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Mushroomhead
Mushroomhead is an American heavy metal band from Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in 1993 in the Cleveland Warehouse District, the band is known for their avant-garde sound and horror film-inspired imagery which features masks and costumes as well as their unique live shows usually performed at smaller venues. Mushroomhead has sold over two million media units worldwide, and has released eight full-length albums and 15 music videos. Over their lifetime, Mushroomhead has gone through many changes in band lineups, with drummer Steve Felton being the only consistent member. History Debut album, ''Superbuick'' and ''M3'' (1993–2000) In 1993, Mushroomhead was established as a side project. To differentiate itself from the members' existing bands and to dispel any misconceptions about the group's sound and musical content, Mushroomhead used costumes, masks, and pseudonyms. Mushroomhead played its first show in 1993. Days later, the octet found itself on stage alongside established me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Kilcoyne
Mushroomhead is an American heavy metal band from Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in 1993 in the Cleveland Warehouse District, the band is known for their avant-garde sound and horror film-inspired imagery which features masks and costumes as well as their unique live shows usually performed at smaller venues. Mushroomhead has sold over two million media units worldwide, and has released eight full-length albums and 15 music videos. Over their lifetime, Mushroomhead has gone through many changes in band lineups, with drummer Steve Felton being the only consistent member. History Debut album, ''Superbuick'' and ''M3'' (1993–2000) In 1993, Mushroomhead was established as a side project. To differentiate itself from the members' existing bands and to dispel any misconceptions about the group's sound and musical content, Mushroomhead used costumes, masks, and pseudonyms. Mushroomhead played its first show in 1993. Days later, the octet found itself on stage alongside established m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
XX (Mushroomhead Album)
''XX'' (pronounced ''Double X'') is a compilation album by American metal band Mushroomhead, released in 2001. It was originally released through Eclipse Records, where Mushroomhead took classic tracks and remixed them. ''XX'' was later re-released on Universal Records in December of the same year. ''XX'' contains tracks from the band's three independently released albums – ''Mushroomhead'', '' Superbuick'' and '' M3''. Being the first ever Mushroomhead album released on a major label, ''XX''s re-release on Universal Records introduced Mushroomhead on a national and international level, while previously being just a regionally-known band. The album has sold over 300,000 copies. Musically, the album is primarily within the genres of industrial metal, nu metal and alternative metal with a diverse influence from genres such as gothic rock, punk rock, techno, and hip hop. Difference between versions Compared to the Universal Records release, the Eclipse Records version contains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Popson
Jason Jonathan Popson (born November 2, 1971) is an American vocalist and rapper for metal band Mushroomhead taking the stage name J Mann. Prior to his initial departure from the band he was identified by his face paint, which was based on the film ''Dead Presidents''. Since 2014, he has worn a mask like the rest of the band. Biography Popson left Mushroomhead in mid-2004 due to being overworked and his father's terminal illness. Though it was previously confirmed that Popson would be featured on Mushroomhead's new studio album '' Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children'', it was revealed in an interview with Mushroomhead's lead singer Jeffrey Nothing that he would no longer be on the album. No specific reason was given. Popson began making periodic stage appearances during Mushroomhead songs some time around 2008 and has since performed with them numerous times, including filling in for an entire show in 2011 when Waylon Reavis was sick and unable to perform. As of 2013 J Mann an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeffrey Hatrix
Jeff Hatrix, also known as Jeffrey Nothing (born Jeffrey Lewis Hetrick), is an American musician, best known as the former clean vocalist for the heavy metal band Mushroomhead. His nickname comes from a scene in '' Blue Velvet''. With a wide variety of face paint and mask designs, Jeffrey's most known look is that of a butcher. However, he revealed a new look in the music video of "Your Soul Is Mine", showing a tan skin mask that somewhat resembles the infamous Leatherface from the '' Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies''. Two of his masks were made from face-molds of famous actors Christopher Lloyd and Bela Lugosi. His most recent incarnation is that of a mask resembling human hands. He is signed as a solo artist to Suburban Noize Records. Personal life Hatrix was born Jeffrey Lewis Hetrick in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up going to church and left at age 12 when he became agnostic. He is now a born-again Christian. He is married and also has a daughter from a previous relationship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superbuick
''Superbuick'' is the second album from heavy metal band Mushroomhead. The album was released independently in 1996. Most of the songs were later remastered on '' XX'' which was initially released by Eclipse Records, then through Universal Records after some slight modifications and two additional songs. This is their first album with Pig Benis on bass and the last with DJ Virus on samples/programming. Previous bassist (and Pig Benis' brother) Mr. Murdernickel has songwriting credits for a few tracks, as revealed when the songs were recorded and released again for ''XX''. The album was repressed in 2002 along with their self-titled album and M3, though some major retailers do not carry them. All three can be purchased at live shows. To commemorate the album's 20th anniversary, a special one night only concert was held at the Agora Theatre on September 16, 2016, where the band played the album in its entirety. Digipack and vinyl pressings were also produced the same year to comm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mushroomhead (Album)
