Memento was an Australian Hard Rock Band based out of the USA .

Formed in 2001, Memento was comprised of Australian natives in vocalist/keyboardist Justin Stewart Cotta, guitarist Space, bassist Leighton Kearns and American drummer Steve Clark.

The Rock Band released their debut album Beginnings on February 25, 2003. Two singles were released from the album in "Nothing Sacred" and "Savior". Both tracks made a moderate impact on the US mainstream rock charts. Memento was also part of the 2003 Ozzfest tour, as a rotating second stage act.

Due to personal conflicts amongst band members, as well as record label issues, the band was dissolved in late 2004.

Cotta and Kearns re-emerged as "Man Vs Clock" in 2005. The project never achieved any notable success, and is no longer in existence.

In early 2006, Memento reformed with a new drummer, Jeff Bowders, under the name "Tower", which was later changed to "Ether". The band had been playing shows in the Los Angeles area, frequenting venues such as The Dragonfly.

In late August of 2006, the band underwent another name change, going by the moniker Nine Times Bodyweight (or "9xB"). The band went to work recording new material. However, the project didn't last, and disbanded in early 2007. No reason, or official statement was released as to why the group dissolved.

Members

Memento line-up

•  Justin Stewart Cotta – Vocals, Keyboard

•  Space – Guitar

•  Leighton "Lats" Kearns – Bass

•  Steve Clark – Drums

Nine Times Bodyweight line-up

•  Justin Stewart Cotta – Lead Vocals, Keyboard

•  Space – Guitar

•  Leighton "Lats" Kearns – Bass

•  Jeff Bowders – Drums