vocals, Guitar: Bobby Ferry Lead Guitar: Alex Shuster Bass: Barney Firks Drums: Dion Thurman