The
discography
Discography is the study and cataloging of published sound recordings, often by specified artists or within identified music genres. The exact information included varies depending on the type and scope of the discography, but a discography entry ...
of
Man's Ruin Records
Man's Ruin Records was an independent record label owned and founded by San Francisco Bay Area artist Frank Kozik. After the 1994 release of Man's Ruin's first record ''Experimental Audio Research (EAR): Delta 6'' Kozik worked with artists wh ...
, a defunct
independent record label
An independent record label (or indie label) is a record label that operates without the funding or distribution of major record labels; they are a type of small- to medium-sized enterprise, or SME. The labels and artists are often represented ...
, founded by
Frank Kozik
Frank Kozik (born January 9, 1962 in Madrid) is an American graphic artist best known for his posters for alternative rock bands.
History
Kozik has worked with Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mel ...
.
Discography
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, E.A.R. , , ''Delta 6'' , , 10" , , MR-001
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, The Useless Playboys , , ''Bim Bam'' , , 7" pic disc , , MR-002
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, The Tards , , ''Rubber Room'' , , 7" , , MR-003
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Dale Crover
Dale Crover (born October 23, 1967) is an American rock musician. Crover is best known as the drummer for Melvins and has also been the drummer for Men of Porn, Shrinebuilder, Crystal Fairy and, for a brief time, Nirvana. He is also guitari ...
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Drumb'' , , 7" , , MR-004
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The Dwarves
The Dwarves are an American punk rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois and based in San Francisco, California as of 2009.Gentile, John (2009)Interview: Blag Dahlia of the Dwarves, ''The A.V. Club'', April 13, 2009, retrieved February 7, 2010
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, , ''Gentlemen Prefer Blondes but Blondes Don't Like Cripples'' , , 7" pic disc , , MR-005
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Blag Dahlia , , ''Haunt Me'' , , 7" , , MR-006
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Killdozer / Ritual Device , , ''We Will Crush You'' split , , 10" , , MR-007
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Frank Kozik
Frank Kozik (born January 9, 1962 in Madrid) is an American graphic artist best known for his posters for alternative rock bands.
History
Kozik has worked with Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mel ...
, , ''Man's Ruin: The Posters and Art of Frank Kozik'' , , Book , , MR-008
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, Useless Playboys , , ''Drunk Elephant'' , , T-shirt , , MR-009
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, Pervis , , ''Simple'' , , 7" , , MR-010
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Steel Pole Bath Tub
Steel Pole Bath Tub was an American rock band, formed in 1986 in Bozeman, Montana, United States, by Mike Morasky (guitar/vocals) and Dale Flattum (bass/vocals).
Band history
Morasky and Flattum moved the band to Seattle, Washington, whe ...
, , ''Auf Wiedersehen'' , , 7" , , MR-011
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, The Outsideinside , , ''9:33'' , , 7" , , MR-012
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Mono Men
The Mono Men were an American garage punk band, based in Bellingham, Washington. Their sound contained elements of grunge (distortion-heavy guitars, sneering vocals), but the Mono Men filtered these through a mimicry of 1960s Washington proto ...
, , ''Monster'' , , 7" , , MR-013
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Melvins
Melvins (sometimes The Melvins) are an American rock band formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington. Their early work was key to the development of both grunge and sludge metal. Initially, they performed as a trio but later also sometimes appe ...
, , ''Interstellar Overdrive'' , , 10" , , MR-014
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Kyuss
Kyuss ( ) was an American rock band, formed in Palm Desert, California, in 1987. The band disbanded in 1995, and since then, members of Kyuss have gone on to form or play in several notable bands including Queens of the Stone Age, Fu Manchu, ...
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Into the Void'' , , 10" , , MR-015
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Brutal Juice , , ''
All American City'' , , 7" , , MR-016
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Protein
Proteins are large biomolecules and macromolecules that comprise one or more long chains of amino acid residues. Proteins perform a vast array of functions within organisms, including catalysing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, respon ...
, , ''My Blood'' , , 7" , , MR-017
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Roadsaw , , ''American Dream'' , , 7" , , MR-018
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, Tree , , ''Home Front'' , , 7" , , MR-019
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, Aunt Worm , , ''Saucy Young Lady'' , , 7" , , MR-020
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X-Cops
"X-Cops" is the twelfth episode of the seventh season of the American science fiction television series '' The X-Files''. Directed by Michael Watkins and written by Vince Gilligan, the installment serves as a "Monster-of-the-Week" story—a st ...
, , ''Beat You Down'' , , 7" , , MR-021
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The Hellacopters
The Hellacopters are a Swedish garage rock band that was formed in 1994 by Nicke Andersson (vocals and guitar), Andreas Tyrone "Dregen" Svensson (guitar), Kenny Håkansson (bass) and Robert Eriksson (drums). Andersson (sometimes known as Nick ...
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Supershitty to the Max!'' , , LP/CD , , MR-022
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The Nomads , , ''Iron Dream'' , , 7" , , MR-023
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Unsane
''Unsane'' is a 2018 American psychological horror film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Jonathan Bernstein and James Greer. The film stars Claire Foy, Joshua Leonard, Jay Pharoah, Matt Damon, Juno Temple, Aimee Mullins, and Amy ...
, , ''Sick'' , , 7" , , MR-024
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Barkmarket , , ''
Peacekeeper'' , , 12" , , MR-025
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7 Year Bitch
7 Year Bitch was an American punk rock band from Seattle, Washington. The band was active between 1990 and 1997 and released three albums over that time. The band formed at the same time as the emergence of the riot grrrl sub-genre, which is a ...
