Life of Agony

The band was formed in the summer of 1989 by singer Keith Caputo, bassist Alan Robert, and guitarist Joey Zampella (who used Joey Z. as an alias). The group recorded a handful of demos produced by Josh Silver of Type O Negative. Their initial drummer was Kenny Pedersen, who was replaced by Eric Chan in the latter half of 1990. Chan was then replaced by Mike Palmeri in 1991.{{cite AV media notes |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/13650873-Life-Of-Agony-1989-1999/images |title=1989-1999 Credits |publisher=Roadrunner Records |id=74321935004 |type=liner notes}} Life of Agony performed up and down the East Coast, developing a loyal fan base. The band eventually signed to Roadrunner Records, and Palmeri was replaced by Type O Negative drummer Sal Abruscato to solidify the lineup. Roadrunner released their debut album River Runs Red in 1993. The following year, Life of Agony continued to build a following, and toured with the likes of Carcass, Pro-Pain, God Lives Underwater, KMFDM, Korn, and more.

Music videos and promotional singles would be released for the songs "This Time" and "Through and Through". The music video for "This Time" would be featured in an episode of Beavis and Butt-Head, while both videos would find occasional airplay on Headbangers Ball, which gave the band early exposure.

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River Runs Red was followed by the more emotional Ugly album in 1995. It was produced by Steve Thompson, who would become a Grammy winner in later years. The album peaked at No. 153 on the Billboard 200, the band's first appearance on a Billboard chart. "Lost At 22" and "Let's Pretend" were both released as singles, but did not chart.

While touring in 1995 in support of their album, a fan died after falling from the stage while apparently trying to stage-dive. A security guard and, to a lesser extent, the band were implicated in a lawsuit which was eventually dropped with no charges filed. At subsequent concerts the band were mindful of the potential for fans to injure themselves, often trying to cool down the mosh pit between songs if things were rough. An example of this would be seen on the River Runs Again DVD, in which Caputo is heard saying "Everybody watch over each other out in the pit, we already lost a life." and "No lives lost, right?"

Drummer Abruscato left Life of Agony after the accompanying tour. His successor was ex-Pro-Pain and ex-Crumbsuckers drummer Dan Richardson.

Life of Agony released their third album Soul Searching Sun in September 1997. It marked a slight change of style for the band. The album charted at No. 157 on the Billboard 200, slightly lower than the band's previous effort; however, the lead single "Weeds" peaked at No. 27 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, and lingered on the chart for over 3 months. The second single, "Tangerine", would peak at No. 37 on the same chart.

Despite the growing success of "Weeds" and the band's mainstream attention, Caputo departed the band shortly after the release of Soul Searching Sun in September 1997. Caputo was struggling with internalised gender dysphoria and was becoming disillusioned with the masculine image of herself she was faking at the time. "What good is my success if I can't even enjoy my fucking soul and my body?' I wanted to come out then, but failed miserably and didn't have the courage or the knowhow. I didn't know what to do."{{Cite magazine |last=Grow |first=Kory |date=2017-04-27 |title=Life of Agony's Mina Caputo: From Metal Alpha Male to Trans Role Model |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/life-of-agonys-mina-caputo-from-metal-alpha-male-to-trans-role-model-198913/ |access-date=2022-06-01 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}} Caputo decided to distance herself from the band completely; "It took me to quit the band because I wasn't being true to myself. I had to get away from my band, the label, everyone I worked with."{{Cite web |title=Life Is Proud: Life Of Agony's Mina Caputo: 'I don't like being called transgender or transsexual… I'm a beautiful human being' |url=https://www.kerrang.com/life-is-proud-life-of-agonys-mina-caputo-i-dont-like-being-called-transgender-or-transsexual-im-a-beautiful-human-being/ |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=Kerrang!|date=June 16, 2021 }} At the time, the band did not understand Caputo's reasons for wanting to quit the band, with Alan Robert saying, "She just [told the band] she was in too much pain to continue."{{Cite web |last=DiVita |first=Joe|title=Finding Happiness - Mina Caputo No Longer Living a Life of Agony |url=https://loudwire.com/life-of-agony-sound-of-scars-documentary-interview/ |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=Loudwire |date=April 14, 2021 |language=en}}

The band then toured with ex-Ugly Kid Joe singer Whitfield Crane, went back into the studio, and kicked Crane out of the band in the span of one year. They contemplated moving Robert to vocals and guitar and adding former Stuck Mojo bassist Corey Lowery, but decided they did not want to continue under the Life of Agony banner without Caputo; thus, they decided to split in 1999. Robert started Among Thieves with former members of Biohazard and the rest of the band started Stereomud with Erik Rogers on vocals, both not straying far from Life of Agony's style. A live CD with the band's unplugged performance at the Dutch Lowlands Festival from 1997 was released in 2000.

