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In the early 1980s he fronted a band called Shrapnel, who recorded at least 1 album. The sound was [[New wave music|new wave]] and rather typical of modern rock at the time.
In the early 1980s he fronted a band called Shrapnel, who recorded at least 1 album. The sound was [[New wave music|new wave]] and rather typical of modern rock at the time.


During most part of the 1990s, Wyndorf and his band struggled for commercial success which they couldn't obtain because of their highly unfashionable retro-rock style.<ref name="Monster Magnet on AMG">{{cite web| title = Monster Magnet: Biography|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p13706|pure_url=yes}}|work=Eduardo Rivadavia, [[Allmusic]]| accessdate = 2007-09-24 }}</ref> This changed in 1998, when Wyndorf took a 21-day trip to [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], from which he drew inspiration to write the songs for ''[[Powertrip]]'',<ref name="David Wyndorf interview on Philadelphia City Paper">{{cite web| title = David Wyndorf interview| url=http://www.citypaper.net/articles/073098/20Q.shtml|work=ad amorosi, [[Philadelphia City Paper]]
During most part of the 1990s, Wyndorf and his band struggled for commercial success which they couldn't obtain because of their highly unfashionable retro-rock style.<ref name="Monster Magnet on AMG">{{cite web| title = Monster Magnet: Biography|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p13706|pure_url=yes}}|work=Eduardo Rivadavia, [[Allmusic]]| accessdate = 2007-09-24 }}</ref> This changed in 1998, when Wyndorf took a 21-day trip to [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], from which he drew inspiration to write the songs for ''[[Powertrip]]'',<ref name="David Wyndorf interview on Philadelphia City Paper">{{cite web| title = David Wyndorf interview| url = http://www.citypaper.net/articles/073098/20Q.shtml| work = ad amorosi, [[Philadelphia City Paper]]| accessdate = 2007-09-24| deadurl = yes| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20071202074404/http://www.citypaper.net/articles/073098/20Q.shtml| archivedate = 2007-12-02| df = }}</ref> which would be Monster Magnet's breakthrough album.<ref name="Monster Magnet on AMG"/> His life following the release of ''Powertrip'' was his inspiration for ''[[God Says No]]''.<ref name="Garden State Stoner Rock Gods Monster Magnet Just Say Yeah!">{{cite web| title = Garden State Stoner Rock Gods Monster Magnet Just Say Yeah!| url=http://music.barnesandnoble.com/features/interview.asp?z=y&NID=410868
| accessdate = 2007-09-24 }}</ref> which would be Monster Magnet's breakthrough album.<ref name="Monster Magnet on AMG"/> His life following the release of ''Powertrip'' was his inspiration for ''[[God Says No]]''.<ref name="Garden State Stoner Rock Gods Monster Magnet Just Say Yeah!">{{cite web| title = Garden State Stoner Rock Gods Monster Magnet Just Say Yeah!| url=http://music.barnesandnoble.com/features/interview.asp?z=y&NID=410868
|work=[[Barnes & Noble]]| accessdate = 2007-09-24 }}</ref>
|work=[[Barnes & Noble]]| accessdate = 2007-09-24 }}</ref>


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<blockquote>The battle with one’s inner demons is the most personal fight any of us can undertake. The fight is at times a lonely, confusing journey. On the evening of February 27, Dave Wyndorf suffered a setback in his own fight and was hospitalized due to a drug overdose. His full recovery is expected. We ask that all those he has encountered over the years or simply affected by his music to take a moment to think good thoughts of and for him and his family. With the grace of God and those who love him we are all confident that Dave will rebound from this setback and continue to play and make great rock and roll.</blockquote>
<blockquote>The battle with one’s inner demons is the most personal fight any of us can undertake. The fight is at times a lonely, confusing journey. On the evening of February 27, Dave Wyndorf suffered a setback in his own fight and was hospitalized due to a drug overdose. His full recovery is expected. We ask that all those he has encountered over the years or simply affected by his music to take a moment to think good thoughts of and for him and his family. With the grace of God and those who love him we are all confident that Dave will rebound from this setback and continue to play and make great rock and roll.</blockquote>


