Mushroomhead is a seven person Alternative metal band based in North Royalton/Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in 1993, the band;s music can be described as an eclectic blend of alternative, heavy metal, hip hop and industrial influences. The various members of Mushroomhead have identified themselves by each adopting masks or facial disguises as well as individual pseudonyms. Mushroomhead is easily identified by its distinct &;X Face&; logo &; commonly worn boldly on the masks of most members, as well as clothing and associated merchandise. As of April 2006, Mushroomhead has completed the recording of the follow up to 2003&;s &#;XIII&; - the new album, entitled "Savior Sorrow", was released in the US on September 19, 2006. In the United States, the album was released on the band&#;s Filthy Hands label with distribution by Megaforce Records. The recent alliance with Megaforce Records also ensured an international release for the new album.

On June 6, 2006, Mushroomhead launched MushroomKombat - an interactive flash feature as a part of the band's official website. The new website pits band members against each other in a Mortal Kombat-style environment - with each member having his own unique fatality.

THE BEGINING

In 1993, Mushroomhead was established as a side project &; its line-up comprised of members from several bands from Cleveland, Ohio. To differentiate itself from members&; existing bands &; and to dispel any misconceptions about the group&;s sound and musical content &; Mushroomhead adopted costumes, masks and pseudonyms. Mushroomhead played its first show in 1993. Days later, the octet found itself on stage alongside established punk rock juggernaut GWAR. &;We played our first show on a Saturday,&; said the band&;s drummer, Skinny, in an article for Mushroomhead&;s official website. &;Three days later, we got a call to play with GWAR at the Cleveland Agora in front of 2000 people &; our second show ever!&;In 1995, Mushroomhead self-released its debut album, &;Mushroomhead&;. For many members, Mushroomhead became a priority &; their original bands were put on the back burner. Despite the band&;s line-up seeing many changes throughout the 1990s, Mushroomhead stayed active, steadily releasing music and gaining new fans as they went.

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