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= Epidemic (2000 band) = Epidemic was an American alternative metal band formed in 2000 from San Diego, California. The group was formed by Bruce Bouillet from Memphis, Tennessee. Other members included Boris Bouma (from the Netherlands), Tim Ganard (from Louisiana) & Jimmy McDaniel (from New Orleans). In 2001, the band was signed on to Elektra Records to release their eponymous debut album in 2002. The single "Walk Away" from the album reached No. 34 on Billboard Music Awards Mainstream Rock Tracks, staying in the chart for 5 weeks. The group later disbanded in 2003 due to internal disputes.

Early days & the release of "Epidemic"
Being performed in several San Diego bands, Bouillet, McDaniel, and Ganard later met Bauma from the Netherlands who had already performed in various bands from North Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central America. They later formed the band in the year 2000 and later signed on to Elektra Records the next year. In 2002, they released their self-titled alternative metal debut. The debut hit No. 15 on the Album Network, Aggro Airplay on June 21, 2002. It also reached No. 11 CMJ New Music's Loud Rock Charts and remained there for 9 weeks. The first & opening single off the album "Walk Away" was a huge success, garnering a position in the Billboard Mainstream Rock Charts and receiving moderate airplay on MTV2 and Rock & Alternative radio. Its success paved its way to earning an appearance on the soundtrack for Madden NFL 2003.

Break-up
By 2003, tensions between the band members started to grow, which forced the band to break themselves up the same year.

Self-promotion and Tour
To promote their debut album, Epidemic toured extensively throughout 2002 with numerous indie and mainstream artists, including Jerry Cantrell, Breaking Benjamin, Seether, Nickelback, Stone Sour & Adema.

Band members

 * Boris Bauma (vocals) (2000-2003)
 * Bruce Bouillet (guitars, backing vocals) (2000-2003)
 * Jimmy McDaniel (bass) (2000-2003)
 * Tim Garnard (drums) (2000-2003)

Discography

 * Epidemic (2002)