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The Aquabats
The Aquabats performing in Pittsburgh in 2005.
Background information
Origin	Huntington Beach, California, U.S.
Genre(s)	Rock, Pop-punk, Ska, New Wave, Synthpop
Years active	1994–present
Label(s)	Horchata, Goldenvoice, Fearless, Nitro
Associated acts	B.H.R. The Sandfleas Digital Unicorn Blink-182 Box Car Racer +44 Assorted Jelly Beans
Website	theaquabats.com
Members
The MC Bat Commander Eagle "Bones" Falconhawk Crash McLarson Jimmy the Robot Ricky Fitness
Former members
Nacho Roddy B. Ben the Brain The Baron von Tito Catboy Doctor Rock Ultra Kyu Prince Adam Chainsaw the Prince of Karate

The Aquabats (often written as The Aquabats!) are an American rock band formed in 1994 in Huntington Beach, California and currently recording for Nitro Records. They have released four full-length studio albums and have toured internationally. They are best known for their mythology, in which they claim to be superheroes on a quest to save the world from evil through music. As a part of this mythology the band members have adopted superhero pseudonyms and dress in matching costumes. Their eclectic live show often includes onstage "battles" with costumed foes, and the band has built up an elaborate and ever-changing backstory of their origins and adventures, along with a roster of allies and enemies. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... City nickname: The Steel City Location in the state of Pennsylvania Founded 1758 Mayor Tom Murphy (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 151. ... Huntington Beach is a seaside city in Orange County in southern California. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Rock is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars, and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles, however saxophones have been omitted from newer subgenres of rock music since the 90s. ... Pop punk (also known as punk pop and other names) is a fusion genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. ... This article is about the genre. ... New Wave was a music genre that existed during the late 1970s and the early-to-mid 1980s. ... Synthpop is a subgenre of New Wave in which the synthesizer is the dominant musical instrument. ... In the music industry, a record label can be a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Fearless Records is a punk rock-oriented record label that, according to their website, has been signing artists since 1994. ... Official logo of Nitro Records. ... years_active = 2001 Hoerse Digital Unicorn a project by The Aquabatss Prince Adam (Adam Deibert), an educated musical genius, who studied at UTSC as a music major. ... The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... Box Car Racer was a side-project from two members of the band Blink-182, featuring guitarist Tom DeLonge and drummer Travis Barker. ... This article is about the band. ... For other uses, see jelly bean Assorted Jelly Beans was a punk rock rock band originally from Riverside, California. ... Christian Jacobs at The Aquabats Cadet Summit in 2006. ... Ian Fowles (born January 1, 1979) is the original guitarist of Death By Stereo. ... Chad Larson (better known as Crash McLarson) is the bassist and long time member of The Aquabats. ... Richard Falomir (sometimes known as Ricky Fitness) was at one point the drummer for Assorted Jelly Beans. ... Travis Landon Barker (born November 14, 1975) is an American drummer, who achieved most of his fame by drumming for the band blink-182. ... Charles Gray is a guitar player and former member of The Aquabats. ... Digital Unicorn is a project by Prince Adam (Adam Deibert), former member of The Aquabats, an educated musician, who studied at UCSB as a music major. ... Courtney Pollock (better known as Chainsaw, the Prince of Karate) is one of the founding members of The Aquabats, who played guitar. ... Rock is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars, and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles, however saxophones have been omitted from newer subgenres of rock music since the 90s. ... Huntington Beach is a seaside city in Orange County in southern California. ... Official logo of Nitro Records. ... For other uses, see Mythology (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Superhero (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Alias. ...

The group's lineup has fluctuated significantly throughout their career, with founding members The MC Bat Commander and Crash McLarson as regular fixtures. Jimmy the Robot has also remained a longtime member, having joined the band in 1997. The Aquabats' early work was heavily rooted in the third wave of ska music, with touches of surf and punk rock. Over the years their music shifted towards more synthesizer-based rock with a new wave influence. Their current style blends elements of rock and roll, pop-punk, ska, and synthpop. Christian Jacobs at The Aquabats Cadet Summit in 2006. ... Chad Larson (better known as Crash McLarson) is the bassist and long time member of The Aquabats. ... Third wave ska is a music genre derived from the fusion of Jamaican ska with various American and British styles of music, such as 2 Tone, rock music, punk rock, pop punk, hardcore and jazz. ... This article is about the genre. ... In the early 1960s, one of the most popular forms of rock and roll was surf rock. ... Punk rock is an anti-establishment music movement beginning around 1976 (although precursors can be found several years earlier), exemplified and popularised by The Ramones, the Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Damned. ... Synth redirects here. ... New Wave was a music genre that existed during the late 1970s and the early-to-mid 1980s. ... Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ... Pop punk (also known as punk pop and other names) is a fusion genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. ... Synthpop is a subgenre of New Wave in which the synthesizer is the dominant musical instrument. ...

