Snot (band)

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Snot
John Fahnestock of Snot at Le Grillen, Colmar, March 2, 2015
John Fahnestock of Snot at Le Grillen, Colmar, March 2, 2015
Background information
OriginSanta Barbara, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 1995–1998
  • 2008–2011
  • 2014–present
Labels
Associated acts
Members
  • Carl Bensley
  • Mikey Doling
  • Sonny Mayo
  • John Fahnestock
  • Jamie Miller
Past members

Snot is an American nu metal band from Santa Barbara, California. Formed in 1995, the band released their only studio album Get Some with founding vocalist Lynn Strait in 1997 and disbanded after his death in 1998. In 2008, the lineup of lead guitarist Mikey Doling, rhythm guitarist Sonny Mayo, bassist John Fahnestock and drummer Jamie Miller reunited. In 2009, a new band, Tons, was formed, with Brandon Espinoza as vocalist. As of February 2014, Snot has reformed again.

History[]

Formation, Get Some and death of Lynn Strait (1995–1998)[]

The band was formed by singer Lynn Strait, the former bassist of a local punk band, Lethal Dose, and guitarist Mikey Doling, formerly of Kronix.[1] After building a strong following with performances in Los Angeles, Snot signed with Geffen Records, and began work on their debut album, Get Some, released on May 27, 1997. Although the album received positive critical notice, sales were disappointing.[1][2]

The band performed on the 1998 Ozzfest tour. On July 9, 1998, Strait was arrested in Mansfield, Massachusetts, for indecent exposure after emerging nude from the oversized toilet prop used by Limp Bizkit in their performances.[3] The band began work on their second album. On December 11, 1998, Strait died in a car accident when a truck struck his car, killing him and his boxer, Dobbs.[1][2] The band disbanded following Strait's death, with Doling stating, "We can't go on without Lynn. It's just bullshit when bands do that."[4]

Post-death (1999–2007)[]

Because Strait had not recorded vocals for the album, it was decided that the album's vocal tracks would be completed by friends of Strait as a tribute. Strait Up, released on November 7, 2000, featured appearances by the lead vocalists of System of a Down, Korn, Hed PE, Soulfly, Incubus, Sevendust, Limp Bizkit, Coal Chamber, Slipknot and Sugar Ray, among others.[2][5] It peaked at number 56 on the Billboard 200.[6]

A live album, Alive!, was released on July 30, 2002. It peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.[7] On April 5, 2007, the band reunited for a performance in Anaheim, California, with vocals performed by Invitro singer Jeff Weber.[8]

First reunion, Tons and breakup (2008–2013)[]

In 2008, the band reformed, with former Divine Heresy singer Tommy Vext on vocals.[9] Tommy Cummings and Sonny Mayo left the band, and a new band, "Tons", was formed in 2009 with a new vocalist "Brandon Espinoza". They recorded three new songs titled "Ability & Control", "1000 Ways of Pain" and "Fan the Flames"[10] before members of the group moved on to new projects.

Second reunion (2014–present)[]

On February 11, 2014, Snot reunited again at the Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood.[11][12] This second reunion line-up once again features Vext, Mayo, Doling, Fahnestock and Miller. They went on to play three more shows in the Southern California area before once again going quiet, although they poked at the possibility of another future U.S. tour. In August it was announced that Snot would be hitting the road once again, starting November 28 and going through December 22 all throughout the U.S. An international tour is coming in January/February. However, in October, vocalist Tommy Vext announced he had left the band to form his new band, Westfield Massacre, and that Snot already had a replacement vocalist (Carl Bensley) in place. For the European dates, Mike Smith would fill in for Sonny Mayo, who was going to be unable to tour due to business commitments.[13] Mayo's last performance with Snot was January 20, 2015, as the surprise act before Wayne Static's former bandmates at the Wayne Static Memorial Show at the Whisky a Go Go.

