Powerman 5000
Biography
Helmed by vocalist Spider (aka Michael Cummings, also know as Spider One or MC Spider, the younger brother of Rob Zombie), the Boston-based underground electro-metal band Powerman 5000 earned a popular cult following along the East Coast with the release of their 1994 indie debut EP, True Force, and 1995's LP The Blood Splat Rating System, the latter of which appeared on Conscience Records. Two years later, the band moved to Dreamworks (and relocated to Los Angeles), where they released a revamped version of their debut as Mega!! Kung Fu Radio.
Touring with the likes of Marilyn Manson and Korn, as well as a stint on Ozzfest, expanded their fan base and led up to Powerman 5000's 1997 science fiction-esque follow-up, Tonight the Stars Revolt! During shows and promos for the album, the band was often found sporting spacesuits and other sci-fi paraphernalia. The record went platinum, helped in part by the success of singles "When Worlds Collide" and "Nobody's Real" on MTV. The halted release of a since aborted album entitled Anyone for Doomsday? signaled the departure of longtime bassist Dorian Heartsong (aka Dorian 27) and drummer Al Pahanish (aka Al 3) in early November of 2001.
Selected Discography
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I'm listening to 'When Worlds Collide' right now, and it reminds me of a mix between Zombie and Rammstein with the lead's sultry voice. Thanks to Pandora, I've found a new favorite, I think.
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Cooler: "Anyone for Doomsday?" and "Somewhere on the Other Side of Nowhere"
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I find their music a breath of fresh air for me. When I first heard them, I was so pumped I just had to sand up and dance and sing.
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uhh mmiloff90
i thought they only made those 3 albums, what else do they have out? |
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PM5K had only a handful of good songs. Maybe better than rob zombies solo s**t but it can't touch the good old white zombie
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aw man powerman 5000!
they use to be very cool but after transform lame.. |
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Maybe they don't have anything on white Zombie but they are way better than the Rob Zombie solo work.
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Mc spider. lol. That sounds like a strip club DJ. I had no idea rob zombie even had a brother.
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"Meatloaf Syndrome" a.k.a. terrible artists, but I do enjoy listening to them.
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lmao i dont think he sounds ne thing like rob... have u even heard rob sing sorry that was a cheep shot, just cracks me up, so ne ways a comment eh, best cd put out by pm5k tonight the stars revolt by far didnt really like where they went from there. anyone for doomsday sounded like a real promising album tho, but then well that went out the door. i liked the single that came out for it tho bombshell, bomb song (pun intended)
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dosn't he sound alot like rob zombie? O_o
incredible to have the same voice aas your own brother and be both singers XD |
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Fan from the first release. Not sure why but their junk is just catchy.
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I think that destroy what you enjoy really moves back to True Force in sound but better... I have met the band with Orig line up and with the new one... I like the old line up better the new ones are snobs
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... they were on MTV and the radio not even 5 years ago, which I'm fairly certain means at least a few people have heard of them
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I used to make fun of my gf because she had this Powerman 5000 t-shirt...i was like, "man, come on, no one's ever heard of this band before"
well, when i discovered them on here i was like holy s**t...they are awesome! i felt dumb but i still make fun of the shirt though |
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Fantastic band. Their live show is ridiculously good.
Also, alot of "smrt ppl" down below this post.. beware. |
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Dude PM5K is amazing. when worlds collide?! really genius! and spider is rob zombies little brother! listen for the similarities . . . s e r i o u s l y
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