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'''The Atomic Bitchwax''' is an American [[Rockstoner music|rock]] band from [[New Jersey]], formed in 1992 by bassist/singer/songwriter Chris Kosnik, guitarist [[Ed Mundell]], and drummer Keith Ackerman.<ref name="AllMusic">{{cite web |last1=Rivadavia |first1=Eduardo |title=Biography: The Atomic Bitchwax |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-atomic-bitchwax-mn0000040455/biography |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=March 14, 2019}}</ref> They did not release their first full-length album until 1999, upon signing with [[Tee Pee Records|TeePee Records]]. Mixing elements of 1960s [[psychedelic rock]] and 1970s riff rock filtered through modern [[progressive rock]],<ref>{{cite web |title=The Atomic Bitchwax |url=https://www.soundofliberation.com/the-atomic-bitchwax |website=Sound of Liberation |accessdate=March 14, 2019}}</ref> their music has appeared in popular TV shows includingsuch as ''[[Jackass (TV seriesfranchise)|Jackass]]'', '' [[Homewrecker (TV series)|]]''Home Wrecker'']], and various [[Fox Sports]] broadcasts.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}}

The first version of the group became a local jam band playing the New Jersey and New York area. This lineup released two full-length records, a self-titled debut in 1999, and ''[[Atomic Bitchwax II|]]''Atomic Bitchwax 2'']] in 2000. In addition, they released the ''[[Spit Blood]]'' EP in 2002 via the [[MeteorCity]] label.<ref name="AllMusic" /> In 2004, Mundell was unable to keep up with the planned tour schedule and replaced by guitarist/vocalist Finn Ryan (formerly of [[Core (band)|Core]]).<ref name="Obelisk">{{cite web|date=December 11, 2018|title=Finn Ryan Announces Departure from The Atomic Bitchwax |url=http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2018/12/11/the-atomic-bitchwax-finn-ryan-out/ |website=[[The Obelisk (magazine)|The Obelisk]] |accessdate=March 14, 2019 |date=December 11, 2018}}</ref> Since then, the band has released nine studio albums and havehas performed 1,500 live concerts. Their 20052006 albumEP ''[[Boxriff]]'' was engineered by [[Jack Endino]].<ref name="Obelisk2">{{cite web |title=The Atomic Bitchwax: 'So Come On' Video Posted Online|date=December 31, 2006|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/the-atomic-bitchwax-so-come-on-video-posted-online/ |publisher=Blabbermouth |accessdate=March 14, 2019}}</ref>

Current [[Monster Magnet]] drummer Bob Pantella joined the band in 2007, and the album ''TAB 4TAB4'' was released the following year.<ref name="AllMusic" /> In 2011, they released the album ''[[The Local Fuzz]]'', which consisted of one 42-minute track of 50 [[riff]]sriffs back -to -back.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Colgan |first1=Chris|date=July 26, 2011|title=The Atomic Bitchwax: The Local Fuzz |website=Pop Matters |url=https://www.popmatters.com/145358-the-atomic-bitchwax-the-local-fuzz-2495981009.html|website=Pop Matters|accessdate=March 14, 2019 |date=July 26, 2011}}</ref> In the following years, the band toured throughout the world. Kosnik became a member of [[Monster Magnet]] in 2013, in addition to his duties with The Atomic Bitchwax.<ref name="AllMusic"/> The album ''[[Gravitron (album)|''Gravitron]]'']] was released in 2015,<ref>{{cite web |title=Album Review: The Atomic Bitchwax – “Gravitron” 'Gravitron'|url=https://newnoisemagazine.com/album-review-atomic-bitchwax-gravitron/ |website=New Noise|date=May 8, 2015|accessdate=March 14, 2019}}</ref> followed by ''[[Force Field (The Atomic Bitchwax album)|''Force Field'']]'' in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|date=October 12, 2017|title=The Atomic Bithcwax to Release 'Force Field' Album In December |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/the-atomic-bitchwax-to-release-force-field-album-in-december/ |publisher=Blabbermouth |accessdate=March 14, 2019 |date=October 12, 2017}}</ref> Ryan left the band after 15 years in 2018,<ref name="Obelisk" /> and was replaced by Monster Magnet guitarist Garrett Sweeny who appears on the band's 2020 release ''Scorpio''.

==PersonnelBand members==

* Chris Kosnik -– [[bass guitar|bass]], [[Singing|vocals]],[[Monster Magnet]], [[Godspeed (band)|Godspeed]] and [[Black NASA]])

* Bob Pantella -– [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion instrument|percussion]] (formerly of [[Raging Slab]], currently of [[Monster Magnet]], Riotgod, Cycle of Pain)

* Garrett Sweeny -– [[lead guitar]], [[Singing|vocals]] (currently of [[Monster Magnet]])

* [[Ed Mundell]] - [[electric– guitar|guitar]] (formerly of [[Monster Magnet]])

* Keith Ackerman -– [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion instrument|percussion]]

* Finn Ryan - [[electric– guitar|guitar]], [[Singing|vocals]] (formerly of [[Core (band)|Core]])

*''The Atomic Bitchwax'' (1999 MIA Records/[[Tee Pee Records]])

*''[[Atomic Bitchwax II]]'' (2000 Tee Pee Records)

*''[[3 (The Atomic Bitchwax album)|3]]'' (2005 [[MeteorCity]])

*''TAB 4/T4B'' (2008 MeteorCity)

*''[[The Local Fuzz]]'' (2011 Tee Pee Records)

*''[[Gravitron (album)|Gravitron]]'' (2015 Tee Pee Records)

*''[[Force Field (The Atomic Bitchwax album)|Force Field]]'' (2017 Tee Pee Records)

*''Scorpio'' (2020 Tee Pee Records)

*''[[Spit Blood]]'' (2002 MeteorCity)

*''[[Boxriff]]'' (2006 MeteorCity)

*"Hey Alright" on ''Welcome to Meteor City'' (1999 MeteorCity Records)

*"Combination" on ''[[Right in the Nuts|Right in the Nuts: A Tribute to Aerosmith]]'' (2000 [[Small Stone Records]])

*"Kiss the Sun" on ''Doomed'' (2000 This Dark Reign Records)

*"Liquor Queen" on ''The Mighty Desert Rock Avengers'' (2002 People Like You Records)

*"Hey Alright" on ''Guerrilla Jukebox Vol 1'' (2003 Tee Pee Records)

*"STD" & "The Destroyer" on ''...And Back to Earth Again'' (2007 MeteorCity Records)

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