CPC Gangbangs
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founder | Roy Vucino (Choyce) |
| Headquarters | Montreal , Canada |
| Products | Garage punk music |
CPC Gangbangs was a garage punk group originating from Montreal, composed of former members from Les Sexareenos, The Spaceshits, Lyle Sheraton and the Daylight Lovers, Grime, and Milky Ways.
History
The band was established in 2001 under the name The Gangbangs by Roy Vucino (known on stage as Choyce), who played bass for Daylight Lovers. Initially, their sound leaned heavily on punk influences reminiscent of Black Flag. Their debut single, titled "When All Turns To Shit," came out in 2002 through High School Refuse Records.
In early 2003, with the addition of guitarist and vocalist Paul Spence—previously associated with Lyle Sheraton and the Daylight Lovers and recognized for his role in the cult classic film FUBAR: The Movie—the group adopted the name CPC Gangbangs. Spence and Choyce collaborated equally on songwriting and shared frontman responsibilities. After completing rehabilitation from substance abuse, Choyce began incorporating lyrical themes centered on his personal encounters with crime, addiction, and esoteric subjects inspired by figures like Aleister Crowley and Austin Osman Spare. Their musical style combined garage punk with influences from space rock and thrash metal, leading to frequent live performances across Montreal and Toronto.
Their first full-length album, Mutilation Nation, was released in 2007 via Swami Records, accompanied by a tour to promote it. The same year saw the release of the single "The Broken Glass."
In 2008, following changes in membership and the arrest of one member in the United States, Choyce declared the band's end. Subsequently, several former members formed Red Mass, continuing to delve into related imagery and Crowley-inspired motifs.
Albums
| Year | Title | Label | Additional details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mutilation Nation | Swami | First full-length album. |
EPs & singles
| Year | Title | Label | Additional details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | World War III 7" | Profet Records | Limited run of 500 copies; Catalog No. PR10 |
| 2007 | The Broken Glass 7" | Seeing Eye Records | Picture disc format; Catalog No. SE005; B-side: "Rich Rich Rich" |
| 2007 | Teenage Crimewave 7" | Die Slaughterhaus Records | Limited edition of 500 units; Catalog No. DSH015b; B-side: "Blood on the Wall" |