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The Alter Boys
OriginCleveland, Ohio, U.S.
GenresExperimental rock, funk rock, avant-garde metal
Years active2004–present (inactive)
LabelsFractured Transmitter

The Alter Boys is an American band from Ohio. The band includes members of the bands Dog Fashion Disco, Polkadot Cadaver, Unified Culture, Mudfoot, Original Pranksta, Venomin James, and Mushroomhead. Also featured in the band was Ryan Dunn of the television series Jackass. They play in various musical styles, and released their first album, The Exotic Sounds of the Alter Boys, in March 2005. They were signed to the Fractured Transmitter record label, however in late February 2009 they were removed from the Fractured Transmitter site. Rotten Records re-released 'The Exotic Sounds of the Alter Boys' in January 2009. Though they never broke up, Todd Smith has since stated that The Alter Boys are "dead".

Members

  • Jason Popson - vocals
  • Todd Smith - guitar, vocals
  • Mike Martini - guitar, accordion, vocals
  • Matt Rippetoe - keyboards, woodwind
  • Jeff Siegel - keyboards
  • Craig Martini - bass, vocals
  • Eric Matthews - drums

Former members

Discography

LPs

Year Album details
2005 The Exotic Sounds of the Alter Boys
  • Released: March 8