More than a year later, in September 2007, Wyndorf spoke to [[United Kingdom|UK]]-based music journalist Dave Ling about his overdose. He stated that the problems began when he suffered with [[insomnia]] while touring. Instead of seeking help from mental health professionals, he made doctors give him [[anxiolytic]]s which he began to use regularly. He says his medical help just made his mental problems go away for a little while, after which they'd come back strengthened. Feeling very weak one day, he consumed a full bottle of sleeping pills, causing the overdose.<ref name="MONSTER MAGNET: '4 Way Diablo' Artwork Preview Available">{{cite web| title = MONSTER MAGNET: '4 Way Diablo' Artwork Preview Available| url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=80651|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]| accessdate = 2007-09-24 }}</ref>
More than a year later, in September 2007, Wyndorf spoke to [[United Kingdom|UK]]-based music journalist Dave Ling about his overdose. He stated that the problems began when he suffered with [[insomnia]] while touring. Instead of seeking help from mental health professionals, he made doctors give him [[anxiolytic]]s which he began to use regularly. He says his medical help just made his mental problems go away for a little while, after which they'd come back strengthened. Feeling very weak one day, he consumed a full bottle of sleeping pills, causing the overdose.<ref name="MONSTER MAGNET: '4 Way Diablo' Artwork Preview Available">{{cite web| title = MONSTER MAGNET: '4 Way Diablo' Artwork Preview Available| url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=80651| work = [[Blabbermouth.net]]| accessdate = 2007-09-24| deadurl = yes| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110606231322/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=80651| archivedate = 2011-06-06| df = }}</ref>


==''4-Way Diablo''==
==''4-Way Diablo''==
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==Opinion about drugs==
==Opinion about drugs==
Having spent most of his career writing about drugs, Wyndorf now upholds that drugs are not an inspiration for music nor a gateway into creativity.<ref name="MONSTER MAGNET: '4 Way Diablo' Artwork Preview Available"/> In a 1995 interview Wyndorf stated that legalizing mushrooms in America might be a bad idea stating "Americans have been so suppressed for so long that given that kind of freedom they would tend to abuse it".<ref name="Audio interview with Monster Magnet (Part 1)">{{cite web|title = Audio interview with Monster Magnet (Part 1)| url=http://toazted.com/playinterview/1641/Audio-interview-with-Monster-Magnet-Part-1.html|work=Toazted
Having spent most of his career writing about drugs, Wyndorf now upholds that drugs are not an inspiration for music nor a gateway into creativity.<ref name="MONSTER MAGNET: '4 Way Diablo' Artwork Preview Available"/> In a 1995 interview Wyndorf stated that legalizing mushrooms in America might be a bad idea stating "Americans have been so suppressed for so long that given that kind of freedom they would tend to abuse it".<ref name="Audio interview with Monster Magnet (Part 1)">{{cite web|title = Audio interview with Monster Magnet (Part 1)|url = http://toazted.com/playinterview/1641/Audio-interview-with-Monster-Magnet-Part-1.html|work = Toazted|accessdate = 2007-09-24|deadurl = yes|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20071022070315/http://toazted.com/playinterview/1641/Audio-interview-with-Monster-Magnet-Part-1.html|archivedate = 2007-10-22|df = }}</ref>
|accessdate = 2007-09-24 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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Dave Wyndorf
Born (1956-10-28) October 28, 1956 (age 67)
Red Bank, New Jersey
GenresHardcore punk, stoner rock, heavy metal, hard rock
Occupation(s)Musician
Songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, theremin, mellotron, organ
Years active1970s-present
LabelsElektra, Glitterhouse, Caroline, A&M, SPV

David Albert Wyndorf (October 28, 1956)[1] is the songwriter, lead vocalist, and a guitarist for the American rock group Monster Magnet. He is the frontman and only remaining original member of the band.

Short-lived commercial success

In the early 1980s he fronted a band called Shrapnel, who recorded at least 1 album. The sound was new wave and rather typical of modern rock at the time.

During most part of the 1990s, Wyndorf and his band struggled for commercial success which they couldn't obtain because of their highly unfashionable retro-rock style.[2] This changed in 1998, when Wyndorf took a 21-day trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, from which he drew inspiration to write the songs for Powertrip,[3] which would be Monster Magnet's breakthrough album.[2] His life following the release of Powertrip was his inspiration for God Says No.[4]

Monolithic Baby!

