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San Francisco, United States (1982 – 1998, 2009 – present)
In your face farce American Rockers, Faith No More are an alternative metal group that formed in San Francisco, California in 1982. Their music combines elements of heavy metal, funk, hardcore punk, progressive, soul, hip hop, and jazz, among many others. Their sound is influenced by Eric Burdon, Killing Joke, Frank Zappa, amongs many others.
Faith No More formed in 1982 out of the ashes of Faith No Man, a band formed and headed by Mike “The Man” Morris. Roddy Bottum, Mike Bordin, and Billy Gould, all ex-Faith No Man members, decided they wanted rid of him, and rather than firing him, all three quit. They changed their name to Faith No More at the suggestion of a friend (as “The Man” was no more). After cycling through a few guitarists, the members recruited Jim Martin. A number of singers passed through, including a brief stint by Courtney Love. Chuck Mosley became the full time singer and appeared on their first two records. Their best known song from this era is probably “We Care a Lot”, which satirized the prevalence of charity-related rock efforts such as Live Aid and “We Are the World”.
The band gained a reputation for infighting and friction that sometimes went way beyond the limits of “creative differences.” In a notorious interview in 1987, Mosley claimed that Martin had hit him with a bottle, and there were frequent rumours of physical confrontations between band members. Indeed, in a short history of the band in one issue, the British music newspaper Melody Maker observed that the band’s internal relationships had descended into “pathological hatred”. Bordin in particular seemed to be very much the “whipping boy” of the band and the butt of numerous cruel pranks and practical jokes.
Faith No More formed in 1982 out of the ashes of Faith No Man, a band formed and headed by Mike “The Man” Morris. Roddy Bottum, Mike Bordin, and Billy Gould, all ex-Faith No Man members, decided they wanted rid of him, and rather than firing him, all three quit. They changed their name to Faith No More at the suggestion of a friend (as “The Man” was no more). After cycling through a few guitarists, the members recruited Jim Martin. A number of singers passed through, including a brief stint by Courtney Love. Chuck Mosley became the full time singer and appeared on their first two records. Their best known song from this era is probably “We Care a Lot”, which satirized the prevalence of charity-related rock efforts such as Live Aid and “We Are the World”.
The band gained a reputation for infighting and friction that sometimes went way beyond the limits of “creative differences.” In a notorious interview in 1987, Mosley claimed that Martin had hit him with a bottle, and there were frequent rumours of physical confrontations between band members. Indeed, in a short history of the band in one issue, the British music newspaper Melody Maker observed that the band’s internal relationships had descended into “pathological hatred”. Bordin in particular seemed to be very much the “whipping boy” of the band and the butt of numerous cruel pranks and practical jokes.
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jordan6295 wrote:
i hoping for US tour announcement as a xmas present ....i was disappointed
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humorbot wrote:
Well, it's actually not the Star of David, because the Star of David is two triangles, one right side up and the other right side down. The Faith No More logo is two squares. One right side up and the other set out diagonally. http://www.gosai.com/krishna-talk/graphics/satkona-picts/star-of-david.gif and http://www.wishyouwerethere.com.au/pictures/Faith_No_More-We_Care_A_Lot.jpg
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DonnieSTFU wrote:
It's because they're God's chosen band.
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Moltanic wrote:
Hey I was just wondering, does anyone know why Faith No More uses the star of David as their logo. It's on the cover of We Care a Lot and it's on most of their merchandise. As a matter I bought an FNM shirt just the other day with a star of David on the sleeve. As far as I know none of the band members are Jewish and they aren't really a religious band as far as I know. Post an answer on my page if you have one.
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DonnieSTFU wrote:
I could never get into Midlife Crisis. It's a good song, but it's not even close to being one of my favorite songs.
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neilmchamburger wrote:
i hope they play ireland again, couldnt get tickets last time
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Monty__ wrote:
I just got a mail from them which said "stay tuned for US dates". I guess that'll make some of you happy.
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Twiggy_Manson wrote:
JulesJabberwock only likes songs with a banjo solo.
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FromSydney wrote:
Midlife Crisis and Be Aggressive are my two favourite songs from Angel Dust. And I love every song on Angel Dust! Epic's not a bad song but not my favourite FNM song by miles.
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JulesJabberwock wrote:
I'm not really all that surprised that this band's worst songs are its most popular. Epic is awful. Midlife Crisis is listenable, but probably the worst song on the album it's featured on.
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Teslacoil33 wrote:
@JoshlikesMetal: But how can you be sure...
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josh853 wrote:
possibly the best band ever cant think of any band that is as easy and enjoyable to listen to and yet has so much going on (except possibly mr.bungle)
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DonnieSTFU wrote:
Anal Rust best album of the 90s
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Yamber wrote:
me too, they're so in your face
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Alliban wrote:
ITS YOU'RE LAST BCUP OF ANUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
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DonnieSTFU wrote:
I love their farce rock numbers.
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Metalbewley wrote:
I really hope they play coachella
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Sanches10 wrote:
@jelczurr: i know that, i just think it's an overrated song. They have better ones, imo ;)
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CaiUnderground wrote:
great band
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FromSydney wrote:
@Twiggy_Manson: ???
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