Best Albums Ever: Tomahawk: "Tomahawk" / United States / Alternative metal, Alternative rock
Tomahawk
Tomahawk is an American rock supergroup. They formed in 1999 when singer/keyboardist Mike Patton (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle) met guitar player Duane Denison (The Jesus Lizard) and the pair started swapping tapes with the intention of collaborating. Denison then recruited drummer John Stanier (Helmet), while Patton invited bass player Kevin Rutmanis (Melvins/ex-Cows). The group recorded three albums and toured extensively from 2000–2007 then went on extended hiatus, and reformed in 2013 with Trevor Dunn replacing Rutmanis.
Origin United States
Genres
Alternative metal --- alternative rock
Years active 1999–2004, 2006–2008,
2011–2014,2020–present
Labels Ipecac
Associated acts
Faith No More, Fantômas, Melvins Mr. Bungle, The Jesus Lizard
Website Ipac Recording - Tomahawk
Members
Mike Patton
Duane Denison
John Stanier
Trevor Dunn
Past members Kevin Rutmanis
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4.0 out of 5 stars Faith No More, Revisited
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2003
Verified Purchase
I'll start by being honest. Tomahawk boasts a number of well-known performers and artists, including Mike Patton, a guitarist from Jesus Lizard (Duane Denison) and Kevin Rutmanis, who is apparently a bass-player for the Melvins.
I know none of these artists. I only know Mike Patton. I am only aware of Mike Patton's massive vocal range and his (at times) psychotic song style.
All this impressive line-up amounts to a very nice CD, but it is still reminiscient of Faith No More. Very similar riffs, very similar singing style (and it's not because of Patton, see Lovage for an example of how he can sing differently). The only different thing is the fact they barely use synths, and that's only different when compared to Angel Dust.
Is that bad? No. Not at all. I like Faith No More, and I like Tomahawk. Tomahawk as an album is a bit more refined, and a bit more mature. Maybe a little bit off-beat and less mainstream than Faith No More CDs.
Is it different? Is it avant-garde? The answer here is also a resounding No. It's a very well-crafted CD, but it's nothing new.
Buy it if you like Faith No More and you want more of it. Don't come in thinking this is another one of Patton's musical journies going astray (like his musical journies usually do).
As for the tracks themselves - I'd listen to "God Hates a Coward", a very catchy song which is guaranteed to keep you humming the riff for days after you hear it. I'd also listen to "101 North" and "Sweet Smell of Success".
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