3Teeth
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{{Short description|American industrial metal band}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = 3Teeth
| image = 3TEETH 3TEETH -PIG- Live at Heaven, London 06-February 2020 (49534129077).jpg
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| caption = 3Teeth in 2020
| alias =
| origin = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
| genre = {{flatlist|
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| years_active = 2013–present
| label = {{flatlist|
- Artoffact
- OMF
- {{nowrap|Century Media}}
}}
| website = {{URL|3teeth.org}}
| current_members =
- Alexis Mincolla
- Xavier Swafford
- Andrew Means
- Chase Brawner
- Nick Rossi
| past_members =
- Andrew Melendez
- Justin Hanson
}}
3Teeth (stylized as 3TEETH or 3T3ETH) is an American industrial metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2013, the band currently consists of Alexis Mincolla (vocals), Chase Brawner (guitars), Xavier Swafford (keys & synth), Andrew Means (modular synth & bass), and Nick Rossi (drums). They have currently released four studio albums: their self-titled debut in 2014,
History
=Name and formation=
The group initially formed as a fun passion-project between Mincolla and Swafford,{{cite web|url=http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/musicians/lex-mincolla-3teeth.htm|title=Metal-Temple.com :: Lex Mincolla (3Teeth) (Interview)|website=Metal-temple.com|language=EN|access-date=April 18, 2019}} who lived down the street from each other in Los Angeles.{{cite web|first=Neil|last=Yeung|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/3teeth-mn0003225831|title=3Teeth Biography|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=July 10, 2019}} Mincolla did not have a musical background but had experience in visual arts and promotion. Mincolla and Swafford met at a weekly party called Lil Death,{{cite web|url=http://www.brutalresonance.com/interview/3teeth-interview-jun-2014/|title=Interview: 3Teeth - Interview Jun 2014 {{!}} Brutal Resonance|website=www.brutalresonance.com|language=en|access-date=April 18, 2019}} which was hosted by Mincolla, where they began discussing some ideas for a multi-media mix of visuals and music.{{cite web|url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/3-teeth-brings-alexis-mincolla-back-to-miami-6483132|title=3 Teeth Brings Alexis Mincolla Back to Miami|last=Duran|first=Jose D.|date=September 4, 2014|website=Miami New Times|access-date=April 18, 2019}} The two soon met Andrew Means after being impressed by an online video he sent the pair which Mincolla described as looking "like a computer virus."
After some of their music was hosted online and began to gain traction, the three sought out a guitarist for the project. Guitar work had initially been outsourced but the turnaround time was slow. Means had grown up with Brawner and suggested that the trio audition him, and after a successful audition Chase joined and 3Teeth had officially formed.{{cite web|url=http://www.altvenger.com/alexis-mincolla-talks-about-3teeth/|title=Alexis Mincolla talks about 3Teeth {{!}} Altvenger Magazine|language=en-GB|date=May 29, 2018|access-date=December 28, 2018}}
The band took the name 3Teeth from the concepts of Odontomancy, which Mincolla described as an ancient form of divination where "the seer would read prophecies in the teeth like rune stones."{{cite web|url=http://www.brutalresonance.com/interview/3teeth-interview-jun-2014/|title=3Teeth|website=Brutalresonance.com|access-date=July 5, 2019}} as well as the word trident, which comes from Latin for "three teeth." Mincolla said of the trident: "...this divine weapon of God that brings destruction. It's what Marduk killed Tiamat with -- this caught thunderbolt or trident."{{cite web|url=https://www.stufftoblowyourmind.com/blogs/3teeths-alexis-mincolla-talks-industrial-music-robert-anton-wilson.htm|title=3Teeth's Mincolla Talks Esoterism, Music and Art|date=January 13, 2016|website=Stuff to Blow Your Mind|language=en|access-date=April 18, 2019}}
The original line-up consisted of Mincolla, Brawner, Swafford, and Means, with Andrew Means performing live drums on an electric kit.{{cite web|url=https://dola.com/artists/andrew-means-3teeth|title=Andrew Means - 3Teeth|website=Dola.com|access-date=July 5, 2019}} Andrew Melendez joined as a live drummer the spring and summer tours in 2017{{cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Music/comments/6dbd50/im_alexis_mincolla_lead_singer_of_the_industrial/|title=r/Music - I'm Alexis Mincolla , lead singer of the industrial metal band 3Teeth. AMA!|website=reddit|language=en|access-date=December 26, 2018}} before Justin Hanson joined the group in the fall of 2017. The band signed to Century Media Records in April 2018 with Hanson being announced as the official fifth member of the band.{{cite web|url=http://www.centurymedia.com/artist.aspx?IdArtist=1975|title=Century Media Records - 3Teeth|website=www.centurymedia.com|access-date=December 26, 2018|archive-date=December 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181227042130/http://www.centurymedia.com/artist.aspx?IdArtist=1975|url-status=dead}} Nick Rossi joined the live band in Fall 2019 as a temporary replacement for Hanson, who had injured his foot on the European tour earlier that year. In June 2020, the band announced that they had mutually parted ways with Hanson and that Rossi would be joining them as the new drummer to commence recording on the band's fourth album.
