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Meltdown are an American Thrash Metal band formed in Claremont, California in 2016 by Alex Moreno, consisting of Alex Moreno (Bass), Tarrant Vinciguerra (Drums), David Pawlak (Rhythm Guitar), Hayden Wagner (Lead Guitar), Sean Burke (Vocals). Currently based in Glendora, California.

Formation
In late August of 2016, following brief stints with local metal and punk groups, and a popular local rap trio called Minerva; bassist Alex Moreno began looking for local musicians throughout Claremont High School (CHS). Following a failed project with guitarist Dale Scoville, Moreno eventually found guitarist Mason Kuzma in his guitar class during which Moreno overheard his rendition of One which impressed Moreno to invite Kuzma over for rehearsal. Kuzma invited Moreno back to his house following school and the two bonded by listening to Megadeth and Jimi Hendrix. Kuzma had relocated several times until the spring of 2016 when he moved from Yorba Linda to Claremont.

Auditioning
Moreno and Kuzma eventually began auditioning drummers, vocalists, and guitarists in Kuzma's garage. Moreno eventually settled on his longtime friend Anthony Clearwood to fill the position. Following 3 disappointing auditions for a drummer, Kuzma and Moreno eventually discovered Andrew Stark from CHS's drum line. Originally Michael Palma was hired, but following delinquency issues was forced to depart by October. Stark eventually convinced Moreno, Kuzma and Clearwood to rehire Palma, however, he began to steal equipment without any knowledge from the band members, and several altercations resulted with him being fired on January 23rd, 2017 for the final time.

First Restructuring
Following the band's decision to fire Palma, guitarist Tony Clearwood enlisted in the US Army, and was forced to depart in March 2017. Unable to see a stable future, drummer Drew Stark departed shortly after. Moreno and Kuzma carried on by eventually recruiting Moreno's longtime friend Greg Kuehlwein four days later. Moreno also hired his neighbor Jeremy Hughes on drums following Kuehlwein's decision to join.

Revolving Drummer Lineup
By late May 2017, there was speculation that Hughes would be replaced by Las Chaka drummer Tommy Viat, following Hughes missing a concert on May 20th. Hughes announced to the band that due to undisclosed personal issues, he would be forced to leave the band, he is given writing credits on "Air Slasher". The band continued to rehearse with Viat until August of 2017, when school and sports priorities allowed Viat to depart, although he is given songwriting credits on the song "Jimidome 293". Following the departure of Viat, Moreno placed over 20 advertisements around Citrus Community College. Three drummers responded, but in the course of competition, Tarrant Vinciguerra was the eventual choice.

Second restructure
Following a writing dispute in October 2017, Kuzma abruptly quit the band, leaving Alex Moreno as the final remaining original member. Kuehlwein departed shortly after due to scheduling reasons prior to Moreno and Vinciguerra hired Joe Trujillo on vocals. Holden Ross was hired on lead guitar the same day, however failed to appear at any rehearsal. Moreno eventually hired 18 year old APU student David Pawlak on Rhythm, and hired his classmate Hayden Wagner shortly after on Lead Guitar. On November 29, 2017, The band began work on their professional debut, entitled Nuclear Winter. Writing continued strongly until Trujillo departed in January. Moreno and Pawlak eventually hired Boston-brn musician Sean Burke as their frontman.

Discography
omeDnikcuFeciN October 27, 2016 Kuzma, Clearwood, Moreno, Stark, Palma

UCH Demo May 3, 2017 Kuzma, Moreno, Kuehlwein, Hughes, Himebauch

Purge Demo I May 29, 2017 Kuzma, Moreno, Kuehlwein, Viat

Purge Demo II September 30, 2017 Kuzma, Moreno, Kuehlwein, Vinciguerra, Trujillo

Nuclear Winter February 2018 Pawlak, Wagner, Moreno, Burke, Vinciguerra

The Suburbs
Following an unsuccessful audition with Moreno's previous band Hypersludge, local drummer Collin Crim formed a short-lived rival band called The Suburbs with fired-jazz guitarist AJ Reyes. Crim was frequently taunted for his lack of skill, and poor knowledge of music theory in general. Crim also made several insults about drummer Drew Stark claiming he was more skilled and was Stark's original teacher "I taught him everything he knows, there's no way he gets a band and outlaps me!" These claims have all been proven false. In April 2017, Crim made a false suicide attempt to gain hatred for the band after Meltdown's single "Air Slasher" which gained large popularity across the region.

