Collide (band) facts for kids

Collide is an American music duo that started in Los Angeles, California, in 1992. They create a unique sound by mixing different music styles. Their music includes elements of industrial music, trip hop, and even sounds from the Middle East.

The name "Collide" was chosen because it describes how their musical styles come together. kaRIN provides the dreamy vocals, while Statik creates the electronic music. It's like two different sounds "colliding" to make something new!

Collide's first album, Beneath the Skin, came out in 1996. After that, they released a remix album called Distort in 1998. They decided to start their own music company, Noiseplus Music. This way, they could release their music exactly how they wanted. In 2000, they released their second studio album, Chasing the Ghost, through their new company.

The Band's Journey

New Albums and Live Shows

Three years later, in 2003, Collide released their third studio album, Some Kind of Strange. The next year, they put out another remix album called Vortex. This album featured remixes by many different artists, like Charlie Clouser and Rhys Fulber.

For their first live performances, kaRIN and Statik were joined by other talented musicians. These included Scott Landes and Roger DaSilva on guitar, Chaz Pease on drums, and Kai Kurosawa playing Warr guitars and bass.

Videos and Collaborations

In 2005, Collide released a DVD called Like the Hunted. They also released a live music CD titled Live at the El Rey. Later, they worked with Dean Garcia from the band Curve on a special project. This project was called The Secret Meeting. Their album, Ultrashiver, was released on June 26, 2007, through Collide's own Noiseplus label.

On September 23, 2008, the band released their fourth studio album, Two Headed Monster. This album featured special guest musicians. These included Danny Carey from the band Tool and Dean Garcia from Curve.

Covering Favorite Songs

On Halloween in 2009, Collide released an album called These Eyes Before. This album had 10 songs that were cover versions. This means Collide sang their own versions of famous songs by other artists. They covered songs by bands like The Beatles, Depeche Mode, Radiohead, and Pink Floyd.

In January 2011, Collide was recognized for their music. They were nominated for an award at The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards. This nomination was in the Cover Song category for their version of "The Lunatics Have Taken Over the Asylum".

Band Members

Main Members

• kaRIN – She sings and writes the song lyrics.
• Statik – He creates the music and handles the production.

Live Performance Members

• Scott Landes – plays guitars
• Rogerio Silva – plays guitars
• Chaz Pease – plays drums
• Kai Kurosawa – plays Warr Guitar and bass

Music Albums

Studio Albums

• ...The Crimson Trial (1994, Noiseplus)
• Beneath the Skin (1996, Re-Constriction)
• Chasing the Ghost (2000, Noiseplus)
• Some Kind of Strange (2003, Noiseplus)
• Two Headed Monster (2008, Noiseplus)
• These Eyes Before (2009, Noiseplus)
• Counting to Zero (2011, Noiseplus)
• Color of Nothing (2017, Noiseplus)
• Mind & Matter (2018, Noiseplus)
• Notes From the Universe (2022, Noiseplus)

Extended Play (EP) Albums

• Skin (1996, Nightshade)
• Deep/Violet's Dance (1997, Re-Constriction)
• Not Forgotten (2008, Noiseplus)

Live Albums

• Live at The El Rey (2005, Noiseplus)

Compilation Albums

• Distort (1998, Re-Constriction)
• Vortex (2004, Noiseplus)
• Bent and Broken (2012, Noiseplus)
• Best of Collide (2013, Noiseplus)

Albums with Dean Garcia (The Secret Meeting)

See also

In Spanish: Collide para niños