=Studio albums and other releases =
Their self-titled debut album was released in 2014{{cite web|author=Simon K.|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/77151/3TEETH-3TEETH/|title=3Teeth - 3Teeth|work=Sputnikmusic|access-date=December 17, 2019}} and reached the number eight spot on iTunes Electronic Music Chart.{{cite web|first=Erich|last=Morse|url=http://www.nationalrockreview.com/artist-press-release/3teeth-kicks-off-u-s-tour-with-tool-tonight|title=3Teeth Kicks Off U.S. Tour With Tool Tonight (6 January, 2016)|work=National Rock Review|date=January 7, 2016|access-date=April 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628055805/http://www.nationalrockreview.com/artist-press-release/3teeth-kicks-off-u-s-tour-with-tool-tonight|archive-date=June 28, 2022|url-status=dead}} A remix album titled Remixed followed in October 2014, featuring remixes by other prominent industrial artists such as KANGA and Aesthetic Perfection.{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/remixed-mw0002757897|title=Remixed 3Teeth|work=AllMusic|access-date=December 26, 2018}}
Their second album,
The band began working on their third album in early 2018,{{cite web|url=http://www.metal-temple.com/site/news/view/general_news/3teeth-s-lex-mincolla.htm?filter=1,8,9,10,personal|title=3Teeth's Lex Mincolla: "If you want music, just fucking support it…'cause it's dying out there, like a fucking wilted leaf. There's no place to make money off this anymore."|website=Metal-temple.com|language=EN|access-date=December 26, 2018}} with Sean Beavan returning to mix and produce.{{cite web|url=https://i.redd.it/diatnnggsvi11.png|title=OMF Monthly News Letter|website=i.redd.it|access-date=December 26, 2018}} The album was completed on December 22.{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Brn4jR_Fd7P/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/3teeth/1938766879704604367 |archive-date=December 25, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=3teeth Official Instagram|website=Instagram.com|access-date=July 5, 2019}}{{cbignore}}
The title for the third album, Metawar, was announced on April 5, 2019, alongside the release of the debut single "American Landfill".{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/3teeth-to-release-metawar-album-in-july/|title=3Teeth To Release 'Metawar' Album In July|work=Blabbermouth.net|date=April 6, 2019|access-date=April 15, 2019}}{{cite web|first=Kelsey|last=Chapstick|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/hear-3teeth-unleash-slow-crushing-industrial-rage-new-song-american-landfill|title=Hear 3Teeth Unleash Slow-Crushing Industrial Rage on New Song "American Landfill"|work=Revolver|date=April 5, 2019|access-date=April 7, 2023}}{{cite web|first=Joe|last=DiVita|url=https://loudwire.com/3teeth-metawar-american-landfill/|title=3Teeth Announce New Album ‘Metawar,’ Release Caustic First Single|work=Loudwire|date=April 5, 2019|access-date=April 7, 2023}}{{cite web|first=Greg|last=Kennelty|url=https://metalinjection.net/new-music/3teeth-announces-metawar-with-new-song-american-landfill|title=3Teeth Announces Metawar With New Song "American Landfill"|work=Metal Injection|date=April 6, 2019|access-date=April 7, 2023}} The music video for American Landfill debuted on April 15, 2019.{{cite web|first=Spencer|last=Kaufman|url=https://consequence.net/2019/04/3teeth-american-landfill-video/|title=Industrial act 3Teeth unveil "American Landfill" video: Watch|work=Consequence|date=April 15, 2019|access-date=April 15, 2019}}{{cite web|first=Kelsey|last=Chapstick|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/see-3teeth-enter-neon-noir-post-apocalyptic-nightmare-american-landfill-video|title=See 3Teeth Enter Neon-Noir, Post-Apocalyptic Nightmare in "American Landfill" Video|work=Revolver|date=April 15, 2019|access-date=April 7, 2023}} The video was directed by Matthew Santoro, longtime-friend of Alexis Mincolla and Hollywood director and visual effects artist whose credits include X-Men Origins: Wolverine and 300.
