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Newbury Park, CA's Hotwire included guitarist/vocalist Rus Martin, guitarist Gabe Garcia, bassist <a href="spotify:artist:1HvcqyRLS9nF8hAbTWOqpr">Dan Hartman</a>, and drummer Brian Borg. The four came together after playing in various metal, punk, and hardcore combos throughout high school. As Hotwire, the sound became riff-heavy metal with vocals and dynamics influenced by post-hardcore types like <a href="spotify:artist:5sdxGvwxI1TkTA6Pu2jnTb">Refused</a> and Quicksand. The band recorded a few demos, and began playing shows throughout the suburban sprawl of Southern California alongside bands like Incubus, <a href="spotify:artist:6XyY86QOPPrYVGvF9ch6wz">Linkin Park</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2MqhkhX4npxDZ62ObR5ELO">Hoobastank</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:7rLROMpngJJNjgA0QuFslW">Audiovent</a>; all of which would find fame on major labels looking for the next loud thing. Soon, Hotwire got its chance, as well, and signed with RCA in December 2000. After working with a variety of big-name producers, the band issued a promotional four-song EP in late 2002. The set generated buzz for Hotwire's debut full-length Routine, which dropped in June 2003. Its release was timed to coincide with the band's appearances on that summer's Ozzfest. ~ Johnny Loftus, Rovi
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