Calico System
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Defunct | 2007 |
| Headquarters | St. Louis, Missouri , United States |
| Products | Albums, EPs, music videos |
| Website | myspace |
Calico System was a metalcore group originating from St. Louis, Missouri, established in 1998. They produced multiple albums under the Eulogy Recordings label following successful LP launches and extensive touring schedules. The band dissolved in 2007 as its members opted to follow separate professional paths.
1998
In the autumn of 1998, Calico System was created by a circle of friends who fused styles from metal, hardcore punk, emo, groove, and punk to craft their distinctive sound. Once their lineup was solidified, they independently issued two EPs and embarked on numerous tours. Their live performances included supporting acts such as Hatebreed, Poison the Well, Open Hand, Hopesfall, and Finger Eleven among others.
The momentum gained from touring secured them a contract with Eulogy Records, under which they released their debut full-length album, The Duplicated Memory. This record featured selections from their local label EP Love Will Kill All, combined with two fresh tracks and a re-recorded song originally from their first EP, Question The Answer.
2005
In November 2005, the band released They Live, whose title track's music video was broadcast on MTV's Headbangers Ball. Additionally, a video was produced for the song "Running with Scissors".
2007
January 2007 saw Calico System recording their last album, Outside are the Vultures. During this time, bassist Erik Ramsier departed to dedicate more time to his family, while vocalist Shawn Keith left to pursue work at a record label in West Hollywood. They were replaced by drummer Brad Sexton and guitarist Josh Travis, both previously associated with St. Louis band When Knives Go Skyward.
Later that year, due to a trademark conflict with an existing company sharing the name, the band modified their name to The Calico System.
On July 18, 2007, the group publicly announced their disbandment through a blog entry.
2009
The band reunited for a single performance on December 26, 2009, held at Fubar in St. Louis.
Currently, Rick Giordano and Erik Ramsier are active in The Lion's Daughter alongside former Rusted Skin bassist Jon Milles.
Justin Haltmar continues to tour with the punk/hardcore ensemble The Disappeared.
Final lineup
- Mark Owens – vocals
- Justin Haltmar – bass
- Rick Giordano – guitar
- Joshua Travis – guitar (Emmure, formerly of The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza, Glass Cloud, When Knives Go Skyward, The Goddamn Rodeo, and Monuments) (joined 2007)
- Erik Ramsier – drums
Past members
- Nick Schaflein – bass
- Shawn Keith – guitar
- Brad Sexton – drums
- Geoff Cardin – guitar
- Ryan Woolsey – drums
- Andy Brandemeyer – guitar
- Ramon Woody – vocals
Discography
- Question the Answer (EP) (SGM Records, 2001)
- Love Will Kill All (EP) (SGM Records, 2003)
- The Duplicated Memory (Eulogy Recordings, 2003)
- They Live (Eulogy Recordings, 2005)
- Outside Are the Vultures (Eulogy Recordings, June 5, 2007)
Videography
- They Live
- Running with Scissors