Orange 9mm

Exploding onto the scene with their self-titled EP in 1994 (Revelation Records), Orange 9mm was founded by singer Chaka Malik (BURN, Ghost Decibels) and guitarist Chris Traynor (formerly of Fountainhead, Helmet, currently BUSH). Chaka was raised in NYC housing projects and Chris continues the lineage of successful and influential musicians from Long Island. Driven by a mutual desire to explore how they could expand their punk and NYHC roots, the result was a riff and rhythm-heavy, hook laden danceable groove under cutting, urban vocals. This diverse, multi-genre approach was the foundation of Orange 9mm. 

Adding Matthew Cross on drums and Davide Gentile on bass, they recorded "Driver Not Included" (Atlantic Records), a seminal record in the post-hardcore and nascent nu-metal genres. The record was produced by Dave Jerden (Alice in Chains, Jane's Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers). 

Soon after, Orange 9mm's appearance on the first Warped Tour led to amplified exposure with a new and enthusiastic audience. Subsequent tours with Korn, Deftones, Sevendust, Helmet, Quicksand and Biohazard broadened their fanbase, bringing their raw, emotionally charged energy to new fans across the globe. 

Toward the end of recording their sophomore album "Tragic" (Atlantic Records), recorded with producer Dave Sardy (Oasis, Incubus, Wolf Mother), Long Island based multi-instrumentalist Taylor Mclam joined the fold. His gifted ear for melody and natural groove were apparent on Orange 9mm's MTV/radio hit single "Failure", his contribution to the "Tragic" LP. He remained a core songwriter through the band's subsequent full length "Pretend I'm Human" (Ng/Artemis Records).

Known for their engaging live shows and heavy groove, the band reformed in 2024 with the addition of Long Island natives Chris Enriquez (drums; Spotlights, Julie Christmas) and Cory Bonfiglio (bass; Total Meltdown). With a new LP in the works and high demand for shows, Orange 9mm is set to deliver more aggressive yet optimistic music to a world that needs it now more than ever.

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