This Is Menace

This Is Menace
OriginUnited Kingdom
Genres
Years active
  • 2004–2008
  • 2020
LabelsPSI, Fourth Wall
Spinoff ofPitchshifter
Past membersJason Bowld
Mark Clayden
Lee Erinmez
Paul Fletcher
Gerald Walton
Owen Packard

This Is Menace was a British metalcore supergroup formed in 2004. Metal Hammer has called the band "the most underrated metal supergroup of the 2000s".[1]

History

The band was formed by bassist Mark Clayden and drummer Jason Bowld during the hiatus of their previous band, Pitchshifter. The group released their limited EP, Collusion in 2005. Shortly after that the band released their debut album No End in Sight in April 2005 through J.S. Clayden's PSI Records,[2][3] receiving generally positive reviews.[4][5][6] In December 2005, the band performed with 12 vocalists at the Mean Fiddler in London.[7] In 2006, the band performed at the Download Festival at Donington Park.[8][9]

The band released their second album, The Scene Is Dead, in 2007, along with the Emotion Sickness DVD, featuring live shows and a "making of" segment. In October 2007, the band embarked on an eight-date tour of the United Kingdom.[10] In 2008, the project was terminated.

In 2020, Pitchshifter's social media accounts announced a final This Is Menace album entitled isM; the album is a compilation of songs from the two previous albums, with one additional unreleased song called "Redisposed".[11]

Members

Last line-up

  • Jason Bowld – drums, lead guitar, rhythm guitar vocals
  • Mark Clayden – bass, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Lee Erinmez – bass
  • Paul Fletcher – guitar
  • Gerald Walton – guitar
  • Owen Packard – guitar

Guest vocalists

Discography

Studio albums

Compilations

  • isM (2020)

EP

  • Collusion (2005)

DVD

  • Emotion Sickness (2007)

Artwork

This Is Menace album and DVD artwork by DOSE-productions.

References

  1. ^ Daly, Joe (6 February 2024). "18 all-star singers, two cult albums and one personalised gravestone: The story of This Is Menace, the most underrated metal supergroup of the 2000s". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 11 May 2024 – via loudersound.
  2. ^ Blabbermouth (7 August 2004). "PITCHSHIFTER Singer Talks About Upcoming Tour And DVD". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  3. ^ Blabbermouth (30 January 2005). "THIS IS MENACE: PITCHSHIFTER Offshoot Project To Release Debut Album In April". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  4. ^ Rauf, Raziq (25 April 2005). "Album Review: This Is Menace - No End In Sight". Drowned in Sound. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  5. ^ Kupetz, Arne (June–July 2005). "Review - This Is Menace - No End in Sight CD". Ox-Fanzine (in German). Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  6. ^ McKeating, Scott (9 May 2005). "This is Menace - No End in Sight - Review". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on 5 February 2010. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  7. ^ Blabbermouth (29 September 2005). "THIS IS MENACE To Play Special Gig In London". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  8. ^ Rauf, Raziq (7 June 2006). "Festival Preview: Download 2006". DrownedInSound. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  9. ^ Blabbermouth (14 June 2006). "Former CARCASS Frontman Performs At DOWNLOAD Festival With Broken Shoulder". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  10. ^ Blabbermouth (9 April 2007). "THIS IS MENACE Announces U.K. Tour". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  11. ^ "Metal Supergroup This is Menace Release Final Record and Bury Their DNA". 28 October 2020.