Bionic was a Canadian alternative rock band, active from 1998 to 2007.
The group was formed by Jonathan Cummins following the breakup of Doughboys."Bionic builds buzz while surviving life on the road". Calgary Herald, November 22, 2002. The original lineup was Cummins on guitar, Sammy 'Bodega' Goldberg on bass and Alex McSween on drums. In 1998, they released the album Bionic."Club Highlights". Hamilton Spectator, July 8, 1998. Cargo Records reissued this album in Europe in 2001."Bionic's rockers foes of mediocrity". Toronto Star, December 5, 2002.
McSween and Goldberg left the band and were replaced by bassist Paul Julius and drummer Tim Dwyer. They were also joined by Ian Blurton and, in 2002, released the album Deliverance."Bionic: Deliverance". Exclaim!, June 1, 2002. They supported the album with extensive touring of both North America and Europe."Battling Bionic proves it still Can Rock". Waterloo Region Record, October 30, 2003.
The band released its third and final album, Black Blood, in 2007."Bionic: Black Blood". Exclaim!, October 29, 2007.
Discography
Albums Bionic (1998), Sound King Records, Squirtgun Records Deliverance (2002), Sound King Records Black Blood (2007), Signed by Force Records
Splits HomeBoys Versus Bionic (2000), Diabolik Records Squalor/Bionic (2004), Pirates Records, Contempt For Humanity Records
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