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'''Future User''' are an American rock band from [[Los Angeles, California]] formed in 2013,<ref name="facebook">{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/FutureUser/info?tab=page_info |title=Future User | publisher=[[Facebook]] | accessdate=March 6, 2015}}</ref> consisting of [[Rage Against the Machine]] and [[Audioslave]] bassist [[Tim Commerford]], multi-instrumentalist Jordan Tarlow and drummer [[Jon Knox]]. They describe their music as "Progtronic", combining [[electronic music]] with [[progressive rock]].<ref name="futureuser">{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6465908/future-user-tim-commerford-jordan-tarlow-interview-steroids-or-heroin-album |title=Rage Against The Machine Bassist Tim Commerford on 'Progtronic' Band Future User, Wearing a Mask and Waterboarding John McEnroe |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date= February 11, 2015 | accessdate=March 6, 2015}}</ref> They have released one album, ''[[SteroidsOrHeroin]]'', on February 24, 2015.
'''Future User''' are an American rock band from [[Los Angeles, California]] formed in 2013,<ref name="facebook">{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/FutureUser/info?tab=page_info |title=Future User | publisher=[[Facebook]] | accessdate=March 6, 2015}}</ref> consisting of [[Rage Against the Machine]] and [[Audioslave]] bassist [[Tim Commerford]], multi-instrumentalist Jordan Tarlow and drummer [[Jon Knox]]. They describe their music as "Progtronic", combining [[electronic music]] with [[progressive rock]].<ref name="futureuser">{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6465908/future-user-tim-commerford-jordan-tarlow-interview-steroids-or-heroin-album |title=Rage Against The Machine Bassist Tim Commerford on 'Progtronic' Band Future User, Wearing a Mask and Waterboarding John McEnroe |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date= February 11, 2015 | accessdate=March 6, 2015}}</ref> They have released one album, ''[[SteroidsOrHeroin]]'', on February 24, 2015.


==Background==
== Background ==


[[Tim Commerford]] formed Future User along with Jordan Tarlow, a multi-instrumentalist who plays keyboards and does the programming of the music. The tandem teamed up with Commerford's lifelong friend, session drummer [[Jon Knox]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bassplayer.com/artists/1171/tim-commerford-man-on-fire-web-exclusive/51575|title=Tim Commerford: Man on Fire (Web Exclusive)|publisher=bassplayer.com|accessdate=June 17, 2015}}</ref> and Rage Against the Machine/Audioslave producer [[Brendan O'Brien (record producer)|Brendan O'Brien]] who played guitars on the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.ocweekly.com/heardmentality/2015/02/rage_against_the_machine_bassist_tim_commerfords_futuristic_new_band.php|title=Future User: Rage Against the Machine Bassist Tim Commerford's Futuristic New Band!|author=Gabriel San Roman|date=February 26, 2015|work=Heard Mentality|accessdate=June 17, 2015}}</ref> It is the first band where Commerford sings lead vocals as he only contributed backing vocals with [[Rage Against the Machine]] and [[Audioslave]].
[[Tim Commerford]] formed Future User along with Jordan Tarlow, a multi-instrumentalist who plays keyboards and does the programming of the music. The tandem teamed up with Commerford's lifelong friend, session drummer [[Jon Knox]]<ref>
{{cite web
| title= Tim Commerford: Man on Fire (Web Exclusive)
| publisher= bassplayer.com
| url= http://www.bassplayer.com/artists/1171/tim-commerford-man-on-fire-web-exclusive/51575
| accessdate= June 17, 2015
}}
</ref>
and Rage Against the Machine/Audioslave producer [[Brendan O'Brien (record producer)|Brendan O'Brien]] who played guitars on the album.<ref>
{{cite web
| title= Future User: Rage Against the Machine Bassist Tim Commerford's Futuristic New Band!
| author= Gabriel San Roman
| date= February 26, 2015
| work= Heard Mentality
| url= http://blogs.ocweekly.com/heardmentality/2015/02/rage_against_the_machine_bassist_tim_commerfords_futuristic_new_band.php
| accessdate= June 17, 2015
}}
</ref>
It is the first band where Commerford sings lead vocals as he only contributed backing vocals with [[Rage Against the Machine]] and [[Audioslave]].


