Pre)Thing
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founder | Rust Epique |
| Defunct | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California , United States |
Key people | Rust Epique (frontman) |
| Products | Music albums, demos |
| Parent | V2 Records |
pre)Thing was a rock ensemble from the United States, fronted by Rust Epique, formerly the guitarist for Crazy Town. The band was signed to V2 Records and issued one demo along with a full-length album, which was released after Epique's passing in 2004.
History
After departing Crazy Town in 2001, Rust Epique recorded demos and secured a deal with V2 Records in 2002. He formed a new group initially named Rustandthesuperheroes, performing at various venues around Los Angeles. Due to legal conflicts with Hanna-Barbera over the term "Superheroes," the band changed its name to "pre)Thing," a title Rust had previously conceived in Modesto, California. In January 2003, they played at the Dragonfly under the alias "Daisy Town," a nod to the Los Angeles hipster community associated with Crazy Town. This ensemble featured bassist Jon Troy Winquist and drummer/producer Adam Hamilton.
V2 Records executed an extensive promotional campaign for pre)Thing’s debut album, which was produced by Matt Sorum (known for his work with Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver) alongside Andy Johns. The album was groundbreaking in that it incorporated a Windows-based video game on the CD, marking an industry first; promotional editions also included a demo track. As part of the marketing strategy, radio stations were sent Rust Epique action figures complete with guitars. The lead single, "Faded Love," attained position No. 38 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Unfortunately, Rust Epique died from a heart attack on March 9, 2004, just one month prior to the album’s official release.
22nd Century Lifestyle officially came out on April 6, 2004.
Members
- Rust Epique – lead vocals and guitar
- Jon Troy Winquist – bass guitar
- Dino Guerrero – drums
Discography
- Diary in Music: Garage Days (independent release, 2002)
- 22nd Century Lifestyle: Episode// Rustandthesuperheroes Sexdrugsandsoutherncityrock (V2 Records, 2004)
- Official website (No longer active; preserved via Internet Archive)