MonstrO explained

MonstrO was an American rock band composed of drummer Bevan Davies (formerly of Comes with the Fall and Danzig), lead guitarist Juan Montoya (formerly of Torche), singer/rhythm guitarist Charlie Suarez, and bassist Kyle Sanders.

They formed in late 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia and played their first gig in April 2010.^[1] The band drew upon music such as 1960s psychedelia, shoegaze, and heavy metal, as well as other personal influences.^[2] They signed with Vagrant Records in March 2011.^[3] Their self-titled debut album was released in August 2011,^[4] produced by William DuVall.^[5] They toured as the opening act for Clutch in 2012,^[6] and toured regularly until breaking up in 2013. Kyle Sanders joined heavy metal band Hellyeah in 2014 and remained with that band until it went on hiatus in 2021.^[7]

Members

• Bevan Davies – drums
• Kyle Sanders – bass, vocals
• Juan Montoya – lead guitar
• Charlie Suarez – rhythm guitar, vocals

Discography

• MonstrO (2011, Vagrant Records)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Active Artist: Vagrant. Vagrant. March 24, 2018.
2. Web site: Hart. Josh. Interview: MonstrO's Charlie Suarez and Juan Montoya. Guitar World. March 24, 2018. November 4, 2011.
3. Web site: Easton. Jeffrey. An Interview with Charlie Suarez. Metal Exiles. March 24, 2018. .
4. Web site: Krasman . Brian . August 30, 2011 . MonstrO Debut Torched by Bland Singing . Meat Head Metal . March 24, 2018.
5. Web site: Buchanan. Brett. Alice in Chains' William DuVall Producing MonstrO Album. AlternativeNation.net. March 24, 2018. April 4, 2011.
6. Web site: CLUTCH Summer Tour Kicks Off Tonight. pro-rock.com. Clutch. March 24, 2018. July 11, 2012.
7. Web site: Blabbermouth . 2014-02-13 . HELLYEAH Parts Ways With Guitarist, Bassist; Announces 'Blood For Blood' Album Details . 2022-04-10 . BLABBERMOUTH.NET.