Closet Monster
- For the fictional character see The Closet Monster. For the film, see Closet Monster (film).
| Closet Monster | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Ajax, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Punk rock, Pop punk, Anarcho-punk |
| Years active | 1997-2005, 2009 |
| Labels | Underground Operations |
| Associated acts | Stereos |
| Website | Official Myspace |
| Members |
Mark "London" Spicoluk Jesse Colburn Adam Cyncora Aaron Verdonk |
Closet Monster was a Canadian punk rock band from Ajax, Ontario.
Biography
Closet Monster was formed at Pickering High School in 1997.[1] The most recent lineup played their final show on December 8, 2005 at the Phoenix in Toronto with Underground Operations label mates Dead Letter Dept, Bombs Over Providence, Hostage Life and Protest The Hero. The band has achieved much publicity from touring Canada, the USA and Europe, playing dates on the Warped Tour, and starting a very successful Canadian record label, Underground Operations.[2] Closet Monster have shared the stage with the likes of Billy Talent, Rise Against, Alexisonfire, Propagandhi, Hot Water Music, SNFU, Madball, Atom And His Package, Suicidal Tendencies, KNUT, Dead Kennedys, Silverstein, 25tolife, The Suicide Machines, Buck-O-Nine, The Casualties, Choke, Mad Caddies, D.b.s., Mastodon, Atreyu, Ten Foot Pole, Moneen, Protest the Hero, The Movielife, Social Distortion, Bad Religion Warped Tour 2004 & 2005 and many other bands.
Their lyrics have an anarchist theme.
The band reunited in 2009 for one show at Wakestock Festival.[3]
Line up
- Mark "London" Spicoluk – bass guitar
- Jesse Colburn – guitar
- Adam Cyncora – guitar
- Aaron Verdonk – drums
Past members
- Brandon Hilbiorn "b-unit" – guitar, vocals
- Christopher McCartney – drums
- Kyle Gordon Stanley – drums
- Mark McAdam "MC" – guitar
- Jon Marshall "Rudy" – guitar, vocals
- Matt 'The Ween' Murphy – guitar
Discography
Studio albums
- We Rebuilt This City - 2004
- Killed The Radio Star - 2002
- Where The Fuck Is Revolution? - 2000
- A Fight For What Is Right - 1999
- Pure Unfiltered Anarchy - 1998
- So Be It - 1997
Singles
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Mamma Anti-Fascisto: (Never Surrender) | We Rebuilt This City |
| 2005 | Punk Rock Ruined Our Lives |
Videography
- "Mr. Holland Vs. Acceptable Behaviour" (2002)
- "Corporate Media Death Squad" (2003)
- "Mamma Anti-Fascisto: Never Surrender" (2004)
- "Punk Rock Ruined Our Lives" (2005)
References
- ↑ "interview". Gig-events-guide.com. 2007-02-28. Retrieved 2012-08-23.
- ↑ "Sayyad.ca". Sayyad.ca. Retrieved 2012-08-23.
- ↑ "Music lineup announced for Wakestock". Collingwoodconnection.com. Retrieved 2012-08-23.
External links
- Closet Monster Official Website
- Closet Monster Myspace Page
- Closet Monster on CBC Radio 3
- Closet Monster @ BandoftheDay.com
- Underground Operations Official Website
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