Monster Voodoo Machine
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Monster Voodoo Machine | |
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Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Genres | |
Years active | 1991–1998, 2007–present |
Labels | Epidemic, RCA |
Members | Adam Sewell Mark Gibson Terry Landry Drew Gauley Dave Rose Stacey Hoskin |
Monster Voodoo Machine is a Canadian metal band formed in Ontario in 1991. Some critics have compared the band's sound to White Zombie.[citation needed]
History
Monster Voodoo Machine was formed in Canada in 1991 by Toronto musician and vocalist Adam Sewell, inspired by bands like
Over the next year the band added second guitarist Dave Rose and keyboardist Stacey Hoskin to the line-up, but the intense pace of touring and writing led to both guitarists Gibson and Rose leaving, replaced by Jason Cuddy (previously of Mundane) and Darren Quinn. Gauley also left after several tours, later himself joining Mundane, and was replaced on drums by Dean Dallas Bentley.
In late 1993 the band recorded their second EP and major-label debut "State Voodoo/State Control" (released in 1994 on RCA Records). Produced by Paul Raven (of Killing Joke and Prong) and Walter Sobczak,[1][2] the EP's title was a reference to the Discharge track "State Violence State Control". Musically, the EP saw the band move in a heavier and darker direction, similar to bands like White Zombie and Ministry. The EP also featured remixes from producers including Danny Saber (U2).
In late January 1994 the band relocated to Chicago to record their first full-length album Suffersystem, produced by Critter and Howie Beno at Chicago Trax studios. The album featured several guest appearances including Roddy Bottum of Faith No More, Leslie Rankin of Silverfish and Ruby, and Wesley Willis. On completing the album in the late spring, the band set out on a tour of around 500 shows, touring with Carcass, Life of Agony, Skrew, and Fight, before touring with Marilyn Manson in early 1995, on the two and a half month "Portrait of an American Family Tour".
Suffersystem won the 1995
The band returned in 1996 joined by Soulstorm members Nick Sagias (keyboards) and bassist Chris Harris. They released 1,000 numbered copies of "Pirate Satellite". However, shortly after that, the band announced that they were breaking up, and on October 4, 1996, they played a farewell show at the Volcano Club in Kitchener, Ontario.
Less than a year later, while on tour with def.con.sound.system. in 1997, Sewell was offered a record deal by Dr. Dream Records (a subsidiary of Polygram / Mercury) who suggested that the group use the Monster Voodoo Machine name. At the time def.con.sound.system. featured Sewell, Cuddy, Sagias, Harris and occasionally Quinn and Bentley, so the agreed and began planning a new album.
As the group began working on new material, Sewell decided to record the album without the use of samplers, keyboards or drum loops. The resulting album Direct Reaction Now! featured several def.con.sound.system. songs reworked into a rock format. The album was released in early 1998 just as Dr. Dream Records was shut down due to the Polygram / Universal Records merger, and the band had been invited to play the side stage on the Ozzfest Tour that year.
After a few short tours with Queens of the Stone Age and Sevendust, the band played their final show in Montreal, Quebec.
Discography
Albums
- Burn (Epidemic 1992)
- Turbine (unreleased 1992/3)
- State Voodoo/State Control (BMG/D-Tribe 1994)
- Suffersystem (BMG/D-Tribe 1994)
- Pirate Satellite (45 Revolutions 1996)
- Direct Reaction Now (Doctor Dream 1998)
See also
- Canadian rock
- List of Canadian musicians
- List of bands from Canada