User:Jpurpura/Driven by Hate

Driven by Hate is a thrash metal band formed in the early 90's. Formed in 1993 by Rick Bierbower(guitar), Steve Bousquet(guitar), Jon Purpura(bass), Mike Hutchings(vocals) and Robert McVie(drums). The band played around Southern California as Outcast until late 1996 at which point producer/musician Bob Kulick[] saw them opening for Quiet Riot at Mancini's. At that point with Bob at the helm, recorded their CD. When the CD was ready for release the band Outkast was just starting to happen forcing a name change. After weeks of looking for a new name, Bousquet's suggestion of Driven by Hate stuck. The CD was quickly signed to MSI in Europe thanks to Bob Kulick's efforts. DBH continued playing Southern California with bands like Flotsam and Jetsam, Testament, Stuck Mojo, Snot, System of a Down and others. Failure to procure a U.S. label deal soured interest and the band eventually stopped doing shows. After an eight year hiatus, in 2005 with new interest from Universal Music Group the band reunited. During the hiatus founding member Steve Bousquet suffered a heart attack and passed away. Also during this period the members had worked on other projects. Purpura had been working with Punk/Thrash band White Urban Trash with drummer Anthony John Franco and guitarist singer Jason Beck. Bierbower had been playing in 5FU with guitarist Rick Blyn. The final lineup was formed from these aliances consisting of Mike Hutchings on vocals, Rick Bierbower on guitar, Rick Blyn on guitar, Jon Purpura on bass and Anthony John Franco on drums.

Band Members
Current Members Mike Hutchings Vocals (current Lethal Intent))

Rick Bierbower Guitars (current Manikin)

Rick Blyn Guitars (current Rock City, Manikin)

Jon Purpura Bass (current Rock City

Anthony John Franco Drums

Former Members
Steve Bousquet Guitars (deceased)

Robert McVie Drums

Tommy Franco Drums

Brian Youngmark Drums

Wild Bill Drums

Danny Duncan Bass

Scott Harrington Vocals

Charlie Zieglier Vocals

--Jpurpura (talk) 14:35, 7 July 2009 (UTC)