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'''Mary Byker''' (a.k.a. '''Mary Mary''') (born Ian Garfield Hoxley, 20 December 1963, [[Sprowston]], [[Norwich]], [[England]]), is a singer, producer and DJ known for his work as the lead singer of [[Gaye Bykers on Acid]], [[Pop Will Eat Itself]], [[Pigface]] and [[Apollo 440]].
'''Ian Garfield Hoxley''', known by his stage name '''Mary Byker''' (a.k.a. '''Mary Mary''') is an English singer, record producer and DJ known for his work as the lead singer of [[Gaye Bykers on Acid]], [[Pop Will Eat Itself]], [[Pigface]] and [[Apollo 440]].


==Biography==
==Biography==

===Early life===
===Early life===
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Byker was a founding member of [[grebo (music)|grebo]] band [[Gaye Bykers on Acid]], which he formed with bassist [[Robber Byker]] in 1985 before being joined by guitarist [[Tony Byker]] and drummer [[Kevin Hyde]] in 1986.<ref name="Jason Ankeny">{{cite web|author=Jason Ankeny |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/gaye-bykers-on-acid-mn0000801448/biography |title=Gaye Bykers on Acid &#124; Biography |publisher=AllMusic |date= |accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref> The band recorded several albums before dissolving in 1990. Following this, he worked with [[Martin Atkins]] in the [[Industrial Music]] [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] [[Pigface]] as well as [[Hyperhead]]<ref name="allmusic.com">{{cite web|url=
Byker was born on 20 December 1963 in [[Sprowston]], a suburb of [[Norwich]], to father Ken Hoxley and mother Wendy Hoxley. Byker spent his early years living in Long Melford and Bury St. Edmunds in [[Suffolk]] before his family relocated to [[Leicestershire]] in 1970. He attended the [[Kibworth Primary School]], [[Kibworth High School]] and [[Robert Smyth School]] in [[Market Harborough]].
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http://www.allmusic.com/artist/hyperhead-mn0000272159|title=Hyperhead biography|work=allmusic.com}}</ref> before joining [[Apollo 440]] in 1996. In 2002 he toured with former bandmate [[Noko]] as part of [[Maximum Roach]]. In 2010 he joined the recently reformed [[Pop Will Eat Itself]] as co-vocalist alongside [[Graham Crabb]]. When not touring and recording with Pop Will Eat Itself, Byker works as a DJ while occasionally scoring music for films and television.<ref>{{cite web|title= Mary Byker Set to DJ The Rio Times 6-Year Anniversary Party| date= 18 March 2015| url= http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-entertainment/mary-byker-set-to-dj-the-rio-times-6-year-anniversary-party/|accessdate= December 7, 2015}}</ref>

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Byker was a founding member of [[grebo (music)|grebo]] band [[Gaye Bykers on Acid]], which he formed with bassist [[Robber Byker]] in 1985 before being joined by guitarist [[Tony Byker]] and drummer [[Kevin Hyde]] in 1986....<ref name="Jason Ankeny">{{cite web|author=Jason Ankeny |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/gaye-bykers-on-acid-mn0000801448/biography |title=Gaye Bykers on Acid &#124; Biography |publisher=AllMusic |date= |accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref> The band recorded several albums before dissolving in 1990. Following this, he worked with [[Martin Atkins]] in the [[Industrial Music]] [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] [[Pigface]] as well as [[Hyperhead]]<ref name="allmusic.com">{{cite web|url=
⚫
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/hyperhead-mn0000272159|title=Hyperhead biography|work=allmusic.com}}</ref> before joining [[Apollo 440]] in 1996. In 2002 he toured with former bandmate [[Noko]] as part of [[Maximum Roach]]. In 2010 he joined the recently reformed [[Pop Will Eat Itself]] as co-vocalist alongside [[Graham Crabb]]. When not touring and recording with [[Pop Will Eat Itself]], Byker works as a DJ while occasionally scoring music for films and television
.<ref>{{cite web|title= Mary Byker Set to DJ The Rio Times 6-Year Anniversary Party| url= http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-entertainment/mary-byker-set-to-dj-the-rio-times-6-year-anniversary-party/|accessdate= December 7, 2015}}</ref>


