CPC Gangbangs
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CPC Gangbangs were a Montreal, Quebec-based garage punk
band, with members of Les Sexareenos (1999-02), The Spaceshits (1995–99), Lyle Sheraton and the Daylight Lovers (1997–99), Grime, and Milky Ways. The group's debut LP “Mutilation Nation” was released in 2007 on Swami Records. It was active performing from early 2003 through 2008.
Established in 2001 as The Gangbangs, it was originally intended as a punk band influenced by the likes of Black Flag
. Its first single was released in 2002 by High School Refuse Records, titled "When All Turns To Shit."http://www.grunnenrocks.nl/bands/c/cpcgangbangs.htm
In early 2003, guitarist and vocalist Paul Spence
, previously Lyle Sheraton from Lyle Sheraton and the Daylight Lovers, and newly-famous for co-starring in the mockumentary
cult classic
FUBAR: The Movie
, joined the band, renamed the CPC Gangbangs. Daylight Lovers' bassist Roy Vucino, alias Choyce, who had been the guitarist for Les Sexareenos, wanted to remain a guitarist in this band which as a result went from being a one guitarist to a two guitarist band. This changed its sound significantly. Unlike in the Daylight Lovers, where Spence was the band's focal point, even dominating its self-titled LP's cover, Spence and Choyce shared songwriting duties and stage presence evenly. Choyce helped set the band's image further after a stint in detox
for a hard drug problem. This experience led to his interest in Alastair Crowley, Austin Osman Spare
and their ideas influenced the imagery and lyrical content of the band, as well as its manifesto. Hard drug-related experiences and crime also figured in the band's lyrics.http://www.montrealmirror.com/2007/061407/music1.html
While faithful to the sound of garage punk, CPC Gangbangs incorporated elements of space rock
and thrash metal
into their music. In this incarnation, the CPC Gangbangs became a staple on the Montreal scene by virtue of both recordings and live shows.
Following the departure of key members and the arrest of another in the USA, Choyce released a statement declaring the band's dissolution. Its core has since formed a new outfit under the name Red Mass, one that has inherited the imagery and Crowley influences of the previous band.
Garage punk
Garage punk is a fusion of garage rock and punk rock. It is fast-paced lo-fi music characterized by a dirty, choppy guitar sound—usually played by bands who are on independent record labels or who are unsigned...
band, with members of Les Sexareenos (1999-02), The Spaceshits (1995–99), Lyle Sheraton and the Daylight Lovers (1997–99), Grime, and Milky Ways. The group's debut LP “Mutilation Nation” was released in 2007 on Swami Records. It was active performing from early 2003 through 2008.
Established in 2001 as The Gangbangs, it was originally intended as a punk band influenced by the likes of Black Flag
Black Flag (band)
Black Flag was an American punk rock band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California. The band was established by Greg Ginn, the guitarist, primary songwriter and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes in the band...
. Its first single was released in 2002 by High School Refuse Records, titled "When All Turns To Shit."http://www.grunnenrocks.nl/bands/c/cpcgangbangs.htm
In early 2003, guitarist and vocalist Paul Spence
Paul Spence
Paul Spence is a Canadian actor, author and musician. Born 29 January, 1976 in Calgary, Alberta, Paul is best known for his portrayal of headbanger Dean Murdoch in the 2001 mockumentary hit FUBAR: The Movie, which he co-wrote with friends David Lawrence and Michael Dowse.The characters and...
, previously Lyle Sheraton from Lyle Sheraton and the Daylight Lovers, and newly-famous for co-starring in the mockumentary
Mockumentary
A mockumentary , is a type of film or television show in which fictitious events are presented in documentary format. These productions are often used to analyze or comment on current events and issues by using a fictitious setting, or to parody the documentary form itself...
cult classic
Cult Classic
Cult Classic is a Blue Öyster Cult studio recording released in 1994, containing remakes of many of the band's previous hits.-Track listing:# " The Reaper" - 5:05# "E.T.I...
FUBAR: The Movie
FUBAR: The Movie
FUBAR is a 2002 mockumentary film, directed by Michael Dowse, based on the lives of two lifelong friends and head-bangers living out their lives, constantly drinking beer. FUBAR debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in the 'Park City at Midnight' category, which previously launched such films as...
, joined the band, renamed the CPC Gangbangs. Daylight Lovers' bassist Roy Vucino, alias Choyce, who had been the guitarist for Les Sexareenos, wanted to remain a guitarist in this band which as a result went from being a one guitarist to a two guitarist band. This changed its sound significantly. Unlike in the Daylight Lovers, where Spence was the band's focal point, even dominating its self-titled LP's cover, Spence and Choyce shared songwriting duties and stage presence evenly. Choyce helped set the band's image further after a stint in detox
Detox
Detoxification is the physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances from a living organism, including, but not limited to, the human body and additionally can refer to the period of withdrawal during which an organism returns to homeostasis after long-term use of an addictive substance...
for a hard drug problem. This experience led to his interest in Alastair Crowley, Austin Osman Spare
Austin Osman Spare
Austin Osman Spare was an English artist who developed idiosyncratic magical techniques including automatic writing, automatic drawing and sigilization based on his theories of the relationship between the conscious and unconscious self...
and their ideas influenced the imagery and lyrical content of the band, as well as its manifesto. Hard drug-related experiences and crime also figured in the band's lyrics.http://www.montrealmirror.com/2007/061407/music1.html
While faithful to the sound of garage punk, CPC Gangbangs incorporated elements of space rock
Space rock
Space rock is a subgenre of rock music; the term originally referred to a group of early, mostly British, 1970s progressive and psychedelic rock bands such as Hawkwind and Pink Floyd, characterised by slow, lengthy instrumental passages dominated by electric organs, synthesizers, experimental...
and thrash metal
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
into their music. In this incarnation, the CPC Gangbangs became a staple on the Montreal scene by virtue of both recordings and live shows.
Following the departure of key members and the arrest of another in the USA, Choyce released a statement declaring the band's dissolution. Its core has since formed a new outfit under the name Red Mass, one that has inherited the imagery and Crowley influences of the previous band.
Albums
| Year | Title | Label | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mutilation Nation | Swami Swami Records Swami Records is a San Diego based independent record label specializing in punk rock, indie rock and garage rock that was founded in 2000 by John Reis... |
First full-length LP. |
EPs & singles
| Year | Title | Label | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | World War III 7" | Profet Records | Limited run of 500 copies; Catalog No. PR10 |
| 2007 | The Broken Glass 7" | Seeing Eye Records | Picture disc; Catalog No. SE005; B-side: "Rich Rich Rich" |
| 2007 | Teenage Crimewave 7" | Die Slaughterhaus Records | Limited run of 500 copies; Catalog No. DSH015b; B-side: "Blood on the Wall" |