History

1994-1996: Formation

The Aquabats formed in 1994 in Huntington Beach, California. The band's original recording lineup consisted of Christian Jacobs (the Caped Commander) on vocals, Courtney Pollock (Chainsaw) and Ben Bergeson (Ben the Brain) on guitars, Chad Larson (Crash McLarson) on bass, Boyd Terry (Catboy) and Adam Deibert (Prince Adam) on trumpets, Chad Parkin (Nacho) on organ, and Rod Arellano (Roddy B.) on drums. They were also often joined by third guitarist Charles Gray (Ultra Kyu). Their music was heavily rooted in surf rock, punk rock, pop, and ska, and influenced by groups such as Devo, Oingo Boingo, Madness, and The Skatalites. Shortly after forming, the band began to establish their mythos, taking the above-mentioned stage names and claiming that they were superheroes from an island called Aquabania. One of the members worked for Aleeda making wetsuits, and using spare rashguards and pieces of neoprene fashioned matching costumes for the group. They recorded and released a demo known as Bat Boy and began to build a local following through their energetic and eclectic live performances. Huntington Beach is a seaside city in Orange County in southern California. ... Christian Jacobs at The Aquabats Cadet Summit in 2006. ... Courtney Pollock (better known as Chainsaw, the Prince of Karate) is one of the founding members of The Aquabats, who played guitar. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... Chad Larson (better known as Crash McLarson) is the bassist and long time member of The Aquabats. ... A sunburst-colored Fender Precision Bass The electric bass guitar (or electric bass[1][2]; pronounced , as in base) is a bass stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers (either by plucking, slapping, popping, or tapping) or using a pick. ... Digital Unicorn is a project by Prince Adam (Adam Deibert), former member of The Aquabats, an educated musician, who studied at UCSB as a music major. ... Trumpeter redirects here. ... Farfisa is a brand name for a series of electric organs, and later multitimbral keyboards, made in Italy. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... Charles Gray is a guitar player and former member of The Aquabats. ... Devo (pronounced DEE-vo or dee-VO, often spelled DEVO or DEV-O) is an American New Wave group formed in Akron, Ohio in 1972. ... For other uses, see Oingo Boingo (disambiguation). ... Madness are a British pop/ska band from Camden Town, London, that formed in 1976. ... The Skatalites is a Jamaican music group that played a major role in popularising ska, the first truly Jamaican music created by fusing boogie-woogie blues, rhythm and blues, jazz, mento, calypso, and African rhythms. ... A surfer in a wetsuit. ... A rash guard is a type of athletic shirt made of either lycra or nylon and intended to be worn in the water. ... Neoprene is the DuPont Chemical trade name for a family of synthetic rubbers based on polychloroprene. ...

In 1995 the band recorded their first album. It was originally intended to be another demo, but due to increased demand they released it as an album through Horchata Records under the tongue-in-cheek title The Return of the Aquabats. It contained songs such as "Playdough," "Martian Girl," "Idiot Box," and "CD Repo Man" which would become standards in their live set over the next several years. They embarked on tours and established themselves in a prolific southern California ska movement that also included bands such as Reel Big Fish, The Hippos, Buck-O-Nine, No Doubt, and Save Ferris. The Return of the Aquabats! is The Aquabats! first full length album. ... Reel Big Fish is an American ska punk band from Huntington Beach, California, best known for the 1997 hit Sell Out. ... The Hippos was a third wave ska-punk band from Southern California. ... Buck-O-Nine is an American ska punk band which was formed in San Diego, California, in 1991. ... For other uses, see No Doubt (disambiguation). ... Save Ferris was a ska punk band formed circa 1995 in Orange County, California. ...

