DUH (band)
| Company type | Supergroup |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Founder | Tom Flynn, Gary Held, Bob McDonald, Mike Morasky |
| Defunct | 1995 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Music albums |
| Parent | Boner Records, Alternative Tentacles |
DUH (an acronym for Death's Ugly Head) was a San Francisco-originated supergroup known for its alternative and noise rock styles, comprising various rotating musicians affiliated with Steel Pole Bath Tub, Faith No More, Models, Fang, Milk Cult, Phantom 309, Pansy Division, and Despise You.
History
Established in 1990 by Tom Flynn, Gary Held, Bob McDonald, and Mike Morasky, DUH united prominent contributors from California's underground punk community. Flynn and Morasky were original members of Steel Pole Bath Tub and Fang, respectively. Held managed several record labels including Communion Label, Revolver USA, and Tupelo Recording Company, and also performed with Phantom 309. McDonald previously served as lead singer for Denver's punk band Bum Kon before moving to California. Most participants were linked through Boner Records. The band’s first album, Blowhard, was issued by Boner Records in 1991. After a handful of live shows, the ensemble dissolved in late 1992 as members pursued other endeavors.
Initially intended as a one-time collaboration, DUH remained dormant until 1995 when Boner Records released Jello Biafra With Plainfield, a satirical record falsely credited to Plainsfield featuring vocals by Dead Kennedys' Jello Biafra. In reaction to this release, Alternative Tentacles gathered Sean Kelly, Greg Werckman, Dustin Donaldson, Dean Menta, and Chris Dodge to record under the DUH moniker. This lineup produced The Unholy Handjob in 1995 via Alternative Tentacles, highlighting a shift toward alternative metal influences. The group supported L7 on several live performances.
After DUH's second disbandment, guitarist Dean Menta joined Faith No More for their King for a Day... Fool for a Lifetime tour. Meanwhile, vocalist Greg Werckman went on to co-found Ipecac Recordings alongside Mike Patton of Faith No More and Mr. Bungle.
Discography
- Blowhard (Boner Records, 1991)
- The Unholy Handjob (Alternative Tentacles, 1995)
External links
- Musical groups established in 1990
- Musical groups disestablished in 1995
- 1990 establishments in California
- Musical groups from San Francisco
- Alternative rock groups from California
- Hardcore punk groups from California
- American alternative metal musical groups
- American noise rock music groups
- Musical quartets from California
- American supergroups
- Alternative Tentacles artists
- Boner Records artists