The Atomic Bitchwax
The Atomic Bitchwax | |
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 The Atomic Bitchwax in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Neptune, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Heavy metal, hard rock, stoner rock, psychedelic rock |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Tee Pee, MeteorCity |
| Associated acts | Monster Magnet, Godspeed, Solace, Core, Raging Slab, Black NASA |
| Members | Chris Kosnik Bob Pantella Garrett Sweeny |
| Past members | Ed Mundell Keith Ackerman Finn Ryan |
The Atomic Bitchwax is an American rock band from New Jersey, formed in 1992 by bassist/singer/songwriter Chris Kosnik, guitarist Ed Mundell, and drummer Keith Ackerman.[1] They did not release their first full-length album until 1999, upon signing with Tee Pee Records. Mixing elements of 1960s psychedelic rock and 1970s riff rock filtered through modern progressive rock,[2] their music has appeared in popular TV shows including Jackass, Homewrecker, and various Fox Sports broadcasts.
The first version of the group became a local jam band playing the New Jersey and New York area. This lineup released two full-length records, a self-titled debut in 1999, and Atomic Bitchwax II in 2000. In addition, they released the Spit Blood EP in 2002 via the MeteorCity label.[1] In 2004, Mundell was unable to keep up with the planned tour schedule and replaced by guitarist/vocalist Finn Ryan (formerly of Core).[3] Since then, the band has released nine studio albums and has performed 1,500 live concerts. Their 2006 EP Boxriff was engineered by Jack Endino.[4]
Current Monster Magnet drummer Bob Pantella joined the band in 2007, and the album TAB4 was released the following year.[1] In 2011, they released the album The Local Fuzz, which consisted of one 42-minute track of 50 riffs back-to-back.[5] In the following years, the band toured throughout the world. Kosnik became a member of Monster Magnet in 2013 in addition to his duties with The Atomic Bitchwax.[1] The album Gravitron was released in 2015,[6] followed by Force Field in 2017.[7] Ryan left the band after 15 years in 2018,[3] and was replaced by Monster Magnet guitarist Garrett Sweeny who appears on the bands 2020 release Scorpio.
Personnel[edit]
Current members[edit]
- Chris Kosnik - bass, vocals (formerly Monster Magnet, Godspeed and Black NASA)
- Bob Pantella - drums, percussion (formerly of Raging Slab, currently of Monster Magnet, Riotgod, Cycle of Pain)
- Garrett Sweeny - lead guitar, vocals (currently of Monster Magnet)
Former members[edit]
- Ed Mundell - guitar (formerly of Monster Magnet)
- Keith Ackerman - drums, percussion
- Finn Ryan - guitar, vocals (formerly of Core)
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- The Atomic Bitchwax (1999 MIA Records/Tee Pee Records)
- Atomic Bitchwax II (2000 Tee Pee Records)
- 3 (2005 MeteorCity)
- TAB 4/T4B (2008 MeteorCity)
- The Local Fuzz (2011 Tee Pee Records)
- Gravitron (2015 Tee Pee Records)
- Force Field (2017 Tee Pee Records)
- Scorpio (2020 Tee Pee Records)
EPs[edit]
- Spit Blood (2002 MeteorCity)
- Boxriff (2006 MeteorCity)
Compilation appearances[edit]
- "Hey Alright" on Welcome to Meteor City (1999 MeteorCity Records)
- "Combination" on Right in the Nuts: A Tribute to Aerosmith (2000 Small Stone Records)
- "Kiss the Sun" on Doomed (2000 This Dark Reign Records)
- "Liquor Queen" on The Mighty Desert Rock Avengers (2002 People Like You Records)
- "Hey Alright" on Guerrilla Jukebox Vol 1 (2003 Tee Pee Records)
- "STD" & "The Destroyer" on ...And Back to Earth Again (2007 MeteorCity Records)
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Biography: The Atomic Bitchwax". AllMusic. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ "The Atomic Bitchwax". Sound of Liberation. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ a b "Finn Ryan Announces Departure from The Atomic Bitchwax". The Obelisk. December 11, 2018. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ "The Atomic Bitchwax: 'So Come On' Video Posted Online". Blabbermouth. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ Colgan, Chris (July 26, 2011). "The Atomic Bitchwax: The Local Fuzz". Pop Matters. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ "Album Review: The Atomic Bitchwax – 'Gravitron'". New Noise. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ "The Atomic Bithcwax to Release 'Force Field' Album In December". Blabbermouth. October 12, 2017. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
