Formed: 1996
From:
Peoria,
IL,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Background
Heavy metal quartet Mudvayne formed in Peoria, IL, in 1996, its members adopting the unusual pseudonyms Kud (C. Gray) (vocals), Gurrg (G. Tribbett) (guitar), and sPaG (M. McDonough) (drums). The group's original bassist was replaced after two years by Ryknow (Ryan Martinie). Always concerned with the visual aspect of their performances, the band developed bizarre stage identities, while their sound (dubbed "math metal" in an attempt to explain its intricacies) had little in common with most of their peers. Characterised by challenging arrangements and with influences ranging from new wave, electro to metal, the result was a compelling mix of staccato riffing, raging vocals, and electronica with jazzy flourishes.
Despite great reviews in the press, Mudvayne has seemed to take the roll of Slipknot follower. Both wearing make-up and use many pseudonyms. But considering the circumstances, Mudvayne has been a major draw at metal festivals and tours.
Mudvayne reached fame through the release of their sophomore album, LD. 50. (L.D. 50 referrs to the pharmacological count for lethal dosages) Through good reviews and worthwhile record sales, the band has created a following of their own.
Latest Mudvayne News
Below is our complete Mudvayne news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Mudvayne To Sell 150,000 Copies Of Lost And Found
MUDVAYNE are on track to sell over 150,000 copies of their Epic Records release "Lost and Found", which could tentatively land them at #2 on the Billboard Charts.
Mudvayne Finds Success Playing Without Rules
Here are a few excerpts from an article from Reuters.com on Mudvayne playing without rules in what they do:
During a telephone conversation with Billboard, Mudvayne drummer Matt McDonough makes this pronouncement:
"I have to file my official disclaimer," he says. "At some point in this interview, and it's probably already happened, I have told you at least one lie."
McDonough's comment isn't as straightforward as it seems, and that's exactly his point.
"It's important to remember that there are no rules," he explains. "There is no right answer to a question in an interview. There's no right way to write a song. There's no rules for what we're doing. As an artist, I think it's exciting for us as a band to explore and to have the freedom to go into the space, to turn the lights on and to look around."
Indeed, the metal band prefers keeping things open-ended so people can draw their own conclusions about its music on its new Epic set, "Lost and Found," which was released April 12. (A CD/DVD DualDisc of the album was released simultaneously.) Even though such plain-spoken lyrics as "There's no voice in freedom" or "Turn off the radio/turn off the TV" seem to be direct mandates, McDonough and vocalist Chad Gray say that isn't the case.
"We don't want to tell people what anything's about, really. I think it takes something away from the listener," Gray says. "Like handing you a box wrapped up and telling you what's in it before you open it."
McDonough adds, "We have enough respect for our audience to give them the opportunity to think for themselves. We've never wanted to think of ourselves as being arrogant enough to know or to think that we could tell people what they should be thinking about or what they should assume songs are about. We leave it ambiguous."
Read the full article at Reuters.com.
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Mudvayne Tour Report For April 9th In Philadelphia
I attended the Philadelphia stop on the Mudvayne, Life of Agony, American Head Charge and Bloodsimple tour on Saturday, April 9th at the Electric Factory. Mudvayne recently had to cancel their stop on the Guerilla Tour for Philly due to many different reasons. However they still honored those tickets at this show. Which were cheaper, by the way. I had the chance to also interview Matt McDonough prior to the event so look for that in the coming days as well! More...
Papa Roach And Mudvayne Added To Download Festival
Papa Roach will play just before Nightwish, their first UK Festival date since Ozzfest in 2001.
Performing just before them, Mudvayne are set to make a welcome return to Download, having played at the inaugural festival in 2003.
System Of A Down, Slipknot, Black Sabbath, MC5, Velvet Revolver and HIM are just some of the bands to have already been confirmed. More will be announced in the coming weeks.
Download 2005 takes place at Donington Park between 10-12 June, extending to the Friday for the first time in its three year history. Weekend tickets cost £105, plus an extra £22.50 for camping.
