When Faith No More broke up in 1998 Mike Patton created the record label Ipecac Recordings, returned to work with his other band Mr. Bungle, and formed the experimental metal supergroup Fantômas with Buzz Osborne of the Melvins and Dave Lombardo of Slayer. Patton met Duane Denison in 1999 at a Mr. Bungle concert in Nashville and the two began exchanging music and jamming.
During May and June 2001 the band recorded their eponymous debut album in Nashville. The album was released on October 30, 2001, it was produced by Joe Funderburk. After the release of Tomahawk the band began touring extensively, playing in many countries around the world, including the United States, Australia, Europe and Japan. They generally headlined shows but were the supporting act for bands such as Tool. When opening for Tool on their 2002 summer tour of North America, the band was frequently booed for insulting the crowds.Tomahawk also played at various festivals, including the 2002 Big Day Out festival in Australia.
Second album Mit Gas, recorded with producer Joe Barresi, was released in 2003. Tomahawk took part in the "Geek Tour" during 2003, which featured labelmates the Melvins and Fantômas. During the band's early years they were known for dressing up as police officers in promotional photo shoots and during concerts. The band went on a short hiatus from 2004 to 2006 after finishing touring for Tomahawk and Mit Gas in late 2003 as the members began to focus on other projects.
The band's third album, Anonymous, was released on June 19, 2007 through Ipecac Recordings. Kevin Rutmanis left the band during the recording; reasons for his departure are unknown. For the album, Denison and Stanier recorded their parts in Nashville, and then sent their finished product to San Francisco where Patton added his vocals and samples. No live shows were performed during this period. Tomahawk remained inactive from 2008 to 2011.
In July 2011, Mike Patton announced that Tomahawk was preparing to record its fourth album. In early 2012, Tomahawk announced that Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, Fantômas, John Zorn, MadLove, Trevor Dunn's Trio-Convulsant) would play bass for the band. On April 21, 2012 the band released Eponymous To Anonymous, a box set containing the band's first three records released on vinyl for the first time. In late 2012, the band began playing their first live shows since 2003. On December 3, 2012, a full-length video for first single, "Stone Letter", was posted online. Oddfellows was released January 29, 2013. The band were scheduled to play in Mexico for the first time on March 21, 2014 but withdrew due to an illness. On April 9, 2014 the band announced they would be releasing two previously unreleased tracks from the Oddfellows recording session. The single, entitled M.E.A.T., was first released on May 23, 2014 on vinyl.
In February 2020, Duane Denison revealed that Tomahawk had been writing and recording new record material. On the 21st of January 2021, a single called "Business Casual" was released, which also revealed the name of their upcoming fifth album as Tonic Immobility, which has later been released on March 26, 2021. Bassist Trevor Dunn remarked in 2021, "Me and Duane [Denison] and John [Stanier] recorded all of our parts for that record about four years ago actually. Duane had finished the music and I guess Mike was busy at the time, so John and I flew down to Nashville and recorded with Duane. Then over the years, we’ve just been waiting for Mike, and he’s been doing other stuff so it took a while. I think the pandemic kind of helped spur it along because he was stuck at home, so he wrote the vocal melodies and the rest of the lyrics at his studio in San Francisco.
Critics have described the band's sound as alternative metal, alternative rock, avant-prog, progressive rock, and post-rock. In 2002, the band considered their genre to be "cinematic rock", since all members were fans of film soundtracks. Butch Lazorchak of the Boston Herald has compared the band's sound to 1970s hard rock groups such as Blue Öyster Cult.
The band's self-titled first album combines rock with elements of experimental music, country music, and hardcore; critic Blake Butler of Allmusic described their debut album as one of the most straightforward rock-oriented projects of Patton, otherwise known for his wildly eclectic music. Their second album Mit Gas features influences from metal as well as punk rock. The album also includes instrumental segues. The band's 2007 album Anonymous incorporates Native American music elements. Their latest album Oddfellows features a more accessible sound which the band has labeled as "avant-pop". The record includes influences from jazz music.
There are other artists with the same name:
2) Chinese band Tomahawk from Beijing. Plays Death Metal (early) - Half Thrash/Groove Metal (now).
3) Liquid Drum & Bass Producer -- Tom Kelsey aka. Tomahawk.
