Tomahawk (band)

Tomahawk
Background information
Origin	USA
Genres	Alternative metal, experimental rock, hard rock, alternative rock, native american music
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Ipecac Recordings
Associated acts	Faith No More, Fantômas, Melvins, Mr. Bungle
Website	Official Site
Members	Mike Patton Duane Denison John Stanier Trevor Dunn
Past members	Kevin Rutmanis

Tomahawk is an American experimental alternative metal/rock supergroup. They formed in 1999 when Fantômas, ex-Mr. Bungle and Faith No More singer/keyboardist Mike Patton and ex-The Jesus Lizard guitar player Duane Denison started swapping tapes with the intention of collaborating. Denison then recruited ex-Helmet drummer John Stanier, while Patton recruited then-Melvins/ex-Cows bass player Kevin Rutmanis into the group.

When Faith No More broke up in 1998 Mike Patton created the record label Ipecac Recordings, returned to work with his other band Mr. Bungle, and formed the experimental metal supergroup Fantômas with Buzz Osborne of the Melvins and Dave Lombardo of Slayer. Patton met Duane Denison in 1999 at a Mr. Bungle concert in Nashville and the two began exchanging music and jamming.

During May and June 2001 the band recorded their eponymous debut album in Nashville. The album was released on October 30, 2001, it was produced by Joe Funderburk.

After the release of Tomahawk the band began touring extensively, playing in many countries around the world, including the United States, Australia, Europe and Japan. They generally headlined shows but were the supporting act for bands such as Tool. When opening for Tool on their 2002 summer tour of North America, the band was frequently booed for insulting the crowds. Tomahawk also played at various festivals, including the 2002 Big Day Out festival in Australia.

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