The second single for Metawar, "EXXXIT", was released on April 23, 2019, alongside a music video{{cite web|first=Greg|last=Kennelty|url=https://metalinjection.net/video/3teeth-drops-fairly-nsfw-video-for-new-song-exxxit|title=3Teeth Drops Fairly NSFW Video For New Song "Exxxit"|work=Metal Injection|date=April 23, 2019|access-date=April 7, 2023}}{{cite web|first=Luke|last=Winkie|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/3teeth-debut-disturbing-nsfw-exxxit-video-featuring-sm-suspension|title=3Teeth Debut Disturbing, NSFW "Exit" Video Featuring S&M Suspension|work=Revolver|date=April 23, 2019|access-date=April 23, 2019}} and a North American tour announcement with Author & Punisher and GOST as support.{{cite web|first=Cat|last=Jones|url=https://www.kerrang.com/features/3teeth-on-politics-sex-and-liberation-through-self-destruction/|title=3Teeth On Politics, Sex, and Liberation Through Self-Destruction|work=Kerrang!|date=April 23, 2019|access-date=June 19, 2022}} The third single, "Affluenza", was released on May 31, 2019, alongside an official lyric music video.{{cite web|first=Greg|last=Kennelty|url=https://metalinjection.net/av/new-music/3teeth-warns-of-kim-kardashians-ass-in-new-song-affluenza|title=3Teeth Warns Of Kim Kardashian's Ass In New Song "Affluenza"|work=Metal Injection|date=May 31, 2019|access-date=June 19, 2022}} The fourth single, "President X", was released on June 14, 2019.{{cite web|first=Cat|last=Jones|url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/3teeth-endorse-president-x-in-their-latest-video/|title=3Teeth Endorse President X In Their Latest Video|work=Kerrang!|date=June 14, 2019|access-date=July 11, 2019}} The single was accompanied by a music video featuring Mincolla as a neo-fascist lizard-man president in "band's most outwardly political song to date."{{cite web|first=Luke|last=Winkie|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/see-lizard-people-take-over-3teeths-wild-new-president-x-video|title=See Lizard People Take Over In 3Teeth's Wild New "President X" Video|work=Revolver Mag|date=June 14, 2019|access-date=June 19, 2022}} The fifth single released was the band's cover of "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People which was released on June 28, 2019.{{cite web|first=Kelsey|last=Chapstick|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/hear-3teeths-bleak-industrial-cover-foster-peoples-pumped-kicks|title=Hear 3Teeth's Bleak Industrial Cover of Foster the People's "Pumped Up Kicks"|work=Revolver Mag|date=June 28, 2019|access-date=June 18, 2022}}{{cite web|first=Chad|last=Childers|url=https://loudwire.com/3teeth-gun-commentary-pumped-up-kicks-video/|title=3Teeth Make Gun Commentary With 'Pumped Up Kicks' Video|work=Loudwire|date=June 28, 2019|access-date=June 19, 2022}} A music video featuring a SWAT raid and firearms footage was released alongside the cover.
