Pitchshifter consists of , D. (live drums), J.a. Carter (guitar, programming), J.s. Clayden (vocal, programming), M.d. Clayden (bass guitar).
For the audio effect, see Pitch shifter.
Pitchshifter are a British metal band from Nottingham. Pioneers of industrial metal, they were known for their innovative use of drum machines and samples, but later played a fusion of metal and dance music. They broke up in 2003, after playing a farewell club tour in the UK. The band was originally started by Johnny Carter with Mark Clayden who took bass and vocal duties. Soon to join the band for vocal and programming input was JS Clayden. The band can be analysed as to having two eras. One in which the band played and pioneered British industrial metal with early albums such as Industrial and Submit. The band started to change in style on 1996's Infotainment album where they took on a hip hop influence. The band then released their breakthrough effort entitled 'www.pitchshifter.com'. This album saw JS Clayden change his singing style to a less 'shouty' style into what is now considered the 'Pitchshifter voice'. The two studio albums; 'Deviant' and 'PSI', which followed saw the band progress their trademark sound even further thus establishing them as one of the most respected British bands. This caused the band to have a large and loyal fan base which still follow them through their 'indefinite hiatus'. Pitchshifter's guitarist Jim Davies went on to continue playing with British hard dance band The Prodigy before recently announcing his decision to leave. He also has worked with Keith Flint and now fronts his own band The One Condition. Mark and JS Clayden both now run their own PSI Records label which saw the release of the first Pitchshifter DVD and more recently 'This is Menace's' debut album which features members of Pitchshifter a host of other vocalists, including Casey Chaos from Amen, Matt Davies from Funeral for a Friend and Jeff Walker from Carcass. Bands inspired by Pitchshifter include Lostprophets and Hundred Reasons, both of whom have supported the band on numerous tours. There are currently rumours circulating fan bases which suggest Pitchshifter are secretly in the studio working on new material. Front man JS Clayden quickly denied these rumours. According to Pitchshifter's official website, the band is currently slated to play a number of club dates in March, 2006.
