Sonic Roach Destruction Unit was formed in 1997 by brothers James and David LaRosa. The band gigged extensively in Columbus Ohio from 1998 until July of 1999. The band was known for their powerful lyrics and multifaceted instrumentation to paint powerful thought provoking social comentary. In July of '99 the band split temporarily . Brothers David and James (known then as
he & me) released two CD's Soak the Remains 2000 and The Year of the Roach 2001 (little matters records).
SRDU started playing again in August 2001 after much encouragemnt from friends. They added part-time sound man and rhythm guitarist Doug Leed. To date they've recorded two CD's,
Dead Man's Answering Machine (little matters records) in 1999 that was reviewed favorably in the
Columbus Alive. In 2003 they recorded a new CD "Opus Roachus Maximus" that is available at Lost Weekend Records in Columbus Ohio or for $7 postpaid by e-mailing us
mailto:dlarosa@37.com.