Methods of Mayhem

Methods of Mayhem

Company type	Band
Industry	Music
Founded	1999
Founder	Tommy Lee
Headquarters	United States , United States
Products	Music albums, singles

Methods of Mayhem is a United States-based band blending rap rock and metal genres, established in 1999 by Tommy Lee during a hiatus from his position as the drummer for Mötley Crüe.

History

The inception of Methods of Mayhem coincided with Lee's separation from Pamela Anderson. Their debut album, bearing the band's name and released in late 1999, achieved gold certification and included collaborations with notable artists such as Fred Durst, The Crystal Method, Kid Rock, and Snoop Dogg. Nikki Sixx, also formerly of Mötley Crüe, characterized the album as "rap-rock." The group dissolved initially in September 2000.

In March 2009, Lee revived Methods of Mayhem and commenced production on new tracks. Their 2010 release, A Public Disservice Announcement, featured performances by drummer Will Hunt, guitarists J3 and Phil X, along with bassist Marty O'Brien. A televised live session on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno showcased Morgan Rose on drums, DJ Aero handling turntables, J3 providing guitar and vocals, with Lee contributing vocals and guitar. Subsequently, the band secured a contract with Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records.

On April 2, 2019, Lee revealed plans to reactivate the project and work on a forthcoming album.

Style

While their debut album embraced a rap metal sound, A Public Disservice Announcement demonstrated a broader musical palette, integrating elements of rap rock, nu metal, and dance-rock.

Current members

• Tommy Lee – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, drums
• DJ Aero – turntables, electronics
• Marty O'Brien – bass, synthesizer, backing vocals
• John "J3" Allen III – lead guitar, co-lead vocals
• Morgan Rose – drums

Former members

• Stephen Perkins – drums
• Will Hunt – drums
• Tim "TiLo" Murray – vocals
• Chris Chaney – bass
• Mix Master Mike – turntables
• Kai Marcus – lead guitar, backing vocals

Timeline

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Discography

Year	Album information	Highest chart rankings			Certifications
		US	AUT	GER
1999	Methods of Mayhem Release date: December 7, 1999 Record label: MCA	71	32	93	RIAA: Gold certification
2010	A Public Disservice Announcement Release date: September 21, 2010 Record label: Roadrunner	153	—	—

Singles

• "Get Naked" (1999)
• "New Skin" (1999)
• "Fight Song" (2010)
• "Time Bomb" (2010)

External links

• [ AllMusic biography]
• DJ Aero