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From http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dllAnn Arbor, MI-based Mazinga draws its inspiration from garage punk and comic books, playing in a self-dubbed style of "maximum cosmic punk." Formed in 1995, the band (who take their name from a Japanese cartoon robot) have played regionally and released a series of 7"s and an album through small indie labels Reanimator and Spasthmatic. Sounding like punk pioneers MC5 and Radio Birdman, Mazinga features fast tempos, dissonant guitar work, and argy-bargy live shows. In 2001, drummer Don Blum left the band to join the Detroit-based Von Bondies and was replaced by Mike O'Reilly the following year.---In the spring of 2003 the band split for three years while the members pursued other interests. In Jan. 2006 the band has reformed with Jef Jenkins on drums. In May of 2007 Jef quit the band to reform Cobra Youth. His seat was quickly filled by Alex King. Mazinga is currenty working on new songs and playing shows. Old school style Mazinga gear for sale above. New school stuff coming soon..... width="425" height="350" .. "; I edited my profile at Freeweblayouts.net , check out these Myspace Layouts!

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Member Since: 9/30/2005
Band Website: mazinga.rockfiend.net
Band Members: Marc McFinn- vocals / Chris "Box" Taylor- guitar, vocals / Big Tony O'Farrell- Bass / Alex King- Drums --past members- Don Blum -drums / Mike O'Reilly -drums / Andy Frost -Drums / Greg Pratt -drums / Jef Porkins- Drums / Denzil Gray -guitar
Influences: The Stooges, MC5, Radio Birdman, Guitar Wolf, Little Richard, Misfits, Balzac, Naked Raygun, Black Sabbath, Jack Kirby, Comic books, Star Wars.
Sounds Like: Maximum Cosmic Punk! Mazinga - Legacy 7"
Legacy (McFinn, Taylor)Negative Zone (McFinn, Taylor)Satana (McFinn, O'Farrell, Taylor)That Yellow Bastard (Taylor)Lineup: Marc McFinn-v; Chris "Box" Taylor-g,bv (lead voc on track 4); Big Tony O'Farrell-b; Don Blum-d Recording Info: Recorded 2/97. Engineered by Chris Goosman. Pressing Info:250 copies on black vinyl with four different covers; 100 full color and 50 each on blue, yellow-green and orange. Released: May 1997 Label: Reanimator
One Rude Easter Bunny / Mazinga /Adam West split 7"
One Rude Easter Bunny (McFinn, O'Farrell, Taylor)Each City Street (McFinn, Taylor)Lineup: Marc McFinn-v; Chris "Box" Taylor-g,bv; Big Tony O'Farrell-b; Don Blum-d Recording Info: Recorded 2/97. Engineered by Chris Goosman. Pressing Info:515 copies total; 206 black vinyl, 201 clear vinyl, 93 lavender swirl vinyl, 9 clear/black swirl vinyl and 6 gray vinyl Released: April 1998 Label: Reanimator/Fandango Copies still available through Reanimator Records
Mazinga /Cobra Youth split 7"
Omega Race (McFinn, O'Farrell, Taylor)Namorita (McFinn, Taylor)Had Enough (Taylor)Getchrcockout!(Coke Dick Is Bitch)(McFinn, O'Farrell, Taylor) (secret track, not listed on packaging)Lineup: Marc McFinn-v; Chris "Box" Taylor-g,bv (lead voc on track 3); Denzil Gray-rg; Big Tony O'Farrell-b; Don Blum-d Recording Info: Recorded 10/98. Engineered by John Hawthorne. Pressing Info:500 copies on black vinyl. Released: December 1999 Label: Reanimator Mazinga - S/T CD
Omega Race (McFinn, O'Farrell, Taylor) One Rude Easter Bunny (McFinn, O'Farrell, Taylor) Satana (McFinn, O'Farrell, Taylor) Namorita (McFinn, Taylor) Gravity (McFinn, Taylor) Thorium Orbiter (Gray, McFinn, Taylor) Story Of My Fate (McFinn, O'Farrell, Taylor) Had Enough (Taylor) Rocks & Fire (McFinn, Taylor) Legacy (McFinn, Taylor) Only 15 (McFinn, Taylor) Mongoloid (DEVO) Each City Street (McFinn, Taylor) That Yellow Bastard (Taylor) No Rewards (McFinn, Taylor) Lineup: Marc McFinn-v; Chris "Box" Taylor-g,bv(lead voc on tracks 8 and 14); Denzil Gray-rg; Big Tony O'Farrell-b; Don Blum-d Recording Info: Recorded 3/99 at 40 oz. Sound. Engineered by Drew Peters. Pressing Info:1000 copies on CD Released: September 1999 Label: Reanimator
Mazinga/Sex Sex Sex split 7"
Devil Girl (McFinn, Taylor)All Things Will Be Broken (McFinn, Taylor)Gamma Bomb (McFinn, Taylor)Lineup: Marc McFinn-v; Chris "Box" Taylor-g,bv; Big Tony O'Farrell-b; Don Blum-d Recording Info: Recorded 3/00 at 40 oz. Sound. Engineered by Drew Peters. Pressing Info:500 copies total; 100 black vinyl, 400 lavender marble vinyl Released: November 2000 Label: Spasthmatic
Record Label: Reanimator Records, Spasthmatic Records,
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Just a Reminder!

