# Diatribe (band)

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American industrial rock band

Diatribe Origin San Jose, California, U.S. Genres Industrial rock Years active 1990–1997 Labels Cargo COP Intl. Eight One Nine Re-Constriction Past members Phil Biagini Marc Jameson Kevin Marburg Dennis Morehouse[citation needed] Vince Montalbano Pat Toves Website marcjameson [dead link]

**Diatribe** was an American [industrial rock](/source/Industrial_rock) group from [San Jose, California](/source/San_Jose%2C_California), active in the 1990s.[1] They had a sound similar to [16 Volt](/source/16_Volt) and [Chemlab](/source/Chemlab), integrating synthesizers and vocal samples with more traditional rock instruments. The band's full-length debut *[Diatribe](/source/Diatribe_(album))* was released by [Cargo Music](/source/Cargo_Music) and [Re-Constriction Records](/source/Re-Constriction_Records) on November 3, 1996.[2][3]

## History

Diatribe was formed in [San Jose, California](/source/San_Jose%2C_California), by vocalist/keyboardist [Marc Jameson](/source/Marc_Jameson), bassist [Kevin Marburg](/source/Kevin_Marburg) and guitarists [Vince Montalbano](/source/Vince_Montalbano) and [Pat Toves](/source/Pat_Toves). They recorded "[Cockeyed Motherfucker](/source/Cockeyed_Motherfucker)" in 1990 and released the song on two various artists compilations, *[A Reason for Living](/source/A_Reason_for_Living)* by Santa Cruz Skateboards[4] and *[From the Machine](/source/From_the_Machine)* by Index Productions.[5] The band debuted with the [EP](/source/Extended_play) *[Therapy](/source/Therapy_(Diatribe_EP))* for Eight One Nine Productions. The EP's [title track](/source/Therapy_(Diatribe_song)) was later used in the 1995 film *[Strange Days](/source/Strange_Days_(film))* but did not appear on the [official soundtrack album](/source/Strange_Days_(film)#Music). The music came to the attention of Christian Petke, vocalist and founding member of [Deathline International](/source/Deathline_International), who decided to reissue Diatribe's debut and utilize them with [Battery](/source/Battery_(electro-industrial_band)) as premier band's for his label [COP International](/source/COP_International).[6]

Diatribe came to attention of [Re-Constriction Records](/source/Re-Constriction_Records) owner [Chase](/source/Chase_(label_manager)), who adopted the band onto his roster and released *[Nothing](/source/Nothing_(EP))* in 1992. The EP contained the songs "[Kingpin](/source/Kingpin_(Diatribe_song))" and "[Nothing](/source/Nothing_(Diatribe_song))", which became staples for the band. Guitarist Montalbano parted ways with the band after the *Nothing*'s release and his position was filled by Phil Biagini. In 1994 the band fell under the management of Lawrence Christopher and participated with [KMFDM](/source/KMFDM) and [Sister Machine Gun](/source/Sister_Machine_Gun) on the Angstfest tour,[7] where they premiered the song "[Sick the Dogs](/source/Sick_the_Dogs)". The band began incorporating [electronic music](/source/Electronic_music) into their guitar oriented sound. The band finished recording a demo in 1995, which included the songs "Another Time", "Freaks", "New Breed", "The Son", "Web" and "World on Fire".[8] The following year they released *[Diatribe](/source/Diatribe_(album))* for [Re-Constriction Records](/source/Re-Constriction_Records).[9][10][11] The band released the [single](/source/Single_(music)) *[Ultracide](/source/Ultracide)* with "[Junkyard](/source/Junkyard_(Diatribe_song))" as a [B-side](/source/A-side_and_B-side). With [Marc Jameson](/source/Marc_Jameson) having his interests diverted to [breakbeat](/source/Breakbeat), [drum and bass](/source/Drum_and_bass), [downtempo](/source/Downtempo) and [trip hop](/source/Trip_hop), the Diatribe's artistic direction splintered and they decided to disband.[3]

## Discography

**Studio albums**

- *[Diatribe](/source/Diatribe_(album))* (1996, [Re-Constriction](/source/Re-Constriction_Records))

**Extended plays**

- *[Therapy](/source/Therapy_(Diatribe_EP))* (1991, Eight One Nine)

- *[Nothing](/source/Nothing_(EP))* (1992, [Re-Constriction](/source/Re-Constriction_Records))

**Singles**

- *[Ultracide](/source/Ultracide)* (1996, [Re-Constriction](/source/Re-Constriction_Records))

**Compilation appearances**

- *[A Reason for Living](/source/A_Reason_for_Living)* (1990, Santa Cruz Skateboards)

- *[From the Machine](/source/From_the_Machine)* (1990, Index)

- *[Assimilation](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Assimilation_(compilation)&action=edit&redlink=1)* (1992, [Metal Blade](/source/Metal_Blade_Records))

- *[California Cyber Crash Compilation](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=California_Cyber_Crash_Compilation&action=edit&redlink=1)* (1992, COP International)

- *[The Cyberflesh Conspiracy](/source/The_Cyberflesh_Conspiracy)* (1992, If It Moves...)

