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Samantha Maloney
Samantha Maloney on tour with Peaches in 2006.
Samantha Maloney on tour with Peaches in 2006.
Background information
Born (1975-12-11) December 11, 1975 (age 50)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • Survivor advocate
InstrumentDrums
Labels

Samantha Maloney (born December 11, 1975) is an American musician, survivor advocate and drummer. Maloney is the co-founder of Survivor Strategies, a survivor-centered law firm and CEO of the non-profit Sexual Predator Accountability Institute (SPAI).[1][2] Maloney first gained recognition as the drummer in the alternative rock band, Hole and later toured internationally with artistis including Motley Crüe, Eagles of Death Metal and Peaches.[3]

Early career

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Maloney received her first drum-kit at the age of five.[4] At the age of fourteen she enrolled at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City, and for the next three years studied percussion extensively.[5] Maloney's formal training and immersion in New York’s music scene laid the groundwork for her later work across rock, metal, and alternative music.[6]

Music career

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Shift (1993–1998)

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When Maloney was in 11th grade, she joined the post-hardcore band, Shift, as a replacement drummer. She became its permanent drummer at age sixteen. [7][8]

With Shift, she recorded the 1994 EP Pathos and the albums Spacesuit (1995) and Get In (1997), released on Equal Vision Records and Columbia Records, and toured in support of these releases.[9]

Hole (1998–2000)

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In 1998, Maloney audutioned in Los Angeles for the role of drummer in Hole, replacing Patty Schemel.[10] After joining the band, Maloney toured extensively with Hole, at the height of their popularity, performing in arenas across the United States, Europe, Japan, and Australia, and appearing on television and in magazines, as well as Hole's recordings and videos.[11][12]

Mötley Crüe (2000–2002)

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When Hole went on hiatus in 2000, Maloney was invited to fill in for drummer Randy Castillo, (who was out of action due to a duodenal ulcer) on Mötley Crüe's New Tattoo tour.[13] Maloney performed lived on tour with the band and appears on the bonus Live in Salt Lake City disc of New Tattoo and on the 2022 concert DVD, Mötley Crüe: Lewd, Crüed & Tattooed.[14][15][16]

The Chelsea projects (2004-2009)

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Maloney began working on solo material in the early aughts. In 2004, Maloney, formed The Chelsea with Melissa Auf der Maur, Paz Lenchantin, and Radio Sloan.[17] They played a few gigs before disbanding.[18]

Maloney later assembled Courtney Love’s live band, Love also calledThe Chelsea, for performances supporting Love’s 2004 solo album America’s Sweetheart, contributing to songwriting and drumming to the studio recordings and touring with the group.[19][20][21]

In 2009, Maloney co‑founded Chelsea Girls, a cover band with Allison Robertson, Jill Janus, and Corey Parks, performing rock standards and featuring guest appearances by musicians such as Lemmy and Carmen Electra.[22][23][24][25]

Maloney (second from left) performing with Peaches and the Herms in 2006.

Eagles of Death Metal & Peaches (2005-2007)

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In 2005, Maloney wasapproached by Josh Homme to drum for his side-project Eagles of Death Metal. Maloney toured internationally with the band, opening for Queens of the Stone Age.[26]

From 2006 to 2007, Maloney wrote, recorded and performed with Peaches in her live band the Herms, alongside JD Samson and Radio Sloan, in support of Peaches’ 2006 album Impeach My Bush.[27]

Other musical work

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In 2001, Maloney worked on The Desert Sessions Vol. 7 & 8 with Josh Homme, Mark Lanegan, and Chris Goss.[28][29]

Maloney recorded and toured with Billy Ray Cyrus’s rock band Brother Clyde whose self‑titled album was released in 2010..[30]

Maloney was  manager for the Los Angeles-based teenage rock band Cherri Bomb, which eventually became Hey Violet.[31] Maloney stepped down from the role in 2012.[32]

Filmography

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In 2001, Maloney contributed music for Daryl Hannah's documentary about a stripper called Stripnotes.

In June 2003, Maloney and Scott Ian from Anthrax composed music for the Mr. Show movie Run Ronnie Run as "Titanica". During this time Maloney also added live drums to the score for the film Black Hawk Down.

