7th Standard Biography & Awards

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Artist Info

Formed

1996 Sacramento, CA

Members

Jason Mahon, Mike Hernandez, Andy Dibben, Dan Camacho

Biography

The punk-metal act 7th Standard is comprised of Jason Mahon (vocals/guitar), Mike Hernandez (bass), Andy Dibben (drums), and Dan Camacho (guitar). The fearsome foursome formed in 1996 in San Francisco, taking their name from a road in Bakersfield. Throughout the decade, 7th Standard made a name for themselves by playing West Coast gigs and self-releasing two EPs. By 2001, they were sharing dates with the Deftones and Papa Roach. In 2002, frontman Jason Mahon took home a Sammie (Sacramento Area Music Award) while the band earned a nomination for Best Rock Band. Immortal Records caught on to the buzz surrounding 7th Standard and offered them a deal before the year's end. The Fire From the Sky EP coincided 2003 summer dates with the annual Vans Warped Tour. Plans for a proper full-length with producer Ben Grosse (Ben Folds, Sevendust, Marilyn Manson) were slated for the end of the year. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide