He currently has plans to enter the studio to record an as yet undisclosed album project. On some songs on the album he endeavored to share his recent difficulties with the listener, while other tracks exhibit a more optimistic side to reflect his improving health. 4-Way Diablo Īfter his overdose, Wyndorf began working on Monster Magnet's next album, 4-Way Diablo, which was released in November 2007.
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Feeling very weak one day, he consumed a full bottle of sleeping pills, causing the overdose. He says his medical help just made his mental problems go away for a little while, after which they'd come back strengthened. Instead of seeking help from mental health professionals, he made doctors give him anxiolytics which he began to use regularly. He stated that the problems began when he suffered with insomnia while touring. More than a year later, in September 2007, Wyndorf spoke to UK-based music journalist Dave Ling about his overdose.
With the grace of God and those who love him we are all confident that Dave will rebound from this setback and continue to play and make great rock and roll." We ask that all those he has encountered over the years or simply affected by his music to take a moment to think good thoughts of and for him and his family. On the evening of February 27, Dave Wyndorf suffered a setback in his own fight and was hospitalized due to a drug overdose. The fight is at times a lonely, confusing journey. "The battle with one's inner demons is the most personal fight any of us can undertake. His management released the following statement: An upcoming European tour for Monster Magnet was subsequently canceled. On February 27, 2006, Wyndorf overdosed on prescription drugs.
During his stay in Los Angeles, he found inspiration for Monolithic Baby!, Monster Magnet's 2004 album.
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Wyndorf traveled to Los Angeles to work for the soundtrack of the movie Torque, which was entirely composed by him. His life following the release of Powertrip was his inspiration for God Says No. This changed in 1998, when Wyndorf took a 21-day trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, from which he drew inspiration to write the songs for Powertrip, which would be Monster Magnet's breakthrough album. In the early 1980s, Wyndorf fronted a punk band called Shrapnel, who recorded two 45 singles ("Combat Love" and "Go Cruisin'") and a five-song self-titled EP on Elektra Records.ĭuring most part of the 1990s, Wyndorf and Monster Magnet struggled for commercial success which they could not obtain because of their unfashionable retro-rock style. He is the frontman and only remaining original member of the band.Ĭareer Commercial success David Wyndorf (born October 28, 1956) is an American musician who is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and songwriter for rock band Monster Magnet.
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