Biography
The Sacramento, CA-based metal music group Soulmotor formed in 1996 in the ashes of hard rock favorites Tesla, reuniting the group’s bassist Brian Wheat and guitarist Frank Hannon. With vocalist Darin and drummer Darren Minter, the group started gigging locally, but following a couple of months Hannon exited, to become changed by ex-UFO guitarist Tommy McClendon. In 1997 Soulmotor released their debut record In Super Hi-Fi Audio, which was marketed online in addition to at live schedules; the exposure brought the group to the eye from the CMC International label, and after changing Minter with drummer Mike Vanderhule they released their self-titled sophomore LP within the originate of 1999.