Ed Mundell
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Ed Mundell is a rock guitarist most notable for his work with stoner rock
group Monster Magnet
from 1992 to 2010. In 2011, it was announced that Mundell had formed a new project, 9 Chambers, with Greg Hampton (Alice Cooper, Lita Ford), Jorgen Carlsson (Gov't Mule bassist ), and drummer Vinny Appice (ex-Black Sabbath/Dio/Heaven & Hell).
and is a founding member of the band The Atomic Bitchwax
. In 1992, he replaced founding member John McBain
as Monster Magnet's lead guitarist.". His first recorded appearance with the band was 1993's Superjudge
album. He played on seven Monster Magnet albums in total between 1992 and 2010. He left Monster Magnet in 2010 to "collaborate with new producers, songwriters and musicians".
Mundell also plays lead guitar on The Glasspack
track "Peepshow" from the album Bridgeburner, released on Small Stone Records
in May 2004.[]
Influences: Jimi Hendix, Tommy Bolin, Ted Nugent
Stoner rock
Stoner rock or stoner metal is a subgenre of heavy metal, combining elements of psychedelic rock, blues rock, traditional heavy metal and doom metal. Stoner rock is typically slow-to-mid tempo and features a bass-heavy sound, melodic vocals, and 'retro' production...
group Monster Magnet
Monster Magnet
Monster Magnet is an American stoner rock band. Hailing from Red Bank, New Jersey, the group was founded by Dave Wyndorf , John McBain and Tim Cronin...
from 1992 to 2010. In 2011, it was announced that Mundell had formed a new project, 9 Chambers, with Greg Hampton (Alice Cooper, Lita Ford), Jorgen Carlsson (Gov't Mule bassist ), and drummer Vinny Appice (ex-Black Sabbath/Dio/Heaven & Hell).
Bio
Mundell grew up in New JerseyNew Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
and is a founding member of the band The Atomic Bitchwax
The Atomic Bitchwax
The Atomic Bitchwax is a stoner rock band started in 1992 in New Jersey. It started as essentially a "super band" of key members of the notable stoner rock and doom metal bands Godspeed, Monster Magnet, and Core.-History:...
. In 1992, he replaced founding member John McBain
John McBain (musician)
John Paul McBain was a guitarist for Monster Magnet, Wellwater Conspiracy, his solo work, and has contributed to The Desert Sessions...
as Monster Magnet's lead guitarist.". His first recorded appearance with the band was 1993's Superjudge
Superjudge
Superjudge is an album by Monster Magnet, released on April 6, 1993 .-Overview:Superjudge was Monster Magnet's second official album and also their debut for A&M Records. It was recorded and mixed by Steve Rosenthal at New York's "The Magic Shop" studio in October, 1992...
album. He played on seven Monster Magnet albums in total between 1992 and 2010. He left Monster Magnet in 2010 to "collaborate with new producers, songwriters and musicians".
Mundell also plays lead guitar on The Glasspack
The Glasspack
The Glasspack is a psychedelic punk rock band from Louisville, Kentucky. The band was formed in 1999 by frontman and native Louisvillian "Dirty" Dave Johnson in hopes of giving a better alternative to the classic and hard rock played over-and-over on the radio. The Glasspack has since recorded 1...
track "Peepshow" from the album Bridgeburner, released on Small Stone Records
Small Stone Records
Small Stone Records is an American record label based in Detroit, MI. It was founded in 1995 by Scott Hamilton and is a self-dubbed "heavy rock" label...
in May 2004.[]
Influences: Jimi Hendix, Tommy Bolin, Ted Nugent
Personal
Mundell has been married to film producer/rock photographer Karen M. Murphy since 2006.Musical Equipment
- Ed Mundell INFINITY FUZZ PEDAL
- Gibson SGGibson SGAt the launch of the SG in 1961, Gibson offered four variants of the SG; the SG Junior , the SG Special, the SG Standard, and the top-of-the-line SG Custom. However, Gibson's current core variants as of 2010 are the SG Standard and the SG Special...
- Roland Space Echo
- IbanezIbanezis a Japanese guitar brand owned by Hoshino Gakki. Based in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, Hoshino Gakki were one of the first Japanese musical instrument companies to gain a significant foothold in import guitar sales in the United States and Europe, as well as the first brand of guitars to mass produce...
Analog Delay - ADA Flanger
- Marshall Amplifiers
- Mesa BoogieMesa BoogieMesa/Boogie is a company in Petaluma, California that makes amplifiers for guitars and basses. It has been in operation since 1969....
Dual Rectifiers - Orange Amplifiers
Monster Magnet
- SuperjudgeSuperjudgeSuperjudge is an album by Monster Magnet, released on April 6, 1993 .-Overview:Superjudge was Monster Magnet's second official album and also their debut for A&M Records. It was recorded and mixed by Steve Rosenthal at New York's "The Magic Shop" studio in October, 1992...
(1993, A&M RecordsA&M RecordsA&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
) - Dopes to InfinityDopes to InfinityDopes to Infinity is the third album by New Jersey rock band Monster Magnet. It was released on March 21, 1995 .-Overview:...
(1995, A&M RecordsA&M RecordsA&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
) - PowertripPowertripPowertrip is a studio album by Monster Magnet, released on June 16, 1998. The album was the band's commercial breakthrough, achieving mainstream success due largely to the hit single, "Space Lord". Other hit songs on the album include "Powertrip", "Temple of Your Dreams", and "See You in Hell"...
