Single Bullet Theory (metal band)
| Single Bullet Theory | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Heavy metal, thrash metal, melodic death metal, groove metal, metalcore |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Crash Music, Inc. (2000–2008) Goomba Music (2011–2013) |
| Associated acts | Nevermore, Into Eternity, Testament |
| Website | www |
| Members | Matt DiFabio Bill Mez Rich Gulczynski Rob Gladden |
Single Bullet Theory (SBT) is an American heavy metal band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are not to be confused with the new wave band called Single Bullet Theory who disbanded in 1984. Single Bullet Theory was founded in 2000 by guitarist Matt DiFabio after the disbanding of Cipher (active again as of Dec. 2015). The band's current lineup consists of vocalist/guitarist Matt DiFabio (ex-Pissing Razors), bassist Bill Mez (ex-Seven Witches), guitarist Rich Gulczynski (Solace of Requiem), and drummer Rob Gladden. The band has released two EP's, four full-length studio albums, and one compilation album to date. The band is scheduled to release its fifth full-length studio album Divine Ways of Chaos in 2016.
Drawing inspiration from the refined vehemence of black metal to the classy flair of power metal, the Philadelphia-based (then quintet) Single Bullet Theory formed in 2000. They displayed a strong do-it-yourself attitude and work ethic from the start, touring across the entire United States four times and issuing self-released EPs in 2001 and 2002, the second of which was produced by Eddy Garcia of Pissing Razors.
The band's talents were noticed and they were landed the opening slot for the entire month-long Hypocrisy, Soilwork, Killswitch Engage U.S. tour in the spring of 2002. Single Bullet Theory was finally able to ink a deal with Crash Music Inc. (formerly Pavement Records) in 2003. It was at this time that the band went from a 5-piece to a 4-piece, with guitarist Matt DiFabio taking over as lead vocalist while also remaining one of the band's guitarists and main songwriter. The band entered the studio to record their debut album, Route 666 (mixed by James Murphy of Testament, Death and Obituary fame), which was released in April of that year. Route 666 has been described as "an unforgiving example of sensory assault." The band filmed their debut music video for the song "Murder Machines" (filmed and produced by Brett Worley), which aired on MTV2's Headbanger's Ball and Fuse TV's Uranium later that year. SBT toured extensively in support of Route 666 including a monthlong run with the metal band King Diamond and Entombed in the fall of 2003.
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