MonstrO (band)

MonstrO was an American rock band composed of drummer Bevan Davies (formerly of Still Rain, Danzig and Bloodsimple), lead guitarist Juan Montoya (formerly of Torche), singer/rhythm guitarist Charlie Suarez (formerly of Sunday Driver), and bassist Kyle Sanders (formerly of Bloodsimple and brother of Mastodon bassist Troy Sanders).

MonstrO
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
GenresHard rock, psychedelic rock, alternative rock, heavy metal
Years active2009–present
MembersBevan Davies
Kyle Sanders
Juan Montoya
Charlie Suarez

They formed in late 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia and played their first gig in April 2010.[1] The band drew upon music such as 1960s psychedelia, shoegaze, and heavy metal, as well as other personal influences.[2] They signed with Vagrant Records in March 2011.[3] Their self-titled debut album was released in August 2011,[4] produced by William DuVall.[5] They toured as the opening act for Clutch in 2012.[6] The band has been inactive since 2013. Bassist Kyle Sanders joined heavy metal band Hellyeah in 2014 and remained with that band until it went on hiatus in 2021.[7]

Members
  • Bevan Davies – drums
  • Kyle Sanders – bass, vocals
  • Juan Montoya – lead guitar
  • Charlie Suarez – rhythm guitar, vocals

Discography

References
  1. "Active Artist: Vagrant". Vagrant. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  2. Hart, Josh (November 4, 2011). "Interview: MonstrO's Charlie Suarez and Juan Montoya". Guitar World. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  3. Easton, Jeffrey. "An Interview with Charlie Suarez". Metal Exiles. Retrieved March 24, 2018..
  4. Krasman, Brian (August 30, 2011). "MonstrO Debut Torched by Bland Singing". Meat Head Metal. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  5. Buchanan, Brett (April 4, 2011). "Alice in Chains' William DuVall Producing MonstrO Album". AlternativeNation.net. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  6. "CLUTCH Summer Tour Kicks Off Tonight". pro-rock.com. Clutch. July 11, 2012. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  7. Blabbermouth (February 13, 2014). "HELLYEAH Parts Ways With Guitarist, Bassist; Announces 'Blood For Blood' Album Details". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
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