On September 1, 2014, the band released their first video "Clockwork" where Commerford, disguised as the persona 'S.W.I.M.' subjects such as former tennis star [[John McEnroe]] to [[waterboarding]]. comic book writer, editor and publisher [[Stan Lee]] makes a brief cameo in their second video, "Supernatural". "Mountain Lion" features cyclist [[Lance Armstrong]] as well as a voice message sent to Commerford from Armstrong challenging Comford to a personal cycling contest. Commerford also performs a [[blood transfusion]] and injects a [[Performance-enhancing drugs|PED]] in the video. When he reveals himself in the final part of the video, he lights himself on fire.<ref name="futureuser"/>
On September 1, 2014, the band released their first video "Clockwork" where Commerford, disguised as the persona 'S.W.I.M.' subjects former tennis star [[John McEnroe]] to [[waterboarding]]. comic book writer, editor and publisher [[Stan Lee]] makes a brief cameo in their second video, "Supernatural". "Mountain Lion" features cyclist [[Lance Armstrong]] as well as a voice message from Armstrong challenging Commerford to a personal cycling contest. Commerford also performs a [[blood transfusion]] and injects a [[Performance-enhancing drugs|PED]] in the video. When he reveals himself in the final part of the video, he lights himself on fire.<ref name="futureuser"/>


Their debut album, ''[[SteroidsOrHeroin]]'', was released through the [[iTunes Store]] on February 24, 2015<ref name="itunes">{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/steroidsorheroin/id959941933 |title=#SteroidsOrHeroin - Future User | publisher=[[iTunes Store]]|date= February 24, 2015 | accessdate=March 6, 2015}}</ref>
Their debut album, ''[[SteroidsOrHeroin]]'', was released through the [[iTunes Store]] on February 24, 2015<ref name="itunes">
{{cite web
| title= #SteroidsOrHeroin - Future User
| publisher= [[iTunes Store]]
| date= February 24, 2015
| url= https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/steroidsorheroin/id959941933
and was mixed by LA Engineer Tom Syrowski.<ref name="bassplayer.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.bassplayer.com/artists/1171/tim-commerford-gets-back-surgery-from-geddy-lee-tom-morello-and-alex-lifeson-in-future-users-graphic-new-video/52418|title=Tim Commerford Gets Back Surgery From Geddy Lee, Tom Morello and Alex Lifeson in Future User's Graphic New Video|publisher=bassplayer.com|accessdate=June 17, 2015}}</ref> To celebrate Record Store Day on April 18, 2015, the band released a limited edition 12-inch vinyl version of the album. Commerford used his own blood to help color the 180-gram red-colored vinyl. There is also a limited edition clear vinyl version of the disc available.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/future-user-tim-commerford-bleeds-for-record-store-day-release/|title=Future User's Tim Commerford Bleeds for Record Store Day Art|work=Loudwire|accessdate=June 17, 2015}}</ref>
| accessdate= March 6, 2015
}}
</ref>
and was mixed by LA Engineer Tom Syrowski.<ref name="bassplayer.com">
{{cite web
| title= Tim Commerford Gets Back Surgery From Geddy Lee, Tom Morello and Alex Lifeson in Future User's Graphic New Video
| publisher= bassplayer.com
| url= http://www.bassplayer.com/artists/1171/tim-commerford-gets-back-surgery-from-geddy-lee-tom-morello-and-alex-lifeson-in-future-users-graphic-new-video/52418
| accessdate= June 17, 2015
}}
</ref>
To celebrate Record Store Day on April 18, 2015, the band released a limited edition 12-inch vinyl version of the album. Commerford used his own blood to help color the 180-gram red-colored vinyl. There is also a limited edition clear vinyl version of the disc available.<ref>
{{cite web
| title= Future User's Tim Commerford Bleeds for Record Store Day Art
| work= Loudwire
| url= http://loudwire.com/future-user-tim-commerford-bleeds-for-record-store-day-release/
| accessdate= June 17, 2015
}}
</ref>