Mudvayne Confirm Ozzfest & In-Store Confirmed Also
MUDVAYNE will celebrate the release of their new album, "Lost and Found", with an in-store signing right after their show at Roseland in New York City on April 12. The in-store will take place at Virgin Megastore Times Square (1540 Broadway) at 11:00 p.m. The first 500 people to purchase the new album on April 12 at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square will receive a laminate which provides a spot on the signing line.
Click here for an exclusive first look of the "Lost and Found" DualDisc, which features the entire "Lost and Found" CD on one side, and the other DVD side contains the whole album in enhanced stereo, "Determined" and "IMN" in-studio videos, behind-the-scenes footage, the "Happy?" video (rough version) and exclusive, never-before-seen photos.
As previously reported, MUDVAYNE have been confirmed to appear on the Ozzfest 2005 main stage playing directly prior to co-headliners IRON MAIDEN and BLACK SABBATH.
"Ozzfest is the ultimate summer tour," says MUDVAYNE vocalist Chad Gray. "We're excited to be part of its 10-year anniversary and its great lineup of legends and rising stars. We're looking forward to ripping the roof off every shed on this tour."
MUDVAYNE will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Monday, April 11. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you, check out www.rocklineradio.com.
Nu-Metal Music Near Extinction
The following excerpts were taken from an article from the Arkansas Traveler website about the fall of nu metal:
In the mid-90s Nu-Metal was an exciting, emerging twist in modern rock music that promised to exchange the best ideas in rock and rap for a single - hybrid music that could expose each style's audience to the other. However, as the 90s gave way and the millennium changed, the second wave of Nu-Metal (NM2) got further away from its hip-hop roots and closer to the dark side of heavy metal. The genre is virtually dismissible, but can it come back from the edge of death?
The first wave of Nu-Metal (NM1) was a hybrid of rap and rock music pioneered by soon-to-be staples of the genera Korn, the Deftones and Rage Against the Machine. It was pioneering and new because, unlike the oft-noted collaborations between Run DMC and Aerosmith or between Public Enemy and Anthrax, the NM1 scene wasn't based on a rock musician pounding out the beats and the emcees simply rapping over the established record.
Rather, NM1 musicians familiar with the repertoire of hip-hop's percussion section transcribed and played those beats (especially the snare and high-hat parts) as rhythm on a detuned, overdriven electric guitar. Ergo, the importance of the riff, which itself had been so dominant in eighties rock, was largely missing.
As a result, Nu-Metal made the listener want to jump up and down rather than pump twin, clenched fists in the air. It was ultra-aggressive hip-hop, or it was modest, unassuming rock. Either way, it was crossing genres and exposing new listeners to the ideas inherent in the parent style's musical genotype.
There ended the exciting part. In the late 90s Nu-Metal got heavier and louder. Korn gave way to Limp Bizkit, to Taproot, then to Mudvayne. By the time Slipknot had entered the scene, the double-kick drum was back, the screaming was incessant, and virtually no rapping was taking place.
Whereas, visually, earlier bands projected an image of body piercing, seriously baggy clothes and short haircuts, the post-Slipknot NM2 had opted instead for tattoos, long hair and regular-fit, all black clothing. By 1999, things were again starting to look orthodox
Read the full article at The Arkansas Traveler.
Mudvayne To Take Third Headlining Slot At Ozzfest
Sin's Metal News reports that MUDVAYNE have landed the coveted 'mystery' band slot on this years OZZFEST 2005, putting to rest rumors that an 'Among the Living' era ANTHRAX will be taking to the main stage. The band will be perform directly beneath IRON MAIDEN, who will be a part of the tour through August 20th, before dropping off due to previous European engagements.
Mudvayne's Video For "Happy?" Online Now
The following was taken from the Mudvayne Newsletter:
CHECK OUT THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE NEW "HAPPY?" VIDEO!
MuDvAyNe's brand new clip is playing at MTV.com! Click over NOW and watch it!
