Editing Monster Magnet (section)

==History==
=== Beginnings and ''Spine of God'' (1989–1992) ===
Original names considered for the band included Dog of Mystery, Airport 75, Triple Bad Acid, and King Fuzz before they ultimately settled on Monster Magnet, a name taken from a 1960s toy made by [[Wham-O]], which Wyndorf liked as a child.<ref name="net bio">{{cite web
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In 1989, Monster Magnet released two demo cassettes: ''Forget About Life, I'm High on Dope'' and ''I'm Stoned, What Ya Gonna Do About It?'' The band's first "official" release was the single "Lizard Johnny/Freakshop USA" on Long Island-based Circuit Records. The first demo and single were recorded as a three-piece (McBain on bass, Wyndorf on guitar and vocals, and Cronin on drums and vocals). Before the second demo, Tom Diello joined on drums, and McBain and Cronin switched to guitar and bass, respectively. This new lineup featured McBain on guitar, Wyndorf on guitar and vocals, Cronin on bass and vocals, and Diello on drums. The [[Extended play|EP]] ''[[Monster Magnet (album)|Monster Magnet]]'' followed on [[Glitterhouse Records]] of [[Germany]], containing the songs "Snake Dance" and "Nod Scene" (both of which would appear again on ''[[Spine of God]]''), and "Tractor" (which would be re-recorded later for ''[[Powertrip]]'').

In 1990, the band signed with [[Caroline Records (U.S.)|Caroline Records]] and released the single "Murder/Tractor." Cronin left shortly after, although he would remain involved in the background, particularly at live shows, contributing to auditory effects, lights, and visuals for many years. After Cronin's departure, Joe Calandra joined on bass. In 1991, Monster Magnet released their first full-length album, ''[[Spine of God]]'', on the labels Go Get Organized/[[Atypeek Music]], Primo Scree, [[Glitterhouse Records]], and Caroline Records. Shortly afterward, drummer Tom Diello left the band and was replaced by Jon Kleiman. Although not a commercial success, ''Spine of God'' was praised by critics and is hailed as one of the classics of the stoner rock genre. It is also considered a major influence on the genre.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tepedelen |first=Adem |date=2017-12-04 |title=Monster Magnet - "Spine of God" |url=https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2017/12/04/monster-magnet/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=Decibel Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> The album included the single "Medicine" (which would be re-recorded 10 years later on ''[[God Says No]]''), which was also the band's first [[music video]]. The band followed with a tour alongside rising [[grunge]] band [[Soundgarden]].<ref name="The Great Rock Discography">{{cite book |last=Strong |first=Martin C. |title=The Great Rock Discography |publisher=Mojo Books |year=2000 |isbn=1-84195-017-3 |edition=5th |location=Edinburgh |page=656}}</ref> The [[concert tour|tour]] helped the band secure a [[recording contract]] with major [[record label]] [[A&M Records]].

Their final release with Caroline Records was an [[Extended play|EP]] titled ''[[Tab (album)|Tab]]'', which included, among two other marathon-length songs, a 32-minute track called "Tab...." The ''Tab'' EP was recorded before ''Spine of God'', yet released afterward. McBain left the band soon after and was replaced by [[Atomic Bitchwax]] guitarist [[Ed Mundell]].<ref name="The Great Rock Discography"/>

=== A&M Records era and popularity (1992–2002) ===
In 1992, Monster Magnet signed with [[A&M Records]], and their first album on the label, ''[[Superjudge]]'', was released the following year. Despite being released on a major label, it fared poorly commercially.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Injection |first=Metal |date=2019-01-31 |title=#TBT: Superjudge is MONSTER MAGNET's Psychedelic-Kissed Retro Metal |url=https://metalinjection.net/news/tbt-superjudge-is-monster-magnets-psychedelic-kissed-retro-metal |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=Metal Injection |language=en-US}}</ref> Like its predecessor, ''Superjudge'' became an influential release in the stoner rock genre.<ref name=":1" /> The songs "Twin Earth" and "Face Down" were released as singles (with accompanying videos), but they did little to promote the album. In 1995, Monster Magnet released their third studio album, ''[[Dopes to Infinity]]''. The album included the band's first hit single, "[[Negasonic Teenage Warhead (song)|Negasonic Teenage Warhead]]," which benefited from a music video that received regular rotation on [[MTV]]. Still, the album was not as successful as the band had hoped.