Metawar was released worldwide on July 5, 2019.{{cite web|first=Neil Z.|last=Yeung|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/metawar-mw0003275918|title=Metawar by 3Teeth|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=June 18, 2022}}{{cite web|first=Daniel|last=Cordova|url=https://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/heavy-new-releases/the-weekly-injection-new-releases-from-3teeth-abbath-and-more-out-today-7-5|title=The Weekly Injection: New Releases From 3Teeth, Abbath, and More Out Today - 7/5|work=Metal Injection|date=July 5, 2019|access-date=June 18, 2022}} Frontman Mincolla described the album as centering on "the idea of world vs world, and the notion that if man doesn't create his own world then he's often crushed by the world of another."
On January 17, 2020, "ALTÆR" was released as the sixth single from Metawar.{{cite web|first=Scott|last=Munro|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/3teeth-travel-into-the-post-apocalyptic-wasteland-in-altaer-video|title=3Teeth travel into the post-apocalyptic wasteland in Altær video|work=Metal Hammer|date=January 17, 2020|access-date=January 17, 2020}}{{cite web|first=Kelsey|last=Chapstick|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/see-3teeth-rumble-through-mad-max-wasteland-new-alt%C3%A6r-video|title=See 3Teeth Rumble Through 'Mad Max' Wasteland in New "Altær" Video|work=Revolver|date=January 17, 2020|access-date=April 8, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2020/01/17/news/3teeth-debut-altaer-music-video-filmed-at-mad-max-inspired-wasteland-weekend/|title=3Teeth Debut “Altær” Music Video Filmed At ‘Mad Max’-Inspired ‘Wasteland Weekend’|work=The PRP|date=January 17, 2020|access-date=April 8, 2023}} It was released along with a music video which featured footage captured at their performance at 2019's Wasteland Weekend.
While touring in support of Metawar in 2019, the band recorded one original track and two cover songs for the film Guns Akimbo.{{cite web|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/3teeth-see-unearthed-guns-akimbo-video-you-spin-me-round-cover|title=3Teeth: See Unearthed 'Guns Akimbo' Video for "You Spin Me Round" Cover|work=Revolver|date=July 16, 2021|access-date=June 18, 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://bravewords.com/news/3teeth-releases-guns-akimbo-album-featuring-covers-of-ballroom-blitz-and-you-spin-me-round-like-a-record|title=3Teeth Releases Guns Akimbo Album Featuring Covers Of "Ballroom Blitz" And "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)"|work=Brave Words|date=August 24, 2020|access-date=June 18, 2022}} Their cover of "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" by Dead or Alive was featured in the film's trailer, and it was later announced that the second cover song would be "The Ballroom Blitz" originally recorded by The Sweet.
Following its release, Metawar became the band's most commercially successful album, debuting at No. 23 on Billboard{{cite web|url=http://www.rescuerooms.com/gig-guide/2588/3teeth|title=3Teeth live at Rescue Rooms|website=www.rescuerooms.com|access-date=February 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225174317/http://www.rescuerooms.com/gig-guide/2588/3teeth|archive-date=February 25, 2020|url-status=dead}} and at No. 28 on the iTunes Top Albums chart{{cite web|url=http://www.itunescharts.net/us/artists/music/3teeth/albums/metawar/|title=iTunesCharts.net: 'Metawar' by 3Teeth (American Albums iTunes Chart)|website=www.itunescharts.net|access-date=April 8, 2023}} as well as the No. 1 album on the iTunes Metal charts.{{cite web|url=https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/66457211_1393337140791103_7529294295153508352_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_eui2=AeGclkX6hTpiQDz_Huhwd2PAHCr3TDwufR6rKPTfuPwbLOrWh_JYgIIliVCJfYXJG_ad-lT18XSOrWdCRkhLY8G0B5TN9iHNoCPoZXrjgb5Xrg&_nc_oc=AQn-ChFtG4fFoPJnqynTvWFkOIIM8BlIRVTwALrhKEUCTuUKmYg-iMPrFL8DlP6G0H4&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=f3ce3632f87010c851e7c2d4698cfdbb&oe=5DAFDED3|title=Photo|website=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net|format=JPG|access-date=July 19, 2019}}{{Dead link|date=January 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} The album also debuted at No. 82 on Billboard{{'}}s Top Album Sales chart for the week of July 20, 2019, and at No. 3 on Billboard{{'}}s Heatseekers Albums for the same week. With the release of Metawar, 3Teeth themselves charted at No. 25 on Billboard's Emerging Artists chart.