36 Crazyfists formed in Anchorage, Alaska in 1994 with vocalist Brock Lindow, guitarists Steve Holt and Mick Whitney, bassist JD Stuart, and drummer Thomas Noonan. They took their name from a move in a martial arts film. Their early sound drew from the aggression of bands like Pantera and Metallica, and they released their debut EP 'Boss Buckle' in 1996.
After signing with Roadrunner Records, they put out their first full-length album 'In the Skin' in 1999. Guitarist Mick Whitney left the following year, and they brought in former Cold drummer Nate Arnett. Their 2002 album 'Bitterness the Star' drew some criticism for its lyrical content, but the band kept working. Songs like 'Slit Wrist Theory' and 'Bloodwork' became staples of their live sets.
They continued releasing albums over the next decade, including tracks like 'Destroy The Map' and 'The Heart And The Shape' that maintained their heavy riff-driven approach with melodic elements. Their music stayed rooted in that blend of aggression and melody they developed early on.
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