On January 3 and 4, 2003, the original lineup reunited for two sold-out shows at New York's Irving Plaza. Both shows were recorded and released on CD/DVD later that same year. The reunion resulted in several more shows and appearances on European festivals, as well as the recording of 2005's Broken Valley,[http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7677845/life-of-agony-a-place-where-theres-no-more-pain "Life of Agony's 'A Place Where There's No More Pain': Exclusive Premiere"]. Billboard, March 2, 2017, by Christa Titus the band's first new studio album since 1997 and their first on the Sony-owned Epic Records. The original album contained a controversial copy protection method that would later be seen in court. Broken Valley was a commercial disappointment for Epic despite reaching No. 147 on the Billboard 200, the band's highest position yet. The album's lead single, "Love to Let You Down", peaked at No. 25 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. At the end of 2005, the label and the band parted ways.{{Cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/life-of-agony-split-with-epic-records/|title=LIFE OF AGONY Split With EPIC RECORDS|date=December 16, 2005|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=December 8, 2016}}

Caputo later stated "That experience killed this band in a lot of ways. The label didn't understand who this band was and continually tried to mold us into something we weren't. Not to mention the illegal spyware they put on our album without our knowledge to try and prevent piracy, and the class-action lawsuit they lost because of it. The court forced them to pull all of our records off the shelf just three months after it was released! The whole thing was a nightmare. We didn't want to make new music for a long time after that."{{cite web|url=http://teamrock.com/feature/2017-04-18/life-of-agony-take-aim-at-global-division-on-new-track-world-gone-mad |title=Life Of Agony take aim at global division on new track World Gone Mad | Louder |website=Teamrock.com |date=April 18, 2017 |access-date=March 11, 2020}}

Life of Agony went on to tour with Megadeth, Dream Theater, and numerous other metal bands during 2005's Gigantour. Three years after their tour in 2005, Life of Agony released a CD/DVD set for River Runs Red with bonus tracks and videos from their early career. Caputo was featured on the 2007 track "What Have You Done" from the band Within Temptation. The song had been a minor hit all around the world.

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During a December 2010 appearance on MTV's Headbangers Ball, Life of Agony announced they were writing new material.[https://web.archive.org/web/20110114022711/http://www.mtv.com/videos/interview/life-of-agony/606308/life-of-agony-is-working-on-a-new-track.jhtml Life Of Agony Is Working On A New Track – MTV] Abruscato stated in the interview that they were "Going to start with one song and see if there is a good enough spark to continue writing. This is something special for the fans for their patience."

By the summer of 2011, the band attempted to write new material, only to feel it was being forced and not natural. In between, Abruscato created A Pale Horse Named Death, Joey Z. was still running his New York-based Method of Groove Studio, Caputo would focus on various solo projects, and Robert was working on his second comic for IDW and a film of his first comic called Wire Hangers.

In a February 2012 interview, Abruscato confirmed that Life of Agony was disbanded. He explained "We're not gonna play [anymore]. We moved out of our studio. We all kind of feel like we're at the end. We're never gonna make another record, because of those kinds of problems I was talking about [earlier in the interview] – we can't agree on writing a song. And [Keith] Caputo (vocals) wants to pursue [his] lifestyle. And that's pretty much the reason why also I've moved on and I'm doing my own thing...to just keep going; I didn't want my career to stop with Life of Agony. Life of Agony doesn't tour, Life of Agony doesn't do much. And so we were at a point where it was like...we did the last three shows in July [2011] and then we moved out of our studio, and that's it. I don't foresee anything in the future; I highly doubt it. I don't know how that would happen."{{cite web|url=http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=169993 |title=Life Of Agony Drummer: 'We're Not Gonna Play Anymore' |website=Blabbermouth.net |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220005705/http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=169993 |archive-date=February 20, 2012 }}

In a July 2012 interview with Revolver Magazine, Robert described his attitude towards the state of the band, and said "I actually don't think [Keith]'s transition is the ultimate reason the band isn't active right now. We'd been doing a lot less touring over the last bunch of years, way before [he] announced [his] personal news. I can only speak for myself, but I can say that starting a family has definitely made me want to tour and travel a lot less in general. For that reason in particular, I'm much happier being home working on my comics and film projects. It fulfills my creative needs and allows me to live the life I want to at this stage."{{cite web|url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/interview-alan-robert-on-comic-books-horror-movies-and-life-after-life-of-agony.html|title=Alan Robert on Comic Books, Horror Movies, and Life After Life of Agony|publisher=Revolver Magazine}}