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/3teeth|title=3teeth Chart History|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181227052339/https://www.billboard.com/music/3teeth|archive-date=December 27, 2018|url-status=dead}}
On August 6, 2021, the band released a song titled "Paralyze" featuring punk rap group Ho99o9. The song was produced by Mick Gordon.{{cite web|first=Greg|last=Kennelty|url=https://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/3teeth-ho99o9-team-up-for-industrial-banger-lights-out-announce-new-tour|title=3Teeth & Ho99o9 Team Up For Industrial Banger "Lights Out," Announce New Tour|work=Metal Injection|date=February 7, 2018|access-date=June 18, 2022}}{{cite web|first=Eli|last=Enis|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/hear-3teeth-team-ho99o9-new-industrial-metal-banger-paralyze|title=Hear 3teeth Team Up With Ho99o9 On New Industrial Metal Banger "Paralyze"|work=Revolver|date=August 6, 2021|access-date=August 6, 2021}}{{cite web|first=Chad|last=Childers|url=https://loudwire.com/3teeth-ho99o9-paralyze-lyrics-videos/|title=3Teeth + Ho99o9 Team on Aggressive New Song ‘Paralyze’|work=Loudwire|date=August 6, 2021|access-date=April 8, 2023}} On May 3, 2023, the band released a song titled "Merchant of the Void" featuring Mick Gordon.{{cite web|first=Eli|last=Enis|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/hear-3teeths-crushing-catchy-new-song-merchant-void|title=Hear 3Teeth's crushing, catchy new song "Merchant of the Void"|work=Revolver|date=May 3, 2023|access-date=May 3, 2023}}{{cite web|first=Emily|last=Carter|url=https://www.kerrang.com/3teeth-team-up-with-doom-composer-mick-gordon-for-new-music|title=3Teeth team up with Doom composer Mick Gordon for new music|work=Kerrang!|date=May 3, 2023|access-date=May 3, 2023}} They also announced that they will be releasing a new song each month until the album is out. On May 31, 2023, the band released the song "Slum Planet" featuring Mick Gordon.{{cite magazine|first= Will|last=Navidson|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/hear-3teeths-new-industrial-metal-rager-slum-planet|title=Hear 3Teeth's new industrial-metal rager "Slum Planet"|magazine=Revolver|date=May 31, 2023|access-date=May 31, 2023}} "Scorpion", the fourth single from the upcoming album, was released on June 30, 2023. The single release accompanied the official announcement that the band's fourth album, EndEx, would be released on September 22, 2023.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/3teeth-drop-new-song-scorpion-announce-first-album-4-years|title=3Teeth drop new song "Scorpion," announce first album in 4 years|magazine=Revolver|date=June 29, 2023|access-date=June 30, 2023}}{{cite web|first=Hesher|last=Keenan|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2023/06/30/3teeth-have-a-new-album-titled-endex-coming-this-september-new-single-scorpion-out-now/|title=3Teeth Have a New Album Titled EndEx Coming This September, New Single “Scorpion” Out Now|work=MetalSucks|date=June 30, 2023|access-date=July 1, 2023}} "Drift", the fifth single from the upcoming album, was released on July 26, 2023.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/hear-3teeth-show-softer-side-new-electro-power-ballad-drift|title=Hear 3teeth Show Softer Side On New Electro Power Ballad "Drift"|magazine=Revolver|date=July 26, 2023|access-date=July 26, 2023}} "Higher than Death", the sixth single from the album, was released on August 24, 2023.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/hear-3teeths-apocalyptic-new-song-higher-death|title=Hear 3Teeth's Apocalyptic New Song "Higher Than Death"|magazine=Revolver|date=August 24, 2023|access-date=August 24, 2023}}
===Live performances ===
