Turn Me on Dead Man

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Name = Turn Me on Dead Man


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Origin = San Francisco, California, U.S.
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Genre = Stoner metal Neo-Psychedelia Hard rock Heavy metal
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Years_active = 2000-present
Label = Alternative Tentacles
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Current_members = Christopher Lyman Kurt Statham Scott Shanks Mykill Ziggy
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Turn Me on Dead Man is a psychedelic/heavy metal band from San Francisco, California formed in 2000. They are influenced by bands such as Led Zeppelin, Cream and Black Sabbath. Similar to other such as Wolfmother, The Sword, and Witchcraft, Turn Me on Dead Man has toured both California and the East Coast extensively, releasing two popular albums since their debut.

History

Formed in the Bay Area in 2000 by drummer and principal songwriter Mykill Ziggy, the band quickly became popular among the San Francisco area's metal scene. Known for the extremely loud concerts and incredible jams, they were discovered by legendary Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra and signed to his Alternative Tentacles label. Upon being signed, the release of their debut album, "God Bless the Electric Freak" came soon after in 2005.

Band Name

Their band name comes from the supposed hidden message in The Beatles song Revolution 9. The lines 'Number nine, Number nine' have been thought to say 'Turn Me On Dead Man, Turn Me On Dead Man' when played backwards. This is one of the best examples of un-intentional backmasking.

Discography

*"God Bless the Electric Freak" (2005)
*"Technicolour Mother" (2006)
*"Sunshine Suicide" (2008)

External links

* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:3b811vf5zzpa All Music Guide entry]