JonnyX and the Groadies is a Portland, Oregon Cybergrind band. Members consist of JonnyX (vocals/beatbox), Travis West (guitar, drum machine programming, lyrics), "invisibletouch" (8-string bass) and Professor Romagna.[1] JonnyX and the Groadies' music usually contains high tempo drum beats, heavily distorted guitar at high tempo, and bass playing medium-tempo semi-melodic riffs.

JonnyX and the Groadies
JonnyX and the Groadies at Satyricon, Portland, OR
JonnyX and the Groadies at Satyricon, Portland, OR
Background information
OriginPortland, Oregon, USA
GenresMetal
Cybergrind
Electronica
Years active1996–present
MembersJonnyX
Travis West
Invisible Touch
Professor Romagna
Past membersCool Nuts
Scott Noben
Greg Chapel
Kevin Millard
Kristopher Whitley
Websitewww.groadies.com

Live concerts edit

 
The Santa suits used in a JonnyX and the Groadies Concert

Their live shows incorporate black lights, strobe lights, lasers, and fog machines.[2]

Members edit

Current members edit

  • JonnyX (Jonathan Chard) - Guitar (1996-2000), Vocals (1996–present)
  • Travis West - Vocals (1996-2000), Guitar, Guitar Synth, Programming (1996–present)
  • invisibletouch (Nathan Backous) - Bass guitar, Synthesizer (1997–present)
  • Professor Romagna (Jeremy Romagna) - Master control (1999–present)

Former members edit

Discography edit

Date of Release Title Label
July 4, 2005 I Self-Released
July 4, 2010 The Upheaval On Titan Self-Released
August 14, 2014 Seeking Asylum in the Void Self-Released
June 8, 2018 Liquid Crystal Despair Self-Released

References edit

  1. ^ Gnade, Adam. "JonnyX and the Groadies Interview!"[permanent dead link], "Portland Mercury", July 3, 2006. Accessed March 28, 2007.
  2. ^ Maerz, Jennifer. "Sci-Fi Invasion", "The Stranger", December 18–24, 2003. Accessed March 28, 2007.

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