The video for "Voodoo Juju", which was inspired by a real-life accident of Commerford's, shows him undergoing spinal surgery, with good friend and bandmate [[Tom Morello]] playing a greedy doctor and [[Rush (band)|Rush]] members [[Geddy Lee]] and [[Alex Lifeson]] featured as Canadian doctors. The video depicts the United States healthcare system as money-focused, in contrast with the one in Canada.<ref name="bassplayer.com"/>
The video for "Voodoo Juju", which was inspired by a real-life accident of Commerford's, shows him undergoing spinal surgery, with good friend and bandmate [[Tom Morello]] playing a greedy doctor and [[Rush (band)|Rush]] members [[Geddy Lee]] and [[Alex Lifeson]] featured as Canadian doctors. The video depicts the United States healthcare system as money-focused, in contrast with the one in Canada.<ref name="bassplayer.com"/>

Revision as of 09:20, 26 September 2016

Future User
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresElectronic rock, progressive rock, alternative rock
Years active2013–present
LabelsMiddle Ring Partnership
Mitglieder
Websitefuture-user.com

Future User are an American rock band from Los Angeles, California formed in 2013,[1] consisting of Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave bassist Tim Commerford, multi-instrumentalist Jordan Tarlow and drummer Jon Knox. They describe their music as "Progtronic", combining electronic music with progressive rock.[2] They have released one album, SteroidsOrHeroin, on February 24, 2015.

Background

Tim Commerford formed Future User along with Jordan Tarlow, a multi-instrumentalist who plays keyboards and does the programming of the music. The tandem teamed up with Commerford's lifelong friend, session drummer Jon Knox[3] and Rage Against the Machine/Audioslave producer Brendan O'Brien who played guitars on the album.[4] It is the first band where Commerford sings lead vocals as he only contributed backing vocals with Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave.

On September 1, 2014, the band released their first video "Clockwork" where Commerford, disguised as the persona 'S.W.I.M.' subjects former tennis star John McEnroe to waterboarding. comic book writer, editor and publisher Stan Lee makes a brief cameo in their second video, "Supernatural". "Mountain Lion" features cyclist Lance Armstrong as well as a voice message from Armstrong challenging Commerford to a personal cycling contest. Commerford also performs a blood transfusion and injects a PED in the video. When he reveals himself in the final part of the video, he lights himself on fire.[2]

Their debut album, SteroidsOrHeroin, was released through the iTunes Store on February 24, 2015[5] and was mixed by LA Engineer Tom Syrowski.[6] To celebrate Record Store Day on April 18, 2015, the band released a limited edition 12-inch vinyl version of the album. Commerford used his own blood to help color the 180-gram red-colored vinyl. There is also a limited edition clear vinyl version of the disc available.[7]

The video for "Voodoo Juju", which was inspired by a real-life accident of Commerford's, shows him undergoing spinal surgery, with good friend and bandmate Tom Morello playing a greedy doctor and Rush members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson featured as Canadian doctors. The video depicts the United States healthcare system as money-focused, in contrast with the one in Canada.[6]

Band members

Studio members

Discography

References

  1. ^ "Future User". Facebook. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Rage Against The Machine Bassist Tim Commerford on 'Progtronic' Band Future User, Wearing a Mask and Waterboarding John McEnroe". Billboard. February 11, 2015. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  3. ^ "Tim Commerford: Man on Fire (Web Exclusive)". bassplayer.com. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
  4. ^ Gabriel San Roman (February 26, 2015). "Future User: Rage Against the Machine Bassist Tim Commerford's Futuristic New Band!". Heard Mentality. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
  5. ^ "#SteroidsOrHeroin - Future User". iTunes Store. February 24, 2015. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  6. ^ a b "Tim Commerford Gets Back Surgery From Geddy Lee, Tom Morello and Alex Lifeson in Future User's Graphic New Video". bassplayer.com. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
  7. ^ "Future User's Tim Commerford Bleeds for Record Store Day Art". Loudwire. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
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