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Los Angeles, United States (1992 – 1997)
Porno for Pyros was an American alternative rock group formed in 1992 from Los Angeles, California. It was Perry Farrell’s and Stephen Perkins’ next project after the breakup of their former band Jane’s Addiction.
Following the demise of the critically and commercially successful Jane’s Addiction project, frontman Perry Farrell and drummer Stephen Perkins formed Porno for Pyros after acquiring guitarist Peter DiStefano and bass player Martyn LeNoble. Farrell named the band after viewing an ad for fireworks in a pornographic magazine. The name has also been connected through song lyrics to the LA riots which occurred in the band’s hometown around the time of Porno for Pyros inception. Prior to releasing their eponymous first album, Porno for Pyros embarked on a nationwide tour to support the new band. By the time the band’s debut album (Porno for Pyros) was released in 1993, anticipation surrounding the project was enough to briefly drive the album to the #3 position on the Billboard top 200 list. Reaction to the album was mixed, with some fans ecstatic and others disappointed. The video for the album’s first single, “Pets,” received heavy airplay on MTV. Following the album’s release, Porno for Pyros continued a heavy touring schedule, including an appearance at Woodstock ‘94. Unlike the relatively straight-ahead rock shows that were the hallmark of live Jane’s Addiction, Porno for Pyros live shows relied heavily on props, extras and special-effects (including, but not limited to, pyrotechnics).
Following the demise of the critically and commercially successful Jane’s Addiction project, frontman Perry Farrell and drummer Stephen Perkins formed Porno for Pyros after acquiring guitarist Peter DiStefano and bass player Martyn LeNoble. Farrell named the band after viewing an ad for fireworks in a pornographic magazine. The name has also been connected through song lyrics to the LA riots which occurred in the band’s hometown around the time of Porno for Pyros inception. Prior to releasing their eponymous first album, Porno for Pyros embarked on a nationwide tour to support the new band. By the time the band’s debut album (Porno for Pyros) was released in 1993, anticipation surrounding the project was enough to briefly drive the album to the #3 position on the Billboard top 200 list. Reaction to the album was mixed, with some fans ecstatic and others disappointed. The video for the album’s first single, “
Pets,” received heavy airplay on MTV. Following the album’s release, Porno for Pyros continued a heavy touring schedule, including an appearance at Woodstock ‘94. Unlike the relatively straight-ahead rock shows that were the hallmark of live Jane’s Addiction, Porno for Pyros live shows relied heavily on props, extras and special-effects (including, but not limited to, pyrotechnics).
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PokeBaal wrote:
I am Pyros, where is my porno?
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sasha90s wrote:
Then I find compassion And I find It vanishes
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pilot_kameleon wrote:
Jane's Addiction "The Great Escape Artist" , four review: http://67mil.blogspot.com/search?q=13.+jane%27s+addiction+the+great+escape+artist
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TheDarkSide73 wrote:
These guys will make great pets...
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RebelNYell wrote:
@darcyx yeah same I never really gave Jane's Addiction much of a chance cause I didn't seem to get into em but I enjoy Porno for Pyros
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darcyx wrote:
oddly enough I didn't like Jane's Addiction by really dig Porno for Pyros. Pets and Tahitian Moon are awesome.
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wrzec wrote:
one of my most favorite bands ever
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VonDozier wrote:
so very underrated. as good if not better than Jane's Addiction
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DafyddapLlwyd wrote:
like em on 1st listen
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saramarisha wrote:
Good God's Urge for me is a near perfect album, beautiful songwriting. [2]
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tolkien214 wrote:
послушаешь Porno for Pyros и радуешься, что Perry Farrell и Dave Navarro в своё время поссорились...
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FjordSweetFjord wrote:
Good God's Urge for me is a near perfect album, beautiful songwriting.
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Phlunked wrote:
Fresh as Strawberries...
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kinotherapy wrote:
we'll make great pets =p
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pottlukk wrote:
I agree with Phlunked. P4P's debut was fantastic but the follow up doesn't even come close.
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Phlunked wrote:
The Debut was the best. Period. Good God's Urge was very secondary. The Debut should have been Jane Addiction's 3rd album. It's that good.
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lola__2007 wrote:
Perry Farrell rules!
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Phlunked wrote:
The debut was bad-ass. No doubt about it. Cursed Female is the best track on the album.
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David4realz wrote:
Oh yeah.
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