Funk Metal

Necromancer · 07-13-2013, 09:16 AM

Back in 1990, the funk-metal floodgates opened. Most of the time, the names tell you everything you need to know: Psychofunkapus, Scatterbrain, Limbomaniacs, Mindfunk, Sprawl, Sweet Lizard Illtet, Moneyspank, Electric Boys, Spin Doctors. All these bands are loosely aligned to the P-funk creed originally formulated by George Clinton and Bootsy Collins (“a creative nuisance… the recognition of stupidity as a positive force”) as reactivated and reinterpreted by the Chili Peppers with their combination of zany antics, horny-like-a-mutha lyrics and elasticated funk-rock.

Necromancer · 07-13-2013, 03:54 PM

This is a favorite from '91.

Funkmaster Red · 08-24-2013, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Necromancer

Back in 1990, the funk-metal floodgates opened. Most of the time, the names tell you everything you need to know: Psychofunkapus, Scatterbrain, Limbomaniacs, Mindfunk, Sprawl, Sweet Lizard Illtet, Moneyspank, Electric Boys, Spin Doctors. All these bands are loosely aligned to the P-funk creed originally formulated by George Clinton and Bootsy Collins (“a creative nuisance… the recognition of stupidity as a positive force”) as reactivated and reinterpreted by the Chili Peppers with their combination of zany antics, horny-like-a-mutha lyrics and elasticated funk-rock.

I have heard of this strange mix but still sounds like mostly metal and a sprinkle of tha funk.If ever such a taboo of music mixing were to take place then of course it had to be in tha 90's.

jackhammer · 08-25-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Necromancer

Back in 1990, the funk-metal floodgates opened. Most of the time, the names tell you everything you need to know: Psychofunkapus, Scatterbrain, Limbomaniacs, Mindfunk, Sprawl, Sweet Lizard Illtet, Moneyspank, Electric Boys, Spin Doctors. All these bands are loosely aligned to the P-funk creed originally formulated by George Clinton and Bootsy Collins (“a creative nuisance… the recognition of stupidity as a positive force”) as reactivated and reinterpreted by the Chili Peppers with their combination of zany antics, horny-like-a-mutha lyrics and elasticated funk-rock.

A few bands there I haven't heard of so vids please!

Funk Metal did kick off a little earlier though and here is a little curio for you:

The guitarist is one Tom Morello before he made it in RATM and this was 89 I think. Used to have this on Vinyl.

Living Colour made their debut in 88 and Electric Boys around the same time I think.

ashtrayogdc · 10-17-2013, 08:25 PM

I always loved both genres. I think Rage does a decent job of the fusion, though it's quite hip hop influenced also.

My friends tried doing a band like this once, called themselves "Hard As Funk".

Cool name but they didn't get the sound quite right. Thanks for the suggests on this to everyone.

Tarantulonas · 02-22-2014, 08:35 AM

Hm I think Primus and Les Claypool's other groups are somewhat funk metal ( some of the songs at least) Sadly I'm unable to provide links as due to my low count of posts, since I joined today.

Dylstew · 02-28-2014, 02:17 PM

I never listened to Funk. But my dad loves Funk and Disco.
However, Whenever I hear a funky base guitar in one of my rock/metal/punk/ska songs or whatever, I love it xD.
I really want to listen to an infectious grooves album, since I like the suicidal tendencies.

Ah, okay, so I just learned it's called slap bass. It sounds ****ing awesome, I love it ^.^.

Muzikismyaeroplane · 03-05-2014, 03:40 PM

I Didnt even know this genre existed

Dylstew · 03-08-2014, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Muzikismyaeroplane

I Didnt even know this genre existed

You'd be surprised what kind of strange genres exists....
I'm looking at you ''pornogrind''... -_-

BastardofYoung · 03-08-2014, 12:54 PM

No one mentioned Praxis?

Bootsie Collins, Buckethead, and Brain (Primus drummer)

02-28-2014, 02:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
Dylstew Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,366	I never listened to Funk. But my dad loves Funk and Disco. However, Whenever I hear a funky base guitar in one of my rock/metal/punk/ska songs or whatever, I love it xD. I really want to listen to an infectious grooves album, since I like the suicidal tendencies. Ah, okay, so I just learned it's called slap bass. It sounds ***ing awesome, I love it ^.^. Last edited by Dylstew; 02-28-2014 at 02:39 PM.*

03-05-2014, 03:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
Muzikismyaeroplane Groupie Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 5	Wow I Didnt even know this genre existed

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BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	No one mentioned Praxis? Bootsie Collins, Buckethead, and Brain (Primus drummer) __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

07-13-2013, 09:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
Necromancer Divination Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,655	Back in 1990, the funk-metal floodgates opened. Most of the time, the names tell you everything you need to know: Psychofunkapus, Scatterbrain, Limbomaniacs, Mindfunk, Sprawl, Sweet Lizard Illtet, Moneyspank, Electric Boys, Spin Doctors. All these bands are loosely aligned to the P-funk creed originally formulated by George Clinton and Bootsy Collins (“a creative nuisance… the recognition of stupidity as a positive force”) as reactivated and reinterpreted by the Chili Peppers with their combination of zany antics, horny-like-a-mutha lyrics and elasticated funk-rock.

07-13-2013, 03:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
Necromancer Divination Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,655	This is a favorite from '91.

10-17-2013, 08:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
ashtrayogdc Groupie Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 22	I always loved both genres. I think Rage does a decent job of the fusion, though it's quite hip hop influenced also. My friends tried doing a band like this once, called themselves "Hard As Funk". Cool name but they didn't get the sound quite right. Thanks for the suggests on this to everyone.

02-22-2014, 08:35 AM	#16 (permalink)
Tarantulonas Groupie Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 9	Hm I think Primus and Les Claypool's other groups are somewhat funk metal ( some of the songs at least) Sadly I'm unable to provide links as due to my low count of posts, since I joined today.