Lawnmower Deth
| Lawnmower Deth | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire, England |
| Genres | Thrash metal Crossover thrash Comedy rock |
| Years active | 1987–1993, 2008–present |
| Labels | Earache |
| Members | |
| Qualcast "Koffee Perkulator" Mutilator (Pete Lee) Concorde Faceripper (Steve Nesfield) Schizo Rotary Sprintmaster (Gavin 'Paddy' O'Malley) Mightymo Destructimo (Chris Parkes) Explodin' Dr Jaggers Flymo (Chris Flint) |
|
| Past members | |
| Baron Kev Von Thresh Meister Silo Stench Chisel Marbels KP (Kevin Papworth) | |
Lawnmower Deth are an English thrash metal band who parodied the genre and recorded three-and-a-half albums. Initially active in the late 1980s and early 1990s, they reformed in 2008.
Contents |
[edit] Biography
 |
This section's tone or style may not reflect the formal tone used on Wikipedia. Specific concerns may be found on the talk page. See Wikipedia's guide to writing better articles for suggestions. (May 2009) |
[edit] Main career (1987-1993)
Lawnmower Deth were formed in Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire, England in 1987 by Chris Flint and Joseph Whitaker School mates Pete Lee, Steve Nesfield and Chris Parkes.
Their first official release was a split album with Metal Duck. Lawnmower Deth's side of the record was entitled Mower Liberation Front and positive responses led to their debut studio album, Ooh Crikey, It's... Lawnmower Deth.
The band covered several famous songs in their time, including Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain",[1] Motörhead's self-titled song,[2] Squeeze's "Up the Junction",[3] The Osmonds' "Crazy Horses",[4] and Kim Wilde's "Kids in America"[3] which was released as the band's only single in 1991.[5]
Lawnmower Deth's second studio album, Return of the Fabulous Metal Bozo Clowns, was released in 1992. The band's sense of humour extended into their cheap but enjoyable music videos. Both "Kids in America" and "Lawnmowers for Heroes, Comics for Zeros", the latter from Metal Bozo Clowns, were recorded on home video cameras and edited in an amateur fashion.
The band's third and to date latest studio album, Billy, was released in 1993. The band tried to take a slightly different direction on the album, verging towards the kind of pop punk feel pioneered by the likes of Green Day at the time, with most of the band's thrash metal roots left behind. Poor sales and less popular live dates[1] lead the band to break up later on that year.[citation needed]
[edit] Reunion (2008-present)
Lawnmower Deth announced that they would be reuniting to support Welsh metalcore band Bullet for My Valentine for a one off gig on 15 November 2008 at the Alexandra Palace in London.[6]
The band played at the 2009 Download Festival at Donington Park, which was their first appearance at Donington. They played a Download warm up gig at The Pitz In Milton keynes on 5 June 2009 with support from Gama Bomb, Virus and Metal Messiah.
The band were subsequently announced again for the 2010 Download Festival which was their second Donington Park appearance. They played on the Pepsi Max third stage on the Friday.
Lawnmower Deth then went on to play a main stage slot at Damnation Festival 2010 in Leeds and announced a further date at Redemption at Derby on 28 May 2011 where they'll be supported by ska band Addictive pHilosopHy and the thrash band Hellrazor amongst others.
On Friday the 12th of August 2011, Lawnmower Deth will play Bloodstock Open Air festival at Catton Hall in Derbyshire. They are playing on the Sophie Lancaster Stage.
[edit] Members
[edit] Line-up before band break-up
- Qualcast "Koffee Perkulator" Mutilator (Pete Lee) - vocals
- Concorde Faceripper (Steve Nesfield) - guitar
- Schizo Rotary Sprintmaster (Gavin 'Paddy' O'Malley) - guitar
- Mightymo Destructimo (Chris Parkes) - bass
- Explodin' Dr Jaggers Flymo (Chris Flint) - drums
[edit] Former members (as Lawnmower Deth)
- Baron Kev Von Thresh Meister Silo Stench Chisel Marbels KP (Kevin Papworth) - guitar
- Dave Lee - Guitar
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
- Ooh Crikey It's... Lawnmower Deth (1990)
- Return of the Fabulous Metal Bozo Clowns (1992)
- Billy (1993)
[edit] Singles
- Kids in America (1991)
[edit] Demos
- It's a Lot Less Bover Than a Hover (1987)
- Mowdeer (1988)
[edit] Other releases
- Mower Liberation Front (1989, split album with Metal Duck)
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Lawnmower Deth". MusicMight. http://www.musicmight.com/linkto/artist/{2E3A070D-5CD6-49BB-83C3-4001636. Retrieved 2008-08-15.
- ^ "Ooh Crikey! It's Lawnmower Deth!". Earache Records. http://www.earache.com/catalog/mosh025.html. Retrieved 2008-08-15.
- ^ a b "Billy". Earache Records. http://www.earache.com/catalog/mosh098.html. Retrieved 2008-08-15.
- ^ "Return Of The Fabulous Metal Bozo Clowns". Earache Records. http://www.earache.com/catalog/mosh072.html. Retrieved 2008-08-15.
- ^ "Kids in America". Earache Records. http://www.earache.com/catalog/mosh039.html. Retrieved 2008-08-15.
- ^ "Interview:Lawnmower Deth". Rock Sound. http://www.rock-sound.net/articles/1667/Interview-Lawnmower-Deth.html. Retrieved 2008-08-15.
