Monster Magnet

Monster Magnet — rock artist from US.

Monster Magnet emerged as retro-rock innovators in the 1990s, defying alternative rock norms to achieve mainstream success with their fourth album, Powertrip,…

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rockhard rockstoner rockrockmetalalternative metalstoner metal

Influential: 58.44% Fanbase: 39.95% Trending: 67.68%

As of: 2025-09-06

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Score: DMDB 58.44% | Fanbase 39.95% | Trending 67.68% | CAREER STAGE: MID_LEVEL

Biography

Monster Magnet emerged as retro-rock innovators in the 1990s, defying alternative rock norms to achieve mainstream success with their fourth album, Powertrip, led by the hit "Space Lord." Influential within the stoner rock movement, the band's sound transcends '70s hard rock and metal, incorporating space rock and psychedelia. Led by Dave Wyndorf, Monster Magnet's dynamic discography includes acclaimed releases such as Monolithic Baby! (2004), Mastermind (2010), and Mindfucker (2018).

Formed in 1989, Monster Magnet's fusion of metal, punk, and space rock distinguished them from their retro-rock peers. Despite initial struggles, their breakthrough came with Powertrip in 1998, featuring the chart-topping "Space Lord." The band's subsequent releases, including God Says No (2000) and Last Patrol (2013), showcased their evolving sound. Monster Magnet's eclectic style was further highlighted in A Better Dystopia (2021), their first covers album featuring renditions of tracks by artists like Hawkwind and Dust.