, , ''Miss Understood'' , , 7" , , MR-026
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, Daddy Longhead , , ''Daddy Longhead'' , , 10" , , MR-027
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The Cowslingers , , ''Trucker's Last Dollar'' , , 7" , , MR-028
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, Hammerlock , , ''American Asshole'' , , CD , , MR-029
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The Onyas , , ''Live for Rejection'' , , 7" , , MR-030
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, Flux , , ''Plains at Ground Zero'' , , 7" , , MR-031
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Cosmic Psychos
Cosmic Psychos are an Australian punk rock band which formed in 1982 as Spring Plains. Founding members included Ross Knight on bass guitar and vocals; Robbie Addington on guitar and vocals; and Steve Morrow on vocals. Australian rock music hi ...
, , ''She's a Lost Cause'' , , 7" , , MR-032
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, The Clarke Nova , , ''Highway Star'' , , 7" , , MR-033
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Helios Creed
Barry Johnson (born on November 3, 1953), known professionally as Helios Creed, is an American guitarist, singer and bandleader. He first came to prominence in the mid-1970s with the San Francisco band Chrome, who were considered an early influ ...
, , ''Abducted'' , , 7" , , MR-034
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Chrome
Chrome may refer to:
Materials
* Chrome plating, a process of surfacing with chromium
* Chrome alum, a chemical used in mordanting and photographic film
Computing
* Google Chrome, a web browser developed by Google
** ChromeOS, a Google Chrome- ...
, , ''Chrome'' , , 10" , , MR-035
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Gamma Ray
A gamma ray, also known as gamma radiation (symbol γ or \gamma), is a penetrating form of electromagnetic radiation arising from the radioactive decay of atomic nucleus, atomic nuclei. It consists of the shortest wavelength electromagnetic wav ...
, , ''If Only Everything'' , , 7" , , MR-036
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, Action Suits , , ''Cancer Father'' , , 7" , , MR-037
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, Tree , , ''God Grows Grass'' , , 7" , , MR-038
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, Daddy Longhead , , ''Classic'' , , CD , , MR-039
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, Trailer Hitch , , ''Long Tall Tales...'' , , CD , , MR-040
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, The Heads , , ''Delwyn's Conkers'' , , 10" , , MR-041
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, The Demonics , , ''R.I.P. S.T.P.'' , , 7" , , MR-042
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, Ton-Ups , , ''Kill Me Slow'' , , 7" , , MR-043
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, Hammerlock , , ''Knock Her Out'' , , 7" , , MR-044
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, Infested , , ''Who They Are'' , , 7" , , MR-045
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, Six Minute War Madness , , ''L'Ora Guista'' , , 7" , , MR-046
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, Drooler , , ''King of the Coal'' , , 7" , , MR-047
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Fu Manchu
Dr. Fu Manchu () is a supervillain who was introduced in a series of novels by the English author Sax Rohmer beginning shortly before World War I and continuing for another forty years. The character featured in cinema, television, radio, comi ...
, , ''Godzilla'' , , 10" , , MR-048
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Barkmarket , , ''L.RON'' , , LP , , MR-049
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Earthlings?
earthlings? is an American psychedelic rock band based in Joshua Tree, California. The band includes members from Queens of the Stone Age, Desert Sessions, Eagles of Death Metal, Kyuss, Masters of Reality, Goatsnake, The Twilight Singers, Gu ...
, , ''Earthlings'' , , , , MR-050
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The Dwarves
The Dwarves are an American punk rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois and based in San Francisco, California as of 2009.Gentile, John (2009)Interview: Blag Dahlia of the Dwarves, ''The A.V. Club'', April 13, 2009, retrieved February 7, 2010
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Blag Dahlia , , ''We Must Have Blood/Surfing the Intercourse Barn'' , , 7" , , MR-051
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, Ultraviolet Booze Catastrophe , , ''Electric Honkey'' , , 10" , , MR-052
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Sex Pistols
The Sex Pistols were an English punk rock band formed in London in 1975. Although their initial career lasted just two and a half years, they were one of the most groundbreaking acts in the history of popular music. They were responsible for ...
/The Ugly , , ''Pretty Vacant/Disorder/You Bug Me'' , , 7" , , MR-053
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Polar Bear , , ''Polar Bear'' , , LP , , MR-054
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, Viletones , , ''Screamin' Fist'' , , 7" , , MR-055
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Sex Pistols
The Sex Pistols were an English punk rock band formed in London in 1975. Although their initial career lasted just two and a half years, they were one of the most groundbreaking acts in the history of popular music. They were responsible for ...
/Sofisticatos , , "No Feelings"/"New York Rocket" , , 7" , , MR-056
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Magic Dirt
Magic Dirt are an Australian rock band, which formed in 1991 in Geelong, Victoria, with Daniel Herring on guitar, Adam Robertson on drums, Adalita Srsen on vocals and guitar, and Dean Turner on bass guitar. Initially forming an alternative und ...
, , ''I Was Cruel'' , , 10" , , MR-057
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, Croatan , , ''Terror in My Pants'' , , 7" , , MR-058
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, Shyster , , ''February'' , , CD , , MR-059
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, Croatan , , ''Violent Passion Surrogate'' , , CD , , MR-060
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Chrome
Chrome may refer to:
Materials
* Chrome plating, a process of surfacing with chromium
* Chrome alum, a chemical used in mordanting and photographic film
Computing
* Google Chrome, a web browser developed by Google
** ChromeOS, a Google Chrome- ...
, , ''Tidal Forces'' , , CD , , MR-061
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, Schweinhund , , ''Bastard'' , , 7" , , MR-062
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Kyuss
Kyuss ( ) was an American rock band, formed in Palm Desert, California, in 1987. The band disbanded in 1995, and since then, members of Kyuss have gone on to form or play in several notable bands including Queens of the Stone Age, Fu Manchu, ...
