Phantomsmasher
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Phantomsmasher is an experimental grindcore/electronic band led by musician James Plotkin
, previously known as Atomsmasher.
The band signed to Ipecac Recordings
in 2002, and is reportedly currently working on a third album.
James Plotkin
James Plotkin is an American guitarist and producer, famous for his role in bands such as Khanate and OLD, but with an extensive catalogue outside these bands. He has performed guitar duties for bands Phantomsmasher and Scorn and continues to remix tracks for bands such as KK Null, Nadja, Sunn...
, previously known as Atomsmasher.
The band signed to Ipecac Recordings
Ipecac Recordings
Ipecac Recordings is an independent record label based in California. It was founded on April 1, 1999 by Greg Werckman and Mike Patton Ipecac Recordings is an independent record label based in California. It was founded on April 1, 1999 by Greg Werckman (ex-label manager of Alternative Tentacles,...
in 2002, and is reportedly currently working on a third album.
Members
- James PlotkinJames PlotkinJames Plotkin is an American guitarist and producer, famous for his role in bands such as Khanate and OLD, but with an extensive catalogue outside these bands. He has performed guitar duties for bands Phantomsmasher and Scorn and continues to remix tracks for bands such as KK Null, Nadja, Sunn...
– guitar, bass guitar, electronics - DJ Speedranch – vocals
- Dave WitteDave WitteDave Witte is a professional drummer currently living in Virginia. He is known for his work in numerous extreme metal or hardcore punk bands including Municipal Waste, Discordance Axis, Black Army Jacket, Birds of Prey, and Burnt By The Sun among others. He has also played as a session drummer for...
– drums
Albums
- Atomsmasher (as Atomsmasher, 2000), Hydra Head RecordsHydra Head RecordsHydra Head Records is an independent record label which specializes in heavy metal music, founded in New Mexico by Aaron Turner in 1993...
- Phantomsmasher (2002), Ipecac RecordingsIpecac RecordingsIpecac Recordings is an independent record label based in California. It was founded on April 1, 1999 by Greg Werckman and Mike Patton Ipecac Recordings is an independent record label based in California. It was founded on April 1, 1999 by Greg Werckman (ex-label manager of Alternative Tentacles,...
Splits
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, 2003), Hydra Head RecordsHydra Head RecordsHydra Head Records is an independent record label which specializes in heavy metal music, founded in New Mexico by Aaron Turner in 1993...