20 Dead Flower Children

20 Dead Flower Children were an American metal band from Detroit, Michigan, which formed in 1994. They released two records during 1996–1997, before breaking up in the early 2000s.

20 Dead Flower Children
OriginDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
GenresIndustrial metal, nu metal, rap metal, alternative metal
Years active1994-2001,[1] 2006
LabelsOverture Records, Overcore Records, TVT Records

History

Formed during 1994, the band released their sef-titled debut 20 Dead Flower Children through local label Overture Records in February 1996.[2][3] The vocalist for this record, known as "Von", would depart shortly after it was released. While his departure placed 20 Dead Flower Children's future in doubt, they would eventually find a new vocalist, Dennis "D-Hauz" Hogan,[4] and signed to rapper Esham's Overcore Records. Their second album, titled Candy Toy Guns and Television, was released by the label on June 24, 1997.[5][6]

In 1998, the band replaced their bassist and relocated to Huntington Beach, California. They later joined the TVT Records roster, as Overcore Records had become a subsidiary of TVT. The label would reissue Candy Toy Guns and Television on Halloween of 2000.[7] However, this partnership yielded no new studio recording for the band, aside from various demos released by the band themselves. In 2001, 20 Dead Flower Children split up.[1]

On June 3, 2006, a one-off reunion show occurred at The Brigg in Huntington Beach.[1]

Members

Final line-up
  • Dennis Hogan ‘D-Hauz’ – (vocals)
  • Keith Lowers – (guitars/programming)
  • Jason Garrison – (drums)
  • Dirt-E – (bass)

Past members
  • Von Bortz – (vocals)
  • Justin Starr (bass)
  • Michael Joh ‘Nico’ (bass)
  • Jeff Wright (bass)

Discography

Albums

Singles
  • "Here I Am" (1996)

Demos
  • Garage Demos (2001)

References
  1. "20 DEAD FLOWER CHILDREN Reunite, Announce California Gig". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. May 17, 2006.
  2. "Gavin Report" (PDF). Americanradiohistory.com. May 10, 1996. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
  3. "20 Dead Flower Children - 20 Dead Flower Children | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-03-16.
  4. "The Gauntlet - 20 Dead Flower Children bio". Thegauntlet.com.
  5. Erik Hage (1997-06-24). "Candy, Toy Guns & Television - 20 Dead Flower Children | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-03-16.
  6. "CMJ New Music Monthly". CMJ Network, Inc. November 15, 1997 – via Google Books.
  7. 20 Dead Flower Children. "20 Dead Flower Children - Candy Toy Guns & Television by 20 Dead Flower Children (2000-10-31) - Amazon.com Music". Amazon. Retrieved 2020-03-16.
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