Full on the Mouth
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 in Flint, Michigan, United States |
| Founder | Dwight Mohrman, Grant Mohrman |
| Defunct | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Flint, Michigan , United States |
| Products | Industrial rock music |
Full on the Mouth was an American industrial rock group that originated in 1992 under the name Lost Tribe in Flint, Michigan. The primary lineup consisted of vocalist Dwight Mohrman, guitarist Grant Mohrman, and bassist Andrew Barancik. Their sole album, Collide, was released through Pioneer Electronics in 1998. After an extensive period of touring, the band dissolved in 2000.
Origins, early phase as Lost Tribe, and involvement with Leaderdogs for the Blind (1992–1995)
In 1992, brothers Dwight and Grant Mohrman established the grunge outfit Lost Tribe, soon joined by drummer Ken Capton and bassist Andrew Barancik. That year, Lost Tribe independently issued the Geared to Groove EP, which included a guest appearance from actor and former football player Terry Crews. Shortly thereafter, Capton departed, leaving the group as a trio.
By 1993, the members became part of the Christian rock ensemble Leaderdogs for the Blind, led by guitarist Lyndon Perry and singer Derek Cilibraise. This project produced one record, Lemonade, released in 1995 via R.E.X. Music. After Leaderdogs for the Blind disbanded, Barancik and the Mohrman siblings revived their earlier band. Transitioning their sound toward electronica and industrial influences, they adopted the name Full on the Mouth in 1996.
Transition to Full on the Mouth, major label deal, and production of Collide (1996–1997)
During the 1990s, Grant Mohrman served as manager of Pearl Sound Studios in Canton, Michigan, collaborating with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Eminem, and Patti Smith. Through his colleague Michael "Blumpy" Tuller, Mohrman was introduced to electronic music styles that he incorporated into Full on the Mouth's sound. In 1996, the band released a cassette single titled "Rainbow," which sold over 4,000 units and received airplay across Michigan radio stations. This success attracted Pioneer Electronics, which was expanding its music division in partnership with Atlantic Records, resulting in Full on the Mouth signing with them. The band appeared at Chicago’s New Music Festival in July 1997, an event showcasing approximately 100 acts.
Later that year, Full on the Mouth recorded their debut album Collide, co-produced by Mohrman and Blumpy—who also contributed keyboards and percussion. Bernie Leadon, a founding member of the Eagles, played guitar on one track and produced four others while briefly acting as a representative for the band. Esteemed mixer Ben Grosse handled one song’s mix; drummer Jon Knox was enlisted for recording sessions since the group initially relied on a drum machine. The album’s production spanned six different studios.
Touring extensively and eventual breakup (1998–2000)
Although Jon Knox performed drums during Collide’s recording sessions, he did not join Full on the Mouth’s live lineup. Instead, Kerry Hilligus was recruited as touring drummer. In early 1998, Full on the Mouth headlined a U.S. tour supporting their February release of Collide. The album attained moderate success, reaching #16 on The Gavin Report Hard Rock chart and receiving two-and-a-half stars from AllMusic. Singles included "Rainbow" and "People Mover," with "People Mover" notable for being issued as the first-ever DVD single featuring a 5.1 surround sound mix alongside its music video—an innovation aligned with Pioneer's expertise in home entertainment.
In May 1998, Full on the Mouth served as opening act for Dream Theater’s Falling Into Infinity tour. The following month saw two tracks—"Another" and "People Mover (Omar Santana Remix)"—featured in the PlayStation racing game Road Rash 3D. Atlantic Records released a corresponding soundtrack titled Road Rash 3D: The Album. July brought participation in the 1998 Warped Tour; however, they exited mid-month before briefly touring with Drain S.T.H.
By late 1998 into early 1999, Full on the Mouth curtailed touring activities significantly, appearing only occasionally live. In autumn 1999, their song "Another" was prominently used during the introduction of Nintendo 64’s Road Rash 64. Activity dwindled toward late 1999; in 2000 Grant Mohrman founded Method House studio in Waterford Township, Michigan—a move coinciding with Full on the Mouth’s formal dissolution that year.
Later endeavors (2001–present)
Following the year 2000, Grant Mohrman maintained his partnership with artists through Method House, including significant work with Celldweller. Method House broadened its scope to create music for various clients such as NCIS, Ford, Cadillac, and Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory. After 2000, Dwight Mohrman transitioned away from the music business, taking on production scheduling positions at firms like Jabil and Trelleborg AB. Similarly, Andrew Barancik departed from the music scene to become a pastor in Fenton, Michigan while also pursuing independent filmmaking.
Band members
- Dwight Mohrman – lead vocals (1992–2000)
- Grant Mohrman – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1992–2000)
- Andrew Barancik – bass guitar, backing vocals (1992–2000)
- Kerry Hilligus – drums (1997–2000)
- Jon Knox – drums (1997)
- Ken Capton – drums (1992–1993)
Full-length albums
- Collide (1998, Pioneer/Atlantic)
Singles and extended plays
- Geared to Groove (1992, self-released)
- "Rainbow" (1996, self-released)
- "Rainbow" (1998, Pioneer)
- "People Mover" (1998, Pioneer/Atlantic)