Tomahawk
Background information
Origin	California, USA
Genre(s)	Alternative metal Alternative rock Experimental rock
Years active	2000–present
Label(s)	Ipecac Recordings
Associated acts	Fantômas The Melvins Mr. Bungle The Jesus Lizard Faith No More Helmet
Website	Official Site
Members
Mike Patton - vocals, keyboards Duane Denison- guitars John Stanier - drums
Former members
Kevin Rutmanis - bass

Tomahawk is an experimental alternative metal/alternative rock supergroup from the United States. They formed in 2000 when Fantômas, ex-Mr. Bungle and ex-Faith No More singer Mike Patton and ex-The Jesus Lizard guitar player Duane Denison started swapping tapes with the intention of collaborating. Duane Denison then recruited ex-Helmet drummer John Stanier (currently playing also with Battles), while Mike Patton brought Melvins/Cows bass player Kevin Rutmanis into the fold. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Alternative metal is an form of music that gained popularity in the early 1990s alongside grunge. ... Alternative rock (also called alternative music or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s. ... Experimental rock or Avant rock is a type of art music based on rock and roll which experiments with the basic elements of the genre, and/or which pushes the boundaries of common composition and performance technique. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Ipecac Recordings is an independent record label based in Orinda, California. ... Fantômas is an avant-garde metal band formed in 1998 in California, United States. ... The Melvins are an American rock band/ metal band that usually perform as a trio. ... Mr. ... The Jesus Lizard was a rock music group formed in 1989 in Chicago, Illinois. ... Faith No More was an experimental alternative rock group that formed in San Francisco, California in 1982 and disbanded in 1998. ... Helmet is an American Post-Hardcore band formed in New York City by Page Hamilton (vocals/guitar) with Henry Bogdan (bass), Peter Mengede (guitar) and John Stanier (drums) in 1989. ... Michael Allan Patton (born January 27, 1968, in Eureka, California) is a Grammy nominated musician, best known as the lead singer of the band Faith No More from 1988 to 1998. ... Duane Denison is a rock guitarist, formerly for The Jesus Lizard and Firewater and currently for Tomahawk. ... John Stanier first came into the spotlight as the drummer for Helmet. ... Kevin Rutmanis was a founding member and bassist for The Cows. ... Experimental rock or Avant rock is a type of art music based on rock and roll which experiments with the basic elements of the genre, and/or which pushes the boundaries of common composition and performance technique. ... “Heavy metal” redirects here. ... Alternative rock (also called alternative music or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Fantômas is an avant-garde metal band formed in 1998 in California, United States. ... Mr. ... Faith No More was an experimental alternative rock group that formed in San Francisco, California in 1982 and disbanded in 1998. ... Michael Allan Patton (born January 27, 1968, in Eureka, California) is a Grammy nominated musician, best known as the lead singer of the band Faith No More from 1988 to 1998. ... The Jesus Lizard was a rock music group formed in 1989 in Chicago, Illinois. ... Duane Denison is a rock guitarist, formerly for The Jesus Lizard and Firewater and currently for Tomahawk. ... Helmet is an American Post-Hardcore band formed in New York City by Page Hamilton (vocals/guitar) with Henry Bogdan (bass), Peter Mengede (guitar) and John Stanier (drums) in 1989. ... John Stanier first came into the spotlight as the drummer for Helmet. ... Battles is an American math rock band. ... The Melvins are an American rock band/ metal band that usually perform as a trio. ... The Cows were a rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. ... Kevin Rutmanis was a founding member and bassist for The Cows. ...

History

In 2001 the band released their first album, the self-titled Tomahawk, produced by Joe Funderburk. The band recorded their next album, Mit Gas, with producer Joe Barresi in 2003. Both albums were issued by Ipecac Recordings. Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Tomahawk is the debut album by Mike Pattons supergroup of the same name. ... Mit Gas is a 2003 album by Tomahawk. ... Joe Barresi is an American record engineer and producer who has worked with bands such as Kyuss, The Melvins, Queens of the Stone Age, Tomahawk, L7 and The Jesus Lizard. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ipecac Recordings is an independent record label based in Orinda, California. ...

Tomahawk have toured extensively, playing in many countries around the world, including the United States, Australia, Europe and Japan. They generally headline shows but have been the supporting act for bands such as Tool. Tomahawk took part in the "Geek Tour", which featured labelmates The Melvins and Fantômas. Tomahawk have also played at various festivals, including the Big Day Out festival in Australia.^[1] For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Tool is an American rock band, formed during 1990 in Los Angeles, California, that consists of drummer Danny Carey, bassist Justin Chancellor, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. ... The Melvins are an American rock band/ metal band that usually perform as a trio. ... Fantômas is an avant-garde metal band formed in 1998 in California, United States. ... The Big Day Out (BDO) is an annual music festival that tours Australia and New Zealand which originated in Sydney in 1992. ...

The band's third album, Anonymous, was released on June 19th 2007 through Ipecac Recordings. Kevin Rutmanis left the band during the recording; reasons for his departure are unknown. The band is now working as a trio.^[2] Anonymous is the third studio album by Tomahawk. ... Ipecac Recordings is an independent record label based in Orinda, California. ...

Discography

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Notes

1. ^ Big Day Out 2002 Line Up. Big Day Out Official Website. Retrieved on 2007-07-10.
2. ^ Tomahawk Biography. Ipecac.com. Retrieved on 2007-06-06.

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External links

• Ipecac Recordings
• Tomahawk Official Myspace Page