Racebannon

Racebannon
Also known asRCBNNN
OriginIndianapolis, Indiana, USA
GenresNoise punk, avant-garde metal, post-hardcore
Years active1996 (1996)-2012
LabelsJoyful Noise Recordings, Tizona Records, Southern Records, Secretly Canadian, Level Plane Records, Witching Hour
Members
  • Mike Anderson
  • James Bauman
  • Brad Williams
  • Chris "Sal" Saligoe
Past members
  • Ian Pedersen
  • Kaiton Slusher
  • Karl Hoffstetter
  • Alex T. Mann
  • Dave Britts
  • Michael Anderson
  • Nate Spainhower
  • Mike Bell

Racebannon was an American noise punk band from Bloomington, Indiana. The band, formed in September 1996, have cited influence ranging from Antioch Arrow to the Melvins, and have also stated that they're heavily influenced by hardcore, hip-hop, heavy metal, jazz, and the blues. The band's sound is noted for being odd and experimental, and the group has been dubbed as "noise rock" or "noise metal" by critics. Since their formation, the band has released numerous albums, extended plays, and splits through a variety of labels, such as Secretly Canadian and Level Plane.