3Teeth are known for their use of menacing visuals during live performances.{{cite web|first=Neil|last=Sackman|url=http://www.pnj.com/story/life/light-side/bacon/2017/06/28/3-teeth-brings-hard-edge-punk-rock-vinyl-music-hall/436720001/|title=3Teeth Brings Hard Edge Punk Rock to Vinyl Music Hall (28 June, 2017)|website=Pensacola News Journal|publisher=USA Today|date=June 28, 2017|access-date=June 18, 2022}}{{cite web|first=Marija|last=Buljeta|url=http://www.altvenger.com/alexis-mincolla-talks-about-3teeth/|title=Alexis Mincolla talks about 3Teeth|date=May 29, 2018|access-date=June 18, 2022}} The band was hand-selected by Tool{{cite magazine|first=Christa|last=Titus|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7423300/3teeth-new-single-degrade-exclusive-premiere-stream|title=3Teeth Tease New Album With First Single 'Degrade': Exclusive Premiere|magazine=Billboard|date=June 30, 2016|access-date=June 18, 2022}} to be their supporting act on their 2016 North American tour.{{cite web|first=Graham|last=Hartmann|url=http://loudwire.com/tool-2016-u-s-tour-dates-primus-3teeth/|title=Tool Reveal 2016 U.S. Tour Dates|work=Loudwire|date=November 17, 2015|access-date=June 18, 2022}}{{cite magazine|first=Dan|last=Epstein|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/3teeth-meet-tools-handpicked-2016-tourmates-51731/|title=3Teeth: Meet Tool's Handpicked 2016 Tourmates|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=December 22, 2015|access-date=June 18, 2022}}{{cite web|url=http://spillmagazine.com/spill-news-tool-taps-la-foursome-3teeth-as-support-for-us-tour/|title=Spill News: Tool Taps LA Foursome 3Teeth As Support For US Tour|work=The Spill Magazine|date=November 17, 2015|access-date=December 26, 2018}} The group opened for German band Rammstein for some of their U.S. dates in the summer of 2017{{cite web|first=Robert|last=Pasbani|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/tour-dates/rammstein-announce-two-more-us-shows-3teeth-to-open-ny-show|title=Rammstein Announce Two More US Shows; 3Teeth To Open NY Show|work=Metal Injection|date=March 24, 2017|access-date=June 18, 2022}} and ended the year performing with Danzig and HIM.{{cite web|url=https://powerofmetal.dk/news/3teeth-to-open-for-danzig-on-three-dates-join-him-on-their-last-north-american-tour|title=3Teeth To Open For Danzig On Three Dates & Join HIM On Their Last North American Tour!|work=Power Of Metal.dk|date=August 14, 2017|access-date=June 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181227045351/https://powerofmetal.dk/news/3teeth-to-open-for-danzig-on-three-dates-join-him-on-their-last-north-american-tour|archive-date=December 27, 2018|url-status=dead}} 3Teeth were selected by Rammstein to open for them on their special New Year's Eve performances in Mexico in December 2018 / January 2019.{{cite web|first=Robert|last=Pasbani|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/tour-dates/3teeth-added-to-rammsteins-insane-new-years-eve-show-in-mexico|title=3Teeth Added To Rammstein's Insane New Year's Eve Show In Mexico|work=Metal Injection|date=November 27, 2018|access-date=June 18, 2022}} The band spent much of 2019 touring in support of Metawar, including a European tour as support for Ministry{{Cite web|first=Norm|last=Narvaja|url=https://www.altpress.com/features/ministry-al-jourgensen-3teeth-interview/|title=Ministry, 3Teeth share philosophies, Alex Jones, Dimebag—and attitude|website=Alternative Press|date=June 7, 2019|access-date=February 25, 2020}} and a headlining North American tour alongside GOST and Author & Punisher{{Cite web|url=https://pinnaclemusic.org/2019/04/25/3teeth-debut-nsfw-exxxit-video-announce-north-american-tour/|title=3Teeth Debut NSFW "EXXXIT" video; Announce North American Tour|date=April 25, 2019|website=Pinnacle Music Group|language=en-AU|access-date=February 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225172905/https://pinnaclemusic.org/2019/04/25/3teeth-debut-nsfw-exxxit-video-announce-north-american-tour/|archive-date=February 25, 2020|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/08/23/photos-3teeth-and-author-punisher-at-slims-san-francisco-ca-august-18-2019/|title=Photos: 3Teeth and Author & Punisher at Slim's, San Francisco, CA, August 18, 2019|work=MetalSucks|date=August 23, 2019|access-date=June 18, 2022}} before closing the year in support of Ghostemane for select dates.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/3teeth-announce-european-headline-tour/|title=3Teeth Announce European Headline Tour|work=Kerrang!|date=September 10, 2019|access-date=June 18, 2022}}
