Damnocracy
Heavy metal supergroup formed for VH1's Supergroup in 2006.
Damnocracy was a heavy metal supergroup assembled in 2006 for the VH1 reality series *Supergroup*. The five musicians came from bands such as Skid Row, Anthrax, Biohazard, and Bonham. They never released an album and split up in 2010.
The band’s members were Sebastian Bach (vocals), formerly of Skid Row, who also acts and appears on VH1 programs like *I Married…* and *Heavy: The Story of Metal*; Ted Nugent (lead guitar), known for his solo hits like “Stranglehold” and “Cat Scratch Fever,” as well as his work with The Amboy Dukes and Damn Yankees; Scott Ian (rhythm guitar), a founding member of Anthrax and a VH1 personality; Evan Seinfeld (bass), vocalist and bassist for Biohazard and a figure in the adult film industry; and Jason Bonham (drums), son of Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham, who had played with Bonham, UFO, and Foreigner.
Their manager was Doc McGhee, who had worked with Kiss, Scorpions, Mötley Crüe, and Night Ranger, and previously managed Sebastian Bach in Skid Row. The band’s only live show was on March 5, 2006, at the Empire Ballroom in Las Vegas. The setlist included covers of Motörhead, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, and Nugent’s solo material, along with songs from Anthrax, Biohazard, and Skid Row, plus one original track, “Take It Back.” After the show, the members returned to their own bands or new projects.
- formed
- 2006
- disbanded
- 2010
- genre
- Heavy metal
- origin
- United States (via VH1 TV show Supergroup)
- known_for
- Supergroup formed on VH1's Supergroup; no albums released
- manager
- Doc McGhee
Lore & Background
Damnocracy was assembled for the VH1 reality series Supergroup, which aired in 2006. The band's assumed manager was Doc McGhee, who had previously worked with Sebastian Bach in Skid Row. The five members were Sebastian Bach (vocals, former Skid Row singer), Ted Nugent (lead guitar, known for solo hits and Damn Yankees), Scott Ian (rhythm guitar, founding member of Anthrax), Evan Seinfeld (bass, vocalist and bassist for Biohazard), and Jason Bonham (drums, son of Led Zeppelin's John Bonham).
The band performed a premiere concert at the Empire Ballroom in Las Vegas on March 5, 2006. The setlist included covers of Motörhead, Ted Nugent, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Anthrax, Biohazard, and Skid Row, as well as one original song titled 'Take It Back'. Despite the TV exposure, Damnocracy never released any albums and disbanded in 2010, with members returning to their original bands or pursuing new projects.
Reader's Guide
Damnocracy represents a unique moment in heavy metal history as a supergroup created specifically for a reality television experiment. The band's significance lies not in recorded output—they released no albums—but in the cross-generational collaboration of musicians from different eras and subgenres of metal and hard rock. The lineup brought together Sebastian Bach (Skid Row), Ted Nugent (solo, Damn Yankees), Scott Ian (Anthrax), Evan Seinfeld (Biohazard), and Jason Bonham (Bonham, UFO, Foreigner), managed by Doc McGhee. Their only known performance was a Las Vegas concert in 2006, which included one original song. The project highlighted the tensions and creative dynamics of assembling established artists under a TV format. After disbanding in 2010, members continued their careers: Bach in solo work and acting, Nugent in solo and political activism, Ian with Anthrax and VH1 appearances, Seinfeld in Biohazard and adult film, and Bonham with various bands. Damnocracy's legacy is as a footnote in supergroup history—a band that existed more as a TV concept than a lasting musical entity.
Did You Know?
- Damnocracy was formed specifically for the VH1 TV show Supergroup in 2006.
- The band's only original song was 'Take It Back', performed at their Las Vegas premiere concert.
- Manager Doc McGhee had previously worked with Sebastian Bach in Skid Row.
- Scott Ian cited Ted Nugent as one of his influences growing up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Damnocracy?
Damnocracy was an American heavy metal supergroup created in 2006 for the VH1 reality show *Supergroup*. The project brought together five established metal musicians under the guidance of manager Doc McGhee to compete on television.
Which bands did Damnocracy's members come from?
The roster featured Sebastian Bach (formerly of Skid Row) on vocals, Ted Nugent on lead guitar, Scott Ian from Anthrax on rhythm guitar, and additional members pulled from Biohazard and Bonham. Every participant already had a well-known career in the metal world before joining the supergroup.
Did Damnocracy ever release a studio album?
No, the band never recorded or released any album or standalone single during its existence. Their sole public output was the televised competition on VH1's *Supergroup* in 2006.
How was Damnocracy put together?
VH1's *Supergroup* series tasked manager Doc McGhee with scouting and assembling a competitive five-piece metal act in 2006. He recruited musicians from Skid Row, Anthrax, Biohazard, and Bonham, along with Ted Nugent, to form the group for the show.
When and why did Damnocracy disband?
The supergroup dissolved in 2010 after the television run concluded and no follow-up recording or touring plans took shape. With no album to promote and no ongoing commitments, the members simply went their separate ways.
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