BOSTON, MA. (Top40 Charts/ Powerman 5000 Official Website) - That Spider is one stubborn gentleman. Whereas many others would have packed it in due to record label collapses and band members coming and going, Spider has stuck to his guns, kept Powerman 5000 alive, and as a result, has retained a massive and dedicated fan base worldwide.
Case in point, the group's new song, 'Super Villain' (which can be heard at https://pm5k.mightyloud.com/. All it took was the appearance of this electro-ditty on the group's official site and Myspace page to spark what has now turned into the return of PM5K - with plans for extensive touring throughout 2009. Promoters are reporting PM5K fans are coming out in full force and then some.
PM5K first came together in the early '90s, and has issued such futuristic-sci fi-metal classicks as 1995's 'The Blood Splat Rating System,' 1999's million-selling 'Tonight the Stars Revolt!', 2001's 'Anyone for Doomsday?', 2003's 'Transform,' and 2006's 'Destroy WhatYou Enjoy.' In addition, Spider and company has performed alongside some of rock's biggest names, including Korn, Marilyn Manson, and aspart of Ozzfest. "I remember standing on the convention floor at the 2008 San Diego Comic Con,' recalls Spider. 'I was surrounded by ten thousand or more freaks, geeks, and weirdos - all obsessed with robots, monsters and super heroes. I thought to myself, 'These are my people and Powerman 5000 is their band!' I went home completely energized, and immediately started work on the new record."
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Upcoming PM5K Shows
Jan 30 2009 8:00P
The Chance Poughkeepsie, New York
Jan 31 2009 8:00P
Starland Ballroom Sayerville, New Jersey
Feb 2 2009 8:00P
Middle East Cambridge, Massachusetts
Feb 3 2009 8:00P
Northern Lights Clifton Park, New York
Feb 4 2009 8:00P
Mulcahys Wantagh, New York
Feb 6 2009 8:00P
Hooligans Music Hall Jacksonville, North Carolina
Feb 7 2009 8:00P
Volume 11 Raleigh, North Carolina
Feb 8 2009 8:00P
Jaxx West Springfield, Virginia
Feb 9 2009 8:00P
Headliners Louisville, Kentucky
Feb 11 2009 8:00P
Scout Bar Beaumont, Texas
Feb 12 2009 8:00P
Scout Bar Houston, Texas
Feb 13 2009 8:00P
Scout Bar San Antonio, Texas
Feb 14 2009 8:00P
Lonestar Pavillion Lubbock, Texas
Feb 15 2009 8:00P
Gators Farmington, New Mexico
Feb 17 2009 8:00P
Jumping Turtle San Marcos, California
Feb 18 2009 8:00P
Key Club Los Angeles, California
Feb 19 2009 8:00P
The Dome Bakersfield, California
For more information, and to hear 'Super Villain,' go to:
https://pm5k.mightyloud.com/
https://www.myspace.com/powerman5000
POWERMAN 5000 BIOGRAPHY
The original incarnation of POWERMAN 5000 took shape in Boston Massachusetts, where the group racked up a multitude of local gigs and produced two independent CD releases, 1994's True Force and 95's The Blood Splat Rating System. An unrivaled work ethic and growing legion of fans helped secure the band's dominance in the Boston rock scene, as well as creating a must-have commodity for many major labels.
1997 was a big year for Spider and company; it saw them sign with DreamWorks Records, relocate to Los Angeles and release their major label debut, Mega!! Kung Fu Radio. A year of touring with the likes of Marilyn Manson, Korn and Ozzfest followed, giving them national exposure and further strengthening the bands fan base.
Their follow up, 1999's Tonight The Stars Revolt!, featuring the hits 'When Worlds Collide' and "Nobody's Real" went on to sell more than a million copies . 'Tonight The Stars Revolt! changed everything.' Spider recalls. 'Suddenly we went from being this weird little underground band to having our faces on MTV and our songs played nationwide. Not only did we achieve a level of success that we never expected but we managed to galvanize such a bizarre fan base. It was an equal mix of hard core rockers , sci fi nerds and teenage girls. The audience was truly unique. I remember, the tag line for the album was, 'your future has arrived', and it seemed to be ringing true for a lot of people."
Anyone For Doomsday?, the band's third outing for Dreamworks, was recorded in 2001 and was shelved just weeks prior to release. 'From a creative standpoint, the record didn't feel ready.' explains Spider of his choice to put the brakes on the album's release. When the dust settled, Powerman emerged with a new line-up and a new album. 2003's Transform stripped away a lot of the band's electronic elements and delivered on a much more punk rock, Clash-inspired sound. The album launched Powerman back onto the charts, debuting at number 25 on Billboard Top 200 and spawning the Top 10 Rock hit 'Free'. All the pieces seemed to be falling into place for PM5K until their longtime label, DreamWorks, was essentially dissolved midway through the Transform campaign.
Spider, by now the only remaining original member of the band reflects, ' This was a tough time but I knew it wasn't over. In fact, this was an opportunity to do it all over again, to tap into that undeniable energy that only a new band has.' A year long trek of back-to-basics rock shows followed spawning 2006's raw and reckless Destroy What You Enjoy. ' The entire history of this band has been filled with chaos and uncertainty. I've seen the highest of highs and lowest of lows. I've seen long time members disappear and record companies crumble. Though, through it all, the result has always been loud, obnoxious, uncompromising rock 'n roll." Spider admits. " That album was something I had to get off my chest. It was like destroying the past to build a new future."
Fast forward to 2009. The future indeed has arrived again for Powerman 5000. New band members, new music and a sound that recalls what the band became famous for has fans salivating at the prospect of what's next. Early previews of tracks like "Super Villain" and "V is for Vampire" showcase crushing riffs , electronic dance madness and a healthy dose of futuristic, pop culture psycho babble as only main man Spider can provide. A return to form, if you will. "I remember standing on the convention floor at the 2008 San Diego Comic Convention. I was surrounded by ten thousand or more freaks, geeks and weirdos, all obsessed with robots, monsters and super heroes. I thought to myself, "these are my people and Powerman 5000 is their band." Spider says amused. "I went home completely energized and immediately started work on the new record."
SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY
True Force (EP), Curve Of The Earth, 1994.
The Blood Splat Rating System, Conscience, 1995.
Mega!! Kung Fu Radio, DreamWorks, 1997.
Tonight The Stars Revolt!, DreamWorks, 1999.
Transform, DreamWorks, 2003.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly vol.1, Megatronic, 2005
Destroy What You Enjoy, DRT Entertainment, 2006
For more information visit:
https://www.myspace.com/powerman5000
https://www.powerman5000.com
