Hotwire was an American alternative metal band from Newbury Park, California. == History == Hotwire's members met at Newbury Park High School. After recording demos, they began opening for Will Haven, Strife, Hoobastank, and Audiovent but also garnered large support at the Troubadour in Los Angeles with an extended residency spanning six months. After signing with RCA Records in December 2000, they continued to tour taking slots supporting diverse acts such as Mogwai, Ben Harper, Iggy Pop and The Stooges,... [more on Wikipedia]