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Fantomas is an alternative metal band. The group is named after Fantomas, a villain featured in a series of crime novels popular in France before World War I.

The group was formed when singer Mike Patton composed a handful of spasmic, experimental metal songs after the collapse of his earlier group, Faith No More. Patton then sent the original compositions to his friends, hoping to form a performing group: guitarist Buzz Osborne (of The Melvins), Trevor Dunn (of Mr. Bungle) and drummer Igor Cavalera (of Sepultura). Cavalera declined the offer, but recommended whom he thought would be perfect for the project: Dave Lombardo of Slayer. Lombardo accepted and thus was formed Patton's own supergroup.

Though rooted in heavy metal, their music actually touches on many different musical genres, and is noted for its offbeat sense of humor; one critic has dubbed their style "dada-metal" Critic Greg Prato describes their music as "completely original".

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Experimental
Metal

Label
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  • Lisa
    Lisa

    look at that kit :O :O :O

    2 weeks ago
  • Geo.
    luv Geo.

    These guy's are insane. I can't believe I missed them at BDO. Fuack! The Directors Cut is great, can't stop listening to it either.

    2 weeks ago
  • J B L
    J B L

    Yeah, same here...
    I agree with you, Anthony...

    13 weeks ago
  • Anthony Swamp.
    Anthony Swamp.

    Only reason i went to Auckland Big Day Out was for these guys. And believe me, they didn't disappoint.

    13 weeks ago
  • J B L
    J B L

    Hail Fantômas!


    Have they got a new album coming out?

    23 weeks ago
  • Shaun M
    luv Shaun M

    Fantomas were my saviors at the Auckland Big Day Out 2009. Great performance. I can't stop listening to their album "The Directors Cut" at the moment (they played the album in its entirety at the Big Day Out).

    24 weeks ago
  • Jonno McKenzie
    Jonno McKenzie

    Nothing more awesome than Fantomas raping your air canals at the big day out, my ears are still buzzing out

    24 weeks ago
  • J B L
    luv J B L

    Fantômas pwned at the Big Day Out :D

    24 weeks ago
  • Sam
    Sam

    See you cunts in melbourne

    27 weeks ago
  • Natasha
    luv Natasha

    ATP and astoria was fucking brilliant !!!!!!!!

    28 weeks ago
  • J B L
    luv J B L

    I can't wait to see Fantômas at the Big Day Out :D

    30 weeks ago
  • Joolz Prune
    luv Joolz Prune

    I like nothing better than to sink in my bed and listen to Delirivm Cordia. Sweet delicious pain.x

    44 weeks ago
  • Nanor The Nuohloc
    Nanor The Nuohloc

    unreal...buzzo and patton...fucking genius

    47 weeks ago
  • Mat B
    Mat B

    Hello- press a button! F-A-N-T-O-M-A-S- bye bye -DJUNDJUNDJUNDJUUUNDJUNDJUN, DJUNDJUNDJUDJUDJUN, DOODAADAADOODAADADAODDADODADADODAD
     ADODADJUNDJUNDJUNDJUUUNDJUNDJU, DJUNDJUDJUDJUNDJUN, DOODADADODADADODADODADADODADADODA etc etc, Fantomas rule!

    62 weeks ago
  • Matthew O'Neill
    Matthew O'Neill

    http://bebo.com/Profile.jsp?MemberId...

    I got Fantomas songs on this band.
    Only the first 2 albums sadly.
    I don't have all of them.

    65 weeks ago
  • Sam
    Sam

    Yeah seriously.. change the photo

    89 weeks ago
  • Thomas Flynn
    Thomas Flynn

    Yeah.
    Get a photo up.

    Woot.

    91 weeks ago
  • Chris Sheehan
    Chris Sheehan

    Yes, I agree as well.

    91 weeks ago