James LaBrie (formally MullMuzzler or ''James LaBrie's MullMuzzler''
) is the
progressive metal
Progressive metal (sometimes shortened to prog metal) is a broad fusion music genre melding heavy metal and progressive rock, combining the loud "aggression" and amplified guitar-driven sound of the former with the more experimental, cerebral ...
solo side project by
James LaBrie
Kevin James LaBrie (born May 5, 1963) is a Canadian singer, best known as the lead singer of American progressive metal band Dream Theater, which he has been fronting since 1991.
Early life
Kevin James LaBrie was born in Penetanguishene, Onta ...
, the lead singer of
Dream Theater, before recording under his own name in 2005. The record company would not allow LaBrie to use his own name, so he created the name of MullMuzzler. LaBrie coined the word MullMuzzler and defined it as: to gag or silence an individual's thought before it can be expressed in any manner. For the follow-up, he negotiated the right to use his name although still unable to simply credit it as his solo album.
Discography
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Keep It to Yourself'' – 1999
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MullMuzzler 2'' – 2001
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Elements of Persuasion
''Elements of Persuasion'', released March 29, 2005, is Dream Theater singer James LaBrie's first solo album under his name, and third solo project, his first two being ''Keep It to Yourself (album), Keep It to Yourself'' and ''MullMuzzler 2'', ...
'' - 2005
*''Prime Cuts'' - 2008
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Static Impulse'' - 2010
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Impermanent Resonance
''Impermanent Resonance'' is the third solo album and fifth solo project by Canadian singer James LaBrie. It was released on July 29, 2013, in Europe and on August 6, 2013, in North America.
The album carries on the melodic death metal style firs ...
'' - 2013
Members
Current members
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James LaBrie
Kevin James LaBrie (born May 5, 1963) is a Canadian singer, best known as the lead singer of American progressive metal band Dream Theater, which he has been fronting since 1991.
Early life
Kevin James LaBrie was born in Penetanguishene, Onta ...
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vocals
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(1999–present)
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Matt Guillory -
keyboards, vocals (1999–present)
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Marco Sfogli -
guitar
The guitar is a fretted musical instrument that typically has six strings. It is usually held flat against the player's body and played by strumming or plucking the strings with the dominant hand, while simultaneously pressing selected strin ...
(2005–present)
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Peter Wildoer
Karl Peter Wildoer is a Swedish musician who is the drummer for Darkane, Electrocution 250 and Grimmark. He has also drummed for the bands Armageddon, Majestic, Pestilence, Silver Seraph, Arch Enemy, Time Requiem, Soilwork, Gardens of Obscurit ...
- drums,
harsh vocals
A death growl, or simply growl, is an extended vocal technique usually employed in extreme styles of music, particularly in death metal and other extreme subgenres of heavy metal music. Death growl vocals are sometimes criticized for their ...
(2010–present)
*Ray Riendeau - bass (2010–present)
Former members
Guitar
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Mike Keneally
Michael Joseph Keneally (born December 20, 1961) is an American session guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist and composer.
Early years and musical influences
Keneally started playing music at the age of 7 when he received an electric organ for h ...
- (1999-2005)
Bass
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Bryan Beller
Bryan Beller (born May 6, 1971) is an American bass guitarist known for his work with Joe Satriani, The Aristocrats, Dethklok, Mike Keneally, Steve Vai, James LaBrie of Dream Theater and Dweezil Zappa, as well as his four solo album release ...
- (1999-2005)
*Andy DeLuca - (2005-2010)
Drums
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Mike Mangini
Michael Anthony Mangini (born April 18, 1963) is an American musician and current drummer of the progressive metal band Dream Theater. He has also played for bands and artists such as Annihilator, Extreme, James LaBrie, and Steve Vai. Be ...
- (1999-2005)
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John Macaluso
John Macaluso (born January 21, 1968) is an American drummer who has played for bands such as Ark, TNT, and Yngwie Malmsteen. Born in Commack, New York, Macaluso started playing drums at age 11. He has recorded over 200 records and played mul ...
- (2005-2010)
Timeline
References
External links
MullMuzzler @ Rock DetectorAllmusic.com biography
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Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)