GodheadSilo
| Company type | Duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1991 in Moorhead, Minnesota, United States |
| Headquarters | Olympia, Washington , United States |
Key people | Mike Kunka, Dan Haugh |
| Products | Music albums and live performances |
godheadSilo is a noise rock duo originating from the United States, initially established in Moorhead, Minnesota before moving to Olympia, Washington. The group features bassist Mike Kunka and drummer Dan Haugh, who have collaborated since their early days in Moorhead.
Their live shows are characterized by an intense "wall of sound," driven by powerful drumming and deep bass. Mike Kunka employs a variety of effects pedals alongside an extensive amplifier rig to create their distinctive, thunderous sonic signature. The band's sound is exceptionally forceful, with bass frequencies so profound that they sometimes cause discomfort even for the musicians themselves.
History
Formed in 1991, godheadSilo originally included guitarist Phil Leitch, who left shortly after their inaugural performance. The band then continued as a two-piece ensemble. Their first recorded contribution was the song "Pull," featured on the 1992 compilation Nodak: Distorted Hallucinations, released by Moo Bob Records.
Following their move to Olympia, godheadSilo signed with independent label Kill Rock Stars and issued their debut album The Scientific Supercake L.P. in 1994. This release is notable for its extreme bass levels, which have been reported to damage audio equipment. After completing a five-week tour supporting Sebadoh, the duo joined Sub Pop, which released their subsequent albums: Skyward in Triumph (1996) and Share the Fantasy (1998). After entering a hiatus post-1998, Kunka and Haugh collaborated with Spencer Moody from The Murder City Devils in the project Smoke and Smoke, culminating in the 2004 album Love Suffers Long.
Dan Haugh suffered a serious hand injury that temporarily interrupted his drumming career. Following extensive rehabilitation, he regained enough function to resume performing. According to Haugh, the band never officially disbanded but gradually became inactive due to his injury.
In 2015, godheadSilo reunited for a special performance marking the closure of Ralph's Corner, a music venue in Moorhead that had shut down in 2005. On April 1, 2016, Sub Pop released Three Men and a Baby, an album featuring collaborative recordings between Mike Kunka and the Melvins from 1998 that were recently completed. The band embarked on a short U.S. tour comprising ten shows in January 2017; while Haugh expressed enthusiasm about potential new recordings, Kunka remained more reserved about future plans.
Discography
- Studio albums
- The Scientific Supercake L.P. (Kill Rock Stars, 1994)
- Skyward in Triumph (Sub Pop, 1996)
- Share the Fantasy (Sub Pop, 1998)
- EPs and singles
- Thee Friendship Village E.P. (Kill Rock Stars, 1993)
- Elephantitus of the Night (Kill Rock Stars, 1994)
- Booby Trap (Sub Pop, 1996)