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. The band 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. A testament to the power of loss, every moment of Dream Squasher casts the band into new, heavier, and deeper depths. In 2022 the band continued their creative momentum by releasing their new album Into Dust via Relapse Records. The album received critical acclaim, landing on numerous year-end lists and receiving positive reviews from Spin, Metal Hammer, New Noise, and Decibel Magazine respectively. Into Dust was awarded one of the top 3 rock albums by Creem Magazine for the year. Vocals, Guitar: Bobby Ferry Lead Guitar: Alex Shuster Bass: Barney Firks Drums: Dion Thurman