==Musical career==
==Musical career==

===Gaye Bykers on Acid===
===Gaye Bykers on Acid===
{{See also|Gaye Bykers on Acid|}}
{{See also|Gaye Bykers on Acid|}}
Mary formed Gaye Bykers on Acid with bassist [[Robber Byker]] in 1985 and were eventually joined by drummer Kevin Hyde and guitarist Tony Byker.<ref name="Jason Ankeny"/> They released two singles, ''Everythang's Groovy'' and ''Nosedive Karma'' on In-Tape before [[Virgin Records]] signed the band to a 10-album contract for £100,000 a year.<ref name="Get On Up To Get Down: The Anthology">{{Cite AV media notes |title=Get On Up To Get Down: The Anthology|title-link=Get On Up To Get Down: The Anthology|others=[[Gaye Bykers on Acid]] |year=2006 |first=Malcolm |last=Dome |authorlink=Malcolm Dome |page=2 |type=booklet |publisher=[[Sanctuary Records]] |id=34448 |location=London}}</ref> In 1987 they released their debut LP ''[[Drill Your Own Hole]]'' which was followed by ''[[Stewed To The Gills...]]'' in 1989. Lack of promotion led to poor sales the band were dropped by Virgin.<ref name="Jason Ankeny"/> In 1990 the band, disguised as a fictitious [[East German]] [[punk rock|punk]] band named Rektüm, released the [[thrash metal|thrash]] album ''Sakredanus'' and the [[Extended play|EP]] ''Real Horrowshow''.<ref name="Jason Ankeny"/> After parting with [[Virgin Records]] they released a further two albums in 1990 on their own label [[Naked Brain]] (''Cancer Planet Mission'' and ''Pernicious Nonsense'') before the group dissolved in late 1990.<ref name="allmusic.com" />
Mary formed Gaye Bykers on Acid with bassist [[Robber Byker]] in 1985 and were eventually joined by drummer Kevin Hyde and guitarist Tony Byker.<ref name="Jason Ankeny"/> They released two singles, ''Everythang's Groovy'' and ''Nosedive Karma'' on In-Tape before [[Virgin Records]] signed the band to a 10-album contract for £100,000 a year.<ref name="Get On Up To Get Down: The Anthology">{{Cite AV media notes |title=Get On Up To Get Down: The Anthology|others=[[Gaye Bykers on Acid]] |year=2006 |first=Malcolm |last=Dome |authorlink=Malcolm Dome |page=2 |type=booklet |publisher=[[Sanctuary Records]] |id=34448 |location=London}}</ref> In 1987 they released their debut LP ''[[Drill Your Own Hole]]'' which was followed by ''[[Stewed To The Gills...]]'' in 1989. Lack of promotion led to poor sales the band were dropped by Virgin.<ref name="Jason Ankeny"/> In 1990 the band, disguised as a fictitious [[East German]] [[punk rock|punk]] band named Rektüm, released the [[thrash metal|thrash]] album ''Sakredanus'' and the [[Extended play|EP]] ''Real Horrowshow''.<ref name="Jason Ankeny"/> After parting with [[Virgin Records]] they released a further two albums in 1990 on their own label [[Naked Brain]] (''Cancer Planet Mission'' and ''Pernicious Nonsense'') before the group dissolved in late 1990.<ref name="allmusic.com" />


