| Tomahawk | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | California, USA |
| Genres | Alternative Metal, Experimental Rock, Alternative Rock, Native American music, Western music |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Ipecac Recordings |
| Associated acts | Fantômas, The Melvins, Mr. Bungle, The Jesus Lizard, Faith No More, Helmet, Battles, Tool |
| Website | Official Site |
| Members | |
| Mike Patton Duane Denison John Stanier Trevor Dunn |
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| Past members | |
| Kevin Rutmanis | |
Tomahawk is an experimental alternative metal/alternative rock supergroup from the United States. They formed in 2000 when Fantômas, ex-Mr. Bungle and Faith No More singer/keyboardist 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 with Battles), while Mike Patton brought Melvins/Cows bass player Kevin Rutmanis into the fold.
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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.
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]
The band's third album, Anonymous, was released on June 19, 2007 through Ipecac Recordings. Kevin Rutmanis left the band during the recording; reasons for his departure are unknown. [2] In July, 2011, Mike Patton told Rolling Stone magazine that a fourth Tomahawk album is in the works. [3] In November 2011, the band announced on Facebook that a new album was coming soon.[4]
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||||
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| US [5] |
US Heat. [5] |
US Ind. [5] |
AUS [6] |
NOR [7] |
UK [8] |
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| 2001 | Tomahawk | — | 31[9] | 20 | 37 | — | — | ||
| 2003 | Mit Gas
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137 | 3[10] | 7 | 28 | 17 | 98 | ||
| 2007 | Anonymous
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158 | 2[11] | 12 | 32 | 31 | — | ||
| "—" denotes a release that did not chart. | |||||||||
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2007 | "Sun Dance" | Anonymous |
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