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Mushroomhead is an American industrial metal band from Cleveland, Ohio.
Formed in 1993 in Cleveland Warehouse District, the band's music can be described as a synthesis of alternative music, experimental music, nu metal, heavy metal, and electro-industrial.
Mushroomhead have sold over 2 million units worldwide, and have made 7 studio albums and 15 music videos.
During their inception, Mushroomhead has gone through many changes in band line-ups, with original members, lead singer Jeffrey Nothing, programmer Shmotz, and drummer Skinny, being the only consistent members.Mushroomhead, 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 metal band GWAR.
"We played our first show on a Saturday" said the band's drummer, Skinny, in an article for Mushroomhead’s official website.
“Three days later, we got a call to play with GWAR at the Cleveland Agora in front of 2,000 people – our second show ever!”.In 1995, Mushroomhead released a self-financed debut album, Mushroomhead, with their own record label, Filthy Hands Co.
(previously known as Shroomco Records and later on, MRH Records).
For the members, Mushroomhead became a priority with their original bands breaking-up.
Although the line-up saw many changes throughout the 1990s, the band stayed active, steadily releasing music and gaining followers.
In 1996, they released Superbuick.
In 1999, Mushroomhead released M3, which was the final album self-financed and self-released by the band.XX and XIII (2000-2005)In 2001, Mushroomhead released a compilation album titled XX on the independent label Eclipse Records.
Later in the year, after quickly selling almost 40,000 copies in just 2–3 months, the band signed with major label Universal Records and the compilation was remastered and re-released internationally.
The release of the album led Mushroomhead to major national and international tours including Ozzfest 2002; as well as television exposure via their first music video "Solitaire/Unraveling".
Also in 2001, guitarist J.J.
Righteous was replaced by one of the band's previous stage dancers & then current sampler, Marko Vukcevich.
2003 saw the release of XIII, their first album with new material for Universal Records.
The album produced the single "Sun Doesn't Rise" which was featured on MTV: Headbangers Ball and the Freddy vs Jason soundtrack.
Also featuring the hidden track "Crazy", a song originally by Seal.
The album debuted at no.
40 on the Billboard Top 200 charts and sold 400,000 copies worldwide.After an extensive world tour, singer J Mann announced he was leaving the band in August 2004, citing exhaustion and to take care of his sick father.
He was replaced by Three Quarters Dead singer, Waylon.
In August 2005, Mushroomhead self-released its first DVD on its own Filthy Hands label – "Volume 1".
Produced, directed, shot, and edited by the band, Volume 1 covers the band's rise in the 2000s with live performances, music videos, and behind the scenes footage.While on the road in 2005, Mushroomhead began the process of writing new material and recording a new album.
In December 2005, Mushroomhead signed with Megaforce Records, ensuring the new albums availability nationally and internationally.
On June 6, 2006, Mushroomhead launched Mushroom Kombat - an interactive flash feature as a part of the band's official website.
The mini-game pits band members against each other in a Mortal Kombat-style environment, with each member having a unique fatality.Mushroomhead headlined with Dope, Nocturne, and New Orleans locals Invain on The Music For Freedom Tour sponsored by Jägermeister at the House of Blues in New Orleans, Louisiana on Tuesday, August 16, 2005.
This show was one of the last big acts to play in New Orleans for a long time due to Hurricane Katrina striking New Orleans on August 29, 2005.Savior Sorrow and Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children (2005-2012)Savior Sorrow was released on September 19, 2006, and debuted at No. 45 on the Billboard 200 charts with sales exceeding 12,000.
The band's label stated that sales were closer to 25,000 with the inclusion of sales made while on tour.
As a result, SoundScan issued an apology the day following the release of sales data due to mistakes made in estimates.
The primary reason given was the lack of inclusion of sales from the Best Buy retailer chain.
Sales of Savior Sorrow were roughly 26,000 and the chart entry place was closer to the No. 30 spot than No. 73.
Savior Sorrow's chart position was later officially adjusted to No. 50.
"Simple Survival", the pre-released single to Savior Sorrow, was placed at No. 39 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart one week after the release.
Also in 2006, Daniel Fox (Lil' Dan) joined the band as a touring drummer.The band has performed 3 shows on the Mayhem Festival tour, filling in for Bullet for My Valentine.Live footage was compiled into the band's second DVD, titled "Volume 2".
On December 29, 2007, Mushroomhead won Video of the Year 2007 on the MTV2 Headbanger's Ball for "12 Hundred" from the Savior Sorrow record.
On September 17, 2008, it was announced that the band will release the "Volume 2" DVD on October 28 through Filthy Hands/Megaforce Records.
The disc features two and a half hours of content, including live footage from the three-year Savior Sorrow tour, music videos including "12 Hundred", "Simple Survival", "Burn", the short video for "Tattoo", "Save Us" and "Embrace The Ending", video commentary and behind the scenes footage.To support the DVD, Mushroomhead hit the road with The Autumn Offering, XFactor1, and Human Factors Lab from October 3 in Findlay, Ohio, until November 2 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
After the tour, Mushroomhead returned to the studio to record their next album.They released Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children in September 2010.
Within the first week of its release, it became the No. 1 best selling metal album on iTunes.
A new song, "Your Soul Is Mine," appeared on the Saw VI Soundtrack.
On October 1, 2010, a music video for "Come On" debuted on Headbangers Ball on MTV.
