Playing with bands such as INCUBUS, HANK III and numerous benefits has also amplified the band's exposure to countless audiences. Highlights during this period included many shows with ACID BATH, mini tours with CRISIS and CROWBAR, as well as longer jaunts with SOILENT GREEN that saw CHOKE travel the Eastern coast to New York City for a stop at the most famous underground club of all, CBGB's. In May of 1997, CHOKE released a self-titled demo, with Ben Falgoust of SOILENT GREEN/GOATWHORE fame adding backing vocals, and began extensive touring for the release. With this junction of eclectic energy, CHOKE has found it's voice in the music industry. And finally, vocalist Edward Tracy integrates the forces of melody and power to complete this southern package that is unequaled in originality. Raw, unadulterated thickness is then added with the trademark drag pipe grind of guitarists Boon and Jeromy Boullion.

To understand the enigma of CHOKE, the soulful, rhythmic bass lines of Jason 'J-Paul' Fusilier fuse together with drummer Bryan'Thunderhoof' Hood's straight header pound establishing the foundation of the distinctive CHOKE groove.

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