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Humiliator
Humiliator is a Portland, Oregon Heavy Metal duo.

History
Formed in 1994 by guitarist Gregory Gallant and drummer Daniel Heller. Humiliator began as an side project of the band Anal Solvent. A demo cassette was created at Smegma Studios. The cassette was used for promotional purposes. Humiliator played shows in and around Portland, Oregon. Opening for such acts as Elliot Smith, The Spinanes, Quasi and numerous local bands throughout the mid-nineties.

The Sound
Humiliator used a Alesis D4 drum module for drum triggering a live acoustic drum set. A DW 9000 Series Double Bass Drum Pedal was also used. A Yamaha REX 50 guitar effect sent to a MXR 30 band EQ and a 1000 watt stereo amp. Two large speaker columns filled the stage with massive sound.

Controversy
On two separate occasions Humiliator caused incidents at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. The first being a Halloween show. Anal Solvent took a break half way through their show. At this point Humiliator took the stage for the intermission. During the intermission a group forma a mosh pit. Once Humiliator had finished and Anal Solvent took back the stage a riot broke out. Emergency services were not called until the riot had disbursed. On another occasion at Reed College Humiliator was used high powered lighting and a powerful smoke machine. Someone pulled the fire alarm during the performance. Again emergency services did not arrive until after the show was over.

Continuation
After 22 years of dormancy, Humiliator reformed in August of 2017. Plans are in the works for more live shows and proper recordings.