Battle of Mice
| Company type | Supergroup |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Defunct | September 3, 2009 |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Music albums and EPs |
Battle of Mice was a U.S.-based post-metal supergroup comprising Julie Christmas, Josh Graham, Joel Hamilton, Tony Maimone, and Joe Tomino. The band's moniker is derived from a phrase attributed to Alexander the Great concerning a military campaign in Crete.
The ensemble was established in 2005 after vocalist Julie Christmas and guitarist/keyboardist Josh Graham connected during a tour stop in Austin, Texas. Its lineup featured musicians from prominent groups such as Neurosis and Fugees.
Their first full-length release, A Day of Nights, issued through Neurot Recordings, consists of seven tracks that fuse elements of metal, post-rock, and noise rock. A distinctive aspect of the album is the track "At the Base of the Giant's Throat," which integrates an actual 911 emergency call within its vocal arrangement.
In March 2008, Josh Graham revealed that the band had entered an indefinite hiatus but had completed two tracks intended for a split EP with Jesu, released on August 4, 2008, via the Robotic Empire label.
The group officially dissolved on September 3, 2009.
Members
- Julie Christmas (formerly of Made Out of Babies) – lead vocals
- Josh Graham (previously with Neurosis, ex-Red Sparowes, A Storm of Light) – guitar, keyboards, vocals
- Joel Hamilton (Book of Knots) – guitar
- Tony Maimone (Book of Knots, Pere Ubu) – bass guitar
- Joe Tomino (Fugees, Dub Trio, Peeping Tom) – drums
Discography
- Triad (split album) (2006)
- A Day of Nights (2006)
- Jesu / Battle of Mice (split EP) (2008)