There is not much known about the Great Mutato. Despite speculation the true origins are unknown. Some say it is a human that has been spliced with extraterrestrial DNA and that of the animal kingdom. We know it has escaped a lab that may have been responsible for its initial creation, though it has seemingly evolved into much more. GM is now producing sounds off the grid as a means of communique.

https://greatmutato.bandcamp.com/album/perpetual-disfigurement

We are a stoner rock band from Washington State looking to share our unique sound with the world.

Confinement Loaf is a Metal/Psych radio show on KRFP 90.3 fm. Stream live on KRFP.org

Stream live every Thursday nights 10-midnight to hear heavy music and interviews.  

It's the perfect blend of heavy metals, psychedelics and essential nutrition for your mind.

Twice-a-month radio podcast from the Pacific Northwest, spinning a toxic concoction of Heavy Metals and Psychedelics into your mind. Firmly rooted in tradition, yet always willing to highlight the obscure and avant-garde.

Songwriter, guitarist & vocalist for Khaos Driver

Veronica "Vern" Avola, an Italian-born composer and multimedia artist based in Portland, Oregon, infuses a cheerfully unhinged flair to the music scene with their unconventional approach and dark sense of humor.

Avola spearheads EMS Records, a sanctuary for their own, unconventional and peculiar sounds, mostly in the form of limited run cassettes and compact discs, while also releasing albums under labels like Sige Recordings and An Out Recordings. Partnering with musicians such as Daniel Menche (Bear Spray), Erika Anderson (EMA+EMS), Australia's DEAD, and Ian Gorman Weiland (Elrond), Avola navigates through a variety of sonic terrains, from drone, to rhythmic dance music, to ambient and returning to harsh noise.

Their live performances, celebrated for their unconventional charm, have graced stages worldwide. Avola's residencies at esteemed institutions like Pioneer Works and involvement in organizations such as Residency Earth showcase their commitment to pushing artistic boundaries. Avola has had their music described as "a sprawling dustbin of cosmic oddities shot through with shuddering blasts and shuffling full spectrum noise" and "electronic music that combines wall noise with a delirious, Amanita Muscaria-soaked sense of dynamics."

Avola's interests span beyond composition and performance to the airwaves and the karaoke stage. They host a radio program on Repeater Radio in the UK, sharing eclectic tunes of all kinds. Off the air, Avola indulges their love for karaoke by hosting a bi-weekly event in Portland, Oregon called Road Hog Bitch Karaoke.

In addition to their solo endeavors, Avola collaborates on occasion with with Daniel Menche (as Bear Spray), Ian Gorman Weiland (as Elrond), Vo Vo (An Out Recordings) and Erika Anderson (EMA). Avola was a founding member of Prizehog (2006-2015), and a long time member of Shrew Florist (2005-2012).

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