3Teeth resumed touring in February 2020, kicking off another European headlining tour with industrial icon Pig as support for UK shows.{{Cite web|url=https://regenmag.com/news/pig-to-support-3teeth-on-u-k-leg-of-metatour-in-2020/|title=to support 3Teeth on U.K. leg of Metatour in 2020|work=ReGen Magazine|date=October 28, 2019|access-date=February 25, 2020}} A 2020 North American co-headlining tour with Carnifex was announced soon after along with the announcements that 3Teeth would play multiple festival dates throughout the year, including Welcome to Rockville and Hellfest.{{Cite web|first=Greg|last=Kennelty|url=https://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/3teeth-carnifex-announce-2020-north-american-tour|title=3Teeth & Carnifex Announce 2020 North American Tour|work=Metal Injection|date=December 3, 2019|access-date=February 25, 2020}} The COVID-19 pandemic forced the band to cancel the remainder of their 2020 shows two days before the Meta-X Tour with Carnifex was slated to commence, however.
Musical styles and influences
3Teeth's musical style has been described as industrial,{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/introducing-3teeth-a-tool-approved-industrial-delight|title=Introducing 3Teeth, a Tool-approved industrial delight|work=Metal Hammer|date=May 2, 2017|access-date=January 23, 2022}}{{cite web|first=Chris|last=Payne|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/3teeth-metawar|title=3Teeth Metawar|work=Exclaim!|date=July 4, 2019|access-date=July 9, 2019}}{{cite web|first=Mike|last=DeWald|url=http://www.riffmagazine.com/album-reviews/3teeth-metawar/|title=Review: 3Teeth paint a dystopian, punishing portrait with 'Metawar'|work=Riff Magazine|date=July 3, 2019|access-date=July 9, 2019}} industrial metal,{{cite web|url=https://spillmagazine.com/spill-news-3teeth-launch-atrophy-music-video/|title=Spill News: 3Teeth Launch "Atrophy" Music Video|work=The Spill Magazine|access-date=August 6, 2021}}{{cite web|first=Jeff|last=Podoshen|url=https://metalinsider.net/reviews/3teeth-give-industrial-metal-a-much-needed-shot-in-the-arm-with-metawar|title=3Teeth give industrial metal a much needed shot in the arm with 'Metawar'|work=Metal Insider|date=June 28, 2019|access-date=January 23, 2022}}{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/3teeth-signs-with-century-media-records/|title=3Teeth Signs With Century Media Records|work=Blabbermouth.net|date=April 26, 2018|access-date=July 11, 2019}}{{cite web|first=Kelsey|last=Chapstick|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/hear-3teeth-unleash-slow-crushing-industrial-rage-new-song-american-landfill|title=Hear 3Teeth Unleash Slow-Crushing Industrial Rage on New Song "American Landfill"|work=Revolver|date=April 5, 2019|access-date=July 9, 2019}} industrial rock,{{cite web|url=http://bravewords.com/news/3teeth-premier-away-from-me-music-video|title=3Teeth Premier "Away From Me" Music Video|work=Brave Words|date=May 11, 2017|access-date=July 11, 2019}}{{cite web|first=Thomas|last=Pizzola|url=https://newnoisemagazine.com/3teeth-on-new-album-metawar-musical-evolution/|title=3Teeth On New Album 'Metawar' & Musical Evolution|work=New Noise Magazine|date=July 24, 2019|access-date=June 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108000112/https://newnoisemagazine.com/3teeth-on-new-album-metawar-musical-evolution/|archive-date=November 8, 2020|url-status=dead}} nu metal, alternative metal,{{cite web|url=http://www.musichallbrighton.com/events/3teeth-3994818/|title=3Teeth Brighton Music Hall|work=Brighton Music Hall|date=July 31, 2019|access-date=April 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206090012/http://www.musichallbrighton.com/events/3teeth-3994818/|archive-date=February 6, 2022|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|author=Simon K.