Wyndorf travelled to Los Angeles, California[5] to work for the soundtrack of the movie Torque, which was entirely composed by him.[citation needed] During his stay in LA, he found inspiration for Monolithic Baby!,[5] Monster Magnet's 2004 album.

Drug overdose and recovery

On February 27, 2006, Wyndorf overdosed on prescription drugs.[6] An upcoming European tour for Monster Magnet was subsequently canceled. His management released the following statement:

The battle with one’s inner demons is the most personal fight any of us can undertake. The fight is at times a lonely, confusing journey. On the evening of February 27, Dave Wyndorf suffered a setback in his own fight and was hospitalized due to a drug overdose. His full recovery is expected. We ask that all those he has encountered over the years or simply affected by his music to take a moment to think good thoughts of and for him and his family. With the grace of God and those who love him we are all confident that Dave will rebound from this setback and continue to play and make great rock and roll.

More than a year later, in September 2007, Wyndorf spoke to UK-based music journalist Dave Ling about his overdose. He stated that the problems began when he suffered with insomnia while touring. Instead of seeking help from mental health professionals, he made doctors give him anxiolytics which he began to use regularly. He says his medical help just made his mental problems go away for a little while, after which they'd come back strengthened. Feeling very weak one day, he consumed a full bottle of sleeping pills, causing the overdose.[7]

4-Way Diablo

After his overdose, Wyndorf began working on Monster Magnet's next album, 4-Way Diablo, which was released in November 2007. On some songs on the album he endeavoured to share his recent difficulties with the listener, while other tracks exhibit a more optimistic side to reflect his improving health.[8]

He currently has plans to enter the studio to record an as yet undisclosed album project. Wyndorf has previously revealed that he finds extensive touring increasingly less enjoyable. However, more recently, he has expressed interest in touring again - but only after having released a new album.[8]

In June 2008 Monster Magnet performed at several European festivals, playing six shows in total, and returned to Europe at the end of 2008 to play 35 more dates, with Phil Caivano having returned to the band.[citation needed] No songs from the new album were played.

Monster Magnet played several shows in Australia at the end of 2009. After having worked in the studio the following year for their upcoming album entitled Mastermind, which was released in October 2010,[when?] the band embarked on a lengthy European tour to promote their eighth studio album. Throughout March 2011 Monster Magnet played Australia once more, playing 35 minute sets at the National Soundwave festival.

Monster Magnet toured again in 2011-2012, performing their albums Dopes To Infinity and Spine Of God in their entirety.

Opinion about drugs

Having spent most of his career writing about drugs, Wyndorf now upholds that drugs are not an inspiration for music nor a gateway into creativity.[7] In a 1995 interview Wyndorf stated that legalizing mushrooms in America might be a bad idea stating "Americans have been so suppressed for so long that given that kind of freedom they would tend to abuse it".[9]

References

  1. ^ "David Wyndorf". IMDb. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
  2. ^ a b "Monster Magnet: Biography". Eduardo Rivadavia, Allmusic. Retrieved 2007-09-24.
  3. ^ "David Wyndorf interview". ad amorosi, Philadelphia City Paper. Archived from the original on 2007-12-02. Retrieved 2007-09-24. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Garden State Stoner Rock Gods Monster Magnet Just Say Yeah!". Barnes & Noble. Retrieved 2007-09-24.
  5. ^ a b "Interview to Dave Wyndorf on The Cutting Edge.net". Todd K. Smith, The Cutting Edge.net. Archived from the original on November 4, 2005. Retrieved 2007-09-24. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Monster Magnet singer Dave Wyndorf overdoses!". Metal Sludge. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved 2007-09-24. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ a b "MONSTER MAGNET: '4 Way Diablo' Artwork Preview Available". Blabbermouth.net. Archived from the original on 2011-06-06. Retrieved 2007-09-24. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ a b "Official SPV Records Press Release". www.monstermagnet.net. Archived from the original on 2007-11-11. Retrieved 2007-11-29.
  9. ^ "Audio interview with Monster Magnet (Part 1)". Toazted. Archived from the original on 2007-10-22. Retrieved 2007-09-24. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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