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{{Short description|American heavy metal supergroup}}
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| caption = Damnocracy, the heavy metal supergroup - pictured left to right: Evan Seinfeld, Ted Nugent, Sebastian Bach, Jason Bonham, and Scott Ian
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| origin = United States
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|caption =Damnocracy, the heavy metal supergroup - pictured left to right: Evan Seinfeld, Ted Nugent, Sebastian Bach, Jason Bonham, and Scott Ian
|origin =USA
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]]
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| years_active = 2006–2010
|genre =[[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]]
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| label = [[VH1]]
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|years_active =2006–2010
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| associated_acts = [[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]], [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]], [[The Amboy Dukes (band)|The Amboy Dukes]], [[Damn Yankees (band)|Damn Yankees]], [[Biohazard (band)|Biohazard]], [[Bonham (band)|Bonham]], [[UFO (band)|UFO]], [[Foreigner (band)|Foreigner]], [[Stormtroopers of Death]]
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| website = {{official website|http://www.officialdamnocracy.com/home.php}}
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|associated_acts =[[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]], [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]], [[The Amboy Dukes]], [[Damn Yankees (band)|Damn Yankees]], [[Biohazard (band)|Biohazard]], [[Bonham (band)|Bonham]], [[UFO (band)|UFO]], [[Foreigner (band)|Foreigner]]. Stormtroopers of Death
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| current_members = [[Sebastian Bach]]<br />[[Ted Nugent]]<br />[[Scott Ian]]<br />[[Evan Seinfeld]]<br />[[Jason Bonham]]
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|website ={{official website|http://www.officialdamnocracy.com/home.php}}
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|current_members =[[Sebastian Bach]]<br>[[Ted Nugent]]<br>[[Scott Ian]]<br>[[Evan Seinfeld]]<br>[[Jason Bonham]]
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'''Damnocracy''' was a [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]] formed on, and for, the [[VH1]] TV show ''[[Supergroup (TV series)|Supergroup]]'' in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/shows/supergroup/series.jhtml|title= Vh1 Supergroup |date=2006 |accessdate= 2012}}</ref>


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'''Damnocracy''' was a [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]] formed on, and for, the [[VH1]] TV show ''[[Supergroup (TV series)|Supergroup]]'' in 2006.<ref>{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120518004438/http://www.vh1.com/shows/supergroup/series.jhtml |archive-date=May 18, 2012 |url=http://www.vh1.com/shows/supergroup/series.jhtml|title= VH1 Shows: Supergroup |date=2006}}</ref> The members of the band ultimately dubbed their band project Damnocracy.
The members of the band ultimately dubbed their band project Damnocracy.


The band's assumed manager was [[Doc McGhee]], who has managed the likes of [[KISS (band)|KISS]], [[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]], [[Mötley Crüe]], and [[Night Ranger]]. Doc had previously worked with [[Sebastian Bach]] in the rock band [[Skid Row (heavy metal band)|Skid Row]].
The band's assumed manager was [[Doc McGhee]], who has managed the likes of [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]], [[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]], [[Mötley Crüe]], and [[Night Ranger]]. He had previously worked with [[Sebastian Bach]] in the rock band [[Skid Row (heavy metal band)|Skid Row]].


The band did not release any albums and disbanded in 2010. Its members returned to their original bands or moved on to new projects.
The band did not release any albums and disbanded in 2010. Its members continued to perform with their original bands or moved on to new projects.


==The band==
==Band members==
===Sebastian Bach (vocals)===
===Sebastian Bach (vocals)===
Former singer for the band Skid Row, now leading a successful solo career. He also makes a living as an actor and television personality. Has appeared on many of [[VH1]]'s programs, including their ''I Married...'' series, and ''HEAVY: The Story of Metal''.
Former singer for the hard rock band [[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]] before embarking on a solo career. He also makes a living as an actor and television personality. Has appeared on many of VH1's programs, including their ''I Married...'' series, and ''[[Heavy: The Story of Metal]]''.


===Ted Nugent (lead guitar)===
===Ted Nugent (lead guitar)===
Formerly the lead guitarist for [[The Amboy Dukes]], [[Ted Nugent|Ted Nugent Band]], and [[Damn Yankees (band)|Damn Yankees]], he is most famous for his solo career. Some of his best known songs include "Stranglehold", "Free For All", "Dog Eat Dog", "Wang Dang Sweet Poontang", "[[Cat Scratch Fever]]", "Motor City Madhouse", "Great White Buffalo", "High Enough" and "Wango Tango". Often during the show, [[Scott Ian]] referred to how much he enjoyed working with Ted, as Nugent was one of Ian's influences growing up.
Former lead guitarist for [[The Amboy Dukes (band)|The Amboy Dukes]] and [[Damn Yankees (band)|Damn Yankees]], he is most famous for his solo career. Some of his best known songs include "[[Stranglehold (Ted Nugent song)|Stranglehold]]", "Free for All", "Dog Eat Dog", "Wang Dang Sweet Poontang", "[[Cat Scratch Fever (song)|Cat Scratch Fever]]", "Motor City Madhouse", "Great White Buffalo", "High Enough" and "Wango Tango". Often during the show, [[Scott Ian]] referred to how much he enjoyed working with Nugent, as Nugent was one of Ian's influences growing up.


