Influenced by industrial metal outfits like Ministry and KMFDM, the American rock band Gravity Kills emerged in the music scene, delivering powerful and aggressive music. Their self-titled debut album in 1996 featured the hit track “Guilty,” propelling them to fame in the industry. Despite their initial success, Gravity Kills disbanded in 2003 after releasing three albums and gaining a dedicated following. Originating from St. Louis, the band consisted of guitarist Matt Dudenhoffer, keyboard player Douglas Firley, bassist/drummer Kurt Kerns, and vocalist Jeff Scheel, who joined the band in 1994. With a sound akin to Filter and Nine Inch Nails, Gravity Kills quickly gained popularity and signed a recording contract with Wax Trax!/TVT, leading to various soundtrack appearances and successful tours.
Following their debut, Gravity Kills released a remix collection called “Manipulated” in 1997, featuring reimagined versions of their tracks by renowned artists. The band continued their musical journey with the release of their second album, “Perversion,” showcasing another charting hit, “Falling.” Despite a period of silence from the band, rumors of their breakup circulated, but they resurfaced with a new record label, Sanctuary Records, and released their fourth album, “Superstarved,” in 2002. This album included notable tracks like a cover of Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus” and the Mainstream Rock chart-topping single “One Thing.” Gravity Kills decided to disband shortly after the release of “Superstarved,” leaving fans eagerly anticipating a potential comeback that has yet to materialize.