''Mushroomhead'' is the debut album from heavy metal band . It was released independently in , United States in 1995. Some songs have been remastered on '' XX''. Many of the songs contain samples from movies. This is the only album to feature the original line-up, as member Mr. Murdernickel would leave the band after the album's release, although he has songwriting credits on a few tracks on the next album. The album was re-pressed in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
XIII (Mushroomhead Album)
''XIII'' is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Mushroomhead, released on October 14, 2003. The album reached No. 40 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and sold 400,000 copies worldwide making it the band's most successful album to date. It is the second Mushroomhead album to be distributed through a major label, and it was also the debut release for then-new guitarists Bronson and Gravy, as well as turntablist/sampler Stitch. ''XIII'' includes the single "Sun Doesn't Rise". Its music video was directed by Vincent Marcone. The video aired frequently on '' Headbangers Ball'' upon release. The track "Sun Doesn't Rise" was also featured on the ''Freddy vs. Jason'' soundtrack. Reception The album received positive reviews, with critics stating that it was a much more improved version of ''XX''. It could be seen as the first major release of Mushroomhead to review, as ''XX'' was only a compilation album featuring songs from their past 3 self-released albums. Some critics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waylon Reavis
Waylon Reavis (born September 19, 1978) is an American musician best known for being a former vocalist for American heavy metal band Mushroomhead. He was in Mushroomhead from 2004-2015 and with them released three albums: Savior Sorrow (2006), Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children (2010), and Righteous and the Butterfly (2014). He has also performed vocals for the Cleveland-based band Tenafly Viper and the alternative rock band 3 Quarters Dead. Reavis starred in the 2011 movie horror ''13th Sign''. He was a featured vocalist on the song "Open Wide" by Black Flood Diesel, "Personal Demons in the Void" by Underlined, and "Letting Go" by Amerakin Overdose. In September 2016, Reavis announced that his new project A Killer's Confession had signed to Megadeth bassist David Ellefson's EMP Label Group, and that their debut album ''UNBROKEN'' would be released in 2017. Mushroomhead Reavis joined Mushroomhead in 2004, taking over vocalist duties from Jason "J Mann" Popson. Reavis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Sekula
John Sekula (January 14, 1969 – October 28, 2010) was the original guitarist for heavy metal band Mushroomhead. Biography Also known as J.J. Righteous, Sekula was mostly identified as wearing an Ace Frehley mask, a welding mask, a troll-like monster mask and a Ghostface mask. He was replaced by Marko "Bronson" Vukcevich in 2001 after several issues with drugs. Sekula also played guitar for both State of Conviction and Unified Culture who are/were fronted by Mushroomhead vocalist Jason Popson. Death On October 28, 2010, Sekula suffered a massive heart failure and subsequently died. He was 41 years old. Discography Mushroomhead * ''Mushroomhead'' (1995) * ''Superbuick'' (1996) * '' Remix'' (1997) * '' M3'' (1999) * '' XX'' (2001) * ''Remix 2000 ''Remix 2000'' is the re-release of the '' Multimedia Remix'' album by Mushroomhead Mushroomhead is an American heavy metal band from Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in 1993 in the Cleveland Warehouse District, the band is known for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Felton
Steve "Skinny" Felton is an American musician, most notable for being the co-founder, leader, and drummer of metal band Mushroomhead. He was also the drummer of the bands Hatrix, (216), Tenafly Viper and Scelestus. His other projects include Detroit Ave and 10,000 Cadillacs with fellow Mushroomhead member Jason "J Mann" Popson. He has produced every Mushroomhead album and has directed most of their music videos. Equipment *Drums- Tama Artstar Custom, Titanium Silver finish, Black hardware **8"×8" Tom **12"×10 Tom **10"×9" Tom **18"×16" Floor Tom **22"×18" Bass drum (×2) **14"×5.5" Starclassic Maple Snare *Cymbals – Zildjian 18" A China High 14" A Mastersound HiHats 18" A Heavy Crash 17" A Heavy Crash 12" Oriental China "Trash" 9" ZIL-BEL 10" A Splash 17" A Heavy Crash 18" A Heavy Crash 21" A Mega Bell Ride 12" A Custom Mastersound HiHats 18" A China High *Drumheads **Toms – Evans hydraulic black **Bass – Evans EMAD2 clear **Snare – Evans G2 c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Felton
David Felton (born 1967), known professionally as Gravy, is an American guitarist who is best known as a member of the Cleveland, Ohio-based heavy metal band Mushroomhead. He currently plays in another Cleveland-based heavy metal band KRIADIAZ. Biography He also plays guitar for a metal cover band called S.O.S., a short stint in Jeff Hatrix's hair metal band Purgatory, Hatrix, and for the hardcore band (216). Gravy's brother Steve Felton plays drums for Mushroomhead. Gravy wears a mummy-like mask based on the character from a horror movie with Xs on it (which are often painted with different colors of make up.) Dave has finished a solo project CD titled "Daves Heavy Duty Demo" and has recorded several tracks with Mushroomhead frontman, J Mann. Dave's earliest recorded work was with another Cleveland based band called "Centurion". The album was titled "Cross and Black", recorded in 1985. Equipment *Custom Ibanez RG7420 * Ibanez Universe * Peavey 5150 Series amplifier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eclipse Records
Eclipse Records is an American independent record label based in Butler, New Jersey.Morley, Hugh R. (December 2, 2007). "Digital Blues: Small Labels Struggle to Survive", '' The Record'', p. B1. The label is best known for bringing the Cleveland band Mushroomhead to national attention.Jordan, Isamu (June 6, 2003). "Five Foot Thick signs album deal", ''The Spokesman-Review'', p. 3. The president of the label is Chris Poland, not to be confused with the former guitarist of Megadeth who happens to have the same name. History Eclipse Records was founded in 1997 by owner Chris Poland.Reesman, Bryan (December 1, 2001). "Hard music—the Billboard spotlight: Indies vs. majors: Surviving in a nu-metal world", '' Billboard'' 113 (48): 23–5. Eclipse Records releases few albums compared to other labels their size. President Chris Poland states that he believes that a record company should try to work on making each album "hit material", instead of putting out as many albums as possible t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |