"Voodoo Gearshift started in 1987 in Des Moines, Iowa. Bred from metal and speed, they evoke crunching melodies that at times will abruptly halt and twist into a new theme, with grace. Their excellent songwriting and musicianship garnered then a descent following in the midwest. on their first tour to the northwest they caught the eye of Daniel House who signed them to CZ records in 1992. So they loaded up the van and headed to Seattle. Personal conflicts led to the departure of several band members and they settled in with Scooter Haslip in 1993. They dissolved by the late 90's, but are back to rock the new millennium! Most recent band members included Mark Bruggeman(drums), Scooter Haslip (bass){ex-Mos Generator}, and Jim Roth(guitar vocals) {ex- built to spill}. Past members include, Steve Tyler (guitar) and Joe Page (bass){The Hollowmen)} and Paul Sorrels (bass). They produced 4 albums." (Promo Copy)