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'''Flint''' was a musical project fronted by [[Keith Flint]] of [[The Prodigy]]. The band consisted of Keith Flint (lead vocals), [[Jim Davies (musician)|Jim Davies]] (guitar, formerly of [[Pitchshifter]]), Kieron Pepper (live drums) and Rob Holliday (bass), and Tony Howlett (drums).<ref name=nme>http://www.nme.com/news/flint/14185</ref><ref>http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1471683/record-quick-news-on-deftones-kimberly-caldwell-50-cent-michelle-branch-hanson-roots-more.jhtml</ref>
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'''Flint''' was a [[punk rock]] band created by [[Keith Flint]] of [[The Prodigy]]. The band consisted of Keith Flint (lead vocals), [[Jim Davies (musician)|Jim Davies]] (guitar, formerly of [[Pitchshifter]]), Kieron Pepper (live drums), [[Rob Holliday]] (bass guitar), and Tony Howlett (drums).<ref name=nme>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/flint-1383817|title=COOL KEITH!|date=2 May 2003|website=Nme.com|accessdate=4 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1471683/for-the-record-quick-news-on-deftones-kimberly-caldwell-50-cent-michelle-branch-hanson-the-roots-more/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140602142538/http://www.mtv.com/news/1471683/for-the-record-quick-news-on-deftones-kimberly-caldwell-50-cent-michelle-branch-hanson-the-roots-more/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 June 2014|title=For The Record: Quick News On Deftones, Kimberly Caldwell, 50 Cent, Michelle Branch, Hanson, The Roots & More|website=Mtv.com|accessdate=4 March 2019}}</ref>


The band performed several gigs, their first being a brief set at Download Festival 2003 (June 1). The first release “Asteroids” was released on July 14, 2003 and was a pink, limited edition 10” single available on vinyl. The second single titled “Aim 4” was released on July 14, 2003. The video for the second single was directed by [[Jonas Åkerlund]], who also directed The Prodigy’s “[[Smack My Bitch Up]]” video. Following the release of “Aim 4” the band planned to release their debut album “Device No.&nbsp;1” on July 28, 2003, however this release was cancelled. The release never happened and shortly after the band decided to split up. Keith then went on to form a project titled [[Clever Brains Fryin']] while Davis went on to form [[Victory Pill]].
The band performed several gigs, their first being a brief set at the inaugural Download Festival 2003 (1 June). The first release "Asteroids" was released on 19 May 2003 and was a pink, limited edition 10" single available on vinyl. The second single titled "Aim 4" was released on 14 July 2003. The video for the second single was directed by [[Jonas Åkerlund]], who also directed The Prodigy's "[[Smack My Bitch Up]]" video. Following the release of "Aim 4" the band planned to release their debut album ''Device #1'' on 28 July 2003; however, this release was cancelled. Shortly after its cancellation, the band decided to split up. Keith then went on to form a project titled Clever Brains Fryin' while Davies went on to form Victory Pill.


Flint remixed [[Marilyn Manson]]’s ''[[Mobscene|mOBSCENE]]'', with Keith providing new vocals.<ref name=nme /> The following text was found from the official Marilyn Manson pages: "Pay attention! In London, we vandalized a Versace billboard with two gigantic Marilyn Mice and had an amazing crowd sing along to the three piano numbers. Keith Flint (The Prodigy) presented me with his new band’s remix of Mobscene on which he sings. We discussed illegal behavior, participated in illegal behavior and became the best of friends over a bottle of Absinthe." ~ Marilyn Manson 21 April 2003.
Flint remixed [[Marilyn Manson]]'s ''[[Mobscene|mOBSCENE]]'', with Keith providing new vocals.<ref name=nme /> The following text, dated 21 April 2003, was found from the official Marilyn Manson pages: "Pay attention! In London, we vandalized a Versace billboard with two gigantic Marilyn Mice and had an amazing crowd sing along to the three piano numbers. Keith Flint (The Prodigy) presented me with his new band's remix of Mobscene on which he sings. We discussed illegal behavior, participated in illegal behavior and became the best of friends over a bottle of Absinthe."


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Albums===
===Albums===
*''Device #1'' (2003) – Aborted<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.discogs.com/artist/136665-Flint-2| title = Flint Discography| publisher = [[Discogs]] | accessdate = 5 March 2019}}</ref>
*''Device 1'' (2003) - Aborted
Originally, it would contain 12 [[synthpunk|metalpunk]] genre tracks, but it was cancelled. On 28 July, a Device No.&nbsp;1 Promo disc was released in limited edition around the UK. Contained ten tracks, like:
The album was originally planned to contain 13 [[punk rock]] genre tracks, but plans for that were cancelled.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}} On 28 July, a Device #1 Promo disc was released in limited edition around the UK. Contained 11 tracks:
#Asteroids (3:09)
#Asteroids (03:09)
#Piggy (3:09)
#Piggy (03:09)
#Laughs (3:30)
#Laughs (03:30)
#Aim 4 (2:58)
#Aim 4 (02:58)
#Kamikaze (4:26)
#Kamikaze (04:26)
#Prescription (3:30)
#Prescription (03:30)
#Ju Ju (3:32)
#Ju Ju (03:32)
#Femme Fatale (3:11)
#Femme Fatale (03:11)
#Vacation (3:28)
#Vacation (03:28)
#Razor (3:49)
#Razor (03:49)
#NNNNN (No Name No Number) (4:16) - hidden track
#NNNN (No Name No Number) (04:16) – hidden track


