Dropout Kings Explained

Dropout Kings
Landscape:Yes
Origin:Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Genre:Nu metal,[1] [2] rap metal[3] [4]
Years Active:2016–present
Current Members:
  • Adam Ramey
  • Black Cat Bill
  • Rob Sebastian
  • Joe Lana Jr.
Past Members:
  • Charlie Mumbles
  • Tre Scott
  • Trevor Norgren
  • Staig Flynn
  • Chucky Guzman

Dropout Kings (formerly Phoenix Down) is an American nu metal band from Phoenix, Arizona, United States, that formed in 2016. They are currently signed to Suburban Noize Records.[5] Dropout Kings have released two albums: Audiodope (released August 10, 2018) and Riot Music (released 5 May 2023), and one EP: GlitchGang (released April 6, 2021).

History

Dropout Kings was founded by Adam Ramey after his previous band The Bad Chapter broke up in 2015.[6] As a way to stay active musically, he approached rapper Eddie Wellz to do a cover of Linkin Park's "Lying from You" after seeing a video of Wellz performing on YouTube.[7] Due to positive reception, Ramey approached previous members of The Bad Chapter; Trevor Norgren and later Staig Flynn and Rob Sebastian[8] and previous bandmate Chucky Guzman from We The Collectors[9] to form a new band called Phoenix Down, which by 2017 had changed its name to Dropout Kings.

On April 6, 2018, it was announced that Dropout Kings signed with Napalm Records, & the band released the music video for '"NVM", their first single from their debut album AudioDope the same day.[10] On June 8, 2018, the band released the music video for "Scratch & Claw", the second single from AudioDope.[11] AudioDope was released on August 10, 2018.[12] AudioDope reached 2 US Charts, #52-Top New Artist Albums & #112-Record Label Independent Current Albums.

In July–August 2018, the band toured the United States and Canada with OTEP.[13] During the Otep tour, the band announced that they were managed by Dez Fafara, the lead vocalist for DevilDriver & Coal Chamber.[14]

In February–March 2019, the band toured with Outline in Color, Deadships and Dead Crown.[15]

On March 19, 2019, Dayshell featured the band on their single “KOMBAT."[16]

In May–June 2019, the band joined Crazy Town as direct support on their 20th Anniversary Tour.[17]

On May 26, 2019, it was announced that the band would be playing the Main Stage at the 20th Annual Soopa Gathering of the Juggalos on August 3, 2019.[18]

On April 6, 2021, it was announced that Dropout Kings had signed to Suburban Noize Records.[5]

On June 15, 2021, Dropout Kings embarked on their first headlining tour.

On September 8, 2021, “Virus” peaked at #33 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Radio Charts while spending 12 weeks in the Top 40.

On October 26, 2021, it was announced that “Virus” was being considered for a Grammy nomination in the Best New Artist category.

On January 24, 2022, it was announced that Dropout Kings would be playing at UFest 2022 on April 24, 2022.[19]

On April 30, 2023, Staig parted ways with the band after his mother got into an accident.

On June 6, 2023, Chucky parted ways with the band, and Rob switched to guitar, converting the band into a permanent quartet.

