Scatterbrain (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Founder | Tommy Christ, Glen Cummings |
| Defunct | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Long Island, New York , United States |
| Products | Music albums, singles, live performances |
Scatterbrain was a band originating from Long Island, New York, known for fusing elements of heavy metal, thrash metal, funk, and punk with witty and satirical lyrics. Established in 1989 by Tommy Christ and Glen Cummings following the dissolution of their previous band Ludichrist, Scatterbrain earned acclaim for their diverse musical approach and dynamic stage presence.
Their concerts were notable for incorporating a range of unexpected features, including a medley of Mozart compositions, a rendition of a Motörhead track, as well as theatrical antics such as cross-dressing and performing in a chicken outfit. Their highest-charting single, "Don't Call Me Dude," broke into the Australian top twenty. The music video, directed by George Seminara, received frequent airplay on MTV's Headbangers Ball and was showcased in the Beavis and Butt-Head episode titled "Blood Drive." Additionally, the group recorded a cover version of LL Cool J's "Mama Said Knock You Out" for the soundtrack of the 1992 movie Encino Man.
In 1992, Cummings departed to create the rap rock ensemble Stone Deep in Nashville alongside members of The Hard Corps. Meanwhile, Christ, Nieder, Brogna, and Boyko collaborated on Scatterbrain's third release, the seven-track EP Mundus Intellectualis (1994). The band discontinued their activities later that year.
In 2007, Christ, Nieder, Brogna, and Ludichrist drummer Dave Miranda reunited for several joint Scatterbrain/Ludichrist performances; however, Cummings was not involved.
During an interview in November 2024, Cummings revealed the existence of an unreleased third Scatterbrain album entitled Hot Garbage, which was recorded but ultimately rejected by Elektra Records.
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Highest chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US |
AUS | ||
| Here Comes Trouble |
|
138 | 54 |
| Scamboogery |
|
— | — |
Live albums
| Title | Album details | Highest chart position (AUS) |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| Live from the Basement |
|
85 |
Extended plays
| Title | EP details | Highest chart position (AUS) |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| Return of the Dudes |
|
92 |
| Mundus Intellectualis |
|
— |
Chart Performance of Singles
| Song Title | Release Year | Highest Chart Positions | Associated Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | New Zealand | |||
| "Don't Call Me Dude" | 1990 | 14 | 43 | Here Comes Trouble |
| "Down with the Ship (Slight Return)" | 1991 | 90 | — | |