From Albuquerque, New Mexico USA UNIT 7 DRAIN began as a collaborative effort between three childhood friends who lived in the desolate, desperate, and depressed, rural New Mexico desert. Harry Redus-Brown (guitar, vocals), Chris Newman (drums), and Tony Wissing (lead guitar) all met as runaways in their early teens. They lived together, played music together, and supported a riotous psudo-family of fellow runaways. In 2000, the boys buckled down, and with enthusiasm, moved to the city, and formed Unit 7 Drain. The band’s cult status grew as they launched themselves into live performances. As Albuquerque became overrun with emo bands, Unit 7 Drain struck a defiant note, refusing to bend to random trend or adjust to fad. Unit 7 Drain quickly emerged as an enigma: unattached to the physical yet business minded, obsessed with dark themes yet unassuming, realists yet mythophiles. In 2002 the band was signed to local record label Socyermom Records. The result of this partnership was the release of “Red Halo” (2002) which was met by critical media approval. This boost of recognition sent the band up the west coast, into the Rocky Mountains, and throughout the Southwest on tour. Often referred to as the most prolific rock band in Albuquerque, Unit 7 Drain followed the release of “Red Halo” with three more releases; “The Suicide Couple” (2003), “Devices” (2004), and “Selector” (2005). With the addition of Little Bobby (synth), and Ella Vader (bass, vocals), the current lineup has been called the “best” yet. Due, in part to Unit 7 Drain’s remarkable songwriting and explosive performances, a collaboration between Socyermom Records and Tim Stroh (Grammy nominated producer) gave birth to Unit 7 Drain’s most recent and lauded release, “Lists” (2006). With their arsenal of experience, individualism, resilience, and dedication Unit 7 Drain promises never to disappoint.