Mushroomhead

Mushroomhead is an alternative metal band from Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in 1993 in Cleveland’s Warehouse District, the band’s music can be described as a synthesis of alternative, heavy metal and electro-industrial influences. The band originally adopted masks and stage names to not conflict with their original bands. The band’s look has evolved over the years with each release.

In 1993, Mushroomhead was established as a side project. To differentiate itself from members’ existing bands and to dispel any misconceptions about the group’s sound and musical content, adopted costumes, masks and pseudonyms. They are considered Industrial Metal. They played its first show in 1993. Days later, the octet found itself on stage alongside established metal band GWAR. Since 1999, Mushroomhead has had an on-and-off rivalry with Iowa-based band Slipknot. The feud erupted due to the image similarities between the bands. Many fans of Mushroomhead claim Slipknot stole their masked look, and vice-versa.
Other Information

* Origin: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
* Genres: Alternative metal, Nu Metal, Industrial metal
* Years active: 1993 – present
* Labels: Eclipse Records, Universal Records, Megaforce Records, Filthy Hands
* Associated acts: Hatrix(216), VentanA, Tenafly Viper, Unified Culture, State of Conviction, The Alter Boys, S.O.S., Pitch Black Forecast
* Website: www.mushroomhead.com
* Members:

1. Jeffrey Nothing – vocals
2. Waylon – vocals
3. Gravy – guitars
4. Pig Benis – bass
5. Shmotz – keyboards
6. ST1TCH – turntables, electronics, samples, water drums
7. Skinny – drums, percussion

Albums

* 1995: Mushroomhead
* 1996: Superbuick
* 1999: M3
* 2001: XX
* 2003: XIII
* 2006: Savior Sorrow
* 2009: The Slaughterhouse is Back in Business