VHS or Beta, formed in Louisville, Kentucky in 1997, comprised guitarist and vocalist Craig Pfunder and bassist Mark Palgy, who later became the core of the American rock band. The group first attracted attention with the selfâreleased EP Le Funk in 2002, followed by the single "The Melting Moon" in 2005, which entered the US alternative rock charts and secured a deal with Astralwerks. In 2004 the album Night on Fire was issued, featuring the track "Night on Fire", which gained placement in the television series The O.C. and the video game MLB 06: The Show; the album peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The band released Bring on the Comets in 2007, shifting toward a popâinflected sound while retaining dance sensibilities, and issued singles such as "Can't Believe a Single Word" and "Burn It All Down". In 2011 VHS or Beta issued Diamonds and Death through Krian Music Group, followed by a dub edition in 2012, and the single "Breaking Bones" reached number 5 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. The group toured extensively, opening for Duran Duran in 2005 and performing at major festivals across the United States, solidifying their presence in the alternative rock scene until their final performance in 2013.
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