Canada

1992
The Grapes of Wrath (band) These Days was, however, to be the band’s last new album for almost a

These Days was, however, to be the band’s last new album for almost a decade. In December 1992, it was reported that Kane had left the band. The rest of the band continued to perform and record together as Ginger .

Barenaked Ladies signed with Sire Records and released Gordon in July

Barenaked Ladies signed with Sire Records and released Gordon in July 1992. Produced by Michael Phillip Wojewoda , the album included re-recordings of ” If I Had $1000000 “, ” Be My Yoko Ono ” and ” Brian Wilson “, together with the singles “Enid” and “What a Good Boy”.…
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Helix (band) After this tour, Vollmer and Hackman began writing songs with the

After this tour, Vollmer and Hackman began writing songs with the intention of Hackman’s material being used for the next Helix release, and Vollmer’s going towards a solo album . In the meantime, The Early Years was released by A&M Records , which compiled their first two independent albums on…
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Lee Aaron In 1992, Aaron left Attic Records to start her label, Hip Chic Music

In 1992, Aaron left Attic Records to start her label, Hip Chic Music, and released two more albums. On 1994’s Emotional Rain (distributed by A & M Canada ), Aaron recorded with Don Short and Don Binns ( Sons of Freedom ), Reeves Gabrels ( David Bowie ‘s Tin Machine…
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Helix (band) On July 5, 1992, Paul Hackman , not wearing a seatbelt, was killed

On July 5, 1992, Paul Hackman , not wearing a seatbelt, was killed when the group’s van rolled down a 40-foot embankment after a concert in Vancouver . Recovering from the shock of his death, Vollmer regrouped with Brent Doerner once again, and also recruited former Brighton Rock guitarist Greg…
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Adam Gontier Groundswell

Gontier, along with Sanderson, Walst, Phil Crowe, and Joe Grant, started out as “Groundswell” in Norwood , Ontario, in 1992, while attending high school.

Triumph (band) In 1992 the remaining members of Triumph recruited Phil Xenidis , a

In 1992 the remaining members of Triumph recruited Phil Xenidis , a Canadian guitarist known for his work with Aldo Nova and Frozen Ghost . Moore was the principal songwriter and lead singer for 1992’s Edge of Excess , with additional help from guitarist-producer Mladen Zarron. Rick Santers also remained…
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I Mother Earth In 1992, I Mother Earth signed to a co-venture deal brokered between

In 1992, I Mother Earth signed to a co-venture deal brokered between Capitol Records (U.S.) and its Canadian affiliate, EMI Music Canada . The band travelled to Los Angeles in 1992 to record its debut album with former Guns N’ Roses producer Mike Clink . During these sessions, Franz Masini…
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Exciter (band) In 1992, the band signed to German metal label Noise Records and

In 1992, the band signed to German metal label Noise Records and recorded their sixth album, Kill After Kill . The band went on a three-week European tour with Rage to support it. After the tour, the band disappeared for a second time. It would be three years before they…
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Big Wreck was originally formed in Boston, Massachusetts by guitarist

Big Wreck was originally formed in Boston, Massachusetts by guitarist Ian Thornley , guitarist Brian Doherty, bassist Dave Henning and drummer Forrest Williams while they were students at the Berklee College of Music . Henning and Doherty were previously part of the band Divine Right with lead singer Jim McDermott…
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