Scum of the Earth
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Scum of the Earth is a heavy metal
band. They have produced two albums. The band formed in 2003 when Rob Zombie
set aside his music career, focusing on writing and directing movies. During this time, Mike Riggs and John Tempesta formed Scum of the Earth.
The band name may have been inspired by the Rob Zombie song, also called Scum of the Earth released in 2000, since Tempesta's reason for forming this group was to continue making Rob Zombie-style music despite Rob's focus on filmmaking.
Another inspiration for the band's name may have been the classic TV series "WKRP in Cincinnati
". Its fourth episode, "Hoodlum Rock", originally broadcast on October 9, 1978, features a British punk group called "Scum of the Earth", whose members turn out to be extremely well-dressed but also extremely violent.
Former
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band. They have produced two albums. The band formed in 2003 when Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie is an American musician, film director, screenwriter and film producer. He founded the heavy metal band White Zombie and has been nominated three times as a solo artist for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.Zombie has also established a career as a film director, creating the...
set aside his music career, focusing on writing and directing movies. During this time, Mike Riggs and John Tempesta formed Scum of the Earth.
The band name may have been inspired by the Rob Zombie song, also called Scum of the Earth released in 2000, since Tempesta's reason for forming this group was to continue making Rob Zombie-style music despite Rob's focus on filmmaking.
Another inspiration for the band's name may have been the classic TV series "WKRP in Cincinnati
WKRP in Cincinnati
WKRP in Cincinnati is an American situation comedy that featured the misadventures of the staff of a struggling fictional radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show was created by Hugh Wilson and was based upon his experiences working in advertising sales at Top 40 radio station WQXI in Atlanta...
". Its fourth episode, "Hoodlum Rock", originally broadcast on October 9, 1978, features a British punk group called "Scum of the Earth", whose members turn out to be extremely well-dressed but also extremely violent.
Members
Current- Mike RiggsMike RiggsMike Riggs, a.k.a. Riggs, is a heavy-metal guitarist born April 23, 1971 in Ozark, Arkansas. Highlights in career include his guitar work for Rob Zombie's first two solo albums and currently his skills as a guitarist, vocalist, and producer for Scum of the Earth.-Career history:His career as a...
– Vocals, guitar (2003–present) - Dan Laudo – Drums, percussion (2007–present)
- Brandon Workman – Bass guitar, vocals (2007–present)
- Nick Mason – Guitar (2011–present)
Former
- Mike TempestaMike TempestaMike Tempesta is a rock guitarist. He also goes by the moniker "M.33". He was a member of Human Waste Project, and later a member of Powerman 5000 until his departure in 2005. He performed on the debut album of Scum of the Earth, once again with his brother John Tempesta, and has since left the...
– guitars (2003–2005) - John TempestaJohn TempestaJohn Tempesta is a heavy metal drummer who has worked several bands including: Exodus, Testament and White Zombie. He also played with former White Zombie singer Rob Zombie as a solo artist and served as drum technician for heavy metal band Anthrax earlier in his career...
– drums, percussion, vocals (2003–2006) - Clay Campbell – bass guitar (2003–2007)
- Skyla TalonSkyla TalonSkyla Talon is an American hard rock guitarist, singer songwriter and producer. Skyla is the vocalist/guitar player in ModelSaint. He is also known for his role as the guitarist in Scum of the Earth which is fronted by Riggs, formerly of Rob Zombie...
– guitars (2005–2008) - Jesse Nunn – guitars (2009)
Discography
- 2004: Blah...Blah...Blah...Love Songs for the New MillenniumBlah...Blah...Blah...Love Songs for the New MillenniumBlah...Blah...Blah...Love Songs for the New Millennium is the first album by heavy metal band Scum of the Earth.-Track listing:# "I Am the Scum" – 3:16# "Bloodsukinfreakshow" – 2:33# "Get Your Dead On" – 3:56# "Little Spider" – 3:48...
- 2007: Sleaze FreakSleaze FreakSleaze Freak is the second studio album by heavy metal band Scum of the Earth. The album was released October 23, 2007. The album sold about 800 copies its first week, failing to chart on the Billboard 200.-Disc 1:#Bombshell from Hell - 3:16...
In Popular Culture
- The film "Devil GirlDevil GirlDevil Girl is a 2007 thriller film, directed by Howie Askins and stars Jessica Graham, Tim Abell and Vanessa Kay.-Plot:Devil Girl follows the story of Fay on her trip across Route 66 after the death of her father, who happened to be a mechanic...
" features many tracks from Scum Of The Earth; including "Get Your Dead On", "Bloodsuckin Freakshow", "Beneath The Living", and "Nothing Girl". - The music video for "Get Your Dead On" played the 2010 PollyGrind Film FestivalPollyGrind Film FestivalThe PollyGrind Film Festival is an annual event held in Las Vegas, Nevada that specializes in alternative film and video that would not otherwise be screened or find audiences. Spotlighting short films, feature length films, music videos and trailers of all genres, PollyGrind was founded by...
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External links
- Official website
- Official MySpace
- MK Magazine review
- Band biography at Eclipse Records.com