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On March 22, 2014, Life of Agony confirmed on their official website that they were active again, and performed their first show since Caputo's gender confirmation at the Alcatraz Hard Rock & Metal Festival in Kortrijk, Belgium on August 8.{{cite web|url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/life-of-agony-to-return-to-the-stage-this-summer.html|title=Life of Agony to Return to the Stage this Summer|publisher=revolvermag.com}}{{cite web|url=http://www.theprp.com/2014/03/22/news/life-of-agony-to-reunite-for-alcatraz-hard-rock-metal-festival-this-summer/|title=Life Of Agony To Reunite For 'Alcatraz Hard Rock & Metal Festival' This Summer|website=Theprp.com|date=March 22, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://hornsuprocks.com/news_view_full.php?id=1614|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323050452/http://hornsuprocks.com/news_view_full.php?id=1614|url-status=usurped|archive-date=March 23, 2014|title=LIFE OF AGONY Returns To The Stage This Summer - Details Available!|website=Hornsuprocks.com}}{{cite web|url=http://www.lifeofagony.com/|title=LIFE OF AGONY RETURN TO THE STAGE THIS SUMMER!|website=Lifeofagony.com}}

On January 12, 2016, Life of Agony announced that they were signed to Napalm Records,{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/life-of-agony-signs-with-napalm-records-announces-new-album-a-place-where-theres-no-more-pain/|title=LIFE OF AGONY Signs With NAPALM RECORDS, Announces New Album 'A Place Where There's No More Pain'|website=Blabbermouth.net|date=January 12, 2016|access-date=January 12, 2016}} and released A Place Where There's No More Pain, their first studio album in 12 years, on April 28, 2017.{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/life-of-agony-a-place-where-theres-no-pain-to-arrive-in-april/|title=LIFE OF AGONY's 'A Place Where There's No Pain' To Arrive In April|website=Blabbermouth.net|date=December 30, 2016|access-date=January 30, 2017}} In December of that same year, drummer Abruscato would leave the band for the second time, and was replaced by Veronica Bellino. While no official reason has been disclosed, Keith Caputo has accused Abruscato of transphobia and gaslighting as the reason he was kicked out,{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=BrooklynVegan|title=Mina Caputo allegedly calls out former Life Of Agony bandmate Sal Abruscato for transphobia; Sal responds |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/mina-caputo-allegedly-calls-out-former-life-of-agony-bandmate-sal-abruscato-for-transphobia-sal-responds/ |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=BrooklynVegan |language=en}} though he has disputed these claims.{{Cite web |last=Blabbermouth |date=2019-02-19 |title=Former LIFE OF AGONY Drummer Says MINA CAPUTO Is 'A Really Nasty Person' Who 'Is Not Who She Says She Is' |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-life-of-agony-drummer-says-mina-caputo-is-a-really-nasty-person-who-is-not-who-she-says-she-is/ |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}

The band announced the release, in October 2019, of its sixth studio album The Sound of Scars on Napalm Records again, which was being billed as "Chapter Two" to their debut River Runs Red. The concept album, hailed by Loudwire as one of the year's "Most Anticipated Hard Rock & Metal Albums"{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/2019s-most-anticipated-hard-rock-metal-albums|title=2019's Most Anticipated Hard Rock + Metal Albums|website=Loudwire.com|date=October 2, 2018 }} was produced and mixed by Grammy Award-winning producer Sylvia Massy and co-produced by the band's guitarist Joey Z, while engineer Howie Weinberg handled mastering duties.

On August 9, 2019, the lead single "Scars" premiered on Billboard.{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8526950/life-of-agony-scars-video-premiere-the-sound-of-scars-album|title=Watch the Video for Life of Agony's 'Scars' From Upcoming Album 'The Sound of Scars': Exclusive|website=Billboard.com|date=August 9, 2019}} The Sound of Scars would ultimately peak at No. 3 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums and No. 7 on Billboard's Independent Albums. The album received critical acclaim and was named Album of the Year by The Aquarian.{{cite web|url= https://www.theaquarian.com/2019/12/18/album-of-the-year-2019-life-of-agony-the-sound-of-scars/|title= Album of the Year 2019: Life of Agony—The Sound of Scars |date=December 18, 2019}}

A documentary film, also titled The Sound of Scars, is set to be released by Cinedigm in association with Raven Banner Entertainment in 2022. The film is directed by Leigh Brooks and will include interviews with the band members and their families. The film will also include archival footage, photographs, lost interviews, and go over various points of the band's history, including Keith Caputo's gender transition.{{cite web|website=Brooklyn Vegan|last=Hatfield|first=Amanda|url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/life-of-agony-screening-new-documentary-the-sound-of-scars/|title=Life of Agony screening new documentary 'The Sound of Scars'|date=March 9, 2021|accessdate=March 17, 2021}} A portion of ticket sales from the film's Director's Cut Screening were donated to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and All Out.{{cite web|website=Loudwire|last=Divita|first=Joe|url=https://loudwire.com/life-of-agony-sound-of-scars-documentary-trailer/|title=Watch Life of Agony's Deeply Personal Documentary Trailer|date=March 10, 2021|accessdate=March 17, 2021}}

A documentary chronicling the relationships within the band, titled The Sound of Scars, is set to be released by Cinedigm in association with Raven Banner Entertainment in March 2022.{{Cite web|last=Grater|first=Tom|date=January 25, 2022|title=Cinedigm Takes North American Rights On Music Doc Pair 'The Sound Of Scars' & 'My Name Is Lopez'|url=https://deadline.com/2022/01/cinedigm-north-american-rights-music-doc-pair-the-sound-of-scars-my-name-is-lopez-1234919445/|access-date=February 24, 2022|website=Deadline}} The film was featured by The British Film Institute's [https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/flare/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=soundofscars BFI Flare Festival].

By December 2022, Life of Agony had begun working on new material for the follow-up to The Sound of Scars.{{cite web|title=Prong Hire Jason Bittner for European Tour|url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/prong_hire_jason_bittner_for_european_tour.html|website=Ultimate Guitar|date=December 14, 2022|access-date=December 14, 2022}} The band also celebrated the 30th anniversary of their first album River Runs Red in 2023 with a world tour.{{cite web|title=Life Of Agony To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of 'River Runs Red' On January/February 2023 European Tour|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/life-of-agony-to-celebrate-30th-anniversary-of-river-runs-red-on-january-february-2023-european-tour|website=Blabbermouth.net|date=October 12, 2022|access-date=December 14, 2022}}

Life of Agony has mostly been described as alternative metal,{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/life-of-agony-mn0000261087/biography |title=Life of Agony |publisher=AllMusic |last=Prato |first=Greg|access-date=September 4, 2021}}{{Cite web |last=DiVita |first=Joe |date=February 4, 2017 |title=Life of Agony Release First New Song in 12 Years |url=https://loudwire.com/life-of-agony-first-new-song-12-years/ |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=Loudwire |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2019-08-09 |title=Life of Agony announce details of new album The Sound of Scars, unveil "Scars" video: Stream |url=https://consequence.net/2019/08/life-of-agony-new-album-the-sound-of-scars-video-scars/ |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=Consequence |language=en-US}}{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/life-of-agony-scars-video-premiere-the-sound-of-scars-album-8526950/|title=Watch the Video for Life of Agony's 'Scars' from Upcoming Album 'The Sound of Scars': Exclusive|magazine=Billboard|date=August 9, 2019}}{{Cite web |date=2018-01-22 |title=Life of Agony Reveal New Drummer Veronica Bellino |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/life-agony-reveal-new-drummer-veronica-bellino |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=Revolver |language=en}} but also as grunge,{{cite web |url=https://metalinsider.net/interviews/life-of-agonys-joey-z-says-band-aim-to-hit-studio-next-year-talks-tour-least-favorite-song|title=Life of Agony's Joey Z. says band aim to hit studio next year; talks tour, least favorite song|publisher=Metal Insider|last=Prezidente|first=El|date=May 8, 2018|access-date=September 4, 2021}}{{Cite web |last=Lombardo |first=Giulia |date=2021-04-21 |title=Movie Soundtrack Wednesday #17 – Life of Agony: The Sound of Scars |url=https://ldnmagazine.com/2021/04/21/movie-soundtrack-wednesday-17-life-of-agony-the-sound-of-scars/ |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=LDN Music Magazine |language=en-GB}} hard rock,{{cite web |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/life-of-agonys-mina-caputo-from-metal-alpha-male-to-trans-role-model-198913/|title=Life of Agony's Mina Caputo: From Metal Alpha Male to Trans Role Model|publisher=Rolling Stone|last=Grow|first=Kory|date=April 27, 2017|access-date=September 4, 2021}}{{Cite web |date=July 7, 2015 |title=Diesel America Show Review |url=https://www.wsou.net/news/dieselamericashowreview.cfm#.YdzRlmRn1kw |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=wsou.net}} heavy metal{{Cite web |last=Friedman |first=Michael |date=May 7, 2021 |title='Sound of Scars' Reveals Emotional Power of Life of Agony {{!}} Psychology Today United Kingdom |url=https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/brick-brick/202105/sound-scars-reveals-emotional-power-life-agony |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=psychologytoday.com}} and nu metal,{{cite web|title= Seek and Destroy: 16 Nu-Metal Extremes Review |website= Allmusic |access-date= 11 January 2022 |url= https://www.allmusic.com/album/seek-and-destroy-16-nu-metal-extremes-mw0000229762|last=Sendra|first=Tim|quote=This compilation from Empire Music indeed features 16 alt-metal tracks from bands who fall into the nu-metal sound.}} and has incorporated elements of hardcore punk into its sound. Rivers Run Red was an alternative metal album with influences from grunge and New York hardcore.{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/river-runs-red-mw0000110508 |title=River Runs Red - Life of Agony |publisher=AllMusic}} Starting with Soul Searching Sun, the band moved to an alternative rock-oriented style.{{Cite web|url=https://www.alanrobert.com/blog/2018/4/5/life-of-agony-announces-rise-of-the-underground-tour-2018|title = Life of Agony Announces 'Rise of the Underground' Tour 2018| date=April 5, 2018 }}