1997-2000: Goldenvoice years

By 1997 Arellano had left the group and been replaced by Travis Barker (The Baron von Tito) on drums. Bergeson left the band to focus on his new marriage and children (although he would continue to assist the band in a studio capacity), and Gray became a full-time member on guitar. Parkin also left and was replaced by James Briggs (Jaime the Robot), who brought additional horn instrumentation to the group as well as playing keyboards. Some of the existing members also altered their pseudonyms, with Jacobs now going by "The Bat Commander" and Pollock as "Chainsaw the Prince of Karate." The new lineup signed to Goldenvoice and recorded the album The Fury of the Aquabats! In addition to several re-recorded versions of popular songs from Return, Fury contained songs such as "Cat With 2 Heads!" and "Super Rad!" which would become anthems for the band and expand their fan base. "Super Rad!" became a minor hit and was promoted with a music video. The success of Fury and its supporting tours brought the band to their highest level of recognition and popularity yet. Travis Landon Barker (born November 14, 1975) is an American drummer, who achieved most of his fame by drumming for the band blink-182. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... The Fury of the Aquabats! is The Aquabats second album. ... A music video is a short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music, most commonly a song. ...

The following year Barker left the Aquabats to join Blink-182. He was replaced by drummer Gabe Palmer (Doctor Rock) and this lineup recorded The Aquabats vs. the Floating Eye of Death!, released in 1999.^[1] At this time Jacobs added "MC" to his stage name and began drawing a mustache on his face and blacking out his front teeth, aspects of his stage costume that he continues to use to this day. Stylistically the album was a departure for the band, relying heavily on synthesizers and pop melodies. Its somewhat experimental and unconventional sound distanced the band from the southern California ska movement with which they had been associated, and isolated both their record label and portions of their fan base. The somewhat cool reception to Floating Eye, along with the departure of Palmer the following year (who later joined Innaway) and the collapse of Goldenvoice soon after left the band's future uncertain. After releasing a collection of outtakes in 2000 entitled Myths, Legends, and Other Amazing Adventures, Vol. 2, the band slipped into a period of relative inactivity for several years. The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... The Aquabats VS The Floating Eye Of Death! is The Aquabats third full length album. ... A moustache (sometimes spelled mustache in the United States) is an outgrowth of hair above the upper lip. ... Innaway is an American psychedelic rock band from Southern California formed in 2001. ... Myths, Legends, and Other Amazing Adventures of The Aquabats, Volume 2 is The Aquabats fourth album. ...

2000-2006: Rejuvenation

From 2000-2003 the future of the Aquabats was uncertain. The loss of their drummer and record label, soon followed by the departure of trumpeter Terry, left the group unsure of whether or not they would continue recording and performing. During this time news updates from the band were infrequent, and those that did appear hinted at the possibility of a breakup. Eventually the group decided to continue on, relocating to San Diego and bringing in new drummer Ricky Falomir (Ricky Fitness), formerly of the Assorted Jelly Beans, in 2002. In 2003 the band released their first DVD, Serious Awesomeness!, followed the next year by the self-released Yo! Check Out This Ride! EP. This would be Deibert's last recording with the group (though he would occasionally join them for onstage performances in southern California over the next few years), and his departure completed the loss of the band's horn section and their transition to synthesizer-structured songwriting. San Diego redirects here. ... Richard Falomir (sometimes known as Ricky Fitness) was at one point the drummer for Assorted Jelly Beans. ... For other uses, see jelly bean Assorted Jelly Beans was a punk rock rock band originally from Riverside, California. ... DVD (also known as Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc - see Etymology) is a popular optical disc storage media format. ... Serious Awesomeness is The Aquabats first DVD made in 2003 by Fearless Records. ... Yo, Check Out This Ride! is an Extended Play CD released by The Aquabats in 2004. ...

In 2005 the band signed to Nitro Records and released the album Charge!! It found the band with a rejuvenated sense of energy and marked their recommitment to touring and recording. The album was supported by numerous tours and a music video for the song "Fashion Zombies!" They also performed on the television program Attack of the Show on September 23, 2005. In June of 2006 the album was re-released as a special one year anniversary edition with additional songs. Guitarist Pollock left the band at this time and was replaced by Ian Fowles (Eagle "Bones" Falconhawk), formerly of Death by Stereo. The band continued touring in support of Charge!! until January 2007. Official logo of Nitro Records. ... Charge!! is the fifth album by The Aquabats!. The album marks the bands debut on Nitro Records, and was followed by their first national tour in several years. ... Sarah Lane is hott! Attack of the Show! (previously named The Screen Savers) is a live gaming and entertainment television program shown on G4 in the United States, G4techTV in Canada, and the HOW TO Channel in Australia. ... is the 266th day of the year (267th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ian Fowles (born January 1, 1979) is the original guitarist of Death By Stereo. ... Death By Stereo (also referred to as D. B. S.) is a hardcore band formed in Orange County, California circa 1996 by frontman Efrem Schulz, who is the only remaining original member of the band. ...

