Axe Murder Boyz

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Axe Murder Boyz are an American hip hop duo from Denver, Colorado, United States, best known as representatives of the horrorcore and gangsta rap subgenres.^[1] It consists of brothers Mike and James Garcia, who perform under the names Bonez Dubb and Young Wicked (or Otis), respectively. Their rap personae is loosely based on characters in the 2000 Bill Paxton horror movie Frailty, a film about two young brothers forced to become "demon Slayers" and participate in the brutal killings of evil creatures from hell living here on earth who look like normal people.

Background and beginnings (1999–2004)

James and Mike Garcia are Mexican-American brothers from the West Denver area. Axe Murder Boyz released a series of albums on their own label, Axe Recordings, before signing with Canonize Productions, an independent label, and releasing their debut album The Unforgiven Forest in 2004.^[2]

Psychopathic Records (2005–2006)

Blood In, Blood Out Era (2006)

In 2005, AMB won the Underground Psychos contest held by Psychopathic Records. They released their ninth album titled Underdogz independently in 2005. Following a brief tour with Insane Clown Posse, they signed to Psychopathic Records in 2006,^[1] and released their tenth album and first national release titled Blood In, Blood Out. The album peaked at #11 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart, #22 on the Top Independent Albums chart, #199 on the Top Internet Albums chart and #199 on the Billboard 200.^[3]

Leaving Psychopathic Records and Canonize Productions (2007)

After the release of Blood In, Blood Out and a tour to support the album, AMB fulfilled their contract and departed from Psychopathic Records. They released their eleventh album titled Cutt & Stitched Vol. 1 in 2007.

Joining Hatchet House (2008–2011)

Gods Hand Era (2008–2010)

In 2008, the duo released their twelfth album titled Gods Hand through Canonize and Psychopathic subsidiary Hatchet House. The album peaked at #11 on the Top Heatseekers chart, and #36 on the Top Independent Albums chart.^[4]

Body In A Hole EP Era (2010–2011)

In 2010, Bonez Dubb and Otis appeared in the Psychopathic film Big Money Rustlas and released their thirteenth album, an EP titled Body In A Hole before leaving Hatchet House in early 2011.

Leaving Hatchet House (2011–2013)

After Body In A Hole EP was released, AMB left Hatchet House in early 2011 due to Young Wicked having personal problems. They released their fourteenth album titled Strictly 4 The Scrubs mixtape in 2011.

Return to Psychopathic Records (2013—2016)

At the 2013 Gathering of the Juggalos, Violent J announced AMB's return to Psychopathic Records. In an interview with yadamedia.net, Otis said that The Garcia Brothers would be released before Christmas.

The Garcia Brothers Era (2014—2016)

In the February 28, 2014, edition of the Hatchet Herald it was announced AMB's fifteenth album

Otis produced many songs on the albums The Marvelous Missing Link: Lost, and The Marvelous Missing Link: Found. In the booklet for The Marvelous Missing Link: Lost it was announced that Otis's debut solo album on the label would be released nationwide on September 1, 2015. In a recent promo for the album it was announced that Slaughter had been pushed back to a September 4, 2015, release date. On June 24, 2015, Otis released a promo flyer for Slaughter, but stated that it was not the final cover art for the album. On July 23, 2015, during their GOTJ seminar it was announced that the new AMB album title will be in the pamphlet in Young Wicked!s debut solo album Slaughter. It was also announced that it will be released in March 2016. Also it was said that Bonez' debut solo album will be released in 2016. Finally it was said that Otis will release a mixxtape and then a solo album over his own beats. In the pamphlet of Slaughter it was announced that AMB's new album would be called Muerte.

In March 2016, Bonez Dubb released his first single titled "I Can't Wait" which was accompanied by a music video. A week later he released his second single titled "Laid Back". In mid/late March he released his third single titled "Mobb Murda" featuring Canonize Productions artist Saint Decay. On March 31, 2016, the fourth and final single was released titled "You Ain't Real" featuring Young Lyte and Str8 Jacket. On June 17, 2016, it was announced by Bonez Dubb that he will be releasing a new clothing line called "Truth Clothing Company", he will release a new music video for the song "Laid Back", and lastly he will release a new mixtape titled: "Show Me The Truth". During the AMB seminar at the 2016

• The Unforgiven Forest (November 23, 2004) (Canonize Productions)
• Blood In, Blood Out (April 18, 2006) (Canonize Productions/Psychopathic Records)
• Gods Hand (September 16, 2008) (Canonize Records/Hatchet House)
• Body In A Hole EP (November 30, 2010) (Canonize Productions/Hatchet House)
• The Garcia Brothers (March 25, 2014) (Canonize Productions/Psychopathic Records)
• Majik Ninja Entertainment
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• Fatality EP (May 29, 2020) (Canonize Productions/
  Majik Ninja Entertainment
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