Peter Mengede

Peter Mengede
Born	1962 Brisbane, Australia
Genres	Alternative metal, post-hardcore
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	1989–present
Labels	Amphetamine Reptile, Interscope, Epic, Sony
Associated acts	Helmet Handsome

Peter Mengede (born 1962 in Brisbane, Australia) is a musician best known as the former guitarist for Helmet. He formed his own group, Handsome, in 1993 with former members of Quicksand, Cro-Mags and Murphy's Law. They released one album before disbanding in 1998

Helmet was formed in New York City 1989 by Page Hamilton with the group's lineup being Mengede, bassist Henry Bogdan and drummer John Stanier. They released their debut album, Strap It On, in 1990 After signing with Interscope Records, the group released their second album, Meantime, in 1992 to chart success. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Heetseekers Chart while it also peaked at number 68 on the Billboard 200. The single "Unsung" also peaked at number 32 and 29 on the Mainstream Rock and Modern Rock Charts respectively. In 1993, Mengede left the group.

Formed after departing Helmet, Mengede in 1993, Handsome's lineup included former Quicksand guitarist Tom Capone and former Cro-Mags and Murphy's Law drummer Pete Hines as well as bassist Eddie Nappi and Salt Lake City native Jeremy Chatelain. Their debut album, titled Handsome, was released on 4 February 1997 through Epic/Sony.

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