Recent activity

Following touring in late 2006 and early 2007, The Aquabats began recording a follow-up to Charge!!. Recording began in July 2007 and the band performed some dates that month and in August in the western United States, the east coast, and England. Although their recording and touring schedule continue, the band often joke that each performance or album might be their last. For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ...

The band has also started production on another pilot for a television show, tentatively titled "The Aquabats Supershow."^[2] On January 12, 2008, fans were invited to take part in some filming at the El Rey Theatre. is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... The El Rey Theatre is currently a live music venue in the Miracle Mile area of the Mid-Wilshire region in Los Angeles, CA. This art-deco building was designed by Clifford A. Balch (who designed over 20 classic art-deco movie theaters around Southern California). ...

Superhero mythos

The Aquabats performing a holiday show in San Francisco in 2006. The numerous masked individuals and the large costumed character are regular fixtures of the band's stage show and tie into their fictitious superhero mythos.

Throughout their career the Aquabats have maintained a fictitious backstory which purports them to be superheroes from a distant island called Aquabania. The band's costumes and pseudonyms tie into this mythology, which is detailed in the liner notes of their albums. Over the years the story of their origins has evolved, changed, and occasionally been retconned to explain changes in the band's lineup. They have also built up a roster of allies and enemies, many of whom are featured in their album artwork and often appear onstage with them as costumed characters in choreographed fight scenes. This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Retroactive continuity – commonly contracted to the portmanteau word retcon – refers to the act of changing previously established details of a fictional setting, often without providing an explanation for the changes within the context of that setting. ...

According to the most consistent elements of the band's mythology, the original 8 (or 9) members lived on a distant and idyllic island known as "Aquabania," populated by humanlike bat creatures. The island was attacked by the villain Space Monster "M" and 8 (or 9) of its inhabitants fled to the ocean in a hollowed-out log. They washed ashore in California, where they were taken in by Professor Monty Corndog (portrayed onstage by singer Christian Jacobs' brother, Parker Jacobs), who used chemicals to revive them and give them super powers. They donned costumes including "radioactive rash guards," "power belts," and "anti-negativity helmets" (many of which are sold as part of the band's merchandise catalogue) and decided to channel their powers through music in order to "take over the world" by attracting legions of fans. This would then allow them to combat Space Monster "M" and retake their homeland. This article is about the U.S. state. ... Christian Jacobs at The Aquabats Cadet Summit in 2006. ...

Space Monster "M" placed a bounty on the heads of the Aquabats, attracting numerous villains and monsters to pursue and attack them in attempts to end their musical quest. These costumed villains often appear onstage to combat the band in concert. In addition to Space Monster "M," some of the more notable Aquabats enemies to appear over the years include Powdered Milk Man, The Sandfleas, The Floating Eye of Death, Cyclopsis, and Pumpkin Face. Along with their rogue's gallery, the band has also amassed a list of allies who assist them in various capacities. In addition to the Professor, some of the more notable Aquabats allies have included their former webmaster The Pigbat, the Sea Ghost, Danger Woman, and Digital Unicorn. years_active = 2001 Hoerse Digital Unicorn a project by The Aquabatss Prince Adam (Adam Deibert), an educated musical genius, who studied at UTSC as a music major. ...

The band's superhero mythos has often been used as a device for explaining their numerous lineup changes. For example, members departing the group have sometimes been said to have been wounded in battle with the band's enemies, and when Jimmy the Robot joined, it was explained that the Professor constructed him out of various materials in order to provide the band with a robotic musical virtuoso.

Aquacadets

Aquacadets at a performance in Denver, Colorado, wearing costume pieces sold by the band.

The Aquabats Cadet Faction is the official fan club of the band, and its members are commonly known as Aquacadets. Enrollment in the fan club allows members access to exclusive merchandise and to an exclusive section of the band's official message board, as well as events known as "Cadet Summits." These are held every few years in southern California and normally include fun and games, meet and greets, autograph signings, door prizes, and a live performance. There have been five such summits held over the years. The most recent Cadet Summit was held on July 22, 2006 in San Diego and included a complete performance of The Return of the Aquabats album in celebration of the tenth anniversary of its release. Image File history File links Aquacadets. ... Image File history File links Aquacadets. ... Nickname: Location of Denver in the State of Colorado Location of Colorado in the United States Coordinates: , Country United States State State of Colorado City and County Denver[1] Founded 1858-11-22, as Denver City, K.T.[2] Incorporated 1861-11-07, as Denver City, C.T.[3] Consolidated... A fan club is a group that is dedicated to a well known person, group, idea (such as history) or sometimes even an inanimate object (such as a famous building). ... is the 203rd day of the year (204th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... San Diego redirects here. ... The Return of the Aquabats! is The Aquabats! first full length album. ...

