Snot (band)
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| Snot | |
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| Origin | Santa Barbara, California |
| Genre(s) | Alternative metal, funk rock, punk rock |
| Years active | 1995—1998 2008—present |
| Label(s) | Geffen Records,Immortal Records |
| Members | |
| Mike Doling John Fahnestock Jamie Miller |
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| Former members | |
| Lynn Strait (Deceased) Shannon Larkin Mike Smith Tommy Vext Sonny Mayo |
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Snot is an American rock band from Santa Barbara, California. Formed in 1995, their musical style is a fusion of punk, funk[1] and metal.[2] The band released the studio album Get Some with founding vocalist Lynn Strait in 1997 and disbanded after his death in 1998. In 2008, Snot reformed in the original lineup with new vocalist Tommy Vext, guitarists Mike Doling and Sonny Mayo, bassist John Fahnestock and drummer Jamie Miller. They are currently working on a new studio album, which is due for release in October 2009.[3]
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[edit] History
[edit] Formation, Get Some and death of Lynn Strait (1995-1998)
The band was formed by singer Lynn Strait, the former bassist of local punk band Lethal Dose, and guitarist Mike Doling, formerly of Kronix.[2] After building a strong following with performances in Los Angeles, Snot signed with Geffen Records, and began work on their debut album, Get Some, released on May 27, 1997. Although the album received positive critical notice, sales were disappointing.[1][2]
The band performed on the 1998 Ozzfest tour. On July 9, 1998, Strait was arrested in Mansfield, Massachusetts, for indecent exposure after emerging nude from the oversized toilet prop used by Limp Bizkit in their performances.[4] The band began work on their second album. On December 11, 1998, Strait died in a car accident when a truck struck his car, killing him and his boxer, Dobbs.[1] [2] The band disbanded following Strait's death.
[edit] Post-breakup (1999-2007)
Because Strait had not recorded vocals for the album, it was decided that the album's vocal tracks would be completed by friends of Strait as a tribute. Strait Up, released on November 7, 2000, featured appearances by the lead vocalists of Korn, Slipknot, Sevendust, Hed PE, Coal Chamber, Sugar Ray, System of a Down and Soulfly, among others.[1] [5] It peaked at #56 on the Billboard 200.[6]
A live album, Alive!, was released on July 30, 2002. It peaked at #12 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.[7] On April 5, 2007, the band reunited for a performance in Anaheim, California, with vocals performed by Invitro singer Jeff Weber.[8]
[edit] Reunion (2008-present)
In 2008, the former Snot members discussed the possibilities of reuniting, an idea Mike Doling once called "bullshit."[9] Regardless, it was officially announced in July that the band had reformed, with former Divine Heresy singer Tommy "Vext" Cummings on vocals.[8] In August 2008, they posted a new track called "The Band Plays On", which marked their first recording in over a decade, on their MySpace page.[10]
As of March 2009, Snot has been writing and recording their follow-up to Get Some for producer Dave Fortman. They are hoping to have it out sometime in October 2009.[3] Recording may be halted as Tommy Vext and Sonny Mayo have chosen to leave the band.
[edit] Band members
- Mike Doling — guitars (1995 - 1998, 2008 - present)
- John Fahnestock — bass (1995 - 1998, 2008 - present)
- Jamie Miller — drums (1995 - 1998, 2008 - present)
[edit] Former members
- Lynn Strait — vocals (1995 - 1998)
- Tommy Vext - vocals (2008 - 2009)
- Shannon Larkin — drums (1998)
- Mike Smith — guitar (1998)
- James "Fed" Carroll - drums (1995 - 1996)
- Sonny Mayo — guitars (1995 - 1998, 2008 - 2009)
[edit] Discography
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Iannini, Tommaso (2003). "Snot" (in Italian). Nu metal. Giunti. pp. 78–79. ISBN 8809030516.
- ^ a b c d Jeffries, Vincent. "Biography of Snot". Allmusic. http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:hifuxqyhldje~T1. Retrieved on 2008-08-23.
- ^ a b "Reunited Snot Hoping To Release New Studio Album In October". Blabbermouth.net. March 2, 2009. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=115382. Retrieved on 2009-04-15.
- ^ "Snot Singer Charged With Indecent Exposure". MTV News. July 10, 1998. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1432993/07101998/snot.jhtml. Retrieved on 2008-08-23.
- ^ Huey, Steve. "Review of Strait Up". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:kifoxqr0ld6e~T1. Retrieved on 2008-08-23.
- ^ "Charts and awards for Strait Up". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:kifoxqr0ld6e~T3. Retrieved on 2008-08-23.
- ^ "Charts and awards for Alive". Allmusic. http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wjfrxqu0ld6e~T3. Retrieved on 2008-08-23.
- ^ a b "Exclusive: Reunited SNOT Recruits Ex-DIVINE HERESY Frontman, Prepares To Hit The Road". blabbermouth.net. July 14, 2008. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=100854. Retrieved on 2008-08-23.
- ^ "Snot's Lynn Staight Dies In Car Crash". MTV News. December 14, 1998. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1434320/19981214/story.jhtml. Retrieved on 2009-07-08.
- ^ "Reunited Snot Releases New Song, Announces Tour With DEVILDRIVER". Blabbermouth.net. August 7, 2008. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=102395. Retrieved on 2009-04-15.