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QOTSA , , split , , CD , , MR-063
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Zeke , , ''PIG'' , , 7" , , MR-064
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Killdozer , , ''The Last Waltz'' , , CD , , MR-065
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Adam Parfrey
Adam Parfrey (April 12, 1957 – May 10, 2018) was an American journalist, editor, and the publisher of Feral House books, whose work in all three capacities frequently centered on unusual, extreme, or "forbidden" areas of knowledge. A 2010 ''Se ...
, , ''An Sordid Evening of Sonic Sorrows'' , , CD , , MS-066
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, Los Cowslingers , , ''Mexican Blackbird'' , , 7" , , MR-067
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, Mover , , ''Original Recipe'' , , LP/CD , , MR-068
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Unsane
''Unsane'' is a 2018 American psychological horror film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Jonathan Bernstein and James Greer. The film stars Claire Foy, Joshua Leonard, Jay Pharoah, Matt Damon, Juno Temple, Aimee Mullins, and Amy ...
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Amrep Xmas'' , , CD , , MR-069
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Fireballs , , ''Holiday'' , , 7" , , MR-070
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Electric Wizard
Electric Wizard are an English doom metal band from Dorset. The band formed in 1993 and have recorded nine studio albums, two of which have been considered genre landmarks: '' Come My Fanatics…'' (1997) and '' Dopethrone'' (2000). Electric W ...
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Orange Goblin
Orange Goblin is a heavy metal band from London, England. Formed in 1995, the band's lineup currently consists of singer Ben Ward, guitarist Joe Hoare, drummer Chris Turner, and bassist Harry Armstrong.
History
Orange Goblin was originally f ...
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Chrono.Naut/Nuclear Guru'' , , CD , , MR-071
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Altamont , , ''
Wanted Dead or Alive Wanted Dead or Alive may refer to:
Film and television
* ''Wanted: Dead or Alive'' (1951 film), an American film of 1951
* ''Wanted Dead or Alive'' (TV series), a 1958–1961 TV series starring Steve McQueen
* ''Wanted: Dead or Alive'' (1987 fil ...
'' , , 10" , , MR-072
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Acid King
Acid King is an American stoner metal band from San Francisco, California. It was formed in 1993 by frontwoman Lori S., drummer Joey Osbourne and bassist Peter Lucas. Acid King have since recorded four studio albums and two EPs with a series o ...
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Down with the Crown'' , , 10" , , MR-073
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, Speedbuggy , , ''George Owens'' , , 10" , , MR-074
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, Mens Club , , ''Woman Driver'' , , 10" , , MR-075
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, Solarized , , ''Neanderthal Speedway'' , , CD , , MR-076
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, Honky , , ''Deezy'' , , 10" , , MR-077
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, The Heads , , ''Mao Tinitus'' , , 10" , , MR-078
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, FuckEmos , , ''Celebration'' , , 10" , , MR-079
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, FuckEmos , , ''Celebration'' , , CD , , MR-080
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The Desert Sessions
The Desert Sessions are a musical collective series, founded by Josh Homme in 1997. Artists such as Brant Bjork, PJ Harvey, Twiggy Ramirez, Dave Catching, Nick Oliveri, Mark Lanegan, John McBain, Ben Shepherd, Josh Freese, Chris Goss, Al ...
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#1 Instrumental Driving Music For Felons'' , , 10" , , MR-081
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The Desert Sessions
The Desert Sessions are a musical collective series, founded by Josh Homme in 1997. Artists such as Brant Bjork, PJ Harvey, Twiggy Ramirez, Dave Catching, Nick Oliveri, Mark Lanegan, John McBain, Ben Shepherd, Josh Freese, Chris Goss, Al ...
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#2 Status: Ships Commander Butchered'' , , 10" , , MR-082
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Electric Wizard
Electric Wizard are an English doom metal band from Dorset. The band formed in 1993 and have recorded nine studio albums, two of which have been considered genre landmarks: '' Come My Fanatics…'' (1997) and '' Dopethrone'' (2000). Electric W ...
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Chrono.Naut'' , , 10" , , MR-083
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Orange Goblin
Orange Goblin is a heavy metal band from London, England. Formed in 1995, the band's lineup currently consists of singer Ben Ward, guitarist Joe Hoare, drummer Chris Turner, and bassist Harry Armstrong.
History
Orange Goblin was originally f ...
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Nuclear Guru
''Nuclear Guru'' is an Extended play, EP by British stoner metal band Orange Goblin, released in 1997 on Man's Ruin Records. It was released on 10" vinyl and later released as a split CD with Electric Wizard entitled ''Chrono.Naut/Nuclear Guru'' ...
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Altamont , , ''
Civil War Fantasy'' , , CD , , MR-085
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, Hot Rod Honeys , , name and release status unknown , , , , MR-086
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, - , , MR-087 was planned as
Los Gusanos 7", which was never released , ,
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Acid King
Acid King is an American stoner metal band from San Francisco, California. It was formed in 1993 by frontwoman Lori S., drummer Joey Osbourne and bassist Peter Lucas. Acid King have since recorded four studio albums and two EPs with a series o ...
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Altamont , , ''
Down with the Crown/
Wanted Dead or Alive Wanted Dead or Alive may refer to:
Film and television
* ''Wanted: Dead or Alive'' (1951 film), an American film of 1951
* ''Wanted Dead or Alive'' (TV series), a 1958–1961 TV series starring Steve McQueen
* ''Wanted: Dead or Alive'' (1987 fil ...
'' split , , CD , , MR-088
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, Flaming Burnout , , ''Estrus Benefit Compilation'' , , CD , , MR-089
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Sex Pistols
The Sex Pistols were an English punk rock band formed in London in 1975. Although their initial career lasted just two and a half years, they were one of the most groundbreaking acts in the history of popular music. They were responsible for ...
