Mahumodo
Encyclopedia
Mahumodo was an experimental hardcore/post-hardcore band from the UK formed in 1997. By the time they split in 2003, had a cult underground following. The band had received critical praise for both their live shows and EPs, with comparisons to American favourites Deftones
, Will Haven
and Tool
.
In their six years they recorded four EPs; 'Shels', 'Bythewaters', 'Aprils' and '*Waves', all released on their own label, Shelsmusic.
The band split in 2003 when founding member Mehdi Safa, started a new project *shels
with Mahumodo drummer Tom Harriman.
. They have since released two EPs and an two albums: Wingsfortheirsmiles, Laurentian's Atoll, Sea Of The Dying Dhow
& Plains of the Purple Buffalo respectively, which features members of the now defunct bands, Eden Maine
and Fireapple Red when touring.
The rest of the band went on to form Devil Sold His Soul
with vocalist Ed Gibbs. The band has released one EP (Darkness Prevails
) and two albums (A Fragile Hope
and Blessed & Cursed). Drummer Tom Harriman was first in Devil Sold His Soul
, but left after their EP to join *shels
.
Deftones
Deftones are an American alternative metal band from Sacramento, California, founded in 1988. The band consists of Chino Moreno , Stephen Carpenter , Chi Cheng , Frank Delgado , and Abe Cunningham . Currently Sergio Vega is standing in on bass while Cheng recovers from a car accident...
, Will Haven
Will Haven
Will Haven is a noise metal band from Sacramento, California, USA.-History:In 1995, Will Haven, named after a fictional, self-created character, formed and released a six-track demo. The band was formed from members of Sock, a band that was formed with Shaun Lopez of Far. Will Haven's debut...
and Tool
Tool
A tool is a device that can be used to produce an item or achieve a task, but that is not consumed in the process. Informally the word is also used to describe a procedure or process with a specific purpose. Tools that are used in particular fields or activities may have different designations such...
.
In their six years they recorded four EPs; 'Shels', 'Bythewaters', 'Aprils' and '*Waves', all released on their own label, Shelsmusic.
The band split in 2003 when founding member Mehdi Safa, started a new project *shels
*shels
*shels are a British / American rock group, formed in 2003. The band have been described as a supergroup of the British underground music scene, as they have, at various times, featured former members of bands including Mahumodo, Devil Sold His Soul, Eden Maine and Fireappple Red.-History:The band...
with Mahumodo drummer Tom Harriman.
Post Mahumodo projects
In 2003, Mehdi Safa, the lead singer of Mahumodo and drummer Tom Harriman started a new Project called *shels*shels
*shels are a British / American rock group, formed in 2003. The band have been described as a supergroup of the British underground music scene, as they have, at various times, featured former members of bands including Mahumodo, Devil Sold His Soul, Eden Maine and Fireappple Red.-History:The band...
. They have since released two EPs and an two albums: Wingsfortheirsmiles, Laurentian's Atoll, Sea Of The Dying Dhow
Sea of the Dying Dhow
Sea of the Dying Dhow, released in June 2007, is the first studio album by *shels.-Track listing:# "The Conference of the Birds" - 9:13# "Indian 1" - 4:40# "The White Umbrella Intro" - 1:53# "The White Umbrella" - 8:42# "Water" - 3:26...
& Plains of the Purple Buffalo respectively, which features members of the now defunct bands, Eden Maine
Eden Maine
Eden Maine were a metalcore/avant garde metal band from Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England, formed in 1999. As of September 2005, they are on an indefinite hiatus.-Biography:Eden Maine was formed in 1999 by vocalist Adam Symonds and bassist Nick Brown...
and Fireapple Red when touring.
The rest of the band went on to form Devil Sold His Soul
Devil Sold His Soul
Devil Sold His Soul are an ambient influenced progressive metal/post-hardcore band from the South of England signed to Century Media. Three of the band joined from Mahumodo, thought to be a pioneer of the British hardcore scene...
with vocalist Ed Gibbs. The band has released one EP (Darkness Prevails
Darkness Prevails
Darkness Prevails is the debut EP from Devil Sold His Soul, released in 2005. It was produced and recorded by Mark Williams at Criterion/Battery Studios, London...
) and two albums (A Fragile Hope
A Fragile Hope
A Fragile Hope is the debut full-length album by the English metal group Devil Sold His Soul, released by Eyesofsound/Black Willow on June 18, 2007.Dave Robinson performs all drums and percussion on this album...
and Blessed & Cursed). Drummer Tom Harriman was first in Devil Sold His Soul
Devil Sold His Soul
Devil Sold His Soul are an ambient influenced progressive metal/post-hardcore band from the South of England signed to Century Media. Three of the band joined from Mahumodo, thought to be a pioneer of the British hardcore scene...
, but left after their EP to join *shels
*shels
*shels are a British / American rock group, formed in 2003. The band have been described as a supergroup of the British underground music scene, as they have, at various times, featured former members of bands including Mahumodo, Devil Sold His Soul, Eden Maine and Fireappple Red.-History:The band...
.