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Methods of Mayhem is an American nu metal band formed in 1999 by Tommy Lee as a collaboration with rapper TiLo after temporarily quitting his position as Mötley Crüe's drummer.
HistoryIt is the first new project done by Tommy Lee on the eve of his divorce from Pamela Anderson. Lee has said he wrote most of the songs while he was in jail. Their first self-titled album was released in late 1999 and went on to be certified platinum.
The group featured appearances by Fred Durst, the Crystal Method, U-God, Kid Rock, Snoop Dogg, Lil' Kim, George Clinton and Mix Master Mike.
The band was infamous for its appearance at the Italian Gods of Metal festival where their appearance and execution style prompted a thrown-objects riot from the metalhead audience resulting in a forced cancellation of their set. They played Ozzfest 2000 which was more receptive. They disbanded in September 2000.
Tommy Lee announced that he is reforming Methods of Mayhem, and it has been announced in January 2009 that Lee, Kai Marcus and DJ Aero are the current members and will start recording in March 2009. It has since been revealed the band has added Lee's solo band drummer Will Hunt on Drums. Methods of Mayhem recently have been signed to Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records.
Band membersCurrent members- Tommy Lee - vocals, guitar, drums, keyboards (1999–2000, 2009–present)
- Kai Marcus - guitar (1999–2000, 2009–present)
- DJ Aero - turntables, electronics (1999–2000, 2009–present)
- Will Hunt - drums, percussion (2009–present)
Former members- Stephen Perkins - drums, percussion (1999–2000)
- TiLo - vocals (1999–2000)
- Chris Chaney - bass (1999–2000)
- Marty O'Brien - bass (2000)
- Mix Master Mike - turntables (1999)
DiscographyAlbums- Methods of Mayhem (RIAA: Platinum, 1999)
- Public Mayhem (2010)
Singles and EPs- "Get Naked" (2000)
- "New Skin" (2000)
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