Mudvayne

Fact Sheet

Musical genre:	Metal
Country	USA
Years active	1996-

Mudvayne is a Peoria, Illinois, USA based Math Metal quartet strongly influnced by funk stylings and jazz song structures. They have become relatively well known for their previous incarnations which involved elaborate stage makeup and pseudonyms. The band often showcases Ryan Martinie's jazzy bass playing, and sports emotionally and philosophically in-depth lyrics.

Established in 1996, Mudvayne now consists of Chad Gray (Kud) on vocals, Greg Tribbett (Gurrg) on guitar, Ryan Maritinie (Ryknow) on bass, and Matthew McDonough (Spag) on drums.

In their biggest album, L.D. 50, "The overall theme of the album reflects and embodies ideas about the evolution of consciousness, transformation, and the risks involved in experimenting with things that can change a person's point of view, internally and externally," says drummer Spag.

Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, radio conglomerate Clear Channel Communications sent out of a list of 150 songs that were recommended to be pulled from airplay. Mudvayne's "Death Blooms" was on the list.

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