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Mordred
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San Francisco, United States (1983 – 1994, 2008 – present)
Formed in 1983, San Francisco’s Mordred was one of the first bands associated with the fusion style called funk metal. Originating in the bay area thrash metal scene, Mordred included vocalist Scott Holderby, guitarists Danny White and J. Taffer, bassist Art Liboon, and drummer Gannon Hall. With a precise style of riffing in the style of Bay Area stars such as Testament and Forbidden, the band distinguished themselves thanks to Liboon’s uncommonly upfront bass work and a tentative flirtation with funk - a style which had more in common with funk-rock bands like Faith No More.
In fact, their 1989 debut, Fools Game, contained a cover of Rick James’ funk classic “Superfreak,” featuring scratches courtesy of DJ Aaron (Pause) Vaughn. After replacing Taffer with guitarist James Sanguinetti and making Vaughn a full-time member, the band decided to embrace their funk interests for their next, and perhaps best work, 1991’s In This Life. They would record three more EPs and one final full length before disbanding in 1994.
As of 2008 the band has reformed and is planning to record a new demo.
In fact, their 1989 debut, Fools Game, contained a cover of Rick James’ funk classic “Superfreak,” featuring scratches courtesy of DJ Aaron (Pause) Vaughn. After replacing Taffer with guitarist James Sanguinetti and making Vaughn a full-time member, the band decided to embrace their funk interests for their next, and perhaps best work, 1991’s In This Life. They would record three more EPs and one final full length before disbanding in 1994.
As of 2008 the band has reformed and is planning to record a new demo.
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Vision
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In This Life
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The Next Room
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tsumaranai_ wrote:
I HAVE TRIED MANY TIMES TO REVEAL MY INNER STATE OF MIND
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Headbanghoofd wrote:
Fucking great band!
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johnny8ball wrote:
I love Mordred, but all i can say is watch out for the zombified version of the band that is doing the rounds at the moment. Its a few former members plus a vocalist that they had prior to recording Fools Game. For some utterly bizarre reason, they've dropped the all the unique flair that made Mordred stand out and adopted some embarrassing Pagan/viking theme... and they don't half butcher the classics. Lets get a reunion with Scott Holderby!
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Zappie78 wrote:
Damn, what a band! I just discovered them and all i can say is.....WOW!!!!
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Idiots-Rule wrote:
Reissue of "In This Life" and "Vision" (at least) soon I hope!
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theisbj wrote:
Without a doubt the most underrated band in the existence of music. I'm baffled over the lack of recognition.
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ozi76 wrote:
Suprised at so few listeners!
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Bleach00 wrote:
Updated the wiki, it was shit.
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Bleach00 wrote:
So fucking underrated. State of Mind!
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cjlines wrote:
Man, the current artist description is just one long diss. Pretty unfair really. "In This Life" is a totally cool album.
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Djmz2002 wrote:
wow.....
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Idiots-Rule wrote:
Oh God, I just CAN'T STOP listening to 'em! They have it all - The funk, the soul, the weight (heavy metal) , the thrash, the hip-hop and EVERYTHING. San Fransisco is amazing! Spitting out my two favorite bands ever - Faith No More and Mordred.
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TheOne5590 wrote:
criminally underrated band... "In This Life" is one of the best funk metal records I've heard, next to "The Real Thing" from Faith No More, and Infectious Grooves' first record.
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Idiots-Rule wrote:
@ johnny8ball: Probably because the guys get an schedule that fits for everyone. Maybe Scott's not too much into the thing either ... Everything he's doin' right now isn't like Mordred at all ... But I don't really know.
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johnny8ball wrote:
Absolutely brilliant band. In This Life is one of the best metal records i've heard. Just goes to show metal isnt all dungeons and dragons and cliche. Why have they got back with their pre 'Fools Game' singer though? What they're doing now is god awful, the opposite of what made them so great in the first place. Nevermind... i think i'll go and listen to West County Hospital.
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HeadShop wrote:
DONT LIKE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Shandified wrote:
New photo in the pics section...
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Idiots-Rule wrote:
I've got 2000 listenings on my own. Man, I LOVE Mordred!
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Djmz2002 wrote:
underrated band....Vision kicks @$$
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Idiots-Rule wrote:
1. In This Life 2. Vision 3. Fool's Game 4. The Next Room... In This Life is so amazing, it still grows on me.
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