The experimental supergroup Battles, which formed as a quartet way back in 2002, has been pared down little by little over the years. At present they're a duo comprising guitarist/keyboardist Ian Williams (Don Caballero, Storm & Stress) and drummer John Stanier (Helmet, Tomahawk). The band will be back this fall with their first album as...

The Mike Patton (Faith No More, Tomahawk) and Dave Lombardo (Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies, Misfits) supergroup Dead Cross

Mike Patton has so many projects that it can be hard to keep track of them all, but one of the best has always been Tomahawk, a sort-of supergroup that includes Jesus Lizard guitarist Duane Denison, bassist Trevor Dunn, and Battles’ drummer demigod John Stanier. Though their newest album, Oddfellows, came out last year, the [...]

Tomahawk fans will be able to catch the band on late night TV next week and back on the road for a handful of dates in June

Having wrapped up a Faith No More reunion in 2012, Mike Patton found some time to resurrect Tomahawk. Propelled by the furious drumming of John Stanier (Battles), the metallic drone guitars of Duane Denison (The Jesus Lizard) and the sludgy bass lines of Trevor Dunn (Melvins), Tomahawk are touring in support of their new album Oddfellows [...]