Mazinga goes on first between 10-10:30. DON'T BE LATE!!!Mazinga goes on first between 10-10:30. DON'T BE LATE!!!...
Posted by Mazinga on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 07:00:00 PST

Agent Orange / Hairy Drain Babies / MAZINGA

Check out this amazing poster designed by Pat from the Hairy Drain Babies. This show is going to rule so don't miss it! MAZINGA GOES ON FIRST SO SHOW UP EARLY!!...
Posted by Mazinga on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:17:00 PST

Up Next For Mazinga

Thanks to everyone who came out to the show on Saturday. All the bands were great and we had a good time playing for you. Up next... We're playing first of the three bands so get there early. ...
Posted by Mazinga on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 07:28:00 PST

Photos from the Rock N Roll Family Picnic!

Howdy folks, Mazinga had a very nice Sunday afternoon rocking out for the little kids and their parents at the Rock 'N' Roll Family Picnic. It was a great time and we look forward to doing it again ne...
Posted by Mazinga on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:53:00 PST

Rock ’N’ Roll Family Picnic Potluck!

Hey all you parents out there. Do you hardly ever get to go see bands anymore? Can't find a babysitter or have to wake up to early to get the kid to school? Feeling like you never get to hang out wit...
Posted by Mazinga on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 07:02:00 PST

The first annual Horror / Sci-Fi Rock N Roll Freak-Out!

In honor of the autumn season, leather weather, and the coming pagan holiday of Samhain, the men of Mazinga together with The Elbow Room are excited to bring you a gather...
Posted by Mazinga on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 09:58:00 PST

Saving Rock N’ Roll one god damn show at a time! See why tonight!

Coded transmission from: Mazinga Location of Source: Negative Zone Come out to Andrews Bar tonight and witness Round 2 in a week long struggle to rekindle the fiery spirit of Ann Arbor Rock N' R...
Posted by Mazinga on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:16:00 PST

Cobra Youth Returns with pals Mazinga in tow! 9/11 @ The Blind Pig!

Tomorrow night! Expect a full frontal sonic assault on the culture carried out by any means necessary. Cobra Youth has returned from their extensive years of training in the South American rain ...
Posted by Mazinga on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:15:00 PST

New Mazinga promo photos!

Here is an awesome new promo photo of Mazinga with our new drummer. We had our good friend Doug Coombe stop by Mazinga HQ and take some snazzy shots of us trying to look cool. Check out the rest ...
Posted by Mazinga on Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:48:00 PST

Mazinga to Rock with the Hard Lessons @ The Elbow Room

Up next for your favorite maximum cosmic rockers...
Posted by Mazinga on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 07:24:00 PST