Divided by Zero
Divided by Zero is an American Rap metal/Nu metal band formed in 2002 in San Diego, California, USA.
Best known for fusing elements of melodic hard rock, punk, and reggae to create a highly original sound that combines metal's aggressiveness with classic hooks and melodies, Divided by Zero channel a number of styles into one concrete sound on their ambitious debut album, The Black Sea.
Formation
Divided by Zero formed in San Diego, California in 2002 from the remains of award-winning band Ghoulspoon, a group which had distinguished itself in the prolific San Diego music scene of the early 1990s that also included bands such as blink-182, P.O.D., Unwritten Law, Buck-O-Nine, Sprung Monkey, Drive Like Jehu, and Rocket From the Crypt. Carried over from the original Ghoulspoon lineup was Zachary Goode on vocals and Jeremy Ronstadt on guitar. Longtime Ghoulspoon members Rice bass and Jason Vick drums also stayed on board, while guitarist Jason Cooper left and was replaced with former roadie, James "Spooky" Albers on guitar.
Recent activity
After "The Black Sea" was released on June 6, 2006 to critical acclaim, the band spent much of the Summer on the "Sik World Rock n Roll Circus Tour" alongside Hell on Heels Burlesque Dance Troupe and Murrugun the Mystic, a sword swallower and illusionist. In September 2006, The album and band were nominated for the San Diego Music Awards and Divided by Zero returned to San Diego for several theme shows, including "Sik World's Dirty Pirate's Ball" and "Sik World's Zombie Prom".
Divided by Zero went on indefinite hiatus in 2007.
In 2008 Goode formed a new band called The Secret Seven. Their debut album "Turn Your Back to the Sea" was released on July 24, 2010 and was nominated as "Best Rock Album" at the 2011 San Diego Music Awards.
Goode also plays bass and sings in a mock-senior citizen tribute band called Geezer.
Trivia
- Guitarist Jeremy Ronstadt is the first cousin of singer Linda Ronstadt.
- Singer Zachary Goode attended Saint Ann's performing art school in Brooklyn with future Academy Award Winner Jennifer Connelly.
- The cover art for "The Black Sea" is taken from the painting "We Are The People" by renowned artist Sas Christian.
- The music video for "Chemical" was shot by Mark Racco who also directed "Lithium" for Nirvana, "Don't Cry" for Guns N' Roses and "Faith" for Limp Bizkit.
Band members
- Zachary Goode- Lead vocals, Acoustic guitar
- Jeremy Ronstadt - Guitar, backing vocals
- James Albers - Guitar, backing vocals
- Rice - Bass
- Jason Vick - drums
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Album | Other information | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Separation EP | Insomniac Records | CD | Recorded with Drummer Steven Moran. | Out of Print. |
| 2006 | The Black Sea | Sik World Records | CD | ||