Style[]

Snot's music style contains elements of punk rock,[1][2][14][15][16][17][18] heavy metal[1][14][18] and funk.[2][18] They have been described as hardcore punk,[16][19] nu metal[2][14][15][20] and funk metal.[21][22][19]

Members[]

Current lineup

  • Carl Bensley - vocals (2014–present)
  • Mikey Doling – lead guitar (1995–1998, 2008–2011, 2012, 2014–present)
  • Sonny Mayo – rhythm guitar (1995–1998, 2008–2009, 2014–present)
  • John Fahnestock – bass (1995–1998, 2008–2011, 2012, 2014–present)
  • Jamie Miller - drums (1996-1998, 2008-2011, 2012, 2014-present)

Former members

  • Lynn Strait – vocals (1995–1998; died 1998)
  • Tommy Vext – vocals (2008–2009, 2014)
  • James "Fed" Carrol – drums (1995–1996)
  • Mike Smith – rhythm guitar (1998, 2015)[13]

Timeline

Discography[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Anderson, Jason. "Biography of Snot". AllMusic. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Iannini, Tommaso (2003). "Snot". Nu metal (in Italian). Giunti. pp. 78–79. ISBN 88-09-03051-6.
  3. ^ "Snot Singer Charged With Indecent Exposure". MTV News. July 10, 1998. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
  4. ^ "Snot's Lynn Strait Dies in Car Crash". MTV News. December 14, 1998. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
  5. ^ Huey, Steve. "Review of Strait Up". AllMusic. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
  6. ^ "Charts and awards for Strait Up". AllMusic. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
  7. ^ "Charts and awards for Alive". AllMusic. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
  8. ^ "Exclusive: Reunited SNOT Recruits Ex-DIVINE HERESY Frontman, Prepares To Hit The Road". blabbermouth.net. July 14, 2008. Archived from the original on August 18, 2008. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
  9. ^ "Reunited Snot Releases New Song, Announces Tour With DEVILDRIVER". blabbermouth.net. August 7, 2008. Archived from the original on December 23, 2008. Retrieved April 15, 2009.
  10. ^ "SNOT Is Back... As TONS". blabbermouth.net. November 20, 2009. Archived from the original on November 23, 2009. Retrieved June 6, 2010.
  11. ^ "Reunited SNOT To Play First Show in Five Years Next Month". blabbermouth.net. January 13, 2014. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  12. ^ "Video: Reunited SNOT Plays First Show In Five Years". blabbermouth.net. February 15, 2014. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  13. ^ Jump up to: a b Stef Lach. "Snot snap up Mike Smith for Euro tour". Loudersound.com. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  14. ^ Jump up to: a b c McIver, Joel (2002). Nu Metal: The Next Generation of Rock & Punk. Omnibus Press. pp. 118–119. ISBN 978-0-7119-9209-2.
  15. ^ Jump up to: a b Udo, Tommy (2002). Brave Nu World. Sanctuary Publishing. p. 241. ISBN 1-86074-415-X.
  16. ^ Jump up to: a b McIver, Joel (2001). Slipknot: Unmasked. Omnibus Press. ISBN 0-7119-8677-0.
  17. ^ Sharpe-Young, Garry (2005). New Wave of American Heavy Metal. Zonda Books Limited. p. 283. ISBN 0-9582684-0-1.
  18. ^ Jump up to: a b c "News - Articles - 1434320". MTV. December 14, 1998. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
  19. ^ Jump up to: a b Bowar, Chad (September 11, 2014). "Snot to Reunite for Tour, Will Play 'Get Some' Disc in Full". Loudwire. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  20. ^ Taylor, Sam (September 3, 2000). "America's 'nu metal' bands have the world at their feet". The Guardian. London. Retrieved May 18, 2010.
  21. ^ "How to Make it in the Music Industry II". Hollywood Music Magazine. March 31, 2010. Retrieved March 3, 2014. Mikey Doling, guitarist of revered funk metal band Snot
  22. ^ Meyer, Mike R. (January 22, 2009). "Snot". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved March 3, 2014. the funk metal that characterized their lone studio album with Strait.

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