In 2007, Maloney hosted, wrote, and produced the digital series, All Access on ManiaTV! for two seasons interviewing musicians such as Katy Perry, members of Crystal Method and Marily Manson, Sia, Gavin Rossdale and more.[33][34][35] In 2008, Maloney guest starred as "Sam", Lew Ashby's chauffeur on three episodes of the Showtime series Californication.[36][37]

She played the part of Maureen Tucker in the 2006 film Factory Girl, starring Sienna Miller as Edie Sedgwick.[38]

In 2012, Maloney hosted the five-episode series on Vevo, You Play Like a Girl.[39] The title was a play on the sexist insult, turning it into a badge of honor.[40] Each episode featured Maloney mentoring a female musician.[41] In 2013, Maloney was one of the judges on the reality series, Next Great Family Band. [42]

In 2021, Maloney was featured in Mark Lo's documentary, Count Me In, about drummers, streaming on Netflix.[43]

Survivor advocacy

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Maloney became VP of A&R at Warner Music Group in 2014 and laid off in 2017. She experienced and reported harassment and misconduct during her tenure at Warner Music Group.[44] Maloney entered into a settlement and nondisclosure agreement in connection with those claims.[45] She said in 2026, "I realized I had to leave the music industry in order to change it."[46]

In 2024, Maloney co‑founded the legal and policy strategy firm Survivor Strategies with former California state senator Joe Dunn.[47] Some of the work includes Maloney advocating for the release of documents linking Jeffrey Epstein to Ireland and Irish institutions.[48] In the wake of Epstein‑file disclosures referencing LA28 chair Casey Wasserman, Maloney and Caroline Heldman, urged for greater scrutiny.[49]

Discography

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With Shift

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  • Pathos EP (1994)
  • Spacesuit (1995)
  • Get In (1997)

With Mötley Crüe

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  • New Tattoo (2000) (Bonus “Live in Salt Lake City” disc)
  • Lewd, Crüed & Tattooed (DVD) (2002)

With Courtney Love

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With Peaches

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With Brother Clyde

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• Self Titled (2010)

