Sons of Otis are a Canadian stoner rock band from Toronto, Ontario.
History The band was formed by Ken Baluke in Toronto sometime around the years 1992 and 1993. At first it was called just Otis, but for legal reasons had to be changed to "Sons of Otis"." Sons of Otis Spacejumbofudge". AllMusic Review by Eduardo Rivadavia Strongly influenced by the underground heavy music of the time (Melvins/Fudge Tunnel/Shallow N.D), their first release, Paid to Suffer, came out in 1994.
In 1996, the band released the album Spacejumbofudge on the Hypnotic label. The album was re-released in 2000 by Mans Ruin after Hypnotic closed up."Sons Of Otis Spacejumbofudge". Exclaim!, By Sean Palmerston Nov 01, 2000 Temple Ball was released in 1999. The band toured in Europe in 2000.
The band changed drummers frequently until May 2001 and at times resorted to a drum machine for recordings as well as performances."Sons Of Otis Templeball". Exclaim!, By Sean Palmerston Oct 01, 1999
In 2002, the band toured North America with Electric Wizard and Unearthly Trance. In 2018, the band toured Europe with Bongzilla, Dopethrone, and Church of Misery; as well as playing Hellfest, Stoned from the Underground, and Red Smoke festivals.
In 2006, the band released an EP which included a cover of Hoyt Axton's "The Pusher"."Sons Of Otis The Pusher". Exclaim!, By Matt McMillan Jan 01, 2006
Three more albums, X, Exile, and Seismic were released between 2005 and 2012." Sons of Otis Seismic". AllMusic Review by Eduardo Rivadavia"Sons of Otis, Seismic: Spacequake". The Obelisk, July 20th, 2012. Isolation was released in 2020.
On September 11, 2024, Sons of Otis served as support for High On Fire in Toronto at the Axis Club as part of the latter's Cometh the Storm tour.
Members Current Ken Baluke – guitars, vocals Jay Lioumanis – drums
Past John Moran – drums (1992–1995)
Emilio Mammone – drums (1996–1998, 1999–2001) - including 2000 European tour with Electric Wizard. hem.passagen.se. Retrieved on 2010-05-06. Ryan Aubin (2001–2022) Jenn McCubbin (2021–2023)
Session musicians Tony Jacome – drums on the Songs for Worship (2001)
Discography 1994 - Paid to Suffer 1996 - Spacejumbofudge 1999 - Temple Ball 2001 - Untitled EP (also known as The Pusher EP) 2001 - Songs for Worship 2005 - X 2007 - Sons of Otis / Queen Elephantine - Split 2009 - Exiled 2012 - Seismic 2018 - Live in Den Bosch 2020 - Isolation
References
External links Official Website Sons of Otis at Small Stone Records Sons of Otis at Encyclopaedia Metallum