Helmet
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1989

Helmet

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Helmet are a rock band formed in New York City in 1989 by founding members Page Hamilton (guitar/vocals), Henry Bogdan (bass), Peter Mengede (guitar) and John Stanier (drums). They are known for their frequent use of drop d tuning.

The group signed to Ampthetamine Reptile Records, and released their first full-length album, Strap It On, in 1990. Interscope Records soon came calling and signed the band in 1992.

Members

Page HamiltonPage Hamiltonguitar, lead vocals, original
Kyle Stevensonmembranophone
David Casebass guitar
John Stanierdrums (drum set), original
Henry Bogdanbass guitar, original
Peter Mengedeguitar, original
Jon Fullerbass guitar
Chris Traynorbass guitar, guitar
Jeremy Chatelainbass guitar
John Tempestadrums (drum set)
Mike Jostmembranophone
Frank Bellobass guitar

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