Max Liming
Following the dissolution of Claremont's rap scene in late 2016, failed rapper Max liming began trading insults with Moreno and Kuzma, only to flee each time he was threatened with a physical altercation.

Today
In January 2017, the members released a demo titled 'Mouthful of Metal'. Two singles have been released on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-335258484/foxy-lady-jimi-hendrix-cover<\ref>. The band resolved much of their infighting, and are working on a follow up demo entitled "The Purge Demo", and their debut record “Nuclear Winter”.

Members
Alex Moreno (Bass) 2016-Present Mason Kuzma (Lead Guitar) 2016-17 Holden Ross (Lead Guitar) 2017 Hayden Wagner (Lead Guitar) 2017-Present Tony Clearwood (Rhythm Guitar) 2016-17 Greg Kuehlwein (Rhythm Guitar) 2017 David Pawlak (Rhythm Guitar) 2017-Present Drew Stark (Drums) 2016-17 Jeremy Hughes (Drums) 2017 Tommy Viat (Drums) 2017 Tarrant Vinciguerra (Drums) 2017-present Michael Palma (Vocals) 2016-17 Rain Himebauch (Vocals) 2017 Joe Trujillo (Vocals) 2017-18 Sean Burke (Vocals) 2018-present

Controversy
Following the first restructuring, Kuzma's marijuana use began to create tension between the group, and on March 13, he was arrested for vandalism when he shattered an abandoned hotel window.

Kuzma was arrested again on April 5th when he damaged a vacant substation in Claremont’s north side.

Influences
Much of Meltdown's influence derives from Megadeth, Metallica, Anthrax, Blink 182, Jimi Hendrix, Sum 41, Slipknot, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails, Muse, and Limp Bizkit.

Formation
In late August of 2016, following brief stints with local metal and punk groups, and a popular local rap trio called Minerva; bassist Alex Moreno began looking for local musicians throughout Claremont High School (CHS). Following a failed project with guitarist Dale Scoville, Moreno eventually found guitarist Mason Kuzma in his guitar class during which Moreno overheard his rendition of One which impressed Moreno to invite Kuzma over for rehearsal. Kuzma invited Moreno back to his house following school and the two bonded by listening to Megadeth and Jimi Hendrix. Kuzma had relocated several times until the spring of 2016 when he moved from Yorba Linda to Claremont.

Building The Original Lineup
Moreno and Kuzma eventually began auditioning drummers, vocalists, and guitarists in Kuzma'a garage. Moreno eventually settled on his longtime friend Anthony Clearwood to fill the position. Following 3 disapproved auditions for a drummer, Kuzma and Moreno eventually discovered Andrew Stark from CHS's drum line. Originally Michael Palma was hired, but following delinquency issues was forced to depart by October. Stark eventually convinced Moreno, Kuzma and Clearwood to rehire Palma, however, he began to steal equipment without any knowledge from the band members, and several altercations resulted with him being fired on January 23rd, 2017 for the final time.

First Restructuring
Following the band's decision to fire Palma, guitarist Tony Clearwood enlisted in the US Army, and was forced to depart in March 2017. Unable to see a stable future, drummer Drew Stark departed shortly after. Moreno and Kuzma carried on by eventually recruiting Moreno's longtime friend Greg Kuehlwein four days later. Moreno also hired his neighbor Jeremy Hughes on drums following Kuehlwein's decision to join.