===Pigface===
===Pigface===
{{See also|Pigface|}}
{{See also|Pigface|}}
After [[Gaye Bykers on Acid]] split in 1990, Byker went to see [[Henry Rollins]] live with [[Paul Raven (musician)|Paul Raven]].<ref name="reinspired.wordpress.com">{{cite web|url=https://reinspired.wordpress.com/2010/04/27/memory-lane-mary-mary/|title=Memory Lane: Mary Mary|work=Memory Lane: Mary Mary }}</ref> Raven gave him £200 and asked him to fly to Chicago to join [[industrial music|industrial]] [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] [[Pigface]].<ref name="reinspired.wordpress.com"/> Byker ended up spending the money, but during a [[Killing Joke]] show [[Martin Atkins]] persuaded him to fly to [[Chicago]] and join the band.<ref name="reinspired.wordpress.com"/> Byker joined the band on their second tour<ref name="The Michigan Daily">{{cite web|url=
After [[Gaye Bykers on Acid]] split in 1990, Byker went to see [[Henry Rollins]] live with [[Paul Raven (musician)|Paul Raven]].<ref name="reinspired.wordpress.com">{{cite web|url=https://reinspired.wordpress.com/2010/04/27/memory-lane-mary-mary/|title=Memory Lane: Mary Mary|date=27 April 2010 }}</ref> Raven gave him £200 and asked him to fly to Chicago to join [[industrial music|industrial]] [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] [[Pigface]].<ref name="reinspired.wordpress.com"/> Byker ended up spending the money, but during a [[Killing Joke]] show [[Martin Atkins]] persuaded him to fly to [[Chicago]] and join the band.<ref name="reinspired.wordpress.com"/> Byker joined the band on their second tour<ref name="The Michigan Daily">{{cite web|url=
https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=JZlhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Nh4NAAAAIBAJ&pg=1200%2C4466222|title=Welcome to Detroit...Pigface!|work=The Michigan Daily (11/12/91}}</ref> and toured the US and Europe with Pigface. He featured as vocalist on the albums ''[[Fook (album)|Fook]]'', ''[[Washingmachine Mouth]]'' and ''[[6 (Pigface album)]]''<ref name="allmusic.com pigface">{{cite web|url=
https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=JZlhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Nh4NAAAAIBAJ&pg=1200%2C4466222|title=Welcome to Detroit...Pigface!|work=The Michigan Daily (11/12/91}}</ref> and toured the US and Europe with Pigface. He featured as vocalist on the albums ''[[Fook (album)|Fook]]'', ''[[Washingmachine Mouth]]'' and ''[[6 (Pigface album)]]''<ref name="allmusic.com pigface">{{cite web|url=
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/pigface-mn0000340462/discography|title=Pigface Discography|work=allmusic.com}}</ref>
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/pigface-mn0000340462/discography|title=Pigface Discography|work=allmusic.com}}</ref>
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===Hyperhead===
===Hyperhead===
{{See also|Hyperhead|}}
{{See also|Hyperhead|}}
In 1992 Byker formed [[Hyperhead]] along with Martin Atkins, Karl Leiker, William Tucker (previously of [[Revolting Cocks]] and [[My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult]]) and Paul Dalloway.<ref name="Larkin">Larkin, Colin (1999) ''The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock'', Virgin Books, {{ISBN|0-7535-0257-7}}, p. 226</ref> After demoing tracks, the band recorded the album at [[Pachyderm Studios]] in [[Cannon Falls]] before returning to London to mix the LP with [[Noko]]. The resulting album, ''Metaphasia'', was released in 1992 on Devotion Records. A touring line-up of Mary, Leiker and Dalloway, with Oscar (guitar), Chin (drums), and Keith (percussion) built up a reputation for their live performances.<ref name="Larkin" /><ref name="Strong">Strong, Martin C. (2001) ''The Great Metal Discography'', MOJO Books, {{ISBN|1-84195-185-4}}, p. 264</ref> Two EPs followed but the band split up without releasing another album.<ref name="Strong"/>
In 1992 Byker formed [[Hyperhead]] along with Martin Atkins, Karl Leiker, William Tucker (previously of [[Revolting Cocks]] and [[My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult]]) and Paul Dalloway.<ref name="Larkin">Larkin, Colin (1999) ''The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock'', Virgin Books, {{ISBN|0-7535-0257-7}}, p. 226</ref> After demoing tracks, the band recorded the album at [[Pachyderm Studios]] in [[Cannon Falls]] before returning to London to mix the LP with [[Noko]]. The resulting album, ''Metaphasia'', was released in 1992 on Devotion Records. A touring line-up of Mary, Leiker and Dalloway, with Oscar (guitar), Chin (drums), and Keith (percussion) built up a reputation for their live performances.<ref name="Larkin" /><ref name="Strong">Strong, Martin C. (2001) ''The Great Metal Discography'', MOJO Books, {{ISBN|1-84195-185-4}}, p. 264</ref> Two EPs followed but the band split up without releasing another album.<ref name="Strong"/>


