| Adaptive Reaction | |
|---|---|
| Location | Uxbridge, Ontario |
| Current status | Active |
Adaptive Reaction
Members
Present Line-up:
- Mike Guerin: Vox, Programming, Synthesis, Guitar
- Amy Crnkovic: Synthesizer, Vocals, Drill
- Nick Frost: guitar
Recording Guests:
- Kyle Beckerton: Guitar (on "The Dumb Leading The Blind")
Live band 2005:
- Kevin Sidlar: Bass Synth
- Vanessa Guerin: Pad Synth, Samples
- Shawn Hartviksen: Guitar
- Jimmy Kuss: Drums
Biography
Adaptive Reaction is an Industrial-Rock juggarnaut from the wilds of Thunder Bay, Ontario. As a project, Adaptive started in 1996, operating under various names as a way of getting labels to listen more than once. The name was come upon in 2003 via Alvin Toffler's book "Future Shock" and was originally intended to be a remix outlet for the one-man EBM project "Diskust". By the time the next album came about, the only thing it COULD be called was Adaptive Reaction. 2004's "Salvation" heralded the coming of a new direction for Adaptive's kingpin, Myke Guerin. Everything got more beat and dance oriented, while still retaining the hard edge that an ex-punk requires. It received many great reviews, and lead to several tracks ending up on compilations and in movies. In 2005, it was taken to the stage. Adaptive's 5-piece lineup played several high-profile gigs, including an opening slot for the legendary KMFDM. Material was started for the next CD, and extra tracks began filtering out on compilations. After shedding the weight of a full live ensemble, Adaptive re-launched in 2006 as a 2-piece, with Myke handling guitar and vocals, and Mila Crnkovic entering on synth. This new lineup debuted at Definately Superior Art Gallery's annual Halloween cabaret with a fresh set list, and was well-received. 2007 brought another revamp with YR:0's Nicholas Frost entering on Guitar. The new 3 piece lineup played a bunch of solid shows, including opening for "God Made Me Funky" and industrial icons "Frontline Assembly". These days, an Adaptive Reaction show amounts to controlled chaos. A mix between minimalist theatre, and a musical carpet bombing. At the end of April, "Irrelevant Music" was released. A potent blend of Industrial, Punk, Metal, Trip-Hop and Drum and Bass, "Irrelevant" stands out ahead of the pack (and dares to turn back around to jab at it with a knife.). So far, 2008 has brought a western canada tour with The Promonium Jesters, and a new full-length entitled "Glass". This time, it's war.
Discography
- "Starts With Evening News Footage" (Tape 1998. 12 songs. Released under the name "Hellhead")
- "Spektator" (Tape 2000. 3 long songs. Released under the name "Hellhead")
- "Diskust" (C.D. 2002. 6 Songs. Released under the name "Diskust")
- "Salvation" (C.D. 2004. 10 Songs.)
- "Weatherhead 2" Compilation (C.D. 2005. 1 Track "Salvation".)
- "Shadows On The Wall" Soundtrack (C.D. 2006. 1 Track "Salvation".)
- "Hunter's Moon" Compilation (2 x C.D. 2006. 1 Track "Heal Me")
- "Irrelevant Music" (C.D. 2007. 5 Songs)
- "The Dumb Leading The Blind" (C.D. Single 2007. 2 Songs)
- "Glass" (C.D. 2008. 8 Songs)
- "Sex, Drugs & 808's / Heads Will Roll" CD Single
- "Nightmare and Gangrene" (Split 7" with the Promium Jesters)
Links
- Bands
- Industrial Bands
- Bands That Have Played At Least One Known Show
- Bands That Have Published a CD-R Recording
- Bands That Have Published an MP3
- Bands That Have Played More Than One Known Show
- Bands That Have Played At Least One Known Show Outside of Thunder Bay
- Bands That Have Played At Least One Known Tour Outside of Thunder Bay
- Ex-Local Bands