The Panic Channel
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- This article is about the American band, for the Japanese band, see Panic Channel.
| The Panic Channel | |
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 The Panic Channel, left to right: Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins, Steve Isaacs, Chris Chaney
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Genre(s) | Alternative rock |
| Years active | 2004 — Present |
| Label(s) | Capitol |
| Associated acts | Jane's Addiction Red Hot Chili Peppers Satellite Party Porno for Pyros Powerman 5000 |
| Website | www.thepanicchannel.com |
| Members | |
| Steve Isaacs Dave Navarro Stephen Perkins Siggy Sjursen (2007-present) |
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| Former members | |
| Chris Chaney (2004-2007) | |
The Panic Channel is an alternative rock band featuring former members of Jane's Addiction. The band hails from Los Angeles, California.
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[edit] Biography
Formed in the wake of Jane's Addiction's third split in early 2004, The Panic Channel (not to be confused with "Panic Channel," the Japanese Visual Kei band) features guitarist Dave Navarro, bassist Chris Chaney, and drummer Stephen Perkins, all formerly of Jane's Addiction, as well as vocalist Steve Isaacs, formerly of Skycycle. The band's name refers to a state of panic induced by the world media as well as "channeling the energy inside and outside the room when we create these songs. We like to think of creating music as a way to channel the panic into something tangible," as stated by Navarro.[1]
The band's debut album, (ONe), was released on August 15, 2006 via Capitol Records. According to the band's official website, the album's name refers to numerous aspects of the band: the debut album for the band (the first, or album number "one"), the Panic "Channel" being "ON", and there being "nothing more than ONE, spiritually speaking." Also according to the website, the parentheses represents everything being held together in "this age of panic."[2] Currently, the band has released two singles – one radio single, "Why Cry", and one internet single, "Teahouse of the Spirits". Both of these songs as well as, "She Won't Last" and "Bloody Mary", can be heard on the band's MySpace page.
On September 6, 2006, on CBS's Rock Star: Supernova, it was announced the band would join Supernova on a 28-city tour.
As of January 2007, it was announced that Siggy Sjursen of Powerman 5000 will be joining The Panic Channel as a touring bassist, replacing Chris Chaney on tour. Chris was stated to still be a member of the band, but cannot tour due to family obligations. However, later it was announced that Chris left and Siggy would be the permanent replacement.
[edit] Band members
- Steve Isaacs – Lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Dave Navarro – Lead guitar
- Stephen Perkins – Drums
- Siggy Sjursen – Bass (2007-present)
Former Members
- Chris Chaney - Bass (2004-2007)
[edit] Discography
| Date of release | Title | Label | U.S. album-chart position | U.S. sales | UK album-chart position | UK sales |
| August 15, 2006 | (ONe) | Capitol Records | #110 | 10,000 | N/A | N/A |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Song | US Hot 100 | U.S. Modern Rock | U.S. Mainstream Rock | Album |
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| 2006 | "Why Cry" | - | 33 | 39 | ONe |
[edit] References
- ^ Band. The Panic Channel. Retrieved on 2006-08-20.
- ^ Music. The Panic Channel. Retrieved on 2006-08-20.
