Mister Monster were an American, New Jersey–based horror punk[1] band, started in 1998 by singer Jason "J-Sin" Trioxin (Jason Heveran), notable for their use of Doo Wop harmonies within Horror Punk, a style the band called Boo Wop.[2] Mister Monster's influences included classic Doo Wop, The Stray Cats, The Damned,[3] the Misfits, and the Ramones.
Mister Monster | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | Punk rock, horror punk |
| Years active | 1998–2018 |
| Labels | Hell's Hundred Records |
| Past members | J.V. Bastard, Robby Bloodshed, Paul Lifeless, Germs, Jimmy Skinz, Mars Rio, Carlos "Loki" Cofino, Argyle Goolsby, D.T. Graves, Emilio Menze, Gregory, Mike Pierce, Andrew "Stripes" Winter, J-Sin Trioxin |
| Website | [1] |
History
editThe earliest compositions that would become Mister Monster songs were written by Trioxin in 1996-1997 while he served tenure in a different band. Since his songs: "Prom night", "Dead flesh girl" and "Little Frankenstein" were rejected by his bandmates, this served as the impetus for the creation of Mister Monster.[3]
Mister Monster's first release was the album Songs From the Crypt, which was originally self-released. Subsequent to this CD the band was regularly playing sold-out performances in New Jersey and New York City. During the following year and a half, the band made small tours of the tri-State area and added changes to its lineup.
In 1999 to 2000, Trioxin recorded tracks for a five-song demo and recruited various friends to back him up at many New York City/New Jersey shows as Mister Monster and the Back Alley Butchers.
In late 2001 the band released the full-length disc Over Your Dead Body, which featured "This Night I Call (Bad Luck)", "Prom Night", "Scars 19", and "Resident Evil". The video for "Bad Luck", along with the video for "Gore Whore", can be found as bonus materials on the DVD for the horror film Creepy Tales: Girls' Night Out (Cinema Sky). The song appeared on the soundtrack along with some other tracks performed by the Misfits.
Mister Monster also appeared on compilations such as Grave Rockers and This Is Horrorpunk alongside the Nekromantix, The Cryptkeeper Five, The Independents, Blitzkid, The Spook, and Rock City Morgue.
Over Your Dead Body is available on Hell's Hundred Records.[4][5]
The band was featured in the Activision Videogame "Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines" alongside Empire Hideous and Ghoultown. Having toured all over the United States, Mister Monster gained an international cult following.
In 2011, the original Mister Monster lineup composed of Trioxin, JV Bastard, Paul Lifeless and Germ was reunited for a concert celebrating the tenth anniversary of Over Your Dead Body[3]
In between periods of Mister Monster activity, Jason Trioxin recorded with [6] and/or performed [7] as a touring member of Michale Graves' band, The Undead (as bassist), Wednesday 13,[8] and Blitzkid. He played 55 dates as Michael Graves' guitarist on the Almost Home tour, which raised awareness of the plight of the West Memphis Three.[2] Trioxin produced Blitzkid's Five Cellars Below LP,[3] and on several occasions served as that band's touring guitarist.
On December 18, 2018, on Mister Monster's Facebook it was announced that Jason Trioxin had died on December 14, 2018.[9][10]
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Year | Title | Label | Format | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Over Your Dead Body | Dismal/Abysmal Recordings | Digi Pack | |
| 2004 | Over Your Dead Body "Version 2"[1] | Hell's Hundred Records | Compact disc | Alternate Edition. |
EPs
edit| Year | Title | Label | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Songs From the Crypt | ||
| 2000 | Mister Monster | ||
| 2002 | Skeleton Crew | ||
| 2005 | Deep Dark |
Singles
edit| Year | Title | Label | Format | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Christmas"[11] |
Splits
edit| Year | Title | Label | Format | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Exhuming Graves and Making Dates[12] | 10" | Split with Blitzkid |
Compilation albums
edit- 2007:Breaking Hearts and Eating Brains since '98
References
edit- ^ a b "Reviews : Mister Monster / Over Your Dead Body, V2, CD" (in German). ox-fanzine.de. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
- ^ a b "Featured Guitarist | Rock Jimmies :: Custom Guitar Accessories". Rockjimmy.com. 2006-03-28. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
- ^ a b c d Greaser, Graveyard (2012-02-27). "Graveyard Greaser Gang: Interview with J-Sin Trioxin from Mister Monster". Graveyard-greaser-gang.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
- ^ "Mister Monster (2) Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
- ^ "Middle Pillar: Artists: Mister Monster". Middlepillar.com. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ Trioxin, Jason. "Jason Trioxin | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
- ^ "Exclusive Q&A with Jason Trioxin". MusicReview. 2010-03-30. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
- ^ "ACE FREHLEY - Guitarist Todd Youth Issues Tour Blog: "On Stage With Ace Is Twice As Loud As MOTÖRHEAD"". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
- ^ "Obituary of Jason Heveran | Patti Funeral home". Frankpatti.com. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "Mister Monster". Facebook.com. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "The Music Made Me Do It : Mister Monster : Discography". Musicmademe.com. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
- ^ "Reviews : BLITZKID / MISTER MONSTER / Exhuming Graves And Making Dates 10" (in German). ox-fanzine.de. Retrieved 2015-04-23.