Name: A Better Dystopia
Brand: Monster Magnet

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NPR916DP

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-05-21

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The Orchard

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840588143405

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

NPR916VINYL

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Monster Magnet

Genre GB

Metal

Label GB

Napalm Records

Monster Magnet is an American rock band that was formed in 1989 in Red Bank, NJ, United States. The band's current lineup includes Dave Wyndorf on vocals, guitar, and keyboards since 1989, Phil Caivano on guitar since 1998 (with a break from 2005-2008), Bob Pantella on drums since 2004, Garrett Sweeny on guitar since 2010, and Alec Morton on bass since 2020.

Throughout their career, Monster Magnet has seen various changes in their lineup. Some notable past members include Tim Cronin on vocals from 1989-1993, John McBain on guitar from 1989-1992, Joe Calandra on bass from 1989-2003, Jon Kleiman on drums from 1989-2003, Ed Mundell on guitar from 1992-2010, Jim Baglino on bass from 2003-2013, Michael Wildwood on drums in the year of his departure (2004), and Chris Kosnik as the bassist from 2014 to2020.

With over three decades of experience and numerous albums under their belt such as "Powertrip" and "Dopes to Infinity," Monster Magnet continues to captivate audiences with their unique blend of rock music. Their distinctive sound combined with powerful performances have solidified them as one of the most influential bands in the genre.</p

Napalm Records is an Austrian independent record label that specializes in heavy metal and hard rock. Founded in 1992, the label has become a prominent force in the music industry. With its headquarters based in Eisenerz, Austria, Napalm Records expanded its reach by opening offices in Berlin, Germany in 2015 and relocating its North American operations to New York, USA (specifically Hoboken, NJ) in 2019. With their commitment to delivering high-quality music and supporting talented artists, Napalm Records continues to thrive as a leading label for metal and rock enthusiasts worldwide.

Take a trip inside the mind of psychedelic rock legend Dave Wyndorf with Monster Magnet’s A Better Dystopia – a delightfully psychotic selection of proto-metal and late-era psych songs that fit the band like a glove! With wonderfully obscure song choices and excellent sequencing, the mighty Magnet pay homage to some of their favorite songs of all time, crafting another exciting and unique listening experience alike what they’ve become famous for. While the album marks a new frontier for Monster Magnet as their first covers record, this is not your typical set of standards released to pass time. Wyndorf is at the top of his game on A Better Dystopia – howling, crooning, speaking… whatever it takes to get the emotional message of these very special tunes across, delivering each lyric in his own inimitable style. Musicians Phil Caivano, Bob Pantela, Garrett Sweeney and Alec Morton own the sound on A Better Dystopia – vintage and old school, dense and heavy, with searing fuzz leads and pounding bass and drums all played in a deft style that's almost been lost in modern music..

A Better Dystopia

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