Franky, Xavier, Tino and Phil formed Channel Zero in Brussels in late 1990. The name of the band was inspired by the Public Enemy track 'She watched Channel Zero'.
A German label, Shark Records, quickly snapped up the young band and their self-titled debut hit the stores in 1992
Produced by W. Stach and mixed in Nashville by Vinnie Paul, Stigmatized followed in 1993. Things began to come together for Channel Zero as their sophomore effort showcased how lead singer Franky's powerful and unique vocal style could really bring the potency of the band to a new level. Furthermore, their enthusiasm in the live arena resulted in shows with Biohazard, Obituary, Napalm Death, Life Of Agony and Pro-pain, along with support slots with both Exhorder and M.O.D. in Europe.
Their third album, Unsafe, marked a new, sharper, more focused and straightforward sound. Produced by Andre Gielen and mixed in New York's River Sound Studio by Michael Barbiero (Metallica, Soundgarden, L7, Guns 'N' Roses), this was Channel Zero's first album to be released in the U.S.
1995 was a breakthrough year for Channel Zero which saw them tour across the world with, among others, Megadeth, Danzig, and Biohazard. As well as grace the bills of many famous European festivals (Torhout/Werchter, Pukkelpop, Bourges,...) the band played a headline tour in Australia.
Released in 1997, Channel Zero's final studio offering, 'Black fuel', was engineered and produced by Attie Bauw, a Dutch producer who worked previously with Fight (Rob Halford).
Attie Bauw, together with Franky D.S.V.D. & Xavier Carion, mixed the final 12 album tracks in his own Bauwhaus studio in Amsterdam. The mastering was completed by Bob Ludwig at the Gateway Mastering in Portland, Maine USA.
Channel Zero split in August 1997.
