Twisted Method

Twisted Method
Origin Cape Coral, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Years active 1998–present
Labels MCA
Associated acts
Members
Past members
  • Andrew Howard
  • Ben Goins

Twisted Method is an American Nu metal band from Cape Coral, Florida. Formed in 1998, the band released one full-length studio album in 2003 and went into hiatus in 2005 after the departure of lead guitarist Andrew Howard and drummer Ben Goins.[1] On September 12, 2005, Andrew Howard was found dead. The band eventually returned in 2012.[2]

History

Early years and Escape from Cape Coma (1998–2005)

Twisted Method was founded in 1998 after its band members met each other at Mariner High School.[1]

The band signed a five-year, $5.5 million contract with MCA Records in 2002; the label issued the band's first and only album, Escape from Cape Coma, in July of the following year. The title is a sarcastic reference to their home town, which they described as a place where "old people retire - it's like the walking dead".[1][3][4][5]

Geffen Records, which had recently been acquired by MCA Records, bought the band a spot on the second stage of the 2003 Ozzfest tour.[1][6] Despite being in contract limbo for quite a while, things were looking up when Geffen indicated they would finance a second album, send the group on tour with Dope twice in 2004, and record demos in June with Edsel Dope. Twisted Method toured with Dope and Motograter in 2004 as part of the American Apathy tour.[7]

Hiatus and the death of Andrew Howard (2005–2011)

In July 2005, Twisted Method went on an "indefinite hiatus" after guitarist Andrew Howard and drummer Ben Goins quit the band.[8] Howard left because he wanted to be with his family after becoming a father,[9] and Goins found Christianity.[10]

Andrew Howard was found dead in his bed on Friday afternoon, September 16, 2005, aged 23.[1] His cause of death remains unsolved.[3]

The remaining Twisted Method members, Derrick Tribbett and Derek DeSantis, quickly formed a new group named MakeShift Romeo.[1] In addition to Makeshift Romeo, vocalist Derrick "Tripp" Tribbett fills in on bass for Dope, and bassist Derek DeSantis has joined the band EkoTren, which toured with Ill Niño. Tribbett also recorded solo material under the stagename Sinister and collaborated with John Rich.[11]

Return from hiatus (2012–present)

On October 28, 2012, Twisted Method performed a reunion show at the Dixie Roadhouse in Cape Coral, Florida.[12] Tony Elchert of EkoTren and Virus of Dope both filled in for Andrew Howard on lead guitar.[2]

On December 19, 2014, Twisted Method once again performed a reunion show. This time it was at The Buddha in Fort Myers, Florida.

Band members

Current members

Former members

  • Andrew Howard – lead guitar (1998–2005; died 2005)
  • Ben Goins – drums, percussion (1998–2005)

Discography

Studio albums
  • Escape from Cape Coma (2003)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sharpe-Young, Garry (2005) "Twisted Method", in New Wave of American Heavy Metal, Zonda Books Limited, ISBN 978-0-9582684-0-0, p. 337-8
  2. 1 2 "Reunited TWISTED METHOD Plays First Show In Almost Eight Years; Video Footage, Photos Available", Blabbermouth.net, November 4, 2012, retrieved 2012-11-04
  3. 1 2 "Musician's mysterious death angers father, frustrates police" Check |url= value (help). Cape Coral Daily Breeze. February 18, 2007. Retrieved September 29, 2007.
  4. ↑ ""Loud Rock Q&A: Twisted Method". CMJ New Music Report. June 2, 2003. Retrieved 2010-06-05.
  5. ↑ Gonshor, Adam (August 25, 2003). "Interview: Success is Near for Twisted Method". andPop.com.
  6. ↑ de Yampert, Rick (August 27, 2004). "Out of a 'Coma': Metal Band Escapes Hometown". Daytona Beach News-Journal.
  7. ↑ "Bands excited about Apathy tour". Deseret News. October 8, 2004.
  8. ↑ "For The Record: Quick News On Lil' Kim, Britney And Christina, Nine Inch Nails, Kanye West, Madonna & More". MTV. September 19, 2005. Retrieved 2010-06-05.
  9. ↑ ""Former TWISTED METHOD Guitarist ANDY HOWARD Dead At 23". Blabbermouth.net. September 17, 2005. Retrieved June 6, 2010.
  10. ↑ "Twisted Method Singer Leaves, Band Breaks Up". Metal Underground. Retrieved June 9, 2005.
  11. ↑ "Former TWISTED METHOD Frontman/DOPE Bassist Releases 'Club Criminal' Video]". Blabbermouth.net,. March 7, 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-05.
  12. ↑ "Concert: Twisted Method". 99xonline.com.
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