The full disc's content would go like this, plus 2 other tracks:
The full disc's content would go like this, plus two other tracks "Hell, Yeah" and "Inflow".{{Citation needed|date=March 2019}}
#Hell Yeah
#Inflow


The promo album was distributed by [[Polydor]].<ref>http://www.discogs.com/viewimages?release=1017406</ref>
The promo album was distributed by [[Polydor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/1017406-Device-1/images|title=Images for Flint (2) - Device 1|website=Discogs.com|accessdate=4 March 2019}}</ref>


===Singles===
===Singles===
*''Asteroids'' - single sided pink vinyl limited to 2000 copies
*"Asteroids" – single sided pink vinyl limited to 2000 copies
The disc released on 19 May 2003 and only contained "Asteroids"
The disc released on 19 May 2003 and only contained "Asteroids" (03:09).
*''Aim 4''
*"Aim 4"
Released with the Device No.1 Promo, on 28 July 2003.
Released with the Device #1 Promo, on 28 July 2003.
#Aim 4 (2:58)
#"Aim 4" (02:58)
#Danny (2:40)
#"Danny" (02:40)
#Asteroids (3:09)
#"Asteroids" (03:09)
#Aim 4 (Video)
#"Aim 4" (Video)
#Aim 4 single


The song "Aim 4" has been used as the title music for the German version of [[Hellsing (Anime)|Hellsing]].
The song "Aim 4" has been used as the title music for the German version of the anime ''[[Hellsing (Anime)|Hellsing]]'', and the song "Laughs" has been used as its credit music.


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The song "Laughs" has been used as the credit music for the German version of [[Hellsing (Anime)|Hellsing]].
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Latest revision as of 23:18, 29 September 2024

Flint was a punk rock band created by Keith Flint of The Prodigy. The band consisted of Keith Flint (lead vocals), Jim Davies (guitar, formerly of Pitchshifter), Kieron Pepper (live drums), Rob Holliday (bass guitar), and Tony Howlett (drums).[1][2]

The band performed several gigs, their first being a brief set at the inaugural Download Festival 2003 (1 June). The first release "Asteroids" was released on 19 May 2003 and was a pink, limited edition 10" single available on vinyl. The second single titled "Aim 4" was released on 14 July 2003. The video for the second single was directed by Jonas Åkerlund, who also directed The Prodigy's "Smack My Bitch Up" video. Following the release of "Aim 4" the band planned to release their debut album Device #1 on 28 July 2003; however, this release was cancelled. Shortly after its cancellation, the band decided to split up. Keith then went on to form a project titled Clever Brains Fryin' while Davies went on to form Victory Pill.

Flint remixed Marilyn Manson's mOBSCENE, with Keith providing new vocals.[1] The following text, dated 21 April 2003, was found from the official Marilyn Manson pages: "Pay attention! In London, we vandalized a Versace billboard with two gigantic Marilyn Mice and had an amazing crowd sing along to the three piano numbers. Keith Flint (The Prodigy) presented me with his new band's remix of Mobscene on which he sings. We discussed illegal behavior, participated in illegal behavior and became the best of friends over a bottle of Absinthe."

Discography

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Albums

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  • Device #1 (2003) – Aborted[3]

The album was originally planned to contain 13 punk rock genre tracks, but plans for that were cancelled.[citation needed] On 28 July, a Device #1 Promo disc was released in limited edition around the UK. Contained 11 tracks:

  1. Asteroids (03:09)
  2. Piggy (03:09)
  3. Laughs (03:30)
  4. Aim 4 (02:58)
  5. Kamikaze (04:26)
  6. Prescription (03:30)
  7. Ju Ju (03:32)
  8. Femme Fatale (03:11)
  9. Vacation (03:28)
  10. Razor (03:49)
  11. NNNN (No Name No Number) (04:16) – hidden track

The full disc's content would go like this, plus two other tracks "Hell, Yeah" and "Inflow".[citation needed]

The promo album was distributed by Polydor.[4]

Singles

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  • "Asteroids" – single sided pink vinyl limited to 2000 copies

The disc released on 19 May 2003 and only contained "Asteroids" (03:09).

  • "Aim 4"

Released with the Device #1 Promo, on 28 July 2003.

  1. "Aim 4" (02:58)
  2. "Danny" (02:40)
  3. "Asteroids" (03:09)
  4. "Aim 4" (Video)

The song "Aim 4" has been used as the title music for the German version of the anime Hellsing, and the song "Laughs" has been used as its credit music.

References

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  1. ^ a b "COOL KEITH!". Nme.com. 2 May 2003. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  2. ^ "For The Record: Quick News On Deftones, Kimberly Caldwell, 50 Cent, Michelle Branch, Hanson, The Roots & More". Mtv.com. Archived from the original on 2 June 2014. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  3. ^ "Flint Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
  4. ^ "Images for Flint (2) - Device 1". Discogs.com. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
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