Multi Purpose Chemical
Multi Purpose Chemical (MPC) are an alternative metal band from Liverpool, UK. The band has had two changes to the line-up to date; in 2006 Ross McFarlane left his role of drummer and was replaced by Mel Stewart, and as of August 2007, Rob Hoey no longer holds his role of guitarist. A permanent replacement has not yet been found, but Obsessive Compulsive's "Giz" is temporarily standing in.
History
Their first recording of a 3-track demo CD, containing recordings of "Cult," "Death For Sale," and "Hate Magnet" (With a bonus track of their Cypress Hill-inspired song, "Hop Skip Jump"), landed them their record deal with Liverpool's own Honey Records. They went on to record a 4-track EP, "Cult EP," produced by Ace (ex Skunk Anansie), containing new recordings of "Hate Magnet," "Death For Sale," "Embrace," and "Cult," with their first ever music video of "Cult." The EP was released on November 28th 2005 under Honey Records.
In 2006, MPC recorded their album "...and Four More Ways To Fight." The album was originally expected to be released in late 2006, but after being set back a number of times, it now has a definite release date of October 29th 2007.
Before The Release of the full-length album should come their first official single, "Human", which will only be available for internet download. The 'zebra head' and animal images associated with Human, will no longer be used.
Members
The band currently consists of;
- Andres (Spic) Lefevre - Vocals
- Jim (The Bear) Wilson - Bass Guitar
- Mel (Diablo) Stewart - Drums
Discography
- Demo CD (2004)
- Cult EP (2005)
- Human Single (2006)
- ...And Four More Ways To Fight Debut album (2007)
Media interest
- MPC were picked by Planet Loud as their "Hot Pick for 2006"
"We interviewed these guys a few months ago as they'd just finished a mammoth trek around the UK toilets. Mixing the eclectism of System Of A Down with the mental ragga-rock of Skindred, we think these guys are going to be huge in 2006."
- Planet Loud Interview with Multi Purpose Chemical.
- Alternative-Zine Interview with MPC's bassist, Jim Wilson
- Gigwise, another review of MPC Live
- Drowned in Sound Review of MPC's Cult EP
- Manx Bands Review of MPC
- Gigwise review of MPC Live
- MPC's first music video, Cult, has been shown a few times on the Music Channel MTV2.
- MPC were mentioned in Kerrang magazine, in an article based on the Dog Eat Dog UK tour MPC were scheduled to play on.
Live/Tours
Multi Purpose Chemical have performed hundreds of small shows around the UK, including in Liverpool, Manchester, and London, and smaller towns such as Winnington, Cheshire.
They have done two tours of the Isle of Man, and have performed on tours with bands such as Skindred, Johnny Truant and Sikth. They are due to play with Will Haven in November.