ArtistInfo

Stepa

Band,
Rock

Stepa was a nu-metal band from Newbury Park, CA. The band was formed in 1998 as Phlip. Under that name the band recorded a few demos. In 2001 Phlip renamed to Stepa and began recording their self titled album, which was released in July of 2002. After leaving their label, because of problems with their manager, and recording some never released songs in late 2002, early 2003, their DJ Chaz and their singer Blake left the band. But Stepa finally disbanded in 2004, after Shane (Vocals, guitars) left the band. Bio: Stepa is a six-piece alternative metal band from Newbury Park, California. Originally calling themselves Phlip, the band signed with Interscope in 2001. A year later, singer Blake Beckman, drummer Mark Thorley, guitarists Brendon Oates and Shane, bassist Jessie Krapff, and DJ/keyboardist Chaz Kindschi, parted ways with the label as they put the finishing touches on their debut album. Shortly after, they were picked up by Locomotive Music and embarked on a U.S. tour with new labelmates Medication. In June, 2002, they released their first single, "Aquarium," followed by their self-titled debut album a month later.

Members

	Scott Borland bvoc, b, key *1979 US
	Blake Beckmann voc
	Mark Thorley dr
	Shane Swaney voc, g
	Jessie Krapff b
	Brendon Oates g
	Chaz Kindschi ttbl, key