King Black Acid
Portland, OR
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Local Band Network Member Since: June 14, 2008
Last Update: August 24, 2008
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Daniel Riddle's first incarnation of his musical alter-ego was Black Acid and the Wombstar Orchestra. Featuring keyboardist Melinda DiCillo, guitarist Roger Campos, Bassist Nathan Jorg, the band quickly gained a large audience with their dreamy sound-- self dubbed "coma-core". After adding drummer Scott Adamo (ex Wipers) and percussionist Joseph Trump (ex Pig Face), the band recorded their debut album titled "Womb Star Session" (1995). The album was recorded live during a radio station broadcast, capturing the lush sound and epic delivery the band was becoming known for. Their sophomore release "Sunlit" was recorded in early 1996 and helped bring the band super-cult like status, as well as starting the group off on a career of sound track work. "Royal Subjects" was the bands next album, released in 1998; recorded as a soundtrack for an independent film. The group collaged a mix of songs and soundscapes, exploring new territory in arrangement and instrumentation. For his next project Riddle put together a new band with a new batch of songs, calling it King Black Acid and the Starseed Transmission. With Scott Adamo (drums), Sarah Mayfield (guitars), Bobeck (bass), Pete Ficht (keyboards), and eventually Sean Farrell (keyboards) joined Riddle to form King Black Acid and the Starseed Transmission. It was this incarnation of KBA that would result in the full length album, "Loves a Long Song", released in October 2000. The album was released to excellent reviews. Finally, the industry and the fans had a record with a more distilled songwriting style that worked well with both radio, film and television, hard-core audiophiles and especialy the live audience. In 2002, Riddle introduced King Black Acid and the 144,000 Member Acid Army, consisting of Sarah Mayfield, Sean Farrell, Joe Trump, bassist Sean Tichner, and keyboardist Rich Landar. This particular line-up was assembled to perform on stage the songs Riddle penned for the motion picture soundtrack of The Mothman Prophecies. During this time, Riddle also wrote songs, performed and recorded with James Angell's Private Player--featuring John Taylor of Duran Duran on bass, Tony Lash of Heatmiser/ Elliott Smith on drums, Sean T guitar and Kevy Kozad ..s. All this momentum and experience has fueled a brand new exploration in songwriting and performance. Riddle is currently collaborating with longtime friend and songwriting partner, Jeffery Trapp (ex Everclear) and has formed a powerfull new line-up with King Black Acid and The Sacred Heart. The Sacred Heart brings with it an explosive new sound and style. Shedding most of the atmospherics and languid arrangements of the past for a more anthemic and 'sexy' sound, "The Sacred Heart is heavy like a Chevy and has more hooks than a fucking pirate convention." King Black Acid's music can been heard on CSI Miami, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, MTV's Real World/Road Rules, Dream With Fishes, Highway, Witchblade, The Mothman Prophecies,The Maker and Do Me A Favor.
Band Members:
Daniel Riddle on guitars and vocals, Jeff Trapp on guitars (Everclear, Pistols) Joseph Trump on drums (Pigface) Thom Rusnak on bass (Rorschach, Kiss It Goodbye) Rich Landar on keys (Telephone, Spirits Burning ie: members of Gong, Hawkwind, etc..)
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King Black Acid and the Sacred Heart w/ special guests Tango Alpha Tango and Oh Captain My captain. Saturday Sept. 20th @Doug Fir
King Black Acid and the Sacred Heart play a special show at the Doug Fir, Saturday September 20th where they will be introducing songs from the soon to be released UnderWorld 3 soundtrack. After a long break from the stage King Black Acid is back with a new line up of players and a strong new set of kick ass material. The new KBA line up includes founder Daniel Riddle on guitar and vocals, Jeff Trapp (ex-Everclear) on guitar, Thomas Rusnak (ex-Rorschach) on bass, Joeseph Trump (ex-PigFace) on drums and Rich Landar (ex-Telephone, Spirits Burning ie: members of Gong, Hawkwind,ect...)on keyboards.
King Black Acid has recently been asked to do a few songs for the UnderWorld 3 soundtrack on Lakeshore films, to be released early next year. The new songs for the film will be performed live for the first time at this event. Showcasing the bands ability to write powerful epic anthems that lend themselves to both werewolves and vampires fucking and fighting as well as angst ridden youth taking to the streets in a revolutionary uprising.
The new songs are distilled, streamlined and super charged with energy. Shedding most of the lush atmospherics and hypnotic ambiance of past KBA line ups for a sound that Riddle says is "Heavy Like a Chevy with more hooks than a f*cking pirate convention."
Supporting the show will be local legends in the making Tango Alpha Tango. Tango is gaining fans and capturing audiences everywhere with there amazing live shows and powerful pop hooks. Opening the show is Oh Captain My Captain. "The four piece powerhouse Oh Captain My Captain is the label's (BCR) secret weapon. Evoking three different branches of the pop family tree- the Beatles, Queen and Radiohead- Oh Captain My Captain offers distinct vocals and a gripping live show." - WW Aug 15 2007
"Bladen Country Records darlings Oh Captain, My Captain round out later acts with a slightly psychedelic, damaged-yet-catchy classic rock sound. " WW March 12 2008
"Kinks-ian rock that ranges from upbeat 'n' choppy to downright sweet." MFNW Guide 2007
Riddle's past credits include lead singer and founder of long time Portland avant tribal industrial group Hitting Birth. The group dominated the Northwest music scene from the late 80's to the early 90's with it's highly theatrical live shows that packed out 1000 plus capacity venues to fanatical crowds that danced as if they were members of an orgiastic war party. H.B. was featured in Rolling Stone magazine, Spin, Village Voice, etc.. They shared the stage with acts like Nirvana (Quoted as Kurt Kobain's favorite Portland band) Gwar, Neurosis, etc..
Riddle also writes, records and performs with James Angell's Private Player. John Taylor on bass(Duran Duran) Tony Lash on Drums (Elliott Smith, Heatmiser) Daniel Riddle guitars and vocals, and Sean T. on guitar (King Black Acid, Stimulator)
King Black Acid's list of credits include soundtrack work on such film and television shows as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, CSI Miami, The Mothman Prophecies, Dream with Fishes, The Maker, Highway, Witchblade, MTV's Road Rules and Real World......among many others.
Contact;
http://www. myspace. com/kingblackacidmusic
http://www.virb.com/kingblackacid
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Discography:
Loves A Long Song
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Alternate web site: http://www.myspace.com/kingblackacidmusic
Contact Name: Daniel Riddle
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