After touring in support of ''Dopes to Infinity'', Wyndorf moved to [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], to begin working on ''[[Powertrip]]'' (1998), a breakthrough hit that finally earned the band a [[music recording sales certification|gold record]].<ref name="RIAA2">{{cite web |title=American certifications – Monster Magnet |url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?&artist=%22Monster%20Magnet%22 |accessdate=December 26, 2013 |publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]}}</ref> Guitarist Phil Caivano joined the band in 1998.<ref name="The Great Rock Discography" /> "[[Space Lord]]," the album's first single, was a major radio hit, and the band toured with successful acts such as [[Aerosmith]], [[Metallica]] and [[Rob Zombie]]. The band also toured as one of the [[opening act]]s for [[Hole (band)|Hole]] and [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]] on their joint [[Beautiful Monsters Tour]].<ref name="Hole Threaten">{{cite web |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/512758/hole-threaten-to-drop-off-marilyn-manson-joint-tour/ |title=Hole Threaten To Drop Off Marilyn Manson Joint Tour |work= MTV.com |publisher=Viacom Media Networks |date=March 11, 1999 |access-date=July 7, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150728032221/http://www.mtv.com/news/512758/hole-threaten-to-drop-off-marilyn-manson-joint-tour/ |archive-date=July 28, 2015 }}</ref> Following the well-publicized falling out between the outspoken vocalists of Hole and Marilyn Manson, Monster Magnet continued touring with Marilyn Manson and opened the first three shows of their [[Rock is Dead Tour]].<ref name="Manson Taps Pussy">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1430051/manson-resumes-tour-without-hole-taps-nashville-pussy-jack-off-jill-upcoming-dates.jhtml |title=Manson Resumes Tour Without Hole, Taps Nashville Pussy And Jack Off Jill For Upcoming Dates |work=MTV.com |publisher=Viacom Media Networks |date=March 22, 1999 |access-date=March 7, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180907010123/http://www.mtv.com/news/1430051/manson-resumes-tour-without-hole-taps-nashville-pussy-and-jack-off-jill-for-upcoming-dates/ |archive-date=September 7, 2018 }}</ref> The songs "Powertrip," "Temple of Your Dreams" and "See You in Hell" also received airplay on rock radio stations. The album charted at number 97 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and later went multi-platinum.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Lawson |first=Dom |date=2020-07-08 |title=Monster Magnet’s Dave Wyndorf: My Life Story |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/monster-magnets-dave-wyndorf-my-life-story |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=[[Metal Hammer]] |language=en}}</ref>

After a two-year tour supporting ''Powertrip'', the band released ''[[God Says No]]'' (2001), which charted at number 153 on ''Billboard''. However, it failed to match the commercial success of the band's previous release. Following the album's release, Joe Calandra and Jon Kleiman left the band. They were replaced by Jim Baglino and Michael Wildwood, who recorded ''Monolithic Baby!''. After a short stint, Wildwood was replaced by former [[Love Among Freaks]] drummer Bob Pantella. During this period, the band also parted ways with A&M Records.

Following the split from A&M Records, Monster Magnet wrote and performed "Live for the Moment," which served as the entrance theme for [[WWE]] wrestler [[Matt Hardy]] from 2002 to 2010. The song also appeared on the ''[[WWF Forceable Entry]]'' compilation.

=== ''Monolithic Baby!'' and ''4-Way Diablo'' (2003–2008) ===
In 2003, Monster Magnet released ''[[Greatest Hits (Monster Magnet album)|Greatest Hits]]'', a [[double album]] featuring their best songs, some rarities, and music videos from their time with A&M. They then signed to the [[Europe]]an label [[SPV GmbH|SPV]], and in early 2004 released ''[[Monolithic Baby!]]'' throughout Europe. The US release followed in May on SPV America. The band had a minor hit with the song "Unbroken (Hotel Baby)."

In March 2005, Caivano departed after seven years of service in a split described as amicable by Wyndorf. A follow-up to ''Monolithic Baby!'' was expected in March 2006 to coincide with their European tour, along with re-releases of ''Spine of God'' and ''Tab'', both featuring new artwork and liner notes; however, the tour and album releases failed to materialize.
[[File:Monster Magnet - live at Gruenspan, Hamburg in 2012.jpg|thumb|Monster Magnet live in 2012]]
On February 27, 2006, Dave Wyndorf [[overdose]]d on prescription drugs and was hospitalised.<ref>{{cite web| title= Monster Magnet singer Dave Wyndorf overdoses!| date= March 1, 2006 | first= Steve| last= Davis| url= http://www.metalsludge.tv/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1193&Itemid=42| website= metalsludge.tv| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120207222118/http://www.metalsludge.tv/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1193&Itemid=42 |archive-date= February 7, 2012|access-date= April 3, 2019}}</ref>

In 2007, it was announced that Monster Magnet would release a new album, ''[[4-Way Diablo]]'', which had been held back for a year because of Wyndorf's overdose. It was released later that year. Also in 2007, another greatest hits collection, ''20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Monster Magnet'', was released. "Powertrip" was used as the official theme song for the WWE pay-per-view event [[No Way Out 2007]].

Prior to Monster Magnet's 2008 European tour, Caivano returned to the band.

