Element Eighty

Element Eighty
Background information
Origin	Tyler, Texas, U.S.
Genres	Nu metal
Years active	1998–2006, 2007–2010, 2021–present
Labels	Pale Star, Texas Cries, Universal

Element Eighty is an American nu metal band from Tyler, Texas, formed in 2000. The band split in 2006, only to be reunited a few months later in 2007. Their first album was named after the chemical element mercury, which has number eighty in the Periodic Table of the Elements.

History

Formation and Mercuric (1998-2003)

Formed in 1998, Element Eighty quickly established themselves as an up-and-coming hard rock and metal act, performing throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex region, Oklahoma, and across the state of Texas. In 2001, they entered the studio with Denton-based producer Eric Delegard and recorded their debut album, Mercuric, which was self-released on June 23, 2001 through Pale Star Records. For the next almost two years, the band toured extensively in support of the album. The album spawned a hit single, "Echo Song," which entered regular rotation and became a top-requested song on Dallas radio station KEGL 97.1 The Eagle. In late 2002, the band began planning their next album.

Element Eighty (2003-2004)

Although the band initially planned to return to the studio with Eric D. to record their follow-up album, which was to be titled Summerstar, and which had a projected release date in summer 2003, after receiving interest from several major record labels including Wind-Up and Atlantic, the project was put on hold indefinitely. In late March 2003, the band embarked on a tour in support of Mudvayne and In Flames. After returning home, they announced the signing of a deal with Universal/Republic Records in April 2003. During the summer of 2003, they recorded their major label debut album with LA-based producer Scott Humphrey. Their self-titled album Element Eighty was released on October 28, 2003. In December, they toured with Flaw on 40 Below Summer's The Mourning After tour. In 2004, the band would join Sevendust and Ill Nino on the Seasons tour. Throughout their careers, the band has toured or shared the stage with artists such as Sevendust, Mudvayne, 3 Doors Down, Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Staind, Shinedown, Korn, Hellyeah, Ill Niño, Flaw, 40 Below Summer, Mushroomhead, Saliva, and Dope. The song "Broken Promises" was featured on the Need for Speed: Underground video game soundtrack. The song also peaked at No. 36 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock charts.

After several months of touring, the band could see that their label had no interest in pushing the band – there was no music video or any kind of promotion. The band would later split with Universal/Republic late 2004. Soon after their departure, original bassist Roon decided to leave the band to attend college and later graduate study in biomedical research. He was later replaced by Zack Bates, formerly of the band Bullet Ant.

The Bear (2005-2009)

The band released their third album The Bear in November 2005, via their own label, Texas Cries Records. The album was only made available through the band's official website, at shows, and digital distribution/streaming. The band played their final show on December 31, 2009 at the Ridglea Theater in Fort Worth, Texas. The band announced in 2010 that they had broken up due to overwhelming life circumstances.. After parting ways, all members continued on their own musical journeys; steady gigging with a variety of successful acts and solo projects.

Return and A.D. (2021-Present)

After a 12 year silence, Element Eighty reunited in 2021, agreeing that it was time for a full relaunch of the band. The band recorded a new, heavier version of their song "Ego" on December 3, 2021, and released the new single "Mountain" on September 9, 2022. Recording for their fourth album was finished in 2023 and after 14 years, the band finally released their long awaited new album A.D. on June 23, 2023.

Members

Current lineup

• David Galloway – vocals (2000-2010, 2021–present)
• Matt Woods – guitars (1998–2010, 2021–present)
• Zack Bates – bass (2005–2010, 2021–present)
• Ryan Carroll – drums (2000–2010, 2021–present)

Former members

• Roon – bass (2000-2005)

Discography

Date of release	Title	Label
1999	Hold On/Dig Up Her Bones	Independent
June 21, 2001	Mercuric	Pale Star
October 28, 2003	Element Eighty	Universal/Republic
November 5, 2005	The Bear	Texas Cries
June 23rd, 2023	A.D.	Element Eighty

External links

• Official website
• Element Eighty on Facebook
• Element Eighty on Spotify
• Element Eighty on Instagram
• Element Eighty on Last.fm