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Twisted Method was a young nu-metal band from Cape Coral, FL. Assembling around vocalist Derek Tibbett, guitarist Andy Howard, bassist Derek DeSantis, and drummer Ben Goins, the band began to slowly build a local following for its heavily derivative sound, but struck gold when an opening slot for another struggling act led to interest from a local promoter, who secured a few label showcases for the youngsters. As the story goes, MCA signed the band on the strength of its live show -- no demo tape needed. The label issued Twisted's debut, Escape From Cape Coma, in July 2003, and the group was sent out to spread the word with a run of second-stage Ozzfest gigs.
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Twisted Method was an American nu metal band from Cape Coral, Florida. Formed in 1998, the band released one full-length studio album in 2003 and disbanded in 2005 after guitarist, Andrew Howard was found dead.
History
Twisted Method was founded in 1998 after its band members met each other at Mariner High School.
The band signed a five-year, $5.5 million contract with MCA Records in 2002, the label issuing the band's debut album Escape from Cape Coma in July of the following year, the title a sarcastic reference to their home town, which they described as a place where "old people retire - it's like the walking dead".
Geffen Records, who had recently been acquired by MCA Records, bought the band a spot on the second stage of the 2003 Ozzfest tour. Despite being in contract limbo for quite a while, things were looking up when Geffen indicated they would finance a second album, even putting them on tour with Dope twice in 2004 and recording demos in June with Edsel Dope. They toured with Dope and Motograter in 2004 as part of the American Apathy tour.
In July 2005, Twisted Method went on an "indefinite hiatus" after guitarist Andrew Howard and drummer Ben Goins had quit the band. Howard left because he wanted to be with his family after becoming a father, and Goins "left the band for God".
Andrew Howard was found dead on Friday afternoon of September 16, 2005. He was 23 years old. Over four years after his death, his death still remains unsolved.
Remaining Twisted Method members, Derrick Tribbett and Derek DeSantis quickly formed a new group named MakeShift Romeo.
Aside from Makeshift Romeo, vocalist Derrick "Tripp" Tribbett is filling in on bass for Dope, and bassist Derek DeSantis has joined the band EkoTren, who is currently on tour with Ill Niño. Tribbett also recorded solo material under the name Sinister and collaborated with John Rich.