According to the group members themselves, they were influenced by bands such as Radiohead, Metallica, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Stone Temple Pilots,{{Cite web |title=Life of Agony {{!}} Similar Artists |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/life-of-agony-mn0000261087/related |access-date=2023-06-14 |website=AllMusic |language=en}} Black Sabbath, and Social Distortion. Robert wrote the majority of the music and lyrics and Caputo wrote select ballads, mostly about her parents and homelife, particularly her mother.

Perhaps the most striking difference between the River Runs Red and Ugly albums of the mid-90s and 2005's Broken Valley is the change in Caputo's vocal style, which gradually changed from a Danzig-esque baritone to a lighter, more conventional rock style later in the band's career.

The band continues to perform and make music together as well as pursuing individual projects. Caputo recorded several solo records with European musicians and has toured overseas to support those albums.

Robert, Life of Agony's primary songwriter, started Spoiler NYC in 2006. The group recorded an album called Grease Fire in Hell's Kitchen and filmed videos for the singles "Suicide Hotel" and "Ruined". Many reviewers praised the old-school approach to their street punk sound. He later established himself as a horror comics author and illustrator, releasing several critically acclaimed series for IDW Publishing. His creator-owned titles include Wire Hangers, Crawl to Me and Killogy. His horror-themed adult coloring book series The Beauty of Horror has a worldwide following and the title is currently being developed into an animated television series.{{Cite web |last=Spangler |first=Todd |date=2020-07-29 |title='Transformers: War for Cybertron' on Netflix: Why Rooster Teeth Didn't Produce Anime Series for Its Own Channels |url=https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/transformers-war-for-cybertron-netflix-rooster-teeth-studios-1234719516/ |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}

Joey Z. created his own recording studio, Method of Groove, in Brooklyn, New York City, which was opened in February 2011;{{Cite web |last=Bodkin |first=Bill |date=2011-02-16 |title=Behind the Scenes at Method Of Groove Studios |url=https://thepopbreak.com/2011/02/16/method-of-groove-studios/ |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=The Pop Break |language=en-US}} the studio and its equipment were completely destroyed during Hurricane Sandy in October 2012.{{Cite web |last=Ramirez |first=Carlos|title=Life of Agony Guitarist's Brooklyn Studio Ruined by Hurricane Sandy + More News |url=http://noisecreep.com/method-of-groove-studio/ |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=Noisecreep|date=November 5, 2012 }}

Mina Caputo – Elbriot 2014 06.jpg|Keith (as Mina) Caputo

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Life Of Agony With Full Force 2018 09.jpg|Veronica Bellino

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Current members

• Keith Caputo – lead vocals (1989–1997, 2002–2012, 2014–present)
• Alan Robert – bass guitar (1989–1999, 2002–2012, 2014–present)
• Joey "Z." Zampella – guitars (1989–1999, 2002–2012, 2014–present)
• Veronica Bellino – drums (2018–present)

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Former members

• Sal Abruscato – drums (1992–1996, 2002–2012, 2014–2017)
• Dan Richardson – drums (1996–1999)
• Whitfield Crane – lead vocals (1997–1998)
• Mike Palmeri – drums (1991–1992)
• Eric Chan – drums (1990–1991)
• Kenny Pedersen – drums (1989–1990)

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• River Runs Red (1993)
• Ugly (1995)
• Soul Searching Sun (1997)
• Broken Valley (2005)
• A Place Where There's No More Pain (2017)
• The Sound of Scars (2019)

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