Members

Current Members

Former Members

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

Music videos

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joe . DiVita . Nu-Metal Band Calls Out Headliner After Last-Minute Tour Drop-Off . . 31 May 2022 . 31 May 2022 .
  2. Web site: JorgeM93 . Opening Band Calls Out Rapper After Last-Minute US Headlining Tour Drop-Out . . 31 May 2022 . 31 May 2022 .
  3. https://www.metalkingdom.net/band/dropout-kings-38220
  4. https://www.trapmetal.net/2023/04/24/the-kings-of-trap-metal-dropout-kings-new-full-length-album-dropping/
  5. Web site: Dropout Kings Sign to Suburban Noize Records. 6 April 2021.
  6. Web site: Dropout Kings . Artery Global . August 6, 2018.
  7. Web site: Dyroff . Denny . The Coatesville Times The Downingtown Times Contact Us Home D: Arts & Entertainment On Stage: Want to go seriously retro? Check out Blackmore's Night . The Times of Chester County . August 6, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180719215644/http://chescotimes.com/?p=26241 . July 19, 2018 . live .
  8. Web site: Crane . Matt . Ex-Attack Attack! vocalist Phil Druyor starts new band, releases new song . Alternative Press . August 6, 2018 . 2014-07-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191009110218/https://www.altpress.com/news/ex_attack_attack_vocalist_phil_druyor_starts_new_band_releases_new_song/ . October 9, 2019 . live .
  9. Web site: We The Collectors . bandcamp . August 6, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191009110220/https://wethecollectors.bandcamp.com/ . October 9, 2019 . live .
  10. Web site: News Blog :: DROPOUT KINGS - Sign with Napalm Records! . Napalm Records . April 6, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180608194743/http://label.napalmrecords.com/blog/?entryID=1345 . June 8, 2018 . dead .
  11. Web site: DROPOUT KINGS Release Official Music Video For "Scratch & Claw" Album Cover Artwork & Track Listing!. HeavyMag. 8 June 2018. June 8, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20190117100543/https://heavymag.com.au/dropout-kings-release-official-music-video-scratch-claw-album-cover-artwork-track-listing/. January 17, 2019. live.
  12. Web site: ALBUM REVIEW: Dropout Kings – Audiodope. Dead Press. August 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181215023229/http://www.deadpress.co.uk/album-review-dropout-kings-audiodope/. December 15, 2018. live.
  13. Web site: Dropout Kings announced as direct support for OTEP Summer Tour. CB Entertainment. 15 May 2018. May 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20191009110220/https://www.cbent1.com/single-post/2018/05/15/Dropout-Kings-announced-as-direct-support-for-OTEP-Summer-Tour. October 9, 2019. live.
  14. Web site: Dropout Kings. 2018-07-30. The Oracle Management. en-US. 2019-06-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20190623165631/http://theoraclemanagement.com/dropout-kings/. 2019-06-23. live.
  15. Web site: Outline in Color Tour Dates. OutlineinColor.com. January 28, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190115213757/http://outlineincolor.com/tour. January 15, 2019. live.
  16. Web site: Kombat (feat. Dropout Kings) - Single by Dayshell. 19 March 2019. Apr 18, 2020. music.apple.com.
  17. Web site: DROPOUT KINGS Kick Off US Tour Dates w/ Crazy Town Freeman Promotions. www.freemanpromotions.com. 2019-06-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20190623164134/http://www.freemanpromotions.com/dropout-kings-kick-off-us-tour-dates-w-crazy-town/. 2019-06-23. live.
  18. Web site: dropout-kings. 2019-05-27. Gathering of the Juggalos. en. 2019-06-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20190623164130/https://www.juggalogathering.com/dropout-kings/. 2019-06-23. live.
  19. Web site: Becher. Amee. 2022-01-24. UFEST 2022 – 98KUPD – Arizona's Real Rock. 2022-01-27. 98KUPD - Arizona's Real Rock. en-US.
  20. Web site: AudioDope by Dropout Kings. 10 August 2018. Apr 18, 2020. music.apple.com. 28 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211028193233/https://music.apple.com/us/album/audiodope/1387813553. dead.
  21. Mainstream Rock Songs – Week of September 11, 2021 . Billboard . September 8, 2021.
  22. https://youtube.com/chwXFeyagV4
  23. Web site: DROPOUT KINGS - NVM (Official Video) | Napalm Records . . 2019-10-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191117210651/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSWQ_KJDfEI . 2019-11-17 . live .
  24. Web site: DROPOUT KINGS - Scratch & Claw (Official Video) | Napalm Records . . 2019-10-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190419170742/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56tQOGEj_Ng . 2019-04-19 . live .
  25. Web site: DROPOUT KINGS Ft. Landon Tewers - Going Rogue (Official Video) | Napalm Records . . 2019-10-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191028182706/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdaJm0v5YMA . 2019-10-28 . live .
  26. Web site: DROPOUT KINGS - Bad Day (Official Video) | Napalm Records . . 2019-10-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190420031126/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJJIsGkW8mQ . 2019-04-20 . live .
  27. Web site: DROPOUT KINGS - Something Awful (Official Live Video) | Napalm Records . YouTube . 2019-06-05 . 2020-04-18.
  28. Web site: 2022-01-28. Dropout Kings - Hey Uh (Official Music Video) - YouTube. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220129101417/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_qaLrtLCRc. 2022-01-29. YouTube.

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