===Apollo 440===
===Apollo 440===
{{See also|Apollo 440|}}
{{See also|Apollo 440|}}
In 1997 Byker joined [[Apollo 440]]. His first contribution was to provide vocals for the song ''[[Ain't Talkin' 'bout Dub]]'' which peaked at number 7 in the [[UK Singles Chart]]. Following this, he and the band recorded their second album ''[[Electro Glide in Blue]]''. Byker, Trevor Gray and Howard Gray wrote and produced [[Liverpool FC]]'s [[FA Cup Final]] single ''[[Pass & Move (It's the Liverpool Groove)]]'' under the name Boot Room Boyz. It reached number 4 in the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>{{cite book|title=[[Guinness Book of British Hit Singles & Albums|Guinness World Records: British Hit Singles and Albums]] (18th edition)|first=David|last=Roberts|year=2005|isbn=1-904994-00-8|publisher=[[HiT Entertainment|Guinness World Records Limited]]|page=301}}</ref> In 1999 the band released ''[[Gettin' High on Your Own Supply]]''. The album proved to be hit and went to number 20 in the [[UK Album Chart]]. The album spawned two UK Top 10 singles including the theme to the 1998 movie ''[[Lost In Space]]'' and ''[[Stop the Rock]]''. In 1999 Byker appeared on [[Never Mind The Buzzcocks]] and featured as a player on [[FIFA 2000]] with other Apollo 440 members Noko, Trevor Gray and Howard Gray.
In 1997 Byker joined [[Apollo 440]]. His first contribution was to provide vocals for the song ''[[Ain't Talkin' 'bout Dub]]'' which peaked at number 7 in the [[UK Singles Chart]]. Following this, he and the band recorded their second album ''[[Electro Glide in Blue]]''. Byker, Trevor Gray and Howard Gray wrote and produced [[Liverpool FC]]'s [[FA Cup Final]] single ''[[Pass & Move (It's the Liverpool Groove)]]'' under the name Boot Room Boyz. It reached number 4 in the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>{{cite book|title=[[Guinness Book of British Hit Singles & Albums|Guinness World Records: British Hit Singles and Albums]]|first=David|last=Roberts|year=2005|isbn=1-904994-00-8|publisher=[[HiT Entertainment|Guinness World Records Limited]]|page=301|edition=18th }}</ref> In 1999 the band released ''[[Gettin' High on Your Own Supply]]''. The album proved to be hit and went to number 20 in the [[UK Album Chart]]. The album spawned two UK Top 10 singles including the theme to the 1998 movie ''[[Lost In Space]]'' and ''[[Stop the Rock]]''. In 1999 Byker appeared on [[Never Mind The Buzzcocks]] and featured as a player on [[FIFA 2000]] with other Apollo 440 members Noko, Trevor Gray and Howard Gray.


In 1998 Byker teamed up with [[Hoodlum Priest (musician)|Hoodlum Priest]] and contributed vocals to three tracks on his self-titled second album<ref name="allmusic.com hoodlum priest">{{cite web|url=
In 1998 Byker teamed up with [[Hoodlum Priest (musician)|Hoodlum Priest]] and contributed vocals to three tracks on his self-titled second album<ref name="allmusic.com hoodlum priest">{{cite web|url=
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/hoodlum-priest-mn0000261061|title=Hoodlum Priest discography biography|work=allmusic.com}}</ref>
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/hoodlum-priest-mn0000261061|title=Hoodlum Priest discography biography|work=allmusic.com}}</ref>


In 2002 Byker toured with the band Maximum Roach. They recorded an album's worth of material but broke up after a deal with [[Trent Reznor]]'s label [[Nothing Records]] fell through<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pulpmetalmagazine.com/2010/06/29/music-archives1/#more-98 |title=Mary Byker – Everything’s Groovy! – An interview with Jason Michel |date= |accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref>
In 2002 Byker toured with the band Maximum Roach. They recorded an album's worth of material but broke up after a deal with [[Trent Reznor]]'s label [[Nothing Records]] fell through<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pulpmetalmagazine.com/2010/06/29/music-archives1/#more-98 |title=Mary Byker – Everything's Groovy! – An interview with Jason Michel |date= 29 June 2010|accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref>


===Pop Will Eat Itself===
===Pop Will Eat Itself===
{{See also|Pop Will Eat Itself|}}
{{See also|Pop Will Eat Itself|}}
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Byker is currently the co-vocalist of the band [[Pop Will Eat Itself]] along with [[Graham Crabb]]. He has featured on the LPs ''[[New Noise Designed by a Sadist]]'' and ''[[Anti-Nasty League]]''.