The video has since been barred from airing on MTV and other television outlets after being deemed too graphic by network censors.
On October 28, 2010, the band's founding guitarist, JJ Righteous, passed away of unknown reasons at the age of 41.In October 2010, following the death of ex band-mate JJ Righteous, J Mann appeared on stage with the band during their Halloween show, performing vocals for two songs alongside both Jeffrey Nothing and Waylon.
Both he and Waylon made a point of announcing that there were no hard feelings between the two of them, and that they are in fact on good terms with each other.On Oct 5, 2010 The Professional Wrestling Promotion known as TNA (Total Nonstop Action Wrestling) (Now called "Impact Wrestling") used their hit single "Come On" as the theme song to promote a match between Ric Flair and Mick foley, a confrontation that was 20 years in the making.
The promotional video can be seen on the TNA Wrestling official YouTube Channel.
It is said that a longtime fan of the band put that together for them.In February 2012, it was announced that guitarist Gravy and bassist Pig Benis would be replaced by Tommy Church and Ryan Farrell respectively.In April 2012, Dave "Gravy" Felton stated publicly on his Facebook fan page that he was "kicked out of the band."In May 2012, Daniel "Lil Dan" Fox left Mushroomhead to work for another band.
It is rumored that he is working as a drum technician for Marilyn Manson.
On May 22, Dave Felton posted on his fan page an interview about his latest band.
In the interview, he was asked about the Mushroomhead split.
He said that he was kicked out via email and that it was the third time he had been told to leave.
He said that he thought one of the reasons was because he didn't have a party mentality (drinking and smoking) and that he thought it sometimes got in the way of band progress.
The interview was on Uncensored Net Noise on the Msc Radio Network LLC.Drum tech "Major Trauma" (also known from (hed) pe) had taken over Lil Dan's custom percussion parts in the Hed 2 Head Tour 3.After the Hed 2 Head Tour ended, drum tech Elliot Mapes took over Dan's drum parts for live shows.
People have jokingly called him "Tall E" in reference to Dan's nickname being "Lil Dan"On Thursday, August 16, 2012, Mushroomhead stated on their official Facebook fan page that former member Bronson would return on guitar for their 2012 "Old School Show".The Righteous & The Butterfly and return of J Mann (2012-present)In September 2012, Mushroomhead announced that they are currently in the studio working on new music via their Facebook fan page.
It was said by Mushroomhead frontman Jeffrey Nothing that former Slipknot and current Painface vocalist Anders Colsefni is in the works to do a recording together in their upcoming studio sessions.
The band entered their own Filthy Hands Studio in December 2012 to begin writing and recording their next studio album.Their upcoming eighth album is the first to showcase all three vocalists.
Drummer Skinny described it as "very energetic, dark and by far their heaviest album to date, just a fresh spin on the same old thing if you will.
This is the first record with Church on guitar and Farrell on bass, so having those new writers on board you never know where it's going to go.
For the old school fans there's a lot of flavorful elements in it so they will definitely enjoy it." The album will come out around early 2014.On August 16th, Jason Popson confirmed his return to the band on his personal Facebook.Mushroomhead will tour Australia for the first time as part of the Soundwave Festival 2014.On February 14th, 2014, Mushroomhead released the date and name of their new album which will be released May 13th 2014 and the name of the new album is The Righteous & The Butterfly.
This album marks the return of J Mann.ImageThe members of Mushroomhead have identified themselves by wearing masks and by its distinct “X Face” logo – commonly worn on the masks of most members, as well as clothing and merchandise.
The band originally adopted masks and stage names to not conflict with their original bands.
The band's look has evolved over the years, featuring alterations to bring them up to date and freshen up the image for new albums and tours.
It is confirmed that in January 2013, Mushroomhead Video Director, Maskmaker and Make-up artist Dave Henson Greathouse will be competing in Season 4 of original SyFy series "Face Off", a special effects prosthetic makeup reality show competition.
Musical style and influencesMushroomhead's sound combines elements of punk, hip hop, new age, experimental music, industrial music as well as techno.
The band are considered part of the nu metal movement of the late 90s and early 2000s.
Other genres the band have been categorized as include post-grunge, alternative metal, industrial metal, heavy metal, electro-industrial and symphonic metal.
They are influenced by bands such as Mr.
Bungle, Faith No More, Pantera, Nine Inch Nails, Rammstein, and KMFDM.Feud with SlipknotSince 1999, Mushroomhead has had an on-and-off rivalry with Iowa-based metal band Slipknot.
The feud erupted (mostly among fans) due to the image similarities between the bands; such as the masks and costumes worn on stage.
Before signing Slipknot, Roadrunner Records were interested in signing Mushroomhead, but Mushroomhead passed on the deal.
As of 2009 the rivalry is now officially over as confirmed in several interviews with Waylon, ST1TCH and Skinny.
Following the death of Slipknot member Paul Gray in 2010, Mushroomhead posted on their official Myspace page: "R.I.P.
Paul Gray, This feud needs to end.
Much Love and Respect to the guys in Slipknot".In 2012, Slipknot singer Corey Taylor has stated that he is interested in a tour with Slipknot, Mushroomhead, Gwar, and Mudvayne.
The same year Mushroomhead members joined Slipknot's Sid Wilson on stage in an impromptu performance during Wilson's DJ set.