/The Curse , , ''split'' , , 7" , , MR-090
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Drunk Horse , , ''Drunk Horse'' , , CD , , MR-091
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Helios Creed
Barry Johnson (born on November 3, 1953), known professionally as Helios Creed, is an American guitarist, singer and bandleader. He first came to prominence in the mid-1970s with the San Francisco band Chrome, who were considered an early influ ...
, , ''Activated Condition'' , , CD , , MR-092
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The Desert Sessions
The Desert Sessions are a musical collective series, founded by Josh Homme in 1997. Artists such as Brant Bjork, PJ Harvey, Twiggy Ramirez, Dave Catching, Nick Oliveri, Mark Lanegan, John McBain, Ben Shepherd, Josh Freese, Chris Goss, Al ...
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#1 & #2'' , , CD , , MR-093
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, Hai Karate , , ''Hai Karate'' , , 10" , , MR-094
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, Hai Karate , , ''Hai Karate'' , , CD , , MR-095
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Fang
A fang is a long, pointed tooth. In mammals, a fang is a modified maxillary tooth, used for biting and tearing flesh. In snakes, it is a specialized tooth that is associated with a venom gland (see snake venom). Spiders also have external fan ...
, , ''Electric Chair'' , , 7" , , MR-096
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The Heads , , ''The Time Is Now'' , , CD , , MR-097
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, Various Artists , , ''500 Miles to Glory Compilation'' , , CD , , MR-098
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Entombed , , ''Entombed'' , , 10" , , MR-099
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, MISSING , , '' '' , , , , MR-100
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Los Natas
Los Natas or Natas are an Argentinian stoner rock band formed in 1994 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In their later releases, they had been leaning towards a more experimental sound described by them as ''free rock''.
Musical style
Their musical in ...
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Delmar'' , , CD , , MR-101
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Alabama Thunderpussy
Alabama Thunderpussy, originally known as Alabama Thunder Pussy, is an American heavy metal band from Richmond, Virginia. It was founded by Bryan Cox, Erik Larson and Asechiah Bogdan in 1996.
History
Bryan Cox, Erik Larson and Asechiah Bogdan f ...
, , ''Rise Again'' , , CD , , MR-102
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Greenmachine , , ''D.A.M.N.'' , , CD , , MR-103
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Acid King
Acid King is an American stoner metal band from San Francisco, California. It was formed in 1993 by frontwoman Lori S., drummer Joey Osbourne and bassist Peter Lucas. Acid King have since recorded four studio albums and two EPs with a series o ...
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Busse Woods'' , , CD , , MR-104
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, The Idiots/Jack Saints , , ''Idiots/Jack Saints'' split , , CD , , MR-105
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Gluecifer
Gluecifer is a Norwegian hard rock band based in Oslo. Formed in 1994, they produced several underground releases during their first years of existence and soon claimed to be "kings of rock".
History
In 1997, the album ''Ridin' the Tiger'' ...
, , ''Gary O'Kane'' , , 10" , , MR-106
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Electric Frankenstein
Electric Frankenstein is an American punk revival band from New Jersey, founded by Sal Canzonieri in 1990. The band relocated to North Carolina in 2021. Their style is a mixture of punk rock, hard rock, garage rock, glam, and heavy metal. It is ...
, , ''Listen Up, Baby'' , , 10" , , MR-107
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Electric Frankenstein
Electric Frankenstein is an American punk revival band from New Jersey, founded by Sal Canzonieri in 1990. The band relocated to North Carolina in 2021. Their style is a mixture of punk rock, hard rock, garage rock, glam, and heavy metal. It is ...
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The Hookers , , ''Electric Frankenstein/The Hookers'' split , , CD , , MR-108
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The Hookers , , ''The Hookers'' , , 10" , , MR-109
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, Cheap Dates , , ''Cheap Dates'' , , 10" , , MR-110
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The Desert Sessions
The Desert Sessions are a musical collective series, founded by Josh Homme in 1997. Artists such as Brant Bjork, PJ Harvey, Twiggy Ramirez, Dave Catching, Nick Oliveri, Mark Lanegan, John McBain, Ben Shepherd, Josh Freese, Chris Goss, Al ...
, , ''
#3 Set Coordinates For White Dwarf'' , , 10" , , MR-111
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The Desert Sessions
The Desert Sessions are a musical collective series, founded by Josh Homme in 1997. Artists such as Brant Bjork, PJ Harvey, Twiggy Ramirez, Dave Catching, Nick Oliveri, Mark Lanegan, John McBain, Ben Shepherd, Josh Freese, Chris Goss, Al ...
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#4 Hard Walls And Little Trips'' , , 10" , , MR-112
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The Desert Sessions
The Desert Sessions are a musical collective series, founded by Josh Homme in 1997. Artists such as Brant Bjork, PJ Harvey, Twiggy Ramirez, Dave Catching, Nick Oliveri, Mark Lanegan, John McBain, Ben Shepherd, Josh Freese, Chris Goss, Al ...
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#3 & #4'' , , CD , , MR-113
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, Candy Snatchers , , ''This Is Rock-N-Roll? (test pressing only)'' , , 10" , , MR-114
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, Candy Snatchers/Cheap Dates , , split , , CD , , MR-115
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, Hangnail , , ''One Million Layers B.C.'' , , 10"/CD , , MR-116
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Gluecifer
Gluecifer is a Norwegian hard rock band based in Oslo. Formed in 1994, they produced several underground releases during their first years of existence and soon claimed to be "kings of rock".
History
In 1997, the album ''Ridin' the Tiger'' ...
