For 20 years, Dissolve has shown an undeniable persistence in the underground music scene. Never straying from the overwhelming call to creativity, Dissolve continues to develop their unique sound and to collect fans from all over. With music described as "sickening" and "brutal," Dissolve has made a name for themselves by making music from within, never concerning themselves with fitting in, following trends, or trying to sound like other bands. Dissolve's approach to making music draws upon their diverse musical talents and interests, mixing in the eclectic backgrounds of each member and writing and playing what they think sounds good. This independence has resulted in a sound that is unique to the metal and hardcore scene. Heavy, unexpected, and hard to imitate. Put plainly, one is hard-pressed to pigeon-hole their style of music into a particular category. Honestly, the only "label" that would truly apply to Dissolve is heavy. Better yet, f*%ing heavy!
For the better part of 10 years they gave it their all to make it in music, resulting finally in a well-deserved contract with MIA records back in 2000. This put them on a label with noteworthy bands like Candiria, Darkest Hour, and Disassociate. A greatly anticipated album was recorded, mixed and mastered, and artwork created, but a release just was not in the cards. The owner of the label decided to fold the operation just as Dissolve's album was about to be released. Unfazed by this setback the band trudged on for a year and a half in support of their never-released album, entitled Caveman of the Future, hoping that someone would pick them up and put out the album. As fate would have it, this never happened. Day jobs, distance, and side projects began to take precedence resulting in a hiatus from touring for Dissolve.
While the band never broke up, gigs tailed off and performing stopped. The band went into a kind of hibernation. Incredibly, in defiance of the implications of the hiatus they took -- a death knell for most other bands -- Dissolve sustained. This persistence can not only be attributed to the friendships within the band, but more impressively, to the support of its fans -- an incredible fan-base that is second to none. Their dedication is furious, and their commitment unwavering, proven by the numerous emails enthusiastically sent in response to the two shows that a newly reunited Dissolve performed; one in November of 2004 and one in August 2005. The fans are what truly make the band and that does not go unnoticed by any member.
In 2008, Trip Machine Laboratories released the "Caveman of the Future" CD, which prompted Dissolve to perform a string of shows. Long time fans eager to reclaim past glories, as well as new fans looking to make some new and truly extraordinary memories, were treated to an all-out assault at these shows. The band, as always, delivered the goods night after night. They were excited to be back on stage and sounded great. They were met with an overwhelmingly positive response from the fans at each venue and the band felt deeply satisfied and appreciated after all was said and done. So what now? Was this a swansong for the band? Will they ever appear live again? Who knows. As before, the band isn't ruling out anything.
