Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty explained

Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty
Origin:Grand Rapids, Michigan
Genre:Industrial rock, post-punk
Years Active:1986–1987
Associated Acts:Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer
Past Members:Tom Geluso
Stan Henderson
Kevin Horning
Todd Horning
Maynard James Keenan

Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty (also known as C.A.D.) was an American rock band based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, notable for being one of the early bands of Maynard James Keenan, later of the bands Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer among others.[1]

Recordings

Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty first recorded a demo, an independent cassette called Fingernails in 1986,[2] in Keenan's living room. While Horning played the guitar, Keenan sang, played bass and worked the drum machine.[3] It is considered their "best-known recording."[4]

One song on the cassette, "Burn About Out" is considered to be in part an early version of the Tool song "Sober". Although its tempo is faster when compared to "Sober" and it lacks the "anthemic chorus," the verse melody is the same and most of the lyrics are present.[5]

The following year, they recorded a second EP called Dog. Tail,[3] a cassette sought after due to scarcity in copies.[4] The three other members from Tex A.N.S., Tom Geluso, Stan Henderson, and Todd Horning were recruited to support Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty after Keenan asked them to return. Filmed on stage at the Kendall College of Art & Design,[6] Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty appeared on a Grand Rapids public access channel in April 1987[7] performing a few songs off of Fingernails, including "Burn Out About."[5] The airing also featured an interview with Keenan.[6]

Discography

Members

Information on band members.[11]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maynard James Keenan: Biography. Sutton. Michael. Allmusic. Rovi Corp. 8 October 2012.
  2. Web site: Maynard James Keenan Bio. toolshed.down.net. 8 October 2012.
  3. Book: Cross, Alan. Tool: the secret history. Alan Cross. 2012. 9781927002292. 2. 8 October 2012.
  4. Book: McIver, Joel. Unleashed: The Story of Tool. Joel McIver. 2009. Omnibus Press. 9780857120403. 9. 8 October 2012.
  5. Web site: One upon a time, Maynard James Keenen wasn't cool, either. Rosenberg. Axl. 25 January 2012. MetalSucks. 8 October 2012.
  6. Web site: Maynard James Keenan's Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty Live 1987 video. NME. IPC Media. 8 October 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130521233207/http://www.nme.com/nme-video/youtube/id/CkomYdzn-5Y. 21 May 2013. dead.
  7. Web site: Video: Maynard gets "Sober" on public access in 1987. Teitelman. Bram. 23 January 2012. MetalInsider. 8 October 2012.
  8. Web site: Fingernails. Discogs. 8 October 2012.
  9. Web site: Dog. House. . 24 March 2015 . Discogs.
  10. Web site: Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty - Peace Day Video. 16 July 2009. the tool archive. 24 March 2015.
  11. Web site: Children Of The Anachronistic Dynasty. The Maynard James Keenan Files. 8 October 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120901003035/http://themaynardproject.wetpaint.com/page/Children+Of+The+Anachronistic+Dynasty. 1 September 2012. dead.