The Outpatience
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Founder | West Arkeen |
| Defunct | 1997 |
| Fate | Disbanded after death of founder West Arkeen |
| Headquarters | California , United States |
| Products | Anxious Disease (1996) |
The Outpatience was a hard rock ensemble from California, established in 1995 by guitarist West Arkeen, who was notably involved in co-writing numerous tracks for Guns N' Roses. The band produced a single album, Anxious Disease (1996), before disbanding following Arkeen's death due to a drug overdose on May 30, 1997, in Los Angeles.
History
Following his accomplishments as a songwriter for Guns N' Roses, Brother Cane, Phantom Blue, Asphalt Ballet, and Duff McKagan, Arkeen founded The Outpatience in 1995. The group comprised vocalist Mike Shotton (Von Groove), guitarists West Arkeen and Joey Hunting (known for work with Billy Joel and David Lee Roth), bassist James Hunting (associated with Eddie Money and David Lee Roth), drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. (Paul McCartney), and keyboardist Gregg Buchwalter. Their album Anxious Disease featured guest contributions from Guns N' Roses members Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan, alongside guitarist Steve Stevens. The production was handled by Noel Golden (Slash's Snakepit, Neurotic Outsiders) with Arkeen as co-producer, and mixing by Duane Baron (Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, Poison). Initially released in Japan in 1996 while seeking distribution in the U.S., the project concluded after Arkeen passed away from an accidental opiate overdose during recovery from serious burns. The album received a posthumous release across the U.S. and Europe in 2004.
Discography
- Anxious Disease (1996)
Band members
- Mike Shotton – lead vocals
- West Arkeen – guitar
- Joey Hunting – guitar
- James Hunting – bass
- Abe Laboriel Jr. – drums and percussion
- Gregg Buchwalter – keyboards