/
The Hellacopters
The Hellacopters are a Swedish garage rock band that was formed in 1994 by Nicke Andersson (vocals and guitar), Andreas Tyrone "Dregen" Svensson (guitar), Kenny Håkansson (bass) and Robert Eriksson (drums). Andersson (sometimes known as Nick ...
, , ''Respect the Rock America'' split , , CD , , MR-117
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, MISSING , , '' '' , , , , MR-118
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Black Juju
Black is a color which results from the absence or complete absorption of visible light. It is an achromatic color, without hue, like white and grey. It is often used symbolically or figuratively to represent darkness. Black and white h ...
, , ''Black Juju'' , , CD , , MR-119
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, Ton Ups , , ''Tune Down'' , , CD , , MR-120
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The Desert Sessions
The Desert Sessions are a musical collective series, founded by Josh Homme in 1997. Artists such as Brant Bjork, PJ Harvey, Twiggy Ramirez, Dave Catching, Nick Oliveri, Mark Lanegan, John McBain, Ben Shepherd, Josh Freese, Chris Goss, Al ...
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#5 Poetry for the Masses (Sea Shed Shit Head by the She Sore)'' , , 10" , , MR-121
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The Desert Sessions
The Desert Sessions are a musical collective series, founded by Josh Homme in 1997. Artists such as Brant Bjork, PJ Harvey, Twiggy Ramirez, Dave Catching, Nick Oliveri, Mark Lanegan, John McBain, Ben Shepherd, Josh Freese, Chris Goss, Al ...
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#6 Poetry for the Masses (Black Anvil Ego)'' , , 10" , , MR-122
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The Desert Sessions
The Desert Sessions are a musical collective series, founded by Josh Homme in 1997. Artists such as Brant Bjork, PJ Harvey, Twiggy Ramirez, Dave Catching, Nick Oliveri, Mark Lanegan, John McBain, Ben Shepherd, Josh Freese, Chris Goss, Al ...
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#5 & #6'' , , CD , , MR-123
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, Valis/Kitty Kitty , , ''Valis/Kitty Kitty split'' , , CD , , MR-124
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Angel Rot
Angel Rot were an American stoner metal group based in Manhattan, New York, United States. The original incarnation of the band consisted of bassist Mike Davis (bassist), Mike Davis, vocalist/guitarist Tom Five and drummer George Berz.
History
A ...
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Unlistenable Hymns of Indulgent Damage
''Unlistenable Hymns of Indulgent Damage'' is the debut studio album of Angel Rot, released on April 23, 1999 by Man's Ruin Records. The album was recorded in 1993 but delay in releasing the sessions occurred when the master tapes were lost.
Rec ...
'' , , CD , , MR-125
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, The Demonics , , ''Formaldehyde Injection'' , , CD , , MR-126
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, The Fuckemos , , ''Can Kill You'' , , CD , , MR-127
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, The Fuckemos , , ''Black Helicopters'' , , CD , , MR-128
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Soulpreacher
Soulpreacher is an American progressive doom metal band from Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Influenced by Pink Floyd, My Dying Bride, and Anathema, their music focuses on similar themes of isolation and desperation.
Biography
Sou ...
, , ''Sonic Witchcraft'' , , CD , , MR-129
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Iron Monkey , , ''We've Learned Nothing'' , , 10" , , MR-130
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Church of Misery
is a Japanese doom metal band from Tokyo, formed in 1995. Church of Misery's musical style melds early Black Sabbath-style doom with psychedelic rock; most of the band's songs are about serial killers and mass murderers.
Bassist Tatsu Mikami h ...
, , ''Murder Company'' , , 10" , , MR-131
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Iron Monkey /
Church of Misery
is a Japanese doom metal band from Tokyo, formed in 1995. Church of Misery's musical style melds early Black Sabbath-style doom with psychedelic rock; most of the band's songs are about serial killers and mass murderers.
Bassist Tatsu Mikami h ...
, , ''We've Learned Nothing / Murder Company'' split , , CD , , MR-132
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Nebula
A nebula ('cloud' or 'fog' in Latin; pl. nebulae, nebulæ or nebulas) is a distinct luminescent part of interstellar medium, which can consist of ionized, neutral or molecular hydrogen and also cosmic dust. Nebulae are often star-forming regio ...
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Sun Creature'' , , 10"/CD , , MR-133
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Dozer
Dozer is a stoner rock band from Sweden.
History Early years
Dozer was formed in the great north in 1995 by Tommi Holappa, Fredrik Nordin, Erik Bäckwall and Magnus Larsson, playing local youth centres and supporting any bands that came to ...
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In the Tail of a Comet'' , , CD , , MR-134
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Dozer
Dozer is a stoner rock band from Sweden.
History Early years
Dozer was formed in the great north in 1995 by Tommi Holappa, Fredrik Nordin, Erik Bäckwall and Magnus Larsson, playing local youth centres and supporting any bands that came to ...
, , ''In the Tail of a Comet'' , , 10" , , MR-135
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Vodka Collins
The Tom Collins is a Collins cocktail made from gin, lemon juice, sugar, and carbonated water. First memorialized in writing in 1876 by Jerry Thomas, "the father of American mixology", this "gin and sparkling lemonade" drink is typically serv ...
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Tokyo - New York
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
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Melvins
Melvins (sometimes The Melvins) are an American rock band formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington. Their early work was key to the development of both grunge and sludge metal. Initially, they performed as a trio but later also sometimes appe ...
, , ''Interstellar Overdrive 10"'' , , , , MR-137
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, The Demonics , , ''Demons on Wheels'' , , CD , , MR-138
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Goatsnake
Goatsnake is an American stoner/ doom metal band from Los Angeles, California. They have released three studio albums, the first being 1999's '' Goatsnake Vol. 1''.
Biography
Goatsnake was formed in 1996 after the disbanding of The Obses ...