You can also catch it on TV:
TODAY -- FRIDAY, MARCH 25 -- on Fuse's Daily Download at 6PM(ET) / 3PM(PT)!
TOMORROW -- SATURDAY, MARCH 26 -- on Headbanger's Ball with an appearance by Chad and Greg!
NEXT SATURDAY, APRIL 9 -- again on Headbanger's Ball.
Be sure and check it out!
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Metal Musicians Pay Tribute To Anthrax
Metal musicians congratulate Anthrax on their 20th anniversary:
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine: "Anthrax is a band that I have always respected, that has always mattered and was very important to the American metal scene. As part of the 'big four' they were responsible for an enormous amount of the credit for helping establish American metal bands as serious contenders in the world of metal."
Metallica's Kirk Hammett: "Anthrax's music matters. In the pantheon of modern metal, ANTHRAX are certainly a cornerstone, and if one listens, one can hear their influence on any number of up and coming bands of the new generation."
Deftones' Abe Cunningham: "Anthrax plays a huge role in Stef and me meeting and starting to jam together; we met through a mutual friend who gave me my first copy of 'Among the Living'. Deftones started in 1988, but before that it was just the two of us in his mom's hot ass garage with the dryer on and the washing machine overflowing trying to make it through 'Indians' and 'Caught In A Mosh'. I would like to thank you guys for the inspiration, your precision, your tones, your dedication and for having the nut sacks to try shit that no one would. Happy 20th Anniversary!!! All the best."
Judas Priest's Rob Halford: "Everyone in Judas Priest congratulates our good friends from Anthrax for passing their 20th-year metal milestone. We have always been fans of the band and had the pleasure to do many shows together. Anthrax are true pioneers with their unique style, sound and heavy brand of metal. They have always and will continue to inspire and influence those around them within the metal world." More...
Bloodsimple Announces Final Mudvayne Tour Dates
Bloodsimple have announced the final routing for their forthcoming tour alongside Mudvayne, Life of Agony, and American Head Charge. The tour is set to kick off on March 29th in St. Paul, MN and will conclude on May 15th in St. Louis, MO.
Bloodsimple will be touring in support of their forthcoming album "A Cruel World", which hits stores on March 26th.
Mudvayne will be out supporting their new CD "Lost And Found," which will see a North American release on April 12th.
Tour Dates: More...
Live Mudvayne Tracks Available For Download
You can download four exclusive full-length footage from Mudvayne's Guerilla Tour and from the studio when you order the "Lost And Found" Ultimate Fan Pack in the Mudvayne store.
Tracks:
- "Silenced" - Recorded February 21, 2005
European Guerilla Tour performance footage from Matrix Club in Bochum, Germany
- "-1" March 2, 2005 European Guerilla soundcheck at King Tut's in Glasgow, Scotland
- "IMN" studio footage of Mudvayne recording "IMN" at The Plant in Sausalito, CA
- "Goodbye" in studio audio recording from the Sausalito album sessions at The Plant
These downloads will be coming down one at a time over the next three weeks so get yours now before they're gone.
Fans who have already pre-ordered the fan pakc will also get the downloads for no additional cost. Stay tuned to your in-boxes for an email with full details.
The fan pack includes:
- The new "Lost and Found" DualDisc
- The Guerilla Tour Poster
- A Mudvayne T-shirt
- And now four live exclusive Mudvayne downloads
Everything is at Mudvayne's online store.
Mudvayne Lose Makeup, "Peel Off Another Layer"
In recent interview with MTV, Mudvayne frontman Chad Gray talked about losing the make up and the band's upcoming album, "Lost and Found." Several excerpts from the article:
Mudvayne frontman Chad Gray is sick. Sick with the flu. Sick of sitting on a cramped tour bus. And sick of his bandmates interrupting his interview.
"Dude, can I get, like, one f---ing minute to myself?" he yelled in between bouts of hacking coughs. "I mean, Greg [Tribbett, Mudvayne's guitarist] is back here on the bus. Ryan [Martinie, Mudvayne's bassist] is back here on the bus. Matt [McDonough, Mudvayne's drummer] is back here in the bunk area! Jesus!
