"The Union Underground" was an Nu-Metal/Hard Rock band based in San Antonio, Texas. The band members were Bryan Scott, Patrick Kennison, Josh Memelo and John Moyer.
History
Beginning
Two high school buddies, Bryan Scott (vocals) and Patrick Kennison (guitar) went on to make their own band after graduating. They had a studio in which they recorded, called ''Studio Underground''. In the meantime, Josh Memelo (drums) and John Moyer (bass guitar) joined the band. They released an EP and sold more then 5,000 copies.. Major record label Columbia noticed The Union Underground and signed them. Afterwards they got a slot in Ozzfest 2001.
On Tuesday July 18, 2000, the band released their debut album ''...An Education In Rebellion''. The album sold around 350,000 copies. The hit singles ''Turn Me On Mr. Deadman'', ''Revolution Man'' and ''Killing The Fly'' gained the band somewhat more popularity.
In March 2002, Union Underground released the song ''Across The Nation''. It was given to World Wrestling Entertainment to use as the theme song for their ''RAW'' brand. Although remixed for the show, ''Across The Nation'' remained its title track from that point until October 9th, 2006. Following the song's release, it also got some radio airplay.
On June 25, 2002, the band released ''Live...One Nation Underground'', which was a live album recorded by The Union Underground.
End
Two years went by with nothing from The Union Underground. Finally, in the summer of 2004, an exclusive interview was conducted with Patrick Kennison. Patrick explained many things about The Union Underground, such as Bryan Scott having possibly been on drugs, also that he wanted to work alone and wanted everything perfect. Patrick also explained how Bryan wouldn't return the calls from Columbia.
After getting angry with Bryan and his attitude, Patrick and the two other band members left The Union Underground. Patrick said the band name is co-owned by Bryan and himself.
Aftermath
Patrick Kennison started his own band called 3-Faced, John Moyer is now playing bass for the nu-metal/heavy metal band Disturbed and Josh Memelo had a baby with his girlfriend and is now starting a family. As for Bryan Scott, nobody has heard from him. He has been silent for the past couple of years.
To date, the only The Union Underground releases are the 1 studio album, the 1 live album and the rare EP.
Discography
* ''Union Underground'' EP (2000) *# South Texas Deathride *# The Friend Song * ''...An Education In Rebellion'' LP (July 18, 2000) *# ...An Education In Rebellion *# Drivel *# South Texas Deathride *# Turn Me On "Mr. Deadman" *# Until You Crack *# Killing The Fly *# Natural High *# Revolution Man *# Trip With Jesus *# Bitter *# The Friend Song * ''Live... One Nation Underground'' live album (June 25, 2002) *# An Education In Rebellion* *# South Texas Deathride* *# Turn Me On "Mr. Deadman"* *# Killing The Fly** *# Revolution Man** *# Bitter***
(*Recorded at Sunken Gardens Theatre San Antonio, TX on 4.29.01)
(**Recorded at Mile High Stadium Denver, CO on 7.21.01)
(***Recorded at Hammerstein Ballroom New York, NY on 11.24.00)