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Flower of Disease'' , , CD , , MR-139
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Cavity
Cavity may refer to:
Biology and healthcare
* Body cavity, a fluid-filled space in many animals where organs typically develop
** Gastrovascular cavity, the primary organ of digestion and circulation in cnidarians and flatworms
* Dental cavity or ...
, , ''Supercollider'' , , CD , , MR-140
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Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age (commonly abbreviated QOTSA) is an American rock band formed in 1996 in Palm Desert, California. The band was founded by vocalist and guitarist Josh Homme, who has been the only constant member throughout multiple line ...
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Beaver
Beavers are large, semiaquatic rodents in the genus ''Castor'' native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere. There are two extant species: the North American beaver (''Castor canadensis'') and the Eurasian beaver (''C. fiber''). Beavers a ...
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The Split CD'' , , CD/10" , , MR-141
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, The Vectors , , ''Some Raging Rock-n-Roll II'' , , 10" , , MR-142
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Fatso Jetson
Fatso Jetson is an American desert rock band from Palm Desert, California, formed in 1994 by Yawning Man members Mario Lalli and Larry Lalli, along with Tony Tornay. They are often credited as the fathers of the desert strain of stoner rock l ...
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Flames for All
''Flames for All'' is the third album from Fatso Jetson, released on the legendary Man's Ruin Records. '' , , 10" , , MR-143
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Fatso Jetson
Fatso Jetson is an American desert rock band from Palm Desert, California, formed in 1994 by Yawning Man members Mario Lalli and Larry Lalli, along with Tony Tornay. They are often credited as the fathers of the desert strain of stoner rock l ...
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, Lost Goat , , ''Equator'' , , CD , , MR-144
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, Stone Fox , , ''Totally Burnt'' , , CD , , MR-145
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Live: Omaha to Osaka'' , , CD , , MR-146
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Gaza Strippers
Gaza Strippers were an American garage punk band from Chicago formed by Rick Sims, who had previously played guitar with The Supersuckers and was the lead singer and lead guitarist of The Didjits. The band released its first single in 1997 on B ...
, , ''Laced Candy'' , , 10"/CD , , MR-147
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Stisism
The Stisism Band, later known simply as Stisism, was an American punk rock band from Brooklyn, New York.
The Stisism Band formed in the early 1980s as the duo of Chris Curylo (vocals, guitar) and Stu Pendis (drums). The band played snotty, humo ...
, , ''Coping With Society'' , , CD , , MR-148
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Turbonegro
Turbonegro (Turboneger in Norway) is a Norwegian rock band, active from 1989 to 1998 and from 2002 to the present. The band combines glam rock, punk rock, and hard rock into a self-described "deathpunk" musical style.
History
Early years ( ...
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Apocalypse Dudes'' , , CD , , MR-149
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Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age (commonly abbreviated QOTSA) is an American rock band formed in 1996 in Palm Desert, California. The band was founded by vocalist and guitarist Josh Homme, who has been the only constant member throughout multiple line ...
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Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age (commonly abbreviated QOTSA) is an American rock band formed in 1996 in Palm Desert, California. The band was founded by vocalist and guitarist Josh Homme, who has been the only constant member throughout multiple line ...
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, The Bulemics , , ''Blurred Vision & Twisted Thoughts'' , , 10" , , MR-152
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Alabama Thunderpussy
Alabama Thunderpussy, originally known as Alabama Thunder Pussy, is an American heavy metal band from Richmond, Virginia. It was founded by Bryan Cox, Erik Larson and Asechiah Bogdan in 1996.
History
Bryan Cox, Erik Larson and Asechiah Bogdan f ...
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River City Revival'' , , CD , , MR-154
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The Hellacopters
The Hellacopters are a Swedish garage rock band that was formed in 1994 by Nicke Andersson (vocals and guitar), Andreas Tyrone "Dregen" Svensson (guitar), Kenny Håkansson (bass) and Robert Eriksson (drums). Andersson (sometimes known as Nick ...
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Greenmachine , , ''The Earth Beater'' , , 10"/CD , , MR-156
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Fu Manchu
Dr. Fu Manchu () is a supervillain who was introduced in a series of novels by the English author Sax Rohmer beginning shortly before World War I and continuing for another forty years. The character featured in cinema, television, radio, comi ...
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Eatin' Dust'' , , 10" , , MR-157
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Fu Manchu
Dr. Fu Manchu () is a supervillain who was introduced in a series of novels by the English author Sax Rohmer beginning shortly before World War I and continuing for another forty years. The character featured in cinema, television, radio, comi ...
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Eatin' Dust'' , , CD , , MR-158
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Sons of Otis
Sons of Otis are a Canadian stoner rock band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
History
The band was formed by Ken Baluke in Toronto sometime around the years 1992 and 1993. At first it was called just Otis, but for legal reasons had to be changed ...
, , ''Templeball'' , , CD , , MR-159
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Beaver
Beavers are large, semiaquatic rodents in the genus ''Castor'' native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere. There are two extant species: the North American beaver (''Castor canadensis'') and the Eurasian beaver (''C. fiber''). Beavers a ...
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Lodge
Lodge is originally a term for a relatively small building, often associated with a larger one.
Lodge or The Lodge may refer to:
Buildings and structures Specific
* The Lodge (Australia), the official Canberra residence of the Prime Ministe ...
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Beaver
Beavers are large, semiaquatic rodents in the genus ''Castor'' native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere. There are two extant species: the North American beaver (''Castor canadensis'') and the Eurasian beaver (''C. fiber''). Beavers a ...
, , ''Lodge'' , , CD , , MR-161
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Mass
Mass is an intrinsic property of a body. It was traditionally believed to be related to the quantity of matter in a physical body, until the discovery of the atom and particle physics. It was found that different atoms and different element ...
