Marmot vs. Mammoth

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About The Band:

Marmot vs. Mammoth (MvsM) is a band that wears its influences proudly, though those influences are broad and expertly melded, and you may not initially recognize them. Imagine the rosters of stalwart 90s labels Touch & Go, Dischord, and Swami. Toss in some post-metal and hardcore, followed by AC/DC and Black Sabbath. Oh, and The Meters, too. What results is a post-punk Fugazi/Shellac-like precision mixed with more expansive metal-style arrangements, topped with angry early punk vocals that rage against The Man and societal ills.

This melding is not forced. It is the product of many years spent playing together in many bands, and shared musical passions. Chris Pierson (bass) and Jon Kilian (drums) have known each other for 30 years, since they met in 2nd Grade in Akron, Ohio. Aaron Semer (guitar) has known them for almost 20, since their freshman dorm at Ohio University. Throughout this time, various musical projects have come and gone in both Ohio and Seattle, in various formations, with various other people. But it kept coming back to the core of Pierson, Kilian, and Semer, three men who grew up together and vastly expanded and influenced one-another's musical tastes and playing. It is only natural they eventually formed MvsM.

After trying a couple different singers and formations, Michael Serpe (vocals) forced his way into the band after witnessing a very early performance of MvsM and insisting he was the missing element. Turns out he was right. Serpe's lyrics and wild, unhinged, live performances brought just the right element of chaos to the churning rhythmic precision of the MvsM sound.

About The Work:

It's not what you can do, it's what you do, do. Do the work.