Tomahawk (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Tomahawk

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Origin = California, USA
Genre = Alternative metal Alternative rock Experimental rock
Years_active = 2000–present
Label = Ipecac Recordings
Associated_acts = Fantômas The Melvins Mr. Bungle The Jesus Lizard Faith No More Helmet Battles
URL = [http://www.ipecac.com/bio.php?id=9 Official Site]
Current_members = Mike Patton - vocals, keyboards
Duane Denison- guitars
John Stanier - drums
Past_members = Kevin Rutmanis - bass

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

History

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. 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. [cite web | last = | first = | title = Big Day Out 2002 Line Up| publisher = Big Day Out Official Website| date = | url = http://www.bigdayout.com/history/pastlineups.php| accessdate = 2007-07-10]

The band's third album, "Anonymous", was released on June 19th 2007 through Ipecac Recordings. Kevin Rutmanis left the band during the recording; reasons for his departure are unknown. Rutmanis claims that he didn't even know he had been fired until hearing that the group had begun working on new material.Fact|date=July 2008 The band is now working as a trio. [cite web | last = | first = | title = Tomahawk Biography| publisher = Ipecac.com| date = | url = http://www.ipecac.com/bio.php?id=9 | accessdate = 2007-06-06]

Discography

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External links

* [http://www.ipecac.com/ Ipecac Recordings]
* [http://www.myspace.com/tomahawkofficial Tomahawk] at MySpace
* [http://www.pattonmad.com/Tomahawk/TomahawkDiscography.htm Tomahawk discography]