- *[Funky Alternatives Seven](/source/Funky_Alternatives_Seven)* (1993, Concrete)

- *[Shut Up Kitty: A Cyber-Based Covers Compilation](/source/Shut_Up_Kitty%3A_A_Cyber-Based_Covers_Compilation)* (1993, [Re-Constriction](/source/Re-Constriction_Records))

- *[Crowbar America](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Crowbar_America&action=edit&redlink=1)* (1994, Re-Constriction)

- *Live 105 10 Year Anniversary: 1986-1996* (1994)

- *[Re-Constriction 10* Year Anniversary](/source/Re-Constriction_10*_Year_Anniversary)* (1996, Re-Constriction)

- *[Industrial War: The Agony and the Ecstasy of Industrial Music](/source/Industrial_War%3A_The_Agony_and_the_Ecstasy_of_Industrial_Music)* (1997, Shanachie)

- *[Awake the Machines - On the Line Vol. 2](/source/Awake_the_Machines_-_On_the_Line_Vol._2)* (1997, [Out Of Line](/source/Out_of_Line_Records))

- *[Got Moose? Re-Constriction CD Sampler#2](/source/Got_Moose%3F_Re-Constriction_CD_Sampler#2)* (1997, Re-Constriction)

- *Industrial Virus* (1997, Dressed To Kill)

- *Industrial War: The Agony And Ecstasy Of Industrial Music* (1997, [Shanachie](/source/Shanachie_Records))

- *Industrial Hazard* (1998, Dressed To Kill)

- *Machines And Noise (Volume 3)* (2002, Mastertech)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sonicboomint_1-0)** Christian, Chris (May 7, 1997). ["Interview With Diatribe"](https://sonic-boom.com/interview/diatribe.interview.html). *Sonic Boom*. Retrieved August 31, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-optionmag90_2-0)** ["Diatribe: *Diatribe*"](https://books.google.com/books?id=BDBLAAAAYAAJ). *[Option](/source/Option_(music_magazine))* (72–77). Sonic Options Network: 70. 1997. Retrieved August 31, 2020.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-fabrykaint07_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-fabrykaint07_3-1) Górnisiewicz, Katarzyna NINa; dugoutTX (2007). ["Diatribe (Marc Jameson) - interview (2007)"](http://fabryka.darknation.eu/php-files_en/articles.php?article_id=98). *Fabryka Industrial Rock & Metal Encyclopedia*. Fabryka Music Magazine. Retrieved August 31, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-linernotesreasonforliving_4-0)** *[A Reason for Living](/source/A_Reason_for_Living)* (booklet). Diatribe. San Jose, California: Santa Cruz Skateboards. 1990.{{[cite AV media notes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_AV_media_notes)}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_others_in_cite_AV_media_(notes)))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-fifthpath_5-0)** Ward, Robert (August 8, 1991). ["Reviews: Various Artists - *From the Machine Vol. 1*"](https://archive.org/details/TheFifthPath02/page/n39). *[The Fifth Path](/source/The_Fifth_Path)* (2): 38. Retrieved August 31, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sonicboombatteryinterview_6-0)** Congon, Kevin (November 17, 1995). ["Interview with Battery, Club Arte, San Francisco"](https://sonic-boom.com/interview/battery-1.interview.html). *Sonic Boom*. **4** (6). Retrieved August 31, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-utf-1996_7-0)** Delhez, Didier (December 1996). "Interview: Diatribe". *Under the Flag* (9): 3–4.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-virtualnightangelint_8-0)** Baumann, Tina; Baumann, Travis (September 22, 1995). ["Live at the Whisky"](http://www.virtualnightangel.com/diatribe.html). Virtual Night Angel. Retrieved August 31, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-a&areviews_9-0)** Worley, Jon (December 2, 1996). ["Diatribe"](http://www.aidabet.com/archives/archD.html#DIATRIBE). *Aiding & Abetting* (124). Retrieved August 31, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-lollipopmagazine_10-0)** Hefflon, Scott (March 1, 1997). ["*Diatribe*"](https://lollipopmagazine.com/1997/06/diatribe-review/). *Lollipop Magazine*. Retrieved August 31, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sonicboomdiatribe_11-0)** Christian, Chris (October 1996). ["Diatribe: *Diatribe*"](http://www.sonic-boom.com/review/diatribe-2.html). *Sonic Boom*. Retrieved August 31, 2020.

## External links

- [Official website](http://marcjameson.com/)

- [Diatribe](https://www.discogs.com/artist/77503) discography at [Discogs](/source/Discogs)

- [Diatribe](https://musicbrainz.org/artist/3362a0aa-17cb-42d4-b476-74bef0343c20) discography at [MusicBrainz](/source/MusicBrainz)

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