Dissatisfied with the state of the music scene in their hometown of Tel Aviv, the Israeli trio Monotonix formed in November of 2005 with the mission of redefining the rock show. The band, consisting of singer Ami Shalev, guitarist Yonatan Gat, and drummer Haggai Fershtman, channel riff heavy influences Led Zeppelin, the Sonics, and Thin Lizzy to create raw, driving rock & roll. Shortly after forming, they would accomplish their mission in Tel Aviv, defying the expectations of what a rock show should be there. They would set up on the floor among the crowd and proceed to turn every performance into a wild party, wild enough that more often then not they would find the power getting shut off on them or the police called to break up the show. Eventually finding themselves banned from most of the venues in Tel Aviv, the band decided to leave Israel so they could tour the United States and Europe. From 2006 to 2007, Monotonix played over 300 shows around the world, including SXSW and a tour with Silver Jews. These tours furthered their reputation as a band whose shows are not watched, but experienced. Monotonix have become known for setting themselves and their equipment on fire, stealing drinks from audience members to pour on themselves, and generally turning their shows into unabashed, frenzied dance parties. In 2007, the band recorded their first EP, Body Language, with Tim Green of the Fucking Champs - AllMusic.com
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"Most exciting live band in rock'n'roll" - Spin
"Unlike anything you've ever witnessed." - Washington Post
"Unforgettable and thrilling chaos." - Now Toronto
"Monotonix just might be the most intense live rock band in the world." - Houston Press
"You hit my girlfriend in the head with a trash can, and as much as i love her, you were still the best fucking band i've seen in ages.
don't stay away from raleigh long, ok?" - "Siobhan", Raliegh NC
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Body Language EP
Order from Drag City / iTunes
Monotonix/RTX Split 7"
Order from Drag City
Order Monotonix T-Shirts Online!
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Contact Monotonix (not on Myspace please).
U.S Booking - Michelle / Panache Booking
U.S Press - Sara / Drag City
U.K/Europe Booking - Steven / Toutpartout
U.K Press - Nita / Gold Star PR
Israel Booking - Yuval / FITW