(1998, A&M RecordsA&M RecordsA&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
) - God Says NoGod Says NoGod Says No is a studio album by Monster Magnet, released in 2000 in the UK and 2001 in the US . It was a commercial failure compared to their last album, Powertrip. It was their last release recorded for A&M Records, due to problems with promotion of the album but it reached #17 in Germany...
(2001, A&M RecordsA&M RecordsA&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
) - Monolithic Baby!Monolithic Baby!Monolithic Baby! is the sixth studio album by Monster Magnet, released in 2004. It is a follow up to 2000's God Says No. It would also be the first album featuring bassist Jim Baglino...
(2004, SPVSPV GmbHSPV GmbH is an independent German record label.Founded on January 1, 1984, it has slowly grown to be one of the largest independent distributors and record labels worldwide....
) - 4-Way Diablo4-Way Diablo4-Way Diablo is the seventh studio album by American stoner rock band Monster Magnet. It was recorded in different recording studios: Sound City Studios, American Studios, The Sunset Lodge and Hydeaway Studios during 2006 and 2007...
(2007, SPVSPV GmbHSPV GmbH is an independent German record label.Founded on January 1, 1984, it has slowly grown to be one of the largest independent distributors and record labels worldwide....
) - MastermindMastermind (Monster Magnet album)Mastermind is the eighth studio album by the American stoner rock band Monster Magnet. A video for the first single, Gods and Punks, was released on October 1, 2010. The album was released on October 25, 2010.The album debuted at No...
(2010, Napalm RecordsNapalm RecordsNapalm Records is an Austrian independent record label focused on heavy metal and hard rock.Originally, Napalm Records focused mainly on black metal acts such as Abigor and Summoning and folk metal bands such as Falkenbach and Vintersorg....
)
Atomic Bitchwax
- Atomic Bitchwax IAtomic Bitchwax IAtomic Bitchwax is the debut album by The Atomic Bitchwax, released on June 22, 1999. The CD was released by Mia Records and the LP was released by Tee Pee Records...
(1999, Tee Pee RecordsTee Pee RecordsTee Pee Records is an independent record label located in New York City in the United States, made popular by the signing of The Brian Jonestown Massacre.-Artists :*Ancestors*Assemble Head in Sunburst Sound*The Atomic Bitchwax...
) - Atomic Bitchwax IIAtomic Bitchwax IIAtomic Bitchwax II is the second studio album by The Atomic Bitchwax, released on October 31, 2000 by Tee Pee Records.-Track listing:All songs by The Atomic Bitchwax unless noted.# "Ice Pick Freek" – 2:56# "Forty-Five" – 3:50...
(2000, Tee Pee RecordsTee Pee RecordsTee Pee Records is an independent record label located in New York City in the United States, made popular by the signing of The Brian Jonestown Massacre.-Artists :*Ancestors*Assemble Head in Sunburst Sound*The Atomic Bitchwax...
) - Spit Blood (2002, Tee Pee RecordsTee Pee RecordsTee Pee Records is an independent record label located in New York City in the United States, made popular by the signing of The Brian Jonestown Massacre.-Artists :*Ancestors*Assemble Head in Sunburst Sound*The Atomic Bitchwax...
)
Other
- Daisycutter - Shithammer Deluxe (1993, Rockville Records)
- Solarized - Neanderthal Speedway (1999, Man's Ruin)
- Scene Killer - Scene Killer (2001, Meteor City)
- Gallery of Mites - Bugs on the Bluefish (2003, Meteor City)
- Michael F. Thomas - Ruby In The Dust (2003, Raindrop Records)
- "High Times" High Volume: The Stoner Rock Collection (The Formula - "Hello To Oblivion") - (2004, High Times Records)
- The GlasspackThe GlasspackThe Glasspack is a psychedelic punk rock band from Louisville, Kentucky. The band was formed in 1999 by frontman and native Louisvillian "Dirty" Dave Johnson in hopes of giving a better alternative to the classic and hard rock played over-and-over on the radio. The Glasspack has since recorded 1...
- Bridgeburner (2004, Small Stone RecordsSmall Stone RecordsSmall Stone Records is an American record label based in Detroit, MI. It was founded in 1995 by Scott Hamilton and is a self-dubbed "heavy rock" label...
) - Percy SledgePercy SledgePercy Sledge is an American R&B and soul performer who recorded the hit "When a Man Loves a Woman" in 1966.-Early career:...
- Shining Through the Rain (2004, Varese Records) - Faster PussycatFaster PussycatFaster Pussycat is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California formed in 1986. The group was most successful during the late 1980s with their self-titled debut album, their 1989 gold album Wake Me When It's Over and the 80,000 selling Whipped! in 1992.-The roots of Faster Pussycat...
- The Power and the Glory HoleThe Power And The Glory HoleThe Power and the Glory Hole is an album by Faster Pussycat released on July 13, 2006, by Full Effect Records. The songs mix industrial rock with the band's traditional sound...
(2006, Full Effect Records) - Waxy - Chainsaw Holiday (2007, Bowlleg Records)
- Sasquatch - III (2010, Small Stone RecordsSmall Stone RecordsSmall Stone Records is an American record label based in Detroit, MI. It was founded in 1995 by Scott Hamilton and is a self-dubbed "heavy rock" label...
) - "Awaken" Poison Tree Records Compilation (Ed Mundell: Ultra Electric Mega Galactic - "7,000 Years Through Time") (2010)
External links
- Official Website
- Ed Mundell on MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- Ed Mundell on FacebookFacebookFacebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
- http://www.9Chambers.com 9 Chambers]