Sugartooth
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | early 1990s |
| Headquarters | Southern California , United States |
| Products | Music albums |
Sugartooth is an alternative rock group that originated in Southern California during the early 1990s. The founding members were Timothy Michael Gruse on guitar, Josh Blum handling bass, Dave Fortman also on guitar, and Joey Castillo on drums; they connected through the regional music circuit. Following the departure of their initial vocalist, Marc Hutner stepped in as the singer and subsequently took on guitar responsibilities after Fortman left to join Ugly Kid Joe.
Their debut, self-titled album came out in 1994 under DGC Records. The track "Sold My Fortune" gained recognition after being featured on Beavis and Butt-head. Sugartooth supported tours with notable bands such as Slayer, Supersuckers, Stone Temple Pilots, and Soundgarden. During this period, Gruse exited the band and was succeeded by Dave Kushner. As they began working on their sophomore album, The Sounds of Solid, Castillo left to become a member of Danzig.
Released in 1996 and produced by The Dust Brothers, The Sounds of Solid represented a change in musical direction that was met with unfavorable reviews and limited commercial success. Additionally, the band contributed the song "Tortured Man," featuring vocals by Howard Stern, to the soundtrack of Private Parts. After the disappointing reception of this album, Sugartooth dissolved.
Towards the end of 2021, original members Hutner, Blum, and Castillo revived the band's official social media accounts to announce new music creation. By March 2022, they revealed plans for an upcoming album slated for release later that year.
Albums
- Sugartooth (1994)
- The Sounds of Solid (1996)
- Volume 3 (2023)