Monster Magnet

Monster Magnet is an American heavy metal band founded by Dave Wyndorf (vocals and guitar), John McBain (guitar), Tom Diello (drums), and Tim Cronin (vocals and bass) under the names "Dog of Mystery" and later "Airport 75" before finally changing their name to Monster Magnet.

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The band's first release was an EP from Glitterhouse Records of Germany. Caroline Records signed the band, who recorded Spine of God in 1991. The next release, 25............Tab, included a 32 minute track called "Tab...". The band's live talent and prospective future gained a deal with A&M Records. McBain was fired soon after, due to personality conflicts between him and Wyndorf. Ed Mundell replaced him on guitar.

Related Topics:
Glitterhouse Records - Germany - Caroline Records - Spine of God - 1991 - 25............Tab - A&M Records - Ed Mundell

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Superjudge was the band's debut on A&M Records; the album did not sell very well. The follow-up, a more pop-influenced album, was Dopes to Infinity which had a hit single in "Negasonic Teenage Warhead" but still did only slightly better than Superjudge. Wyndorf moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in order to begin working on Powertrip (1998), a breakthrough hit. Powertrip saw the band departing from its usual lo-fi, stoner rock fare, and enter into an era with more guitar and heavier drum beats. Guitarist Phil Cavaino joined the band in 1998. "Space Lord", the first single, was a major radio hit and the band went on tour with bands like Aerosmith, Metallica and Marilyn Manson. Their last album on A&M was God Says No (2000). After this release, Joe Calandra and Jon Kleiman departed the band due to internal conflicts with Wyndorf, and were replaced by Jim Baglino and Bob Pantella, respectively. In 2003, Monster Magnet signed to the European label, SPV, and in early 2004 released Monolithic Baby throughout Europe. The U.S. release followed in May on SPV America.

Related Topics:
Superjudge - Dopes to Infinity - Las Vegas, Nevada - Powertrip - 1998 - Aerosmith - Metallica - Marilyn Manson - God Says No - 2000 - 2003 - SPV - 2004 - Europe - May

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In March 2005 Phil Cavaino departed after 7 years service in a split described as amicable by Wyndorf.

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