Revolving Drummer Lineup
By late May 2017, there was speculation that Hughes would be replaced by Las Chaka drummer Tommy Viat, following Hughes missing a show on May 20th. Hughes announced to the band that due to undisclosed personal issues, he would be forced to leave the band, he is given writing credits on "Air Slasher". The band continued to rehearse with Viat until August of 2017, when school and sports priorities caused Viat to depart, although he is given songwriting credits on the song "Jimidome 293". Following the departure of Viat, Moreno placed over 20 advertisements around Citrus College. Three drummers responded, but in the course of competition, Tarrant Vinciguerra was the eventual choice.

Second restructure
Following a writing dispute in October 2017, Kuzma abruptly quit the band, leaving Alex Moreno as the final remaining original member. Kuehlwein departed shortly after due to scheduling reasons prior to Moreno and Vinciguerra hiring Joe Trujillo on vocals. Holden Ross was hired on lead guitar the same day, however failed to appear at any rehearsal. Moreno eventually hired 18 year old APU student David Pawlak on Rhythm, and hired his classmate Hayden Wagner shortly after on Lead Guitar. On November 29, 2017, The band began work on their professional debut, entitled Nuclear Winter.

Discography
omeDnikcuFeciN October 27, 2016 Kuzma, Clearwood, Moreno, Stark, Palma

UCH Demo May 3, 2017 Kuzma, Moreno, Kuehlwein, Hughes, Himebauch

Purge Demo I May 29, 2017 Kuzma, Moreno, Kuehlwein, Viat

Purge Demo II September 30, 2017 Kuzma, Moreno, Kuehlwein, Vinciguerra, Trujillo

Nuclear Winter TBA 2018 Pawlak, Wagner, Moreno, Trujillo, Vinciguerra

The Suburbs
Following an unsuccessful audition with Moreno's previous band Hypersludge, local drummer Collin Crim formed a short-lived rival band called The Suburbs with fired-jazz guitarist AJ Reyes. Crim was frequently taunted for his lack of skill, and poor knowledge of music theory in general. Crim also made several insults about drummer Drew Stark claiming he was more skilled and was Stark's original teacher "I taught him everything he knows, there's no way he gets a band and outlaps me!" These claims have all been proven false. In April 2017, Crim made a false suicide attempt to gain hatred for the band after Meltdown's single "Air Slasher" which gained large popularity across the region.

Max Liming
Following the dissolution of Claremont's rap scene in late 2016, failed rapper Max liming began trading insults with Moreno and Kuzma, only to flee each time he was threatened with a physical altercation.

Today
In January 2017, the members released a demo titled 'Mouthful of Metal'. Two singles have been released on SoundCloud. The band resolved much of their infighting, and are working on a follow up demo entitled "The Purge Demo", and their debut record “Nuclear Winter”.

Members
Alex Moreno (Bass) 2016-Present Mason Kuzma (Lead Guitar) 2016-17 Holden Ross (Lead Guitar) 2017 Hayden Wagner (Lead Guitar) 2017-Present Tony Clearwood (Rhythm Guitar) 2016-17 Greg Kuehlwein (Rhythm Guitar) 2017 David Pawlak (Rhythm Guitar) 2017-Present Drew Stark (Drums) 2016-17 Jeremy Hughes (Drums) 2017 Tommy Viat (Drums) 2017 Tarrant Vinciguerra (Drums) 2017-present Michael Palma (Vocals) 2016-17 Rain Himebauch (Vocals) 2017 Joe Trujillo (Vocals) 2017-present

Controversy
Following the first restructuring, Kuzma's marijuana use began to create tension between the group, and on March 13, he was arrested for vandalism when he shattered an abandoned hotel window.

Kuzma was arrested again on April 5th when he damaged a vacant substation in Claremont’s north side.

Influences
Much of Meltdown's influence derives from Megadeth, Metallica, Anthrax, Blink 182, Jimi Hendrix, Sum 41, Slipknot, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails, Muse, and Limp Bizkit.