Hangnail

The California rock band known as Hangnail originally formed in 1992. Members changed often at first, but it has since seemed to consist of Harry Armstrong who provides vocals and electric guitar, Paul Elphick on bass guitar, Mark Cronin on drums and percussion, and James Ogawa on electric guitar. Hangnail's music has elements that bring to mind impressive bands like Black Sabbath and Nirvana. The artistic group completed a demo in 1997 titled "Charge the Vibe." The demo received fantastic reviews and landed them a deal with Man's Ruin Records where they recorded the EP One Million Layers BC. In 1998, Hangnail signed with Rise Above Records. Guest vocalist Katty Heath appeared on the band's full-length debut album, Ten Days Before Summer. The album, filled with killer riffs, earned its title by taking ten days to record, with that last day falling on the last day of spring. "Overhang," "Visit My World," and "Summer Rain" are some of the attention-grabbing tracks you'll find on the album. Hangnail has performed at a number of festivals and toured with groups like the Spiritual Beggars, Spirit Caravan, Anathema, Orange Goblin, and Unida. ~ Charlotte Dillon