Closet Monster
Closet Monster is a Canadian punk rock band from Ajax, Ontario, formed in 1997. Known for their politically charged, tongue-in-cheek lyrics and energetic touring, they became a notable act on the Canadian punk scene.
History
Closet Monster was formed at Pickering High School in 1997 by Mark Spicoluk; who also founded the Underground Operations record label; and Jesse Colburn, who later performed with Avril Lavigne’s band. The band’s final show with their most recent lineup was on December 8, 2005 at the Phoenix in Toronto, sharing the stage with label mates such as Dead Letter Dept and Protest The Hero. They garnered attention through tours in Canada, the United States, and Europe, including dates on the Warped Tour, and contributed to the success of Underground Operations. The band reunited for a one-off show at Wakestock Festival in 2009 and, before their final disbandment, Underground Operations released an anthological compilation titled Suicide Note of their work.
Members
Final Lineup
- Mark “London” Spicoluk – bass guitar
- Jesse Colburn – guitar
- Adam Cyncora – guitar
- Aaron Verdonk – drums
Past Members
- Brandon Hilbiorn “b-unit” – guitar, vocals
- Christopher McCartney – drums
- Kyle Gordon Stanley – drums
- Mark McAdam “MC” – guitar
- Jon Marshall “Rudy” – guitar, vocals
- Matt ‘The Ween’ Murphy – guitar
Discography
Studio Albums
- So Be It (1997)
- Pure Unfiltered Anarchy (1998)
- A Fight For What Is Right (1999)
- Where The Fuck Is Revolution? (2000)
- Killed The Radio Star (2002)
- We Rebuilt This City (2004)
Singles
- 2004 – “Mamma Anti-Fascisto: (Never Surrender)” (from We Rebuilt This City)
- 2005 – “Punk Rock Ruined Our Lives”