===Am I Dead Yet?===
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Byker is currently the co-vocalist of [[grebo (music)|grebo]] band [[Pop Will Eat Itself]] along with [[Graham Crabb]]. He has featured on the LPs ''[[New Noise Designed by a Sadist]]'' and ''[[Anti-Nasty League]]''.
In October 2018, Mary teamed up with long time collaborator [[Noko 440]] to form Am I Dead Yet?. Their self-titled debut album was successfully crowd funded in March 2018 and released on [[Wire-Sound]] on 27 April 2019.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
In 1987 Byker married girlfriend and [[The Bomb Party]] bassist [[Sarah Corina]]. Following a divorce in the early 90s he married Brazilian Ana Vance. Byker moved to Brazil in 2007 with his wife and opened an East-Asian-themed restaurant called Mekong in [[Rio de Janeiro]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tuoitrenews.vn/lifestyle/20453/britishbrazilian-couple-serves-vietnamese-pho-in-brazil |title=British-Brazilian couple serves Vietnamese 'pho' in Brazil |date= |accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref>
In 1987, Byker married girlfriend and [[The Bomb Party]] bassist [[Sarah Corina]]. Following a divorce in the early 1990s, he married Brazilian Ana Vance. Byker moved to Brazil in 2007 with his wife and opened an East-Asian-themed restaurant called ''Mekong'' in [[Rio de Janeiro]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tuoitrenews.vn/lifestyle/20453/britishbrazilian-couple-serves-vietnamese-pho-in-brazil |title=British-Brazilian couple serves Vietnamese 'pho' in Brazil|website=Tuoitrenews.vn |date= 16 November 2013|accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref>


==Selected discography==
==Selected discography==
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===[[Gaye Bykers on Acid]]===
===[[Gaye Bykers on Acid]]===

====Albums====
====Albums====
* ''Drill Your Own Hole'' (1987)
* ''Drill Your Own Hole'' (1987)
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* ''Nervous'' Feat. Mary (2006)
* ''Nervous'' Feat. Mary (2006)


== References ==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 19:40, 23 October 2024

Mary Byker
Birth nameIan Garfield Hoxley
Also known asMary Mary
GenresRock
OccupationSinger
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active1986–present

Ian Garfield Hoxley, known by his stage name Mary Byker (a.k.a. Mary Mary) is an English singer, record producer and DJ known for his work as the lead singer of Gaye Bykers on Acid, Pop Will Eat Itself, Pigface and Apollo 440.

Biography

[edit]

Early life

[edit]

Byker was a founding member of grebo band Gaye Bykers on Acid, which he formed with bassist Robber Byker in 1985 before being joined by guitarist Tony Byker and drummer Kevin Hyde in 1986.[1] The band recorded several albums before dissolving in 1990. Following this, he worked with Martin Atkins in the Industrial Music supergroup Pigface as well as Hyperhead[2] before joining Apollo 440 in 1996. In 2002 he toured with former bandmate Noko as part of Maximum Roach. In 2010 he joined the recently reformed Pop Will Eat Itself as co-vocalist alongside Graham Crabb. When not touring and recording with Pop Will Eat Itself, Byker works as a DJ while occasionally scoring music for films and television.[3]

Musical career

[edit]

Gaye Bykers on Acid

[edit]
See also: Gaye Bykers on Acid

Mary formed Gaye Bykers on Acid with bassist Robber Byker in 1985 and were eventually joined by drummer Kevin Hyde and guitarist Tony Byker.[1] They released two singles, Everythang's Groovy and Nosedive Karma on In-Tape before Virgin Records signed the band to a 10-album contract for £100,000 a year.[4] In 1987 they released their debut LP Drill Your Own Hole which was followed by Stewed To The Gills... in 1989. Lack of promotion led to poor sales the band were dropped by Virgin.[1] In 1990 the band, disguised as a fictitious East German punk band named Rektüm, released the thrash album Sakredanus and the EP Real Horrowshow.[1] After parting with Virgin Records they released a further two albums in 1990 on their own label Naked Brain (Cancer Planet Mission and Pernicious Nonsense) before the group dissolved in late 1990.[2]

Pigface

[edit]
See also: Pigface

After Gaye Bykers on Acid split in 1990, Byker went to see Henry Rollins live with Paul Raven.[5] Raven gave him £200 and asked him to fly to Chicago to join industrial supergroup Pigface.[5] Byker ended up spending the money, but during a Killing Joke show Martin Atkins persuaded him to fly to Chicago and join the band.[5] Byker joined the band on their second tour[6] and toured the US and Europe with Pigface. He featured as vocalist on the albums Fook, Washingmachine Mouth and 6 (Pigface album)[7]

Hyperhead

[edit]
See also: Hyperhead

In 1992 Byker formed Hyperhead along with Martin Atkins, Karl Leiker, William Tucker (previously of Revolting Cocks and My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult) and Paul Dalloway.[8] After demoing tracks, the band recorded the album at Pachyderm Studios in Cannon Falls before returning to London to mix the LP with Noko. The resulting album, Metaphasia, was released in 1992 on Devotion Records. A touring line-up of Mary, Leiker and Dalloway, with Oscar (guitar), Chin (drums), and Keith (percussion) built up a reputation for their live performances.[8][9] Two EPs followed but the band split up without releasing another album.[9]

Apollo 440

[edit]
See also: Apollo 440

In 1997 Byker joined Apollo 440. His first contribution was to provide vocals for the song Ain't Talkin' 'bout Dub which peaked at number 7 in the UK Singles Chart. Following this, he and the band recorded their second album Electro Glide in Blue. Byker, Trevor Gray and Howard Gray wrote and produced Liverpool FC's FA Cup Final single Pass & Move (It's the Liverpool Groove) under the name Boot Room Boyz. It reached number 4 in the UK Singles Chart.[10] In 1999 the band released Gettin' High on Your Own Supply. The album proved to be hit and went to number 20 in the UK Album Chart. The album spawned two UK Top 10 singles including the theme to the 1998 movie Lost In Space and Stop the Rock. In 1999 Byker appeared on Never Mind The Buzzcocks and featured as a player on FIFA 2000 with other Apollo 440 members Noko, Trevor Gray and Howard Gray.

In 1998 Byker teamed up with Hoodlum Priest and contributed vocals to three tracks on his self-titled second album[11]

In 2002 Byker toured with the band Maximum Roach. They recorded an album's worth of material but broke up after a deal with Trent Reznor's label Nothing Records fell through[12]

Pop Will Eat Itself

[edit]
See also: Pop Will Eat Itself

Byker is currently the co-vocalist of the band Pop Will Eat Itself along with Graham Crabb. He has featured on the LPs New Noise Designed by a Sadist and Anti-Nasty League.

Am I Dead Yet?

[edit]

In October 2018, Mary teamed up with long time collaborator Noko 440 to form Am I Dead Yet?. Their self-titled debut album was successfully crowd funded in March 2018 and released on Wire-Sound on 27 April 2019.

Personal life

[edit]

In 1987, Byker married girlfriend and The Bomb Party bassist Sarah Corina. Following a divorce in the early 1990s, he married Brazilian Ana Vance. Byker moved to Brazil in 2007 with his wife and opened an East-Asian-themed restaurant called Mekong in Rio de Janeiro.[13]

Selected discography

[edit]
See also: Gaye Bykers on Acid § Discography

Gaye Bykers on Acid

[edit]

Albums

[edit]
  • Drill Your Own Hole (1987)
  • Stewed To The Gills (1989)
  • Sakredanus (1989) (as Rektüm)
  • Cancer Planet Mission (1990)
  • Pernicious Nonsense (1990)

Pigface

[edit]

Albums

[edit]

EP

[edit]

Hyperhead

[edit]

Albums

[edit]
  • Metaphasia (1992)

EP/Singles

[edit]
  • Teenage Mind (1992),
  • Terminal Fear (1993)

Liverpool F.C. & The Boot Room Boyz

[edit]

Single

[edit]

Apollo 440

[edit]

Albums

[edit]

EP/Singles

[edit]

Eye To Eye

[edit]

Single

[edit]
  • Just Can't Get Enough (No No No No) (1999)

Maximum Roach

[edit]

EP/Singles

[edit]
  • Maximum Roach EP (2002)
  • Feel It (2002)

DJ Fresh

[edit]
  • Nervous Feat. Mary (2006)

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c d Jason Ankeny. "Gaye Bykers on Acid | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Hyperhead biography". allmusic.com.
  3. ^ "Mary Byker Set to DJ The Rio Times 6-Year Anniversary Party". 18 March 2015. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  4. ^ Dome, Malcolm (2006). Get On Up To Get Down: The Anthology (booklet). Gaye Bykers on Acid. London: Sanctuary Records. p. 2. 34448.
  5. ^ a b c "Memory Lane: Mary Mary". 27 April 2010.
  6. ^ "Welcome to Detroit...Pigface!". The Michigan Daily (11/12/91.
  7. ^ "Pigface Discography". allmusic.com.
  8. ^ a b Larkin, Colin (1999) The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock, Virgin Books, ISBN 0-7535-0257-7, p. 226
  9. ^ a b Strong, Martin C. (2001) The Great Metal Discography, MOJO Books, ISBN 1-84195-185-4, p. 264
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