16, stylized as -(16)-, is an American sludge metal band formed in Santa Ana,
California in 1992 by Bobby Ferry (guitar), Cris Jerue (vocals), Ben Clark
(bass), and Jason Corley (drums). Their early influences included bands like
Metallica and Bad Brains. The band released their debut album Curves That Kick
in 1993 on Bacteria Sour Records. They separated in 2004 but reunited in 2007,
signing with Relapse Records. Notable releases include Deep Cuts from Dark
Clouds (2012), Lifespan of a Moth (2016), and Into Dust (2022). The band has
toured extensively, including performances at ...