MonstrO was an American rock band composed of drummer Bevan Davies (formerly of Still Rain, Danzig and Bloodsimple), lead guitarist Juan Montoya (formerly of Torche), singer/rhythm guitarist Charlie Suarez (formerly of Sunday Driver), and bassist Kyle Sanders (formerly of Bloodsimple and brother of Mastodon bassist Troy 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 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 joined heavy metal band Hellyeah in 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. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- ^ Hart, Josh (November 4, 2011). "Interview: MonstrO's Charlie Suarez and Juan Montoya". Guitar World. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- ^ Easton, Jeffrey. "An Interview with Charlie Suarez". Metal Exiles. Retrieved March 24, 2018..
- ^ Krasman, Brian (August 30, 2011). "MonstrO Debut Torched by Bland Singing". Meat Head Metal. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- ^ Buchanan, Brett (April 4, 2011). "Alice in Chains' William DuVall Producing MonstrO Album". AlternativeNation.net. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- ^ "CLUTCH Summer Tour Kicks Off Tonight". pro-rock.com. Clutch. July 11, 2012. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- ^ Blabbermouth (February 13, 2014). "HELLYEAH Parts Ways With Guitarist, Bassist; Announces 'Blood For Blood' Album Details". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved April 10, 2022.