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The Monoxides

About Me

The Monoxides were formed in 1988 by members Steve and Ken at the ages of 13 and 12 respectively. PJ joined the band in 1990, followed by Derek in 1991. In February 1995, the band signed a contract with Handsome Boy / BMG Canada. That July saw the release of their debut EP Out of the Marsh which included the video / single I've Got An Idea. The full-length album Galaxy of Stooges was released in March 1997, a year that would see the band tour Canada relentlessly with bands such as ZZ Top, The Pursuit of Happiness, Rusty, The Headstones, Our Lady Peace and Change of Heart. 1998 would bring major change for the band: they asked to be released from their BMG contract due to lack of A&R label support. Later that year, Derek would temporarily leave the band while pursuing an opportunity to work with the Matthew Good Band. That fall, a live EP called Hints & Shortcuts was released and was supported by Atlantic Canadian shows. Derek would rejoin the band in 2000 in time for the recording and release of The Free Release of Energy. In 2003, Marco joined the band as a third guitarist and back-up vocalist. The band is still playing shows today and is writing material for a new release.

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Member Since: 24/01/2006
Band Website: http://www.myspace.com/monoxides
Band Members: Steve Hickox (vocals, guitar), Derek Robichaud (guitar), PJ Dunphy (bass guitar), Marco Rocca (guitar, vocals), Ken Kelley (drumkit)
Influences: Kiss, Black Sabbath, Grand Funk Railroad, Metallica, AC/DC, Ramones, MC5, Cheap Trick, ZZ Top...something like that...
Sounds Like: Rawk music. Riffy rawk music to be precise. Energetic rock music that will cause you to shit your drawers. A live show that is not to be missed.

Record Label: Superbob

My Blog

Music added to the page

Hey All, As of today, I've uploaded a few more songs to help fill out the new 10 song allottment that all bands have been given. Check 'em out!For the first time in about four years (no joke), The Mon...
Posted by on Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:27:00 GMT

Not appearing at MIMEFest

Hi All, I'm very sorry to report that The Monoxides will not be performing at the upcoming MIMEFest, scheduled to run from April 2 through 5 here in the Moncton area. We highly recommend everybody get...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:05:00 GMT

Rarities 1991-1999 / Moncton show last night

Howdy, First off, thanks to everybody who made it out to the show last night. Moncton never fails us and last night's show was no exception. Hopefully you'll hear from us again much sooner then next X...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:46:00 GMT

Show this week!

Hi All, Our annual Xmas show is coming up this coming Friday night (December 19) at the Manhattan here in good ol' Moncton, New Brunswick. Playing the show with us are our friends Louder Gabriel as w...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:43:00 GMT

Hello again!

Good God y'all, Hard to believe it's almost been a year since our last update! A bit o' news to report this time around: Firstly - The Monoxides annual holiday show has been booked for Friday Dece...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:19:00 GMT

Holiday show

Holy crap. So here it is the day before our annual holiday show and I am only now posting a blog about it. Shame shame, Kelley. Anyhoo, if you haven't already heard, The Monoxides are playing a show ...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:46:00 GMT

CBC Radio 3 Track of the Day for August 9, 2007

Check it out! http://radio3.cbc.ca/blogs/2007/08/New-Music-Canada-Track-of -the-Day-for-Aug-9th-2007-The-Monoxides-I-Got-An-Idea
Posted by on Sun, 12 Aug 2007 11:58:00 GMT

Sappy Festival This Weekend!

Hey All, As you may or may not know, the Sappy Festival is being held in Sackville, NB this coming weekend. We're quite excited about our show on Sunday night with Eric's Trip but fact is, there is s...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 05:25:00 GMT

Official Sappy Festival Lineup

Yo yo yo, The official Sappy Festival 2007 lineup is now posted at http://www.sappyrecords.com/festival.htm See y'all in Sackville, NB this summer! Ken
Posted by on Thu, 17 May 2007 12:41:00 GMT

Sappy Fest 2007

Hey All, I'm pleased to announce that The Monoxides will be taking part in this year's Sappy Fest, to be held in Sackville, New Brunswick this coming August. More details (show date, costs, other ban...
Posted by on Mon, 14 May 2007 05:26:00 GMT