Mushroomhead is a seven person Alternative Metal band based in Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in 1993, the band's music can be described as an eclectic blend of alternative, heavy metal, hip hop and industrial influences. The members of Mushroomhead characterize themselves by each adopting masks or facial disguises as well as individual pseudonyms. Mushroomhead is easily identified by its distinct "X Face" logo - commonly worn boldly on the masks of most members, as well as clothing and associated merchandise.
The current members of Mushroomhead are:
Jeffrey "Nothing" Hatrix – Vocals ('93–present)
Steve "Skinny" Felton – Drums ('93–present)
Tom "Shmotz" Schmitz – Keyboards ('93–present)
Waylon "Waylon" Reavis – Vocals ('04–present)
Rick "Stitch" Thomas – Samples/Turntables/Water drums ('01–present)
Dave "Gravy" Felton - Guitar ('01-present)
Jack "Pigbenis" Kilcoyne – Bass ('95–present)
Ex-members of Mushroomhead:
Richie "Dinner" Moore – Guitar
Joe "DJ Virus" Lenkey – Samples
John "J.J. Righteous" Sekula – Guitar
Joe "Mr. Murdernickel" Kilcoyne – Bass ('93–'95)
Jason "J Mann" Popson – Vocals ('93–'04)
Marko "Bronson" Vukcevich - Guitar ('93-'06)
This "X Face" logo evolved after nearly signing with Roadrunner Records. The label and band were never able to come to an agreement and as such a relationship never emerged. A year later Slipknot released their debut album on Roadrunner. Prior to this time Mushroomhead members each had distinct costumes and masks. Controversy and rivalry was sparked and continues today, if not within the bands themselves then by their fans. Once Slipknot launched there were simply too many obvious costume similarties to continue as they had up to this point. Even if Mushroomhead had been around longer, Slipknot had the exposure.
Consistently pushing forward an "X" was used to denote the death of the bands old stage persona as they shed their old costumes. Over time this evolved into the currently used "X Face". As recent photos have shown even this branding is continuing to evolve.
Prior to a tour with Detroit rap group Insane Clown Posse in Summer 2004, Mushroomhead ex-Vocalist J Mann stepped down as the band’s front man to pursue other interests. Mushroomhead pulled itself from the nearing tour with Detroit’s wicked clowns.
The band was quick to appoint a replacement – hand picked by the outgoing “J Mann” Jason Popson. Waylon Reavis from North Carolina’s 3 Quarters Dead joined forces with the Cleveland outfit in September of 2004. On newest member Waylon, drummer Skinny told the band’s official website: “Kids are coming to shows with their faces painted just like him … we’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback from everywhere (especially out of Cleveland …). They say, ‘He did a great job, he sounds just like (J Mann) – but he also has his own voice.’”
On June 6, 2006, Mushroomhead launched MushroomKombat. Which is an interactive flash game as part of their website. This game puts the band members against eachother in a Mortal Kombat like environment, even including each band members own unique fatality.
While Mushroomhead's latest album, entitled Savior Sorrow, will hit American shelves on September 19th, the album will be released in Europe on October 6th, in Australia on October 7th and the UK on October 9th.
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