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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->| Name = Project 86Infobox_Contents | Img = Project86-march2006.jpg| Img_capt topic_name = Andrew Schwab of Project 86 (March 2006)| Img_size = | Landscape = yes| Background = group_or_band| Alias = | Origin = [[Image:Flag_of_CaliforniaTheSchwab.svgJPG|25pxthumb|Flag center|Andrew Schwab of CaliforniaProject 86 during a performance at Cornerstone Festival 2007]] [[Orange County, California|Orange County]], [[California]], [[United States]]| Genre subtopics = [[Post-grunge]]<br />[[Alternative rock]]<br />[[Christian rockhardcore]]<br />[[Rapcore]]| Years_active = [[1996]] &ndash; present| Label = [[Tooth & Nail Records]]| Associated_acts = | URL = http://www.project86.com/| Current_members = [[Andrew Schwab]]<br />[[Randy Torres]]<br />[[Steven Dail]]<br />[[Alex Albert]]| Past_members opinion_pieces = [[Ethan Luck]]<br />[[Cory Edelman]]{{short_opinions}} }}

'''Project 86''' is a Christian [[alternative rock]], [[rap metal]] band from [[Orange County, California]] consisting of [[Andrew Schwab|Andrew "Macabre" Schwab]] (vocals), [[Randy Torres|Randy "Randeath" Torres]] (guitar), Stephen "Dail" Dail (bass), and Alex "The Hatchet" Albert (drums).

In 1998, Project 86 released its self-titled debut on [[BEC Recordings]], a sublabel of [[Tooth & Nail Records]]. Immediately the band was labeled "[[rapcore]]". Though Schwab's vocals could barely be called rapping, it was a convenient label due to the popularity of that genre of music at the time. After putting out their second album ''[[Drawing Black Lines]]'' (2000), the band was taken on by [[Atlantic Records]]. However, the promised re-release of ''Drawing Black Lines'' went from being a full-fledged reissue with new artwork and three new songs to nothing more than a bare bones repackaging of the exact same album.

At the outset of its career, Project 86 shared the stage with [[P.O.D.]] and [[Blindside]] on the Warriors Tour. Project (as the band is often referred to by its fans) has played mainstage at both Christian and secular festivals, and has shared the stage with other well known bands such as [[Queensrÿche]], [[Linkin Park]], [[Dead Poetic]], and [[Stavesacre]]. The next two years saw Project 86's addition of a second guitarist ([[Cory Edelman]], formerly of [[No Innocent Victim]]) and his subsequent departure just a few months later. Also, influential rocker [[Marilyn Manson (person)|Marilyn Manson]] took interest in the band and had the song "P.S.", originally released on ''[[Drawing Black Lines]]'', added to the ''[[Blair Witch 2]]'' soundtrack. Probably due to this interest, Project 86 became a higher priority for Atlantic. Atlantic poured over half a million into Project's next musical foray, entitled ''[[Truthless Heroes]]'' (2002), which, though proving to be the band's most popular outing yet, was released amidst some turmoil.

Over the course The next two years saw Project 86's addition of recording ''Truthless Heroes'' a second guitarist (which took around a year to complete) Project 86 had increasing difficulty with its managementCory Edelman, as well as both record labels (Tooth & Nail still had rights to release their music to the Christian marketformerly of No Innocent Victim)and his subsequent departure just a few months later. This wore the band down immenselyAlso, but by the time the album was finished, the difficulty seemed to have worked out influential rocker Marilyn Manson took interest in Project's favor - Atlantic bought all of Tooth & Nail's remaining rights to the band and released had the song "[[Hollow Again]]P.S.", originally released on Drawing Black Lines, added to the first single from the albumBlair Witch 2 soundtrack. Probably due to this interest, on mainstream radio. Word came out that the band would be shooting Project 86 became a video higher priority for the song shortly, but it never materialized as Atlantic ran . Atlantic poured over half a million into troubles of its own and liquidated some of its assets - including Project 86. In 2003's next musical foray, entitled Truthless Heroes (2002), which, finding themselves cut loose by both label and managementthough proving to be the band's most popular outing yet, Project started its own independent labelwas released amidst some turmoil.

Over the course of recording Truthless Heroes (which took around a year to complete) Project 86's fourth had increasing difficulty with its management, as well as both record labels (Tooth & Nail still had rights to release their music to the Christian market). This wore the band down immensely, but by the time the albumwas finished, the difficulty seemed to have worked out in Project's favor - Atlantic bought all of Tooth & Nail'[[Songs To Burn Your Bridges By]]''s remaining rights to the band and released "Hollow Again", was released independently in the fall of 2003 and went first single from the album, on to sell relatively well despite being sold only at shows and onlinemainstream radio. Come 2004Word came out that the band would be shooting a video for the song shortly, they re-signed to Tooth & Nail but it never materialized as Atlantic ran into troubles of its own and ''Songs To Burn Your Bridges By'' was reliquidated some of its assets -issued with three new songs including Project 86. In 2003, finding themselves cut loose by both label and completely new artworkmanagement, Project started its own independent label.

In February 2005, Project 86 announced that they were working on a new 's fourth album. The title , Songs To Burn Your Bridges By, was later announced as ''[[...And The Rest Will Follow]]''. The band spent several weeks released independently in the studio with [[Garth Richardson]] over the summer recording the material, fall of 2003 and then began releasing a new song every Monday went on [http://wwwto sell relatively well despite being sold only at shows and online.purevolume.com/project86 their purevolume site]. The album was released on [[September 27]], [[2005]]Come 2004, they re-signed to Tooth & Nail and sold 8,000 copies in its first week, more than any other Project 86 album. A release tour began [[September 23]], Songs To Burn Your Bridges By was re-issued with [[Spoken (band)|Spoken]], [[Number One Gun]], Mourning September, three new songs and [[The Fold]]completely new artwork.

On [[January 6]], [[2006]]In February 2005, Project 86 appeared live announced that they were working on [[G4 (TV channel)|G4]]'s [[Attack of a new album. The title was later announced as ...And The Rest Will Follow. The band spent several weeks in the Show!]]studio with Garth Richardson over the summer recording the material, performing "My Will Be A Dead Man" and "then began releasing a new song every Monday on their purevolume site. The Spy Hunter". This album was the band's released on September 27, 2005, and sold 8,000 copies in its first appearance on mainstream cable televisionweek, more than any other Project 86 album. A release tour began September 23, with Spoken, Number One Gun, Mourning September, and The Fold.

On [[August 14]]January 6, [[2006]], notice Project 86 appeared live on G4's Attack of the Show!, performing "My Will Be A Dead Man" and "The Spy Hunter". This was posted on the band's website that writing had begun first appearance on a new album, slated for release sometime early in 2007mainstream cable television.

On [[December 17]]August 14, [[2006]], The notice was posted on the band released remixes of "Something We Can't Be" and "From December" s website that writing had begun on their Myspace page. "From December" features [[Joseph Milligan]] from [[Anberlin]] on guitar and [[Timothy McTague]] from [[UnderOath]] on drums. "Something We Can't Be" was remixed by [[The Echoing Green]]a new album, slated for release sometime early in 2007.

On [[November 18]]December 17, [[2006]], at a one-off show at Club 3 Degrees in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the The band filmed some live footage for a new DVD that is scheduled to come out around the time released remixes of "Something We Can't Be" and "From December" on their next albumMyspace page. They also said that they may play a CD release show at 3 Degrees, stating that it would be in May or June of 2007"From December" features Joseph Milligan from Anberlin on guitar and Timothy McTague from UnderOath on drums. "Something We Can't Be" was remixed by The Echoing Green.

On [[January 27]]November 18, [[2007]]2006, at a one-off show at Club 3 Degrees in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the band released filmed some live footage for a new DVD that is scheduled to come out around the time of their next album. They also said that they may play a CD release date for their yet to show at 3 Degrees, stating that it would be titled album for [[in May or June 5]], [[of 2007]].

== Members == * Andrew Schwab - [[vocals]]* Randy Torres - [[guitar]], [[piano]], background vocals* Steven Dail - [[Bass Guitar|bass]], background vocals* Alex Albert - [[drums]] === Former members === * [[Ethan Luck]] - bass (currently in Demon Hunter)* Cory Edelman - guitar == Discography == * ''[[Project 86 (album)|Project 86]]'' ([[1998]]) on [http://www.becrecordings.com BEC Recordings] (an imprint of [http://www.toothandnail.com Tooth & Nail Records])* ''[[Moms Like Us Too Volume One]]'' ([[1999]]) on [http://www.becrecordings.com BEC Recordings] track 7 is a previously unreleased track called "Numb"; this was a compilation CD* ''[[Drawing Black Lines]]'' ([[2000]]) BEC Recordings and [http://www.atlanticrecords.com/ Atlantic Records]* ''[[Truthless Heroes]]'' ([[2002]]) Atlantic Records and Tooth & Nail Records* ''[[Songs to Burn Your Bridges By]]'' ([[2003]]) Independent* ''[[Songs to Burn Your Bridges By Reissue]]'' ([[2004]]) Tooth & Nail Records* ''[[...And The Rest Will Follow]]'' ([[2005]]) Tooth & Nail Records* ''untitled'' (June 5th 2007) Tooth & Nail Records == Guest appearances == *"Is This A Dream?" on [[Sup the Chemist]]'s album ''[[Dust (album)|Dust]]''* Schuylar Croom from the band [[He Is Legend]] guest stars on the video for [http://www.project86.com/soultest/video_premiere.html My Will Be A Dead Man]* Stephen Dail played bass on [[Starflyer 59]]'s latest releases, ''[[I Win (EP)|I Win]]'' ([[Extended play|EP]]) and ''[[My Island]]''.*Randy Torres is featured on [[Falling Up]]'s remix record, "[[Exit Lights]]".*In the episode "Uncivil War" on the show Viva La Bam, you can hear the song Spy Hunter in the backround. == Videography == '''From ''Project 86'' '''* 1998: ''Pipe Dream'' '''From ''Drawing Black Lines'' '''* 2000: '' One-Armed Man (Play On)'' '''From ''Songs To Burn Your Bridges By'' ''' * 2004: ''Spy Hunter'' '''From ''...And The Rest Will Follow'' '''* 2006: ''[http://www.project86.com/soultest/video_premiere.html My Will Be A Dead Man]'' ==External linksQuotes==

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