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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: Announce European Tour, LA Show w/ EYEHATEGOD This Weekend!

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Los Angeles, CA’s 16 has announced the dates for a two-week headlining European tour starting in mid-March. This is the legendary band’s first-ever European tour. Joining 16 for this run will be Italy’s ORANGE MAN THEORY. A listing of confirmed tour dates and cities can be found below with more to be announced soon.

Additionally, 16 has been confirmed for the 2010 Maryland Death Fest and France’s Hellfest. A listing of 16 tour dates can be found below with more to be announced soon.

16 are touring in support of their brand new album Bridges To Burn. The follow-up to 2003’s Zoloft Smile is currently streaming in its entirety at this location: BridgesToBurn.com.

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:

***All dates from March 16 thru 28 w/ ORANGE MAN THEORY***

March 16 Roma, Italy Sinister Noise Club

March 17 Ravenna, Italy Bronson

March 18 Torino, Italy United Club

March 19 Milan, Italy Dauntaun c/o C.S.O.A. Leoncavallo

March 20 Innsbruck, Austria PMK

March 21 Wien, Austria Arena

March 22 Jena, Germany Rosenkeller

March 23 Hamburg, Germany Hafenklang

March 24 Liege, Belgium La Zona

March 25 Besancon, France Les Passagers Du Zink

March 26 Winterthur, Switzerland Gaswerk

March 27 Martigny, Switzerland Les Caves De Manoir

March 28 Geneva, Switzerland KAB-Usine

May 28 Baltimore, MD Sonar (as part of Maryland Deathfest)

June 20 Clisson, France Hellfest

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Dec 11, 08:25 AM

16: Announce European Tour, LA Show w/ EYEHATEGOD This Weekend!

Los Angeles, CA’s 16 has announced the dates for a two-week headlining European tour starting in mid-March. This is the legendary band’s first-ever European tour. Joining 16 for this run will be Italy’s ORANGE MAN THEORY. A listing of confirmed tour dates and cities can be found below with more to be announced soon.
    Additionally, 16 has been confirmed for the 2010 Maryland Death Fest and France’s Hellfest. A listing of 16 tour dates can be found below with more to be announced soon.
    16 are touring in support of their brand new album Bridges To Burn. The follow-up to 2003’s Zoloft Smile is currently streaming in its entirety at this location: BridgesToBurn.com.
    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:
***All dates from March 16 thru 28 w/ ORANGE MAN THEORY***

March 16                Roma, Italy                    Sinister Noise Club
March 17                Ravenna, Italy                Bronson
March 18                Torino, Italy                   United Club
March 19                Milan, Italy                    Dauntaun c/o C.S.O.A. Leoncavallo
March 20                Innsbruck, Austria          PMK
March 21                Wien, Austria                Arena
March 22                Jena, Germany              Rosenkeller
March 23                Hamburg, Germany        Hafenklang
March 24                Liege, Belgium               La Zona
March 25                Besancon, France          Les Passagers Du Zink
March 26                Winterthur, Switzerland Gaswerk
March 27                Martigny, Switzerland     Les Caves De Manoir
March 28                Geneva, Switzerland       KAB-Usine

May 28                   Baltimore, MD               Sonar (as part of Maryland Deathfest)

June 20                   Clisson, France             Hellfest

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