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Atomic Opera is one of the bands that came out around the early 90's that had Sam Taylor (producer, manager for king's X, Galactic Cowboys) at the helm. THe first album is definalty their heaviest, combining thrash metal overtones wiht beautiful beatlesque vocal harmonies. After the Debut of "For Madmen Only" the band went through some line-up changes,parted ways with giant records and released two albums indipendantly. They also toned down on the agressive metal guitars in trade for a more lush, laid back tone. Atomic Opera then released "Gospel Cola" through Metal Blade Records, bringing to the table a fresh new sound of psycadelic christian rock, with progressive rock/metal overtones. one thing that was NOT missing was their vocal harmonies which is one thing that makes this band so facinating to listen to. Fans of King's X and Galactic Cowboys will love this band if they don't already know about them!

 
Added on 4/11/2002 5:00 AM by Dustin | Last updated on 11/10/2006 10:55 AM by Backlash

Current (or Last Known) Lineup

Musician Instruments Currently Also In Used To Be In Guest Appearances
Ryan Birsinger Chapman Stick, Backing Vocals
Kemper Crabb Vocals, Mandolin, Acoustics
Frank Hart Vocals, Guitar, Cello
Johnny Simmons Drums, Backing Vocals
Trip Wamsley Bass

Past Lineup (Members Who Never Appeared on an Album)

Discography (4 Releases)

2000 - Gospel Cola by Atomic Opera

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Ryan Birsinger Bass, Backing Vocals
Andy Bowen Organ
Kemper Crabb Vocals, Harmonica, Mandolin, Ocarina, Bozouki, Dulcimer, Recorder
Frank Hart Vocals, Guitar, Cello
Johnny Simmons Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals

1999 - Alpha & Oranges by Atomic Opera

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Ryan Birsinger Bass, Backing Vocals
Kemper Crabb Vocals, Mandolin, Acoustics
Frank Hart Vocals, Guitar, Cello
Johnny Simmons Drums, Backing Vocals

1997 - Penguin Dust by Atomic Opera

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Todd Bragg Cymbals
Garrett Buell Percussion
Kemper Crabb Vocals, Mandolin, Acoustics
Frank Hart Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Cello
Mark Poindexter Drums

1994 - For Madmen Only by Atomic Opera

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Ryan Birsinger Bass, Backing Vocals
Kemper Crabb Vocals, Mandolin, Acoustics
Frank Hart Vocals, Guitar, Cello
Johnny Simmons Drums, Backing Vocals

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