===Scott Ian (rhythm guitar)===
===Scott Ian (rhythm guitar)===
Rhythm guitarist of the [[thrash metal]] band [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]]. Anthrax still perform today, and Scott Ian has been a personality on various VH1 programs, including the ''I Love the 70s/80s/90s'' series. Ian is also a member of the thrash/[[hardcore]] [[crossover]] band [[Stormtroopers Of Death]].
Rhythm guitarist and founding member of the [[thrash metal]] band [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]], who are considered one of the "big four" of the genre. Anthrax still perform today, and Scott Ian has been a personality on various VH1 programs, including the ''I Love the 70s/80s/90s'' series. Ian is also a member of [[Stormtroopers of Death]], one of the first [[crossover thrash]] bands who mixed thrash with [[hardcore punk]].


===Evan Seinfeld (bass)===
===Evan Seinfeld (bass)===
Former vocalist and bassist for the band [[Biohazard (band)|Biohazard]]. He is an actor, director and producer in the [[pornography]] business, and he was married to adult film star [[Tera Patrick]]. He has performed with her in three films under the name [[Spyder Jonez]], including the movies ''Tera, Tera, Tera'', ''Reign of Tera'', which he directed, and ''Desperate''.
Vocalist and bassist for the band [[Biohazard (band)|Biohazard]], as well as an actor, director and producer in the [[pornography]] business.


===Jason Bonham (drums)===
===Jason Bonham (drums)===
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{official website|http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/supergroup/series.jhtml}}
* {{official website|http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/supergroup/series.jhtml}}
* [http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ej?title=jason_bonham_audio_on_supergroup_foreign&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Audio of Jason Bonham talking about his experience on the show]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090219223937/http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ej/?title=jason_bonham_audio_on_supergroup_foreign&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Audio of Jason Bonham talking about his experience on the show]
* {{imdb title|0784946|Supergroup}}
* {{IMDb title|qid=Q3504653|title=Supergroup}}
* {{tv.com show|supergroup|Supergroup}}


{{Sebastian Bach}}
{{Sebastian Bach}}
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{{Skid Row}}
{{Skid Row}}


[[Category:Heavy metal supergroups]]
[[Category:American heavy metal supergroups]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2006]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2006]]
[[Category:American heavy metal musical groups]]

Latest revision as of 23:12, 23 November 2024

Damnocracy
Damnocracy, the heavy metal supergroup - pictured left to right: Evan Seinfeld, Ted Nugent, Sebastian Bach, Jason Bonham, and Scott Ian
Damnocracy, the heavy metal supergroup - pictured left to right: Evan Seinfeld, Ted Nugent, Sebastian Bach, Jason Bonham, and Scott Ian
Background information
OriginUnited States
GenresHeavy metal
Years active2006–2010
LabelsVH1
MembersSebastian Bach
Ted Nugent
Scott Ian
Evan Seinfeld
Jason Bonham
WebsiteOfficial website

Damnocracy was a heavy metal supergroup formed on, and for, the VH1 TV show Supergroup in 2006.[1] The members of the band ultimately dubbed their band project Damnocracy.

The band's assumed manager was Doc McGhee, who has managed the likes of Kiss, Scorpions, Mötley Crüe, and Night Ranger. He had previously worked with Sebastian Bach in the rock band Skid Row.

The band did not release any albums and disbanded in 2010. Its members continued to perform with their original bands or moved on to new projects.

Band members

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Sebastian Bach (vocals)

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Former singer for the hard rock band Skid Row before embarking on a solo career. He also makes a living as an actor and television personality. Has appeared on many of VH1's programs, including their I Married... series, and Heavy: The Story of Metal.

Ted Nugent (lead guitar)

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Former lead guitarist for The Amboy Dukes and Damn Yankees, he is most famous for his solo career. Some of his best known songs include "Stranglehold", "Free for All", "Dog Eat Dog", "Wang Dang Sweet Poontang", "Cat Scratch Fever", "Motor City Madhouse", "Great White Buffalo", "High Enough" and "Wango Tango". Often during the show, Scott Ian referred to how much he enjoyed working with Nugent, as Nugent was one of Ian's influences growing up.

Scott Ian (rhythm guitar)

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Rhythm guitarist and founding member of the thrash metal band Anthrax, who are considered one of the "big four" of the genre. Anthrax still perform today, and Scott Ian has been a personality on various VH1 programs, including the I Love the 70s/80s/90s series. Ian is also a member of Stormtroopers of Death, one of the first crossover thrash bands who mixed thrash with hardcore punk.

Evan Seinfeld (bass)

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Vocalist and bassist for the band Biohazard, as well as an actor, director and producer in the pornography business.

Jason Bonham (drums)

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Son of late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. He played drums in the bands Bonham, UFO and Foreigner.

Premiere concert setlist

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Following the TV series the band performed at the Empire Ballroom on March 5, 2006:

  1. "Ace of Spades" (Motörhead)
  2. "Free for All" (Ted Nugent)
  3. "T.N.T." (AC/DC)
  4. "Out on the Tiles" (Led Zeppelin)
  5. "Only" (Anthrax)
  6. "Take It Back" (Damnocracy original song)
  7. "Punishment" (Biohazard)
  8. "Stranglehold" (Ted Nugent)
  9. "Sin City" (AC/DC)
  10. "Youth Gone Wild" (Skid Row)
  11. "Cat Scratch Fever" (Ted Nugent)
  12. "Whole Lotta Love" (Led Zeppelin)

References

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  1. ^ "VH1 Shows: Supergroup". 2006. Archived from the original on May 18, 2012.
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