|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/79786/3TEETH-Metawar/|title=3Teeth Metawar|work=Sputnikmusic|date=July 5, 2019|access-date=July 9, 2019}} electronic rock, electro-industrial,{{cite web|first=Andrew|last=Gaug|url=https://www.newspressnow.com/life/teeth-gets-boost-from-iconic-rock-band/article_a815b600-037d-5190-97de-cfe7ec8a5f83.html|title=3Teeth gets boost from iconic rock band|work=New Press Now|date=January 14, 2016|access-date=June 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612112302/https://www.newspressnow.com/life/teeth-gets-boost-from-iconic-rock-band/article_a815b600-037d-5190-97de-cfe7ec8a5f83.html|archive-date=June 12, 2022|url-status=dead}} alternative rock, and EBM. 3Teeth's music heavily features sequenced beats, down-tuned guitars, samples, and synthetic melodies.{{cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/bands/3TEETH/57869/|title=3Teeth|work=Sputnikmusic|access-date=July 11, 2019}} The band has been compared to bands/artists such as Ministry, Skinny Puppy, Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, KMFDM, Bile, Dope, Rob Zombie, Rammstein, and Tool.
Lead vocalist, Alexis Mincolla, listens to bands like Sepultura, Pantera, White Zombie, and Nine Inch Nails.{{cite web|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/downward-spiral-3teeth-how-nine-inch-nails-expanded-dark-musics-horizons|title='Downward Spiral': 3Teeth on How Nine Inch Nails Expanded Dark Music's Horizons|work=Revolver|date=March 5, 2019|access-date=July 10, 2019}} He cites The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails as a huge influence for 3Teeth's music.
Band members
Current members
- Alexis Mincolla – vocals (2013–present)
- Xavier Swafford – keyboards, synthesizers (2013–present)
- Andrew Means – bass, modular synthesizer (2017–present), drums (2013–2017)
- Chase Brawner – guitars (2013–present)
- Nick Rossi – drums (2020–present){{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/threeteeth/status/1269033040925413376 |title=3TƎETH on Twitter: "****OFFICIAL 3TEETH UPDATE****… " |access-date=June 5, 2020 |archive-date=June 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608015959/https://twitter.com/threeteeth/status/1269033040925413376 |url-status=dead }}
Former members
- Andrew Melendez – drums (2017)
- Justin Hanson – drums (2017–2020)
Timeline
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Discography
=Studio albums=
=Other releases=
- Remixed (2014) - remix album for the self-titled debut
- "Lights Out" / "Time's Up" (2018) - limited 7" vinyl with Ho99o9{{cite web|first=Andrew|last=Sacher|url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/ho99o9-3teeth-share-collab-song-touring-with-street-sects/|title=Ho99o9 & 3Teeth share collab song, touring with Street Sects|work=Brooklyn Vegan|date=February 8, 2018|access-date=June 19, 2022}}
- Guns Akimbo ("You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" / "Ballroom Blitz") (2021) - limited 7" vinyl
- Lord of the Wasteland - Jam Track for Fortnite (Chapter 5 Season 3 Battle Pass)
References
{{reflist}}
;Other sources
- {{cite web | year=2015| title = Goth Industrial: Even More Metal in 360 Degrees
| publisher = The Creators Project |access-date = December 23, 2015| url = https://www.vice.com/en/article/goth-industrial-is-even-more-metal-in-360-degrees/}}
- {{cite web | year=2014| title = 3Teeth's Industrial Music is Also Transgressive Art (Video)
| publisher = LA Weekly |access-date = December 23, 2015| url = http://www.laweekly.com/music/3-teeths-industrial-music-is-also-transgressive-art-video-4783702}}
External links
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- [https://3teeth.org/ 3teeth.org]
- {{allmusic}}
- [https://www.centurymedia.com/artist/3teeth Century Media Records]
- {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224052716/http://www.stormingthebase.com/3teeth/ |date=December 24, 2015 |title=Storming the Base }}
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