, , ''Mass'' , , CD , , MR-162
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Fu Manchu
Dr. Fu Manchu () is a supervillain who was introduced in a series of novels by the English author Sax Rohmer beginning shortly before World War I and continuing for another forty years. The character featured in cinema, television, radio, comi ...
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Godzilla's/Eatin' Dust'' , , LP , , MR-163
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, Hammerlock , , ''Anthems for Outlaws'' , , CD , , MR-167
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, Robots , , ''The Good Times Are Killing Me 10"'' , , , , MR-169
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The Robots
"The Robots" (german: "Die Roboter") is a single by German electronic-music group Kraftwerk, which was released in 1978. The single and its B-side, "Spacelab", both appeared on the band's seventh album, ''The Man-Machine'' (1978). However, th ...
, , ''The Day of the Robots'' , , CD , , MR-170
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Earthlings?
earthlings? is an American psychedelic rock band based in Joshua Tree, California. The band includes members from Queens of the Stone Age, Desert Sessions, Eagles of Death Metal, Kyuss, Masters of Reality, Goatsnake, The Twilight Singers, Gu ...
, , ''Human Beans LP #1 - Pete Stahl'' , , LP , , MR-171
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Earthlings?
earthlings? is an American psychedelic rock band based in Joshua Tree, California. The band includes members from Queens of the Stone Age, Desert Sessions, Eagles of Death Metal, Kyuss, Masters of Reality, Goatsnake, The Twilight Singers, Gu ...
, , ''Human Beans LP #2 - Dave Catching'' , , LP , , MR-172
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Earthlings?
earthlings? is an American psychedelic rock band based in Joshua Tree, California. The band includes members from Queens of the Stone Age, Desert Sessions, Eagles of Death Metal, Kyuss, Masters of Reality, Goatsnake, The Twilight Singers, Gu ...
, , ''Human Beans LP #3 - Fred Drake'' , , LP , , MR-173
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Goatsnake
Goatsnake is an American stoner/ doom metal band from Los Angeles, California. They have released three studio albums, the first being 1999's '' Goatsnake Vol. 1''.
Biography
Goatsnake was formed in 1996 after the disbanding of The Obses ...
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Goatsnake Vol. 1'' , , LP/CD , , MR-174
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Unida
Unida () is an American stoner rock band, originally formed in 1998 by John Garcia of Kyuss and Slo Burn.
History
Formation, Dozer split, and ''Coping with the Urban Coyote'' (1998–1999)
Following the dissolution of Kyuss in 1995, for ...
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Coping with the Urban Coyote'' , , CD , , MR-175
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Unida
Unida () is an American stoner rock band, originally formed in 1998 by John Garcia of Kyuss and Slo Burn.
History
Formation, Dozer split, and ''Coping with the Urban Coyote'' (1998–1999)
Following the dissolution of Kyuss in 1995, for ...
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Coping with the Urban Coyote LP (test pressing only)'' , , , , MR-176
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Alabama Thunderpussy
Alabama Thunderpussy, originally known as Alabama Thunder Pussy, is an American heavy metal band from Richmond, Virginia. It was founded by Bryan Cox, Erik Larson and Asechiah Bogdan in 1996.
History
Bryan Cox, Erik Larson and Asechiah Bogdan f ...
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Constellation'' , , CD , , MR-177
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, Tummler , , ''Queen to Bishop IV'' , , CD , , MR-178
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, The Fuckemos , , ''Airshow 2000'' , , CD , , MR-181
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Euroboys
Euroboys is a Norwegian band. They were formed in 1990 under the name Kåre and the Cavemen, but changed their name to Euroboys in 1997 for releases outside of Norway. In 2000 they changed their name to Euroboys for all releases including insi ...
, , ''1999 Man'' , , 10" , , MR-182
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Brant Bjork
Brant Bjork (born March 19, 1973) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. He is perhaps best known as the drummer and founder of the influential Californian stoner rock band Kyuss. Bjork played in Vista Chino, along with ...
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Jalamanta'' , , CD , , MR-183
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, Hot Rod Honeys , , ''Horny and Hungry'' , , CD , , MR-184
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Euroboys
Euroboys is a Norwegian band. They were formed in 1990 under the name Kåre and the Cavemen, but changed their name to Euroboys in 1997 for releases outside of Norway. In 2000 they changed their name to Euroboys for all releases including insi ...
, , ''1999 Man'' EP , , CD , , MR-185
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Che , , ''Sounds of Liberation'' , , CD , , MR-186
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, Natas , , ''Ciudad de Brahman'' , , CD , , MR-187
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Antiseen
Antiseen (often stylized as ANTiSEEN) is an American punk rock band formed in Charlotte, North Carolina, by Jeff Clayton and Joe Young in 1983. The name "Antiseen" serves as a deliberate deviation of the phrase "anti-scene" - the group not wi ...
, , ''Southern Hostility/Eat More Possum'' , , CD , , MR-189
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, Hellstomper , , ''Hillbilly Motherfucker'' , , CD , , MR-191
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The Men of Porn
Men of Porn, sometimes typeset as Porn (The Men Of) and now simply known as Porn, is an American, San Francisco-based stoner rock band. They toured with Melvins on their "Double-Drumming Rock for Peace" tour at the end of 2006, and later played ...
, , ''Porn, American Style'' , , CD , , MR-192
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High on Fire
High on Fire is an American heavy metal band from Oakland, California, that was formed in 1999. Matt Pike, the band's frontman and founder, also plays guitar for doom metal band Sleep. High on Fire won the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Metal P ...
