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7 unusual facts about Monster Magnet


Bloodlights

In early 2007, the band recorded their debut album in Berlin with producer Phil Caivano from Monster Magnet.

Ego the Living Planet

Monster Magnet recorded a song called "Ego, the Living Planet" on the album Dopes to Infinity.

I Am the Bullgod

"I Am the Bullgod" was written as a tribute song to Monster Magnet, as they were his favorite group during that time period in the early 90s when the song was written.

The "Bullgod" motif appears on Monster Magnet's Spine of God, Superjudge, Dopes to Infinity and God Says No albums, as well as the Monster Magnet and Tab EPs, and several single covers.

Jakalope

For this album, the band collaborated with a large number of guest musicians, including Trent Reznor (who contributed production work, as well as song writing, and instrumentation), Kat Bjelland and members of Acid Polly Sloan, Monster Magnet and Malhavoc.

Space Lord

"Space Lord" is a 1998 single by the psychedelic rock band Monster Magnet, from the album Powertrip.

The In-Flight Feature

Guest appearances include Jon Kleiman and Tim Cronin of Monster Magnet.


Circus of Power

The NYC performance included Queen Vixen and Honey 1Percenter from Cycle Sluts From Hell on backing vocals, with Daniel Rey (Ramones) and Phil Caivano (Monster Magnet) as guest performers.

Doremi Fasol Latido

It has almost remained an ever present in the live set with numerous live versions being released and has been covered by Monster Magnet on their 1993 album Superjudge.

Reality Serum

'Trans-urban' is a new genre which is a unique blend of Alternative Hip Hop and Psychedelic Rock music... fans of Gary Numan, Cake, Tricky, Linkin Park, Placebo, Black Sabbath, Meat Beat Manifesto, Crazy Town, Monster Magnet, etc., will definitely be intrigued.

The Matrix: Music from the Motion Picture

# "Look to Your Orb for the Warning" by Monster Magnet – 4:42


see also

Dave Wyndorf

After his overdose, Wyndorf began working on Monster Magnet's next album, 4-Way Diablo, which was released in November 2007.

Jakalope

Trent Reznor returned as co-producer and other guests on the second album include Allie Sheldan (Rio Bent), Thom D'arcy (Small Sins), Bob Pantella (Monster Magnet), Alex Lifeson (Rush), Jeremy Fisher and Bill Rieflin (Ministry, R.E.M., Married To Music).

The Return of the Son of Monster Magnet

According to Beatles author and Zappa biographer Barry Miles, the unreleased Beatles experimental track "Carnival of Light" which was recorded in January 1967 resembles "The Return of The Son of Monster Magnet," although it is believed that "Carnival of Light" is more fragmented and abstract than Zappa's effort the previous year.