Aquacadets are encouraged to attend these events and the band's concerts in costume. These costumes often include official rashguards, helmets, belts, and masks that are available as part of the band's merchandise catalogue, but also often consist of homemade items. Some members have even formed splinter factions such as the "Astrobats," "Piratebats," and "Ninjabats" and outfitted themselves with homemade t-shirts and other apparel to show their support for the band. T-Shirt A T-shirt (or tee shirt) is a shirt with short or long sleeves, a round neck, put on over the head, without pockets. ...

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Band members

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Current members

• The MC Bat Commander (formerly the Caped Commander or the Bat Commander) (Christian Jacobs) - vocals (1994–present)
• Crash McLarson (Chad Larson) - bass, backing vocals (1994–present)
• Jimmy the Robot (formerly Jaime the Robot or simply "The Robot") (James Briggs) - keyboards, saxophone, other brass and wind instruments, backing vocals (1997–present)
• Ricky Fitness (Ricky Falomir) - drums, percussion, backing vocals (2002–present)
• Eagle "Bones" Falconhawk (Ian Fowles) - guitar, backing vocals (2006–present)

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Past members

• Nacho (Chad Parkin) - keyboards (1994–1997)
• Roddy B. (Rod Arellano) - drums (1994–1997)
• Ben the Brain (Ben Bergeson) - guitar (1994–1997)
• The Baron von Tito (Travis Barker) - drums, percussion (1997–1998)
• Catboy (Boyd Terry) - trumpet, other brass instruments, backing vocals (1994–2000)
• Doctor Rock (Gabe Palmer) - drums (1998–2000)
• Ultra Kyu/The Mysterious Kyu (Charles Gray) - guitar, other string instruments, synthesizer, backing vocals (1994–2000)
• Prince Adam (Adam Deibert) - trumpet, synthesizer, guitar, backing vocals, hand accompaniment (1994–2005)
• Chainsaw the Prince of Karate (Courtney "Corey" Pollock) - guitar (1994–2006)

Each member of The Aquabats has adopted a superhero pseudonym and backstory as part of the band's image. Singer Christian Jacobs' alter ego is "The MC Bat Commander".

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Discography

Albums

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EPs

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Compilation albums

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Re-releases

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Non-album tracks

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Videography

Music videos

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Video releases

Serious Awesomeness is The Aquabats first DVD made in 2003 by Fearless Records. ... Fearless Records is a punk rock-oriented record label that, according to their website, has been signing artists since 1994. ... DVD (also known as Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc - see Etymology) is a popular optical disc storage media format. ... A music video is a short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music, most commonly a song. ... Charge!! is the fifth album by The Aquabats!. The album marks the bands debut on Nitro Records, and was followed by their first national tour in several years. ... DVD (also known as Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc - see Etymology) is a popular optical disc storage media format. ... A music video is a short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music, most commonly a song. ...

Music in television

The Aquabats have appeared in and recorded music for several television shows aimed at young audiences. In 2000 the band recorded the opening and closing theme songs for a pilot episode of the cartoon show Welcome to Eltingville. Members of the band also appear in and record voices for the children's program Yo Gabba Gabba!, which Christian Jacobs (The MC Bat Commander) co-created, writes, and directs. The band played a children's version of their song "Pool Party" on the show in the episode titled "Summer." They have also recorded theme music for the show Mega64, in which Jacobs made a cameo appearance and in which several characters are sometimes portrayed wearing Aquabats t-shirts. A television pilot is the first episode of an intended television series. ... For other uses, see Cartoon (disambiguation). ... Welcome to Eltingville is the name of a comedy cartoon based on the Eltingville stories in Evan Dorkins comic book Dork!. The pilot episode, titled Bring me the Head of Boba Fett, premiered March 1, 2002, on Cartoon Networks Adult Swim programming block; no further episodes were ever... Yo Gabba Gabba! is a Childrens television series created by Christian Jacobs (alias The MC Bat Commander) and Scott Schultz. ... Christian Jacobs at The Aquabats Cadet Summit in 2006. ... Mega64 is a low-budget series of comedy skits centered around video games. ...

References

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External links

• The Aquabats official website
• The Aquabats official Myspace profile
• Nitro Records