Agents of Oblivion
| Agents of Oblivion | |
|---|---|
 Dax Riggs and Mike Sanchez of Agents of Oblivion performing at Shanahan's in Lafayette, LA | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Houma, Louisiana, United States |
| Genres | Stoner rock, blues rock, psychedelic rock, gothic , swamp rock |
| Years active | 1999–2000 |
| Associated acts | Acid Bath, Deadboy and the Elephantmen |
| Members |
Dax Riggs: Vocals, Guitar Mike Sanchez: Guitar Alex Bergeron: Bass Danny Barnett: Guitar Jeff McCarty: Drums Chuck Pitre: Keyboards |
Agents of Oblivion was an American rock band from Louisiana that evolved from the ashes of Acid Bath. Fronted by Dax Riggs, their sound encapsulated psychedelic rock and blues-rock elements creating swamp rock.
History
After Audie Pitre died, Dax Riggs decided to form a slower band. That was Daisyhead & The Mooncrickets. However it only laid out the basics of what was to come. Soon after Agents Of Oblivion was formed, the band including two former members of Acid Bath, Riggs and Mike Sanchez. The title of the band derives from a line in "The Beautiful Downgrade", the bonus poem from Acid Bath's last album Paegan Terrorism Tactics. "The agents of oblivion descend upon the sane, caked with mud and mother's blood."
The band released one self-titled album in 2000 and then broke up soon after.[1] Riggs went on to form Deadboy and the Elephantmen with Chuck Pitre. Alex Bergeron, formerly of local Houma band SlowTheKnife, joined later and continued on with Rigg's post-Deadboy solo work.
Discography
- (1999) Agents of Oblivion Demo
- (2000) Agents Of Oblivion
References
- ↑ AMG Allmusic Guide, Allmusic (accessed 31 May 2008).