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Car Bomb Bassist Jon Modell on Meshuggah Support Slot
Car Bomb bassist Jon Modell reveals how a joke website password led to a surprise Meshuggah support slot.
In brief
Car Bomb bassist Jon Modell reveals how a joke website password led to a surprise Meshuggah support slot. Car Bomb bassist Jon Modell explains how a humorous website password 'TourWithMeshuggah' unexpectedly secured a Meshuggah support slot after years of aspiration. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Car Bomb's Unconventional Band Approach
Car Bomb has always prioritized creative control over conventional band practices since their 2007 debut.
Relapse Records Connection
A friend of Jon Modell's worked at Relapse Records, leading to their debut album deal during MySpace era.
Band's Independent Path
Car Bomb parted ways with Relapse Records in 2014, choosing self-released music to maintain creative control.
The 'TourWithMeshuggah' Joke
The password to their band website was 'TourWithMeshuggah', a joke they never thought would happen.
“The password to our band website was ‘TourWithMeshuggah’, but it was a joke, it was never meant to happen.”
Meshuggah Support Slot
Meshuggah reached out in 2014 for a short European tour with Car Bomb to celebrate their 25th anniversary.
Musical Influences
Car Bomb draws from Meshuggah, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Fantômas, The Locust, and Mr. Bungle.
Bass Playing Evolution
Jon Modell switched from fingerstyle to pick playing due to the demanding nature of Car Bomb's music.
Dingwall Basses
Jon Modell started using Dingwall basses in late 2015 for recording Meta in 2016.
Live Rig Setup
![Car Bomb - Blindsides [Official Music Video] - YouTube](https://img.youtube.com/vi/1ohaFZllmUE/maxresdefault.jpg)
Jon Modell uses a Gallien-Krueger 1001RB head, Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra, and noise gate for live sound.
Here's the gist
Car Bomb bassist Jon Modell explains how a humorous website password 'TourWithMