{"title":"Acid Bath","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Acid Bath\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcid Bath formed in Houma, Louisiana in 1991, combining members of earlier local bands Dark Karnival (Audie Pitre, Sammy Duet) and Golgotha (Dax Riggs, Mike Sanchez). The classic lineup featured Dax Riggs on vocals, Sammy Duet and Mike Sanchez on guitars, Audie Pitre on bass, and Jimmy Kyle on drums. The band signed with Rotten Records and recorded two studio albums between 1994 and 1996. Following the death of Audie Pitre and his parents in a car accident on January 23, 1997, the band disbanded. They reunited for live performances in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcid Bath's sound is a defining example of southern Louisiana sludge metal, combining doom metal with elements of death metal, gothic rock, blues, and folk. Lyrical content draws on imagery of death, mental illness, and rural Southern darkness. Both studio albums feature cover artwork by notorious figures - When the Kite String Pops uses a John Wayne Gacy painting; Paegan Terrorism Tactics uses art by Jack Kevorkian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the Kite String Pops (1994, Rotten Records)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaegan Terrorism Tactics (1996, Rotten Records)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemos: 1993-1996 (2005, Rotten Records) - compilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Rotten Records pressings of both albums remain among the most sought-after items in sludge metal collecting. Multiple reissue pressings and color variants have been released, with renewed activity surrounding the 2024 reunion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Acid Bath typically start with When the Kite String Pops (1994), the band's debut. Paegan Terrorism Tactics (1996) is a common second entry point. \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-vinyl-records\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"acid-bath-when-the-kite-string-pops-cd","title":"When the Kite String Pops CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen the Kite String Pops is the debut studio album of American sludge metal band Acid Bath.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540737765559,"sku":"210000079803","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/s-l400-9.jpg?v=1781154074"},{"product_id":"acid-bath-paegan-terrorism-tactics-cd","title":"Paegan Terrorism Tactics CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the intense soundscapes of Acid Bath with their album \"Paegan Terrorism Tactics.\" This CD showcases the band's masterful blend of heavy metal elements, combining grindcore, sludge, and melancholic vocals that create a thrilling auditory journey. Standout tracks like \"Locust Spawning\" and \"Bleed Me An Ocean\" demonstrate their unique sound that has influenced countless artists over the years. With a striking cover by Dr. Jack Kevorkian, this release is a testament to the band's dark and powerful artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785636720823,"sku":"210000082867","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1519718-3152508.jpg?v=1783045516"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/acid-bath.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}