Centrifuge Artist Feature
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Centrifuge was conceived in early 1996. For the
founding members Jim Taylor and Tom Johnson this
was not the first time they were together in a band.
Their first project under the same name, was a
thrash-core outfit that played several shows in the
Tampa Bay area as well as Washington Squares
Thon 92 in Miami Beach. After a demo, several years
of playing out and couple line up changes, Centrifuge
broke up in late 1995. Jim continued to play guitar
after the breakup. In 96, a phone conversation
occurred where Jim and Tom decided to get back
together and jam some tunes that Jim had written in
the time since the split. After a month or so of late
night practices, Jim and Tom were joined by Sean
Doran on bass. Shortly thereafter Chip Manger,
(formerly of Denial and Scam) accepted an invitation
to help on vocals and guitar and became the final
piece of the Centrifuge puzzle. In August 98,
co-founder Tom Johnson left the band. The hunt was
on for a new drummer. Not long into the search, Chip
met Jason Mance, a drummer who worked for a local
furniture store and was sent to repossess his sofa.
After talking with Chip for a while Jason decided to try
out for Centrifuge. He made it and today the band
believes it has its most talented lineup to date.
Centrifuge prides itself on its originality, melody and
edge. Unlike many bands that are more interested in
following trends, Centrifuge focuses on the creation of
them. The band believes that although it is more
difficult to be an innovator than imitator, innovation will
pay bigger dividends in the long run. There is no such
thing as filler songs for the band. Each song is put
together with feeling and is not complete until each
member is completely satisfied. The influences of the
band are as diverse as its members. This combined
with each members talent makes for the best music
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