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Southern California's 16 started in 1992 when founding members and longtime friends - guitarist Bobby Ferry, drummer Jason Corley and singer Cris Jerue needed a way to vent life's frustrations. The band recorded its first four songs that same year and released them as the "Doorprize" 2 X 7". Positive reviews and word of mouth led to the band being contacted by world renowned artist Pushead, about recording and releasing a 7" for his Fan Club. After hearing the next recording session, Pushead wanted to release a full length CD and 10" record. The "Crystal" 7" was released through the Fan Club in 1992, preceding the 1993 release of the band's first full length ("Curves That Kick") in the US and Japan. With a long list of local shows, more recording and the addition of bass player Tony Baumeister, 16 became stronger, and went on to release the Japanese only CD "Preoccupied," along with numerous 7" singles. Soon after, they embarked on their first tour of Japan in 1994. 16 recorded the critically acclaimed "Drop Out" record that same year. The band ended their relationship with Pushead, and "Drop Out" was finally released in 1996 on Pessimiser records. That same year, the band began recording and released "Blaze of Incompetence" in 1997, resulting in more local shows and a US tour followed in 1998. After the release of "Blaze of Incompetence," The band continued to play shows, record and release more 7" and 10" singles leading up to the release of "Zoloft Smile" on At a Loss Recordings in 2002. More local shows and a UK tour followed. Two more US tours followed, as well as their 2nd stint in Japan. In 2003, after releasing 4 full-length records and 15 singles and splits, 16 was laid to rest.

Bobby and Jason focused on other projects and nothing seemed to bring the satisfaction that 16 did. Tony was involved in another project as well, and Cris just existed.

In August of 2007, some random email and phone conversations led Bobby, Jason, Cris and Tony to get 16 back together again. A few months later 16 were approached by Relapse Records and joined the Relapse family. 2008 marks the 16 year anniversary for 16 and the band is currently recording their first record for Relapse.

16 are back with a vengeance and are here to stay. There have been a handful of small local shows and the band will be touring extensively around the world starting in early 2009. Turn up, tune down, give up...

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01:04 PM September 12

16: Unveil Official Skateboard Deck Line

Los Angeles, CA's 16 have teamed up with Substance Abuse Skateboards for a run of official 16-related skateboard decks. ...

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16: Post Two New Tracks; Announce More Tour Dates Jan 7
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16: Compete Work On New Album Sep 17

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May 07, 06:58 PM

16: Unveil Official Skateboard Deck Line

Los Angeles, CA's 16 have teamed up with Substance Abuse Skateboards for a run of official 16-related skateboard decks. The decks feature artwork from the band's catalog of releases, including those done by Pushead and Florian Bertmer. At one time, members of 16 were sponsored skateboard riders and have appeared in magazine ads and on skateboard DVD's. To view the 16 skatedeck store, please click here.
16 will be performing this weekend as part of the LA Murderfest, appearing Sunday May 10th alongside EYEHATEGOD, DESPISE YOU, GRAF ORLOCK, AGENDA OF SWINE and more. Please visit LosAngelesMurderfest.com for complete festival information.
16 released their brand new album Bridges To Burn in late January. The follow-up to 2003's Zoloft Smile is currently streaming in its entirety at this location: BridgesToBurn.com.
16 is available for interviews upon request. To speak with the band, simply contact Betsey Cichoracki at Relapse Records via any of the means listed at the bottom of this message. Updated 16 news and tour information will be made available at the Relapse Records website: www.RELAPSE.com, and the 16 MySpace: MySpace.com/16.
16 Tour Dates:
May 10 Los Angeles, CA Knitting Factory (as part of theLA Murderfest)
Mar 31, 03:19 PM

16: Japanese Bonus Track “Pumpfake” Available Now for Listening!

      16 see the live version of "Pumpfake" available now via RevolverMag.com. This track comes from the Japanese pressing of their Relapse debut Bridges To Burn and will be available for a limited time courtesy of Revolver Magazine's ‘Bootleg Series'.
    Bridges To Burn saw its international release in late January and is currently streaming in its entirety at this location: BridgesToBurn.com.
    16 is set to perform as part of the LA Murderfest this May alongside EYEHATEGOD, DYING FETUS, DESPISE YOU, AGENDA OF SWINE, GENERAL SURGERY, and many more. Please visit LosAngelesMurderfest.com for complete festival information.
    Updated 16 news and tour information will be made available at the Relapse Records website: www.RELAPSE.com, and the 16 MySpace: MySpace.com/16.
16 Tour Dates:
May 10                   Los Angeles, CA            Knitting Factory (as part of the LA Murderfest)

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