Goatsnake
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Goatsnake is a Los Angeles-based American band recognized within the stoner metal and doom metal genres, notable for their three studio albums starting with 1999's Goatsnake Vol. 1.
History
The band was established in 1996 following the breakup of The Obsessed. Its rhythm section featured bassist Guy Pinhas, formerly of the Dutch group Beaver, alongside drummer Greg Rogers. They joined forces with guitarist Greg Anderson, known for his work with Thorr's Hammer, Burning Witch, and Sunn O)))). Completing the lineup was vocalist Pete Stahl, whose previous projects included Scream, Wool, Earthlings?, and The Desert Sessions.
In 1998, Goatsnake issued two 7-inch EPs and contributed to various metal compilation albums. Their first full-length record, 1, was released in 1999 through Man's Ruin Records and Rise Above Records. To promote the album, the band toured across Europe, performing alongside groups such as Unida, Fatso Jetson, and Electric Wizard. The following year, they embarked on a UK tour with Orange Goblin and Anderson’s other ensemble, [[Sunn O)))].
After Pinhas left in 2000 to join Acid King, Stuart Dahlquist (Burning Witch) took over bass duties. That year also saw the release of a split album with Burning Witch on Hydra Head Records and the Dog Days EP through Anderson’s Southern Lord Records. Their sophomore album, Flower of Disease, was subsequently released via Man's Ruin and Rise Above.
Following a breakup in 2001, Anderson concentrated on Sunn O))) and additional ventures. The group reunited in 2004 with Anderson, Stahl, bassist Scott Reeder (formerly of The Obsessed and Kyuss) and drummer JR Conners (Cave In). This lineup issued the Trampled Under Hoof EP along with the compilation 1 + Dog Days under Southern Lord Records.
In 2010, Goatsnake returned with their original members to headline the prestigious Roadburn Festival. This reunion coincided with a re-release of Flower of Disease. The following year, they appeared as special guests supporting Godflesh at The Forum in London.
The founding members Anderson, Stahl, and Rogers collaborated with new bassist Scott Renner and producer Nick Raskulinecz to produce Black Age Blues, which was released in 2015. This lineup also performed at events including Southern Lord Records’ showcase in Los Angeles and Southwest Terror Fest held in Tucson, Arizona.
Band members
- Pete Stahl – vocals, harmonica
- Greg Anderson – guitar
- Scott Renner – bass
- Greg Rogers – drums
Former members
- Guy Pinhas – bass
- Scott Reeder – bass
- G. Stuart Dahlquist – bass
- Joey Castillo – drums
- JR – drums
Albums
- Goatsnake Vol. 1 CD (Man's Ruin Records, 1999)
- Flower of Disease CD (Man's Ruin Records, 2000)
- Black Age Blues CD (Southern Lord Records, 2015)
EPs
- IV 7-inch (Prosthetic Records, 1998)
- Man of Light 7-inch (Warpburner Records, 1998)
- Goatsnake/Burning Witch split CD (Hydra Head Records, 2000)
- Dog Days CD (Southern Lord Records, 2000)
- Trampled Under Hoof CD (Southern Lord Records, 2004)
Compilations and Reissues
- 1 + Dog Days CD released by Southern Lord Records in 2004
Tracks Featured on Compilations
- "Hot Rod" included in Rise 13: Magick Rock, Vol. 1 issued by Rise Above Records in 1999