MonstrO (band)

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MonstrO
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
GenresHard rock, psychedelic rock, alternative rock, heavy metal
Years active2009–present
Associated actsTorche, Danzig, Bloodsimple, Still Rain, Sunday Driver, Hellyeah
MembersBevan Davies
Kyle Sanders
Juan Montoya
Charlie Suarez

MonstrO was an American rock band composed of drummer Bevan Davies (formerly of Still Rain, Danzig and Bloodsimple), guitarist Juan Montoya (formerly of Torche), singer/guitarist Charlie Suarez (formerly of Sunday Driver), and bassist Kyle Sanders (formerly of Bloodsimple and brother of Mastodon bassist Troy Sanders).

They formed in late 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia and played their first gig in April 2010.[1] The band drew upon music such as 1960s psychedelia, shoegaze, and heavy metal, as well as other personal influences.[2] They signed with Vagrant Records in March 2011.[3] Their self-titled debut album was released in August 2011,[4] produced by William DuVall.[5] They toured as the opening act for Clutch in 2012.[6] The band has been inactive since 2013. Bassist Kyle Sanders has been a member of heavy metal band Hellyeah since 2014.

Members[]

  • Bevan Davies – drums
  • Kyle Sanders – bass, vocals
  • Juan Montoya – guitar
  • Charlie Suarez – guitar, vocals

Discography[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Active Artist: Vagrant". Vagrant. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  2. ^ Hart, Josh (November 4, 2011). "Interview: MonstrO's Charlie Suarez and Juan Montoya". Guitar World. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  3. ^ Easton, Jeffrey. "An Interview with Charlie Suarez". Metal Exiles. Retrieved March 24, 2018..
  4. ^ Krasman, Brian (August 30, 2011). "MonstrO Debut Torched by Bland Singing". Meat Mead metal. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  5. ^ Buchanan, Brett (April 4, 2011). "Alice in Chains' William DuVall Producing MonstrO Album". AlternativeNation.net. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  6. ^ "CLUTCH Summer Tour Kicks Off Tonight". pro-rock.com. Clutch. July 11, 2012. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
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