Monstro
A short-lived Atlanta rock band that blended psychedelia, shoegaze, and heavy metal.
MonstrO was an American rock band formed in late 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. The band consisted of drummer Bevan Davies (formerly of Comes with the Fall and Danzig), lead guitarist Juan Montoya (formerly of Torche), singer/rhythm guitarist Charlie Suarez, and bassist Kyle Sanders. They played their first gig in April 2010. Their music drew upon 1960s psychedelia, shoegaze, and heavy metal, as well as other personal influences. In March 2011, they signed with Vagrant Records. Their self-titled debut album, produced by William DuVall, was released in August 2011. They toured as the opening act for Clutch in 2012 and toured regularly until breaking up in 2013.
- Role
- Mini-Boss
- Location
- The Basement or The Cellar
- Status
- Defeated by the Player
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Formed in late 2009, MonstrO brought together musicians with roots in Comes with the Fall, Danzig, Torche, and other projects. The band's sound mixed 1960s psychedelia, shoegaze, and heavy metal, drawing on each member's personal influences. They signed with Vagrant Records in March 2011 and released their self-titled debut album that August, produced by William DuVall. The band toured as the opening act for Clutch in 2012 and continued touring regularly until their breakup in 2013. After the split, bassist Kyle Sanders joined the heavy metal band Hellyeah in 2014 and remained with them until that band went on hiatus in 2021.
In Their Own Story
MonstrO formed in late 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. The band played their first gig in April 2010. They signed with Vagrant Records in March 2011. Their self-titled debut album was released in August 2011, produced by William DuVall. They toured as the opening act for Clutch in 2012. The band toured regularly until breaking up in 2013. After the breakup, bassist Kyle Sanders joined Hellyeah in 2014 and stayed with that band until it went on hiatus in 2021.
Reader's Guide
MonstrO's discography consists of one album: their self-titled debut, MonstrO (2011, Vagrant Records). The album was produced by William DuVall. The band's members were Bevan Davies on drums, Kyle Sanders on bass and vocals, Juan Montoya on lead guitar, and Charlie Suarez on rhythm guitar and vocals. They toured as the opening act for Clutch in 2012 and toured regularly until their breakup in 2013.
Did You Know?
- MonstrO formed in late 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.
- They played their first gig in April 2010.
- Their self-titled debut album was produced by William DuVall.
- They signed with Vagrant Records in March 2011.
- Bassist Kyle Sanders later joined Hellyeah in 2014 and stayed until that band went on hiatus in 2021.
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