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Pale Ape From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For other uses, see Pale Ape (disambiguation).

Background information Origin	Oakland, Ca United States Genres	Punk, post-punk, post-hardcore, grunge Years active	2011-current Labels	-- Associated acts	Lurid Bliss, Nero Order, Skin Horse Website	www.paleape.com Members	Brian "Hicksmokey" Gabriel Ro-Jo Matt Butler

Past members	David Abell Pale Ape is an American punk/post-punk band that formed in Oakland, Ca in 2011. The band consists of guitarists and vocalists Gabriel Ro-Jo, bassist Brian "HickSmokey"Wycliff, and drummer Matt Butler.

Pale Ape are noted for their silly stage antics and banter between the three members, often harassing each other between songs. Their genre bending song style draws from punk, grunge, metal, and progressive rock influences with frequent use of samples. It is noted that many of their songs are about psychiatric illness.

Influences: Shellac/Big Black, Fugazi, Melvins, the Jesus Lizard, Melvins, Clutch, Rodan, June of 44, Sonic Youth, SWANS, Joy Division