16 Volt formed in Santa Cruz, California, with Rick DeVoe on vocals, Ryan King on guitar, and Chris Thomas on drums. They put out their first album in 2005. Their sound was built around heavy guitars and pounding rhythms, with songs like 'American Porn Song' and 'Feel It Through' showing their abrasive, industrial style.
They kept releasing albums through the 2010s, including 'FullBlackNoise' in 2010 and 'Skin' in 2015. Their music often dealt with themes of alienation and raw emotion, delivered with a consistent intensity.
Over time, their sound incorporated more electronic elements and experimental noise, but they maintained that core industrial drive. They toured regularly, known for energetic live shows. While lineup changes happened, they continued putting out music, with 'Terminal' arriving in 2019.
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