References

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  1. ↑ Millman, Ethan (March 14, 2022). "Warner Music Thanked Her for Exposing Sexual Harassment Allegations -- And Silenced Her". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary April 30, 2024 | Digital Democracy". calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Living the Dream Gig: Samantha Maloney | Tom Tom Magazine". October 14, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
  4. ↑ Scuderi, Gustavo (May 1, 2015). "Metal Chick of the Month – Samantha Maloney". THE HEADBANGING MOOSE. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  5. ↑ Scuderi, Gustavo (May 1, 2015). "Metal Chick of the Month – Samantha Maloney". THE HEADBANGING MOOSE. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Artists Detail". www.sonor.com. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Interview: Josh Loucka (Shift, Big Collapse, Kodiak)". www.noecho.net. July 16, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Living the Dream Gig: Samantha Maloney | Tom Tom Magazine". October 14, 2013. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Shift Profile". Equalvision.com. Archived from the original on October 26, 2011. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
  10. ↑ HOLE SETS DATES FOR DECEMBER MINI-TOUR, FORGES ON WITH NEW DRUMMER; MTV November 25, 1998".
  11. ↑ "Nme Hole Biography". Nme.com. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
  12. ↑ "Rock On The Net: Hole / Courtney Love". www.rockonthenet.com. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  13. ↑ Murg, Wilhelm (December 25, 2015). "Local documentarian makes film about Randy Castillo". Oklahoma Gazette. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  14. ↑ Scuderi, Gustavo (May 1, 2015). "Metal Chick of the Month – Samantha Maloney". THE HEADBANGING MOOSE. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  15. ↑ "The Metal Crypt - Review of Mötley Crüe - Lewd, Crüed and Tatooed". www.metalcrypt.com. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  16. ↑ Williams, Adam (June 24, 2003). "Mötley Crüe: Generation Swine / Mötley Crüe / New Tattoo » PopMatters". Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  17. ↑ Augusto, Troy J. (February 10, 2002). "The Chelsea". Variety. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Melissa Auf der Maur Bio". Netphoria.org. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
  19. ↑ "Love sentenced to 18 months of rehab". TODAY.com. July 27, 2004. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  20. ↑ Vineyard, Jennifer (March 18, 2004). "COURTNEY LOVE ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY STRIKING FAN WITH MIC STAND". MTV. Archived from the original on December 20, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
  21. ↑ "Courtney Love & The Chelsea Tour". IGN. October 7, 2004. Archived from the original on May 27, 2011. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  22. ↑ Behrens, Zach (February 26, 2009). "The Chelsea Girls: They're Four Smoking Hot Blondes (plus Carmen Electra) Playing the Best Songs they Never Wrote". LAist. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  23. ↑ Tom (November 14, 2018). "Corey Parks and Samantha Maloney - Chelsea Girls Interview". Über Röck. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  24. ↑ Chelsea Girls Myspace page
  25. ↑ The Chelsea Girls Archived March 1, 2009, at the Wayback Machine from The LAist: They're Four Smoking Hot Blondes (plus Carmen Electra) Playing the Best Songs they Never Wrote.
  26. ↑ "Every Drummer.com Samantha Maloney". Everydrummer.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2011. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
  27. ↑ ROGULEWSKI, CHARLEY (November 7, 2005). "Peaches Gets Even Nastier". Rolling Stone .com. Archived from the original on June 13, 2009. Retrieved August 13, 2008.
  28. ↑ MTV.com: MTV news October 20, 2003". URL accessed March 16, 2009.
  29. ↑ qotsavideos (March 16, 2010). Josh Homme vs. Samantha Maloney. Retrieved August 25, 2026 – via YouTube.
  30. ↑ "Billy Ray Cyrus gives his heart to rock, for now, with Brother Clyde". TuneInMusicCity. Retrieved August 20, 2010.
  31. ↑ Lester, Paul (November 14, 2016). "New band of the week: Hey Violet (No 128)". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  32. ↑ Smanatha Maloney Archived June 19, 2012, at the Wayback Machine comments on Cherri Bomb
  33. ↑ "Dailymotion". www.dailymotion.com. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  34. ↑ "Campus Circle - Samantha Maloney". Campus Circle. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  35. ↑ Blabbermouth (June 11, 2008). "MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN On SAMANTHA MALONEY's 'All Access'; Video Available". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  36. ↑ "Samantha Maloney New York Times". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2012. Archived from the original on October 20, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
  37. ↑ "Samantha Maloney". Tv.com. Retrieved October 22, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  38. ↑ "Artist Direct Samantha Maloney". Artistdirect.com. Archived from the original on June 5, 2011. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
  39. ↑ "VEVO GOES WITH "GIRL" POWER". www.hitsdailydouble.com. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  40. ↑ "New VEVO Series: You Play Like a Girl | Tom Tom Magazine". March 25, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  41. ↑ Elliott, Stuart (April 25, 2012). "For Vevo, a 'NewFront' to Rival the 'UpFronts'". Media Decoder Blog. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  42. ↑ "Ventura County musicians vie to be America's "Next Great Family Band"". www.vcstar.com. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  43. ↑ Loncaric, Denis (December 29, 2022). "Count Me In Movie Review: A Must-See Film for Drummers". DRUM! Magazine. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  44. ↑ Millman, Ethan (March 14, 2022). "Warner Music Thanked Her for Exposing Sexual Harassment Allegations -- And Silenced Her". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  45. ↑ Sisario, Ben (September 23, 2024). "Sean Combs's Arrest Has the Music World Asking: Is Our #MeToo Here?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  46. ↑ City News Service (February 18, 2026). "Pressure Mounts For Wasserman To Resign From LA Olympics Committee". West Hollywood, CA Patch. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  47. ↑ "Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary June 18, 2024 | Digital Democracy". calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  48. ↑ Ehisen, Rich (May 15, 2026). "Capitol Briefs: Suspense, budgets, and more LA sex abuse controversy". Capitol Weekly. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  49. ↑ City News Service (February 18, 2026). "Pressure Mounts For Wasserman To Resign From LA Olympics Committee". West Hollywood, CA Patch. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
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