===''Mastermind'', ''Last Patrol'' and ''Mindfucker'' (2009–2019)===
On November 24, 2009, it was announced that Monster Magnet had signed a new deal with [[Napalm Records]]. The band also announced that they would enter the studio in January 2010 to record a new album for a summer release.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/monster-magnet-signs-with-napalm-records/ |title=Monster Magnet Signs With Napalm Records |publisher=blabbermouth.net |date=November 24, 2009 |access-date=December 7, 2017}}</ref> According to Wyndorf, the band is very pleased with the label, which is "doing a good job."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertaimnet.wordpress.com/2014/01/22/monster-magnet-spacelords-back-in-europe/ |title= Spacelords back in Europe - Interview Dave Wyndorf |website= Entertaim.net | first= Dave |last= Wyndorf |date= January 22, 2014 |access-date=January 22, 2014}}</ref>

The band embarked on a massive European tour in August 2010. A new album, ''[[Mastermind (Monster Magnet album)|Mastermind]]'', was released in October of that year, and the band again hit the road in November–December 2010 to promote it. During that tour, Ed Mundell left the band after 18 years "to collaborate with other musicians and producers," forming The Ultra Electric Mega Galactic. Wyndorf stated that Garrett Sweeny (Riotgod) replaced Ed on the tour.<ref>{{cite web| first= Dave |last= Wyndorf |url= http://monstermagnet.yuku.com/sreply/50676/t/Where-s-Ed-.html |title=Where's Ed? | website= Monster Magnet Forum |date=November 3, 2010 |access-date=April 10, 2012}}</ref>

In the fall of 2011, Monster Magnet toured and performed the seminal ''[[Dopes to Infinity]]'' record in its entirety throughout Europe. One year later, they did the same with their 1992 album ''Spine of God''.

''[[Last Patrol]]'' was released in North America on October 15, 2013. Monster Magnet's website also announced a North American tour for the album, their first in 10 years. However, the remaining shows in mid-December were cancelled because of Wyndorf's influenza. The tour resumed in Europe in January and continued through February. Wyndorf stated that the band would play the entire ''Last Patrol'' at each show.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.zodiaclung.com/2013/07/monster-magnet-announce-new-album-confirm-first-north-american-tour-in-over-10-years-debut-new-song/ |title=Monster Magnet Announce New Album! Confirm First North American Tour in Over 10 Years! Debut New Song |website= Zodiaclung.com |access-date=March 11, 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140220220126/http://www.zodiaclung.com/2013/07/monster-magnet-announce-new-album-confirm-first-north-american-tour-in-over-10-years-debut-new-song/ |archive-date=February 20, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In November 2014, a reworked version of ''Last Patrol'' called ''[[Milking the Stars: A Re-Imagining of Last Patrol]]'' was released, and in October 2015, a reworked version of ''Mastermind'' called ''[[Cobras and Fire (The Mastermind Redux)]]'' was released. Featuring re-recordings and new arrangements, they contained a less polished, psychedelic production. In 2016, the band reissued the A&M era LPs with bonus content via Spinefarm Records. They toured Europe again.

Monster Magnet's first studio album in five years, ''[[Mindfucker (album)|Mindfucker]]'', was released on March 23, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.echoesanddust.com/2018/03/monster-magnet-mindfucker/ |title=Monster Magnet – Mindfucker &#124; Echoes and Dust |access-date=May 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190508141511/https://www.echoesanddust.com/2018/03/monster-magnet-mindfucker/ |archive-date=May 8, 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===''A Better Dystopia'' (2020–present)===
In December 2020, Monster Magnet began work on their 11th studio album, ''[[A Better Dystopia]]'', a collection of song covers. That same month, ''[[Loudwire]]'' included it in their "88 of 2021's Most Anticipated Rock + Metal Albums" list.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/most-anticipated-2021-rock-metal-albums/|title=88 of 2021's Most Anticipated Rock + Metal Albums|publisher=[[Loudwire]]|access-date=December 28, 2020|date=December 28, 2020}}</ref> The band released the first single from the album on March 23, 2021: "Mr. Destroyer," a cover of the [[Poobah (band)|Poobah]] song. ''A Better Dystopia'' was released two months later.<ref>{{Cite web|title=A Better Dystopia, by Monster Magnet|url=https://monstermagnetofficial.bandcamp.com/album/a-better-dystopia|access-date=2021-05-04|website=Monster Magnet}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/album-review-a-better-dystopia-monster-magnet/|title=Album Review: A Better Dystopia - Monster Magnet|date=May 17, 2021}}</ref> Monster Magnet toured Europe in the fall of 2024 as part of the band's 35th anniversary.<ref>{{Cite news |date=May 7, 2024 |title=MONSTER MAGNET Announces 35th-Anniversary European Tour |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/monster-magnet-announces-35th-anniversary-european-tour |access-date=September 19, 2024 |work=Blabbermouth}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Ling |first=Dave |date=September 17, 2024 |title="I wanted to go back to being a cult band, which is what I had sought all along": After 35 years, Monster Magnet know exactly what they want |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/monster-magnet-dave-wyndorf-35-years |access-date=September 19, 2024 |work=[[Metal Hammer|Louder]]}}</ref> The last 10 dates of the 35th-anniversary European tour were cancelled due to Wyndorf falling ill.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kennelty |first1=Greg |title=MONSTER MAGNET Cancels Remaining Tour Dates Due To DAVE WYNDORF's Health |url=https://metalinjection.net/news/bummer-alert/monster-magnet-cancels-remaining-tour-dates-due-to-dave-wyndorfs-health |website=Metal Injection |access-date=15 October 2024}}</ref>