MonstrOwas an American rock band composed of drummerBevan Davies(formerly ofComes with the FallandDanzig), lead guitarist Juan Montoya (formerly ofTorche), singer/rhythm guitarist Charlie Suarez, and bassistKyle Sanders.
MonstrO | |
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| Origin | Atlanta,Georgia,U.S. |
| Genres | Hard rock,psychedelic rock,alternative rock,heavy metal |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Members | Bevan Davies Kyle Sanders Juan Montoya Charlie Suarez |
They formed in late 2009 inAtlanta, Georgiaand played their first gig in April 2010.[1]The band drew upon music such as 1960spsychedelia,shoegaze,andheavy metal,as well as other personal influences.[2]They signed withVagrant Recordsin March 2011.[3]Their self-titled debut album was released in August 2011,[4]produced byWilliam DuVall.[5]They toured as the opening act forClutchin 2012,[6]and toured regularly until breaking up in 2013. Kyle Sanders joined heavy metal bandHellyeahin 2014 and remained with that band until it went on hiatus in 2021.[7]
Members
edit- Bevan Davies– drums
- Kyle Sanders– bass, vocals
- Juan Montoya – lead guitar
- Charlie Suarez – rhythm guitar, vocals
Discography
edit- MonstrO(2011,Vagrant Records)
References
edit- ^"Active Artist: Vagrant".Vagrant.RetrievedMarch 24,2018.
- ^Hart, Josh (November 4, 2011)."Interview: MonstrO's Charlie Suarez and Juan Montoya".Guitar World.RetrievedMarch 24,2018.
- ^Easton, Jeffrey."An Interview with Charlie Suarez".Metal Exiles.RetrievedMarch 24,2018..
- ^Krasman, Brian (August 30, 2011)."MonstrO Debut Torched by Bland Singing".Meat Head Metal.RetrievedMarch 24,2018.
- ^Buchanan, Brett (April 4, 2011)."Alice in Chains' William DuVall Producing MonstrO Album".AlternativeNation.net.RetrievedMarch 24,2018.
- ^"CLUTCH Summer Tour Kicks Off Tonight".pro-rock.com.Clutch. July 11, 2012.RetrievedMarch 24,2018.
- ^Blabbermouth (February 13, 2014)."HELLYEAH Parts Ways With Guitarist, Bassist; Announces 'Blood For Blood' Album Details".BLABBERMOUTH.NET.RetrievedApril 10,2022.