"Sorry, they're like my brothers. Sometimes we get pissed off at each other. Sometimes we can't stand each other," he laughed. "But at the end of the day, we'll apologize and move on. Because we don't have a choice. I depend on these guys more than anyone else in my life. This is a stronger bond than most families have."
He's been on tour with his "brothers" since January in support of their upcoming album, Lost and Found, which stands as a huge departure for the band — both sonically and sartorially. Check the first single, "Happy?," which blends typical Mudvayne guitar thuddery with some really intricate and downright pretty fretwork; or the twisting and churning "Choices," which Gray describes as "the eight-minute opus." Oh, yeah, and for the first time, the band has dropped the goofy pseudonyms and alien/freak-show makeup they rocked in the past.
And the fact that this is constantly brought up is another thing making Gray sick.
"I sound like a broken record, but I think too much emphasis was placed on the makeup. When you listen to the CD it doesn't matter what anybody looks like," he said. "We felt the makeup added to the live performance. Unfortunately we were like two minutes too late, because Slipknot came out and we were like 'Oh, man.' But that's all that people talked about. So we decided to peel off another layer."
Read the full article at MTV.com.
More Mudvayne Tour Pre-Sales And Video Stills
More Mudvayne dates will be available for pre-sale this Wednesday (March 2) at 5pm EST.
Apr. 17 Atlanta, GA - Earthlink Live
Apr. 19 Charleston, SC - Center Stage at the Plex
Apr. 20 Orlando (Lake Buena Visa), FL - House of Blues
Tickets for these shows can be pre-ordered here.
Mudvayne just finished shooting the video for "Happy?" Check out stills from the shoot here.
Mudvayne Label Launches Official Website
Bullygoat Records, the Warner Bros. label imprint headed up by Mudvayne singer Chad Gray, has launched its official web site.
Gray's first signing to Bullygoat is the New York-based Bloodsimple, the new project featuring Vision Of Disorder members Tim Williams (vocals) and Mike Kennedy (guitar), along with ex-Medication bassist Kyle Sanders and drummer Chris Hamilton, plus guitarist Nick Rowe (guitar).
Shadows Fall, The Haunted Lined Up For Ozzfest '05
Century Media recording artists Shadows Fall and the Haunted have secured slots at this year's Ozzfest. Shadows Fall are expected to appear on the main stage while the Haunted are said to be in the mix for the smaller second stage, which will apparently feature more non-rotating slots this summer compared to the last couple of years. Other acts believed to have been selected for the 10-year-anniversary edition of Ozzfest are Black Label Society, Rob Zombie, Killswitch Engage and Mudvayne. Iron Maiden are strongly rumored to have nabbed the co-headlining slot alongside Black Sabbath, who will make a series of European live appearances in June/July prior to the Ozzfest U.S. kick-off. Also expected to perform on the main stage is the "Among the Living" lineup of Anthrax, who have yet to officially confirm their "reunion" plans despite having already been announced for four European festival appearances this spring/summer (Holland's Dynamo Open Air on May 7, Sweden's Sweden Rock on June 9-11, Italy's Gods of Metal on June 11-12 and France's Fury Fest on June 24-26).
Last year's Ozzfest was one of the heaviest in the tour's history, featuring Sabbath, a reunited Judas Priest, Slayer, Slipknot, Lamb of God, Dimmu Borgir, Hatebreed and others.
BLS, Rob Zombie, Mudvayne, KSE To Play Ozzfest 05?
Word has it that BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and ROB ZOMBIE have both secured slots on the 10-year-anniversary edition of Ozzfest, with Zakk Wylde's troupe slated to kick off the proceedings on the main stage. Meanwhile, ZOMBIE, MUDVAYNE and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE are said to be in the mix for the smaller second stage, which is expected to feature more non-rotating slots this summer compared to the last couple of years.
