Monster Magnet

Monster Magnet is an American rock band founded by Dave Wyndorf (vocals and guitar), John McBain (guitar), Tom Diello (drums), and Tim Cronin (vocals and bass). The band first went under the name "Dog of Mystery" and later "

Monster Magnet is an American rock band founded by Dave Wyndorf (vocals and guitar), John McBain (guitar), Tom Diello (drums), and Tim Cronin (vocals and bass). The band first went under the name "Dog of Mystery" and later "Airport 75", before finally settling on "Monster Magnet". In contrast to the grunge movement that was beginning at that time, Monster Magnet helped create the stoner metal style of music. Stoner-rock emphacised a return to the 1970s styles of heavy metal and space rock, more specifically the musical formulas of Black Sabbath and Hawkwind respectively.

In 1989, Monster Magnet released two demo cassettes; "Forget About Life, I'm High on Dope" and "I'm Stoned, What Ya Gonna Do About It?". The band's first 'official' release was an EP from Glitterhouse Records of Germany. Caroline Records signed the band, who recorded Spine of God in 1991. The next release, 25............Tab, included a 32 minute track called "Tab...". The band's live talent and prospective future gained a deal with A&M Records. McBain was fired soon after, due to personality conflicts between him and Wyndorf. Ed Mundell replaced him on guitar.