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The Art of Self Defense'' , , CD , , MR-193
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Euroboys
Euroboys is a Norwegian band. They were formed in 1990 under the name Kåre and the Cavemen, but changed their name to Euroboys in 1997 for releases outside of Norway. In 2000 they changed their name to Euroboys for all releases including insi ...
, , ''Long Day's Flight 'till Tomorrow CD'' , , , , MR-196
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Euroboys
Euroboys is a Norwegian band. They were formed in 1990 under the name Kåre and the Cavemen, but changed their name to Euroboys in 1997 for releases outside of Norway. In 2000 they changed their name to Euroboys for all releases including insi ...
, , ''Long Day's Flight 'till Tomorrow 2LP'' , , 2LP/CD , , MR-197
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Sons of Otis
Sons of Otis are a Canadian stoner rock band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
History
The band was formed by Ken Baluke in Toronto sometime around the years 1992 and 1993. At first it was called just Otis, but for legal reasons had to be changed ...
, , ''SpaceJumboFudge'' , , CD , , MR-198
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Earthlings?
earthlings? is an American psychedelic rock band based in Joshua Tree, California. The band includes members from Queens of the Stone Age, Desert Sessions, Eagles of Death Metal, Kyuss, Masters of Reality, Goatsnake, The Twilight Singers, Gu ...
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Human Beans'' , , CD , , MR-199
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, Suplecs , , ''Wreslin' with My Lady Friend'' , , CD , , MR-202
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, Disengage , , ''Obsessions Become Phobias'' , , CD , , MR-204
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The Cutthroats 9 , , ''The Cutthroats 9'' , , , , MR-206
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Acid King
Acid King is an American stoner metal band from San Francisco, California. It was formed in 1993 by frontwoman Lori S., drummer Joey Osbourne and bassist Peter Lucas. Acid King have since recorded four studio albums and two EPs with a series o ...
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Free.../The Father, the Son and the Holy Smoke'' split , , CD , , MR-2001
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Melvins
Melvins (sometimes The Melvins) are an American rock band formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington. Their early work was key to the development of both grunge and sludge metal. Initially, they performed as a trio but later also sometimes appe ...
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Electroretard'' , , CD , , MR-2002
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Melvins
Melvins (sometimes The Melvins) are an American rock band formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington. Their early work was key to the development of both grunge and sludge metal. Initially, they performed as a trio but later also sometimes appe ...
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Electroretard'' , , LP , , MR-2003
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Drunk Horse , , ''Tanning Salon/Biblical Proportions'' , , CD , , MR-2004
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, The Heads , , ''Everybody Knows We Got Nowhere'' , , CD , , MR-2005
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, Croatan , , ''Curse of the Red Queen'' , , CD , , MR-2007
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Operator Generator
Operator Generator was an American stoner rock band from San Jose, California. They were formed in the late 1990s and released their first self-titled EP in the winter of 1999 under 12th Records. Over a year later they released their debut album ...
, , ''Polar Fleet'' , , CD , , MR-2008
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, MISSING , , '' '' , , , , MR-2009
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Dozer
Dozer is a stoner rock band from Sweden.
History Early years
Dozer was formed in the great north in 1995 by Tommi Holappa, Fredrik Nordin, Erik Bäckwall and Magnus Larsson, playing local youth centres and supporting any bands that came to ...
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Madre de Dios'' , , CD , , MR-2010
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, MISSING , , '' '' , , , , MR-2011
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Beaver
Beavers are large, semiaquatic rodents in the genus ''Castor'' native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere. There are two extant species: the North American beaver (''Castor canadensis'') and the Eurasian beaver (''C. fiber''). Beavers a ...
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Mobile
Mobile may refer to:
Places
* Mobile, Alabama, a U.S. port city
* Mobile County, Alabama
* Mobile, Arizona, a small town near Phoenix, U.S.
* Mobile, Newfoundland and Labrador
Arts, entertainment, and media Music Groups and labels
* Mobile ...
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Backbiter Backbiter is a protopunk band from Los Angeles, California that has received national recognition. They played their first show October 23, 1991, at the Shamrock Bar in Hollywood, CA on a bill with Dicktit, the Jack Brewer Band and The Drills (whose ...
/Elope , , ''Split'' , , CD , , MR-2015
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Acid King
Acid King is an American stoner metal band from San Francisco, California. It was formed in 1993 by frontwoman Lori S., drummer Joey Osbourne and bassist Peter Lucas. Acid King have since recorded four studio albums and two EPs with a series o ...
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The Mystick Krewe of Clearlight , , ''Split CD'' , , , , MR-2016
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, MISSING , , '' '' , , , , MR-2017
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, Suplecs , , ''Sad Songs... Better Days'' , , CD , , MR-2018
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, Trailer Hitch , , ''Truth Is Fighting'' , , CD , , MR-2019
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Altamont , , ''
Our Darling'' , , CD , , MR-2020
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, MISSING , , '' '' , , , , MR-2021
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, MISSING , , '' '' , , , , MR-2022
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, Bottom , , ''Feels So Good When You're Gone'' , , CD , , MR-2023
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, Begotten , , ''Begotten'' , , CD , , MR-2024
See also
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Man's Ruin Records
Man's Ruin Records was an independent record label owned and founded by San Francisco Bay Area artist Frank Kozik. After the 1994 release of Man's Ruin's first record ''Experimental Audio Research (EAR): Delta 6'' Kozik worked with artists wh ...
References
* http://www.mansruinrecords.de
* http://www.s-line.de/homepages/wullewatz/mansruin/
* http://www.grunnenrocks.nl/label/m/mansruin.htm
* https://web.archive.org/web/20090729100936/http://forbiddeneye.com/labels/mansruin.html
* https://web.archive.org/web/20050908015954/http://www.sonsofalphacentauri.co.uk/extras/mansruin/mr.html
Discographies of American record labels