As previously reported, IRON MAIDEN are set to co-headline the entire event with BLACK SABBATH, although recent reports indicate that OZZY OSBOURNE (with Zakk Wylde on guitar) may attempt to stage a solo performance at this year's festival. Also expected to perform on the main stage is the "Among the Living" lineup of ANTHRAX, which has already been confirmed for three European festivals this spring/summer (Holland's Dynamo Open Air on May 7, Sweden's Sweden Rock on June 9-11 and Italy's Gods of Metal on June 11-12) prior to their appearance at Ozzfest.
Mudvayne Apologizes For Missed Virginia Show
Launch Radio Networks reports: MUDVAYNE has been on a "guerilla" club tour of the U.S. for the past several weeks and lead singer Chad Gray has been battling some sort of flu bug for most of that time. But it got the best of him in Springfield, Virginia on February 16, forcing the band to cancel that night's show. Gray said there is nothing he dislikes more than not being able to perform.
"The single worst thing that I hate, more than anything, is letting people down," he said. "Whether it be my band, whether it be a kid that was set to come to the show and excited about it and drove for ten minutes or drove for an hour. I mean, it's just unfortunate, but I just cannot — it just came to a boiling point, I went, 'We have got to stop.' But to the kids in Springfield, Virginia, I'm truly sorry, and thank you very much for understanding, I appreciate it."
The rest of the band stayed inside the club to meet fans and sign autographs, which drummer Matt McDonough said was the least they could do.
"When they announced the cancellation, we said, 'Hey anybody that wants to stick around, walk 'em in and we'll sign autographs and shake hands.' So basically we did a meet-and-greet with the whole concert," he said. "You can only say so much or do so much, but at least, you know, we wanted to put forth the gesture."
The band was scheduled to finish their current tour last night at CBGB in New York City.
MUDVAYNE's third major label album, "Lost And Found", is slated for release on April 12. The first single from the album, "Happy?", is shooting up the rock radio charts.
The band filmed a video earlier this week for "Happy?" which will utilize digital effects by Cause & f(x) Pictures, known for their work on "The Matrix Reloaded" and "X-Men".
Mudvayne Postpones Shows, Releases Tour Dates
MUDVAYNE have postponed tonight's show at Jaxx in Springfield, VA until April 15 (which, according to the Jaxx calendar, is the day AGNOSTIC FRONT is scheduled to play) due to vocalist Chad falling ill. MUDVAYNE is planning this show to be an "evening with" type of show, so another date may still be determined. It is not known what exactly Chad had, but according to his band mates, "he couldn't even talk, let alone sing." Tomorrow night's show at CBGBs in New York City is also in jeopardy. It is recommended anyone wishing to attend the show should call the venue ahead of time to confirm the show.
As to the question of whether or not MUDVAYNE will be on Ozzfest, the band simply said they're "not sure."
In other news, MUDVAYNE have released a few of their upcoming April gigs with LIFE OF AGONY. Here are those dates:
April 3 - Peoria, IL @ East Peoria Conv.
April 5 - Toronto, ONT @ Kool Haus
April 6 - Montreal, QUE @ Metropolis
April 8 - Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater
April 9 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
April 10 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
April 12 - New York, NY @ TBA
April 13 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Mudvayne And Life Of Agony To Tour Us Together
A tour that has been under wraps for several weeks now, has finally been leaked on the net. The packaged tour of LIFE OF AGONY and MUDVAYNE, who will co-headline a full tour across North America, will be joined by AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE and BLOODSIMPLE. The latter who of course is signed to MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray's Bullygoat Records.
MUDVAYNE will release their album "Lost and Found" on April 12th.
LIFE OF AGONY will release "Broken Valley" sometime in May.
AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE will release their new album "The Feeding" on February 15th.
BLOODSIMPLE will release their debut album, "A Cruel World", on March 29th.
Mudvayne Post New Song Clips & Fan Package Online
Mudvayne has put an "Ultimate Lost & Found" package for all of their 'core fans to purchase. The page also has links to four different song clips from their upcoming release due out on April 12th on Epic Records. For more details go here.