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Tomahawk
Background information
OriginCalifornia, USA
GenresAlternative metal, experimental rock, alternative rock, progressive rock, Native American music
Years active2000–present
LabelsIpecac Recordings
MembersMike Patton
Duane Denison
John Stanier
Trevor Dunn
Past membersKevin Rutmanis
WebsiteOfficial Site

Tomahawk is an experimental alternative metal/alternative rock supergroup from the United States. They formed in 2000 when Fantômas, ex-Mr. Bungle and Faith No More singer/keyboardist Mike Patton and ex-The Jesus Lizard guitar player Duane Denison started swapping tapes with the intention of collaborating. Denison then recruited ex-Helmet drummer John Stanier, while Mike Patton recruited Melvins/Cows bass player Kevin Rutmanis into the group.

History

When Mike Patton's band Faith No More broke up in 1998[1] he created the record label Ipecac Recordings, returned to work with his other band Mr. Bungle and formed the avant-garde metal supergroup Fantômas with Buzz Osborne of Melvins and Dave Lombardo of Slayer. Mike Patton met Duane Denison in 2000 at a Mr. Bungle concert in Nashville, Tennessee, and the two began exchanging music. From there, the two began to jam together with a view to releasing an album.[2]

In 2001 the band released their first album, the self-titled Tomahawk, produced by Joe Funderburk. The band recorded their next album, Mit Gas, with producer Joe Barresi in 2003. Both albums were issued by Ipecac Recordings.

Tomahawk have toured extensively, playing in many countries around the world, including the United States, Australia, Europe and Japan. They generally headline shows but have been the supporting act for bands such as Tool. When opening for Tool in 2002 the band were booed off stage.[3][4] Tomahawk took part in the "Geek Tour", which featured labelmates The Melvins and Fantômas. Tomahawk have also played at various festivals, including the Big Day Out festival in Australia.[5]

Drummer John Stanier.

The band's third album, Anonymous, was released on June 19, 2007 through Ipecac Recordings. Kevin Rutmanis left the band during the recording; reasons for his departure are unknown. [6] In July, 2011, Mike Patton told Rolling Stone magazine that a fourth Tomahawk album is in the works. [7] In November 2011, the band announced on Facebook that a new album was coming soon. It was then revealed that the new album will be released on the fall of 2012, and titled Oddfellows. In early 2012 it was revealed that Trevor Dunn (Mr.Bungle, Fantômas, John Zorn, MadLove, trio-convulsant, etc.) would be playing bass for the band.[8]

On May 7, 2012- Ipecac Records posted a 40 second YouTube video titled "Oddfellows New record teaser." The song that is sampled showcases the new drum and bass relationship between Trevor Dunn and John Stanier. The sample noticeably features a signature dueling guitar riff from Duane Denison, which has already earned high praise from fans, drawing comparisons to King Crimson. Singer Mike Patton is absent from the sample. According to the video, "Oddfellows" is scheduled to be released in the Fall of 2012. [9] The album will be released January 29, 2013 [10]

On December 3rd, the full length video for 'Stone Letter' (initially released on Black Friday as a limited release) was posted online.[11]

Musical style and influences

The press and critics alike have mainly described the band's sound as alternative metal,[12][13][14][15] alternative rock[12][16] and experimental rock.[12] Other label's that have been affixed to the group include hard rock,[12] and heavy metal.[12] Butch Lazorchak of the Boston Herald has compared the band's sound to 1970s hard rock groups such as Blue Oyster Cult.[17] The band's 2007 album Anonymous incorporates Native American music elements.[18][19]

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album details Peak chart positions
US
[20] 		US
Heat.
[20] 		US
Ind.
[20] 		AUS
[21] 		NOR
[22] 		UK
[23]
2001 Tomahawk
  • Released: October 30, 2001
  • Label: Ipecac
  • Formats: CD, DI
 — 31 20 37 — —
2003 Mit Gas
  • Released: May 6, 2003
  • Label: Ipecac
  • Formats: CD, DI
 137 3 7 28 17 98
2007 Anonymous
  • Released: June 19, 2007
  • Label: Ipecac
  • Formats: CD, DI
 158 2 12 32 31 —
2013 Oddfellows
  • Released: January 29, 2013
  • Label: Ipecac
  • Formats: CD, DI, LP
 69 — 9 — — —

Box sets

Year Album details
2012 Eponymous To Anonymous
  • Released: April 21, 2012
  • Label: Ipecac
  • Formats: LP

Singles

Year Song Album
2007 "Sun Dance" Anonymous
2012 "Stone Letter" Oddfellows

Notes

  1. ^ "Faith No More Biography". Faith No More Official Site. Retrieved 2012-12-02.
  2. ^ DeRogatis, Jim (November 2, 2001). "Super Models: New Bands Show That Supergroups Can Get It Right". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved August 27, 2001. (subscription required)
  3. ^ "Tomahawk: Mit Gas | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. 2003-05-01. Retrieved 2012-12-02.
  4. ^ "Star Tribune Archives". Nl.newsbank.com. 2002-08-30. Retrieved 2012-12-02.
  5. ^ "Big Day Out 2002 Line Up". Big Day Out Official Website. Archived from the original on 2007-05-16. Retrieved 2007-07-10.
  6. ^ "Tomahawk Biography". Ipecac.com. Retrieved 2007-06-06.
  7. ^ Nagy, Evie, "Mike Patton on Voicing a Video Game, Faith No More Reunion", Rolling Stone, 7-25-2011. Retrieved 8-4-2011
  8. ^ Facebook, "New Tomahawk page!! Which means a NEW record is coming soon!", Facebook, 11-04-2011. Retrieved 11-04-2011
  9. ^ Andy Couch. "Ipecac Recordings - Music Videos". Ipecac.com. Retrieved 2012-11-30.
  10. ^ Weingarten, Christopher R. (2012-10-04). "Hear the Gnashing First Taste of Tomahawk's First LP in Six Years | SPIN | SPIN Mix | Premieres". SPIN. Retrieved 2012-11-30.
  11. ^ Trebuchet (940 Posts). "Tomahawk! Patton and Co release new Video: Stone Letter". Trebuchet Magazine. Retrieved 2012-12-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ a b c d e Prato, Greg. "Tomahawk - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-11-30.
  13. ^ Martins, Chris. "See Tomahawk Carve Out 'Stone Letter' in Raw New Video | SPIN | SPIN Mix | Videos". SPIN. Retrieved 2012-12-02.
  14. ^ Pattonhawk (2012-11-05). "Mike Patton on new Tomahawk: "It's a rock record"". Fasterlouder.com.au. Retrieved 2012-11-30.
  15. ^ Craig Mathieson. "The leap from Faith | Mike Patton's Mondo Cane". Theage.com.au. Retrieved 2012-11-30.
  16. ^ Eakin, Marah (2012-06-29). "After a long hiatus, alt-rock supergroup Tomahawk reunites, readies new album | Music | Newswire". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2012-11-30.
  17. ^ Lazorchak, Butch (November 18, 2001). "Lynne's Latest Softens Edges". Boston Herald. Retrieved October 30, 2012. (subscription required)
  18. ^ Lymangrover, Jason (2007-06-19). "Anonymous - Tomahawk : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-11-30.
  19. ^ Schiller, Mike. "Tomahawk: Anonymous". PopMatters. Retrieved 2012-11-30.
  20. ^ a b c "Tomahawk > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2010-08-04.
  21. ^ "Discography Tomahawk". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2010-08-04.
  22. ^ "Discography Tomahawk". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2010-08-04.
  23. ^ Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: DJ T – Tzant". Zobbel. Retrieved 2010-08-04.
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