4) Swiss Hip-Hop Artist Thomas Murer (aka MC Tomahawk) -- 14 years ago, inspired by American Hip Hop and German stuff he had heard, he began to explore a hip hop career. Based out of Zug, Switzerland, he formed a trio with DJ Slice and Kniss Beatz. After it dissolved in 2005, Tomahawk began to focus on solo projects.
Point and Click
Tomahawk Lyrics
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Them faghags
Short eyes
Dope dealers
Drive-bys
Faith healers
I'll be there
I'm floating above it all
Be there
I'll be there far away
I'll be there for you
I'll prove the holy road leads to
The snake charmers
The shoe hangers
I'll show you Sunday strollers too
The gangbangers
Spirit channelers
I want to be the one for you
I'll be the one
I bought a gun
I want to be the crowning jewel
To bad they won't believe me son
I'll be there floating above it all
I'll be there flaming
Waiting for you
The lyrics to Tomahawk's song Point and Click are dark and filled with heavy themes of violence, crime, and societal issues. The use of derogatory terms such as "scumbags," "faghags," and "short eyes" paint a picture of a cruel and unforgiving world where people are judged and labeled based on their identity or actions. The lyrics go on to describe the different groups of people that exist in this world, from dope dealers and drive-bys to faith healers and spirit channelers.
The chorus of the song speaks to the idea of someone being there for another person, even if they are far away. The singer promises to "prove the holy road leads to the snake charmers" and that they will "be the one" for the person they are addressing. The lyrics take a dark turn when the singer reveals that they have bought a gun and want to be the "crowning jewel," but that no one will believe them. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is waiting for someone, but it is unclear whether this waiting is peaceful or violent.
Line by Line Meaning
Them scumbags
Referring to untrustworthy people who may have wronged the singer or society as a whole.
Them faghags
Referring to people who associate with gay men primarily to gain social status or self-satisfaction.
Short eyes
Referring to people who have been convicted of child molestation, who are often ostracized and victimized in prison.
Dope dealers
Referring to individuals who sell illegal drugs, often contributing to the cycle of addiction and crime.
Drive-bys
Referring to shootings or attacks that are quickly executed from a moving vehicle, often related to gang activity.
Faith healers
Referring to individuals who claim to possess supernatural healing powers or abilities, often exploiting vulnerable people.
I'll be there
Promising to be present and supportive for someone who may be going through difficult times.
Far away
Reinforcing the idea that the artist is able to provide emotional support from a distance.
I'm floating above it all
Expressing detachment and transcendence from the chaos and negativity of the world around us.
Be there
Encouraging the listener to seek out support and help when facing hard times.
I'll be there far away
Reinforcing the idea that the singer will still be there and still care, even if they may be physically distant.
I'll be there for you
Reiterating the promise to provide emotional support and be present for someone who may be struggling.
I'll prove the holy road leads to
Suggesting that the singer may have a different perspective on spirituality or religion than the norm, and will demonstrate it through their actions.
The snake charmers
Referring to individuals who are manipulative and deceptive, often using flattery or charm to gain power.
The shoe hangers
Referring to individuals who participate in public displays of mourning or self-flagellation, often to reinforce social status or gain sympathy.
I'll show you Sunday strollers too
Implying that the artist has knowledge of different social groups and activities, and will demonstrate those to the listener.
The gangbangers
Referring to violent, criminal street gangs that often engage in drug trade, extortion, and other illegal activities.
Spirit channelers
Referring to individuals who claim to speak with or channel the spirits of the dead or otherworldly entities, often for monetary gain.
I want to be the one for you
Expressing a desire to be a support system or a source of comfort for someone else.
I'll be the one
Reiterating the promise to be there and provide support, no matter what the situation may be.
I bought a gun
Admitting to arming oneself, likely as a means of protection or defense.
I want to be the crowning jewel
Expressing a desire to be recognized as someone exceptional, possibly in the eyes of the person the artist is addressing.
To bad they won't believe me son
Acknowledging that the singer may not be taken seriously, despite their intentions or actions.
I'll be there floating above it all
Reinforcing the idea that the artist is detached and unencumbered by negativity or hardship, and can still provide support and advice.
I'll be there flaming
Suggesting that the singer may be able to provide inspiration or strength, even in the face of adversity or anger.
Waiting for you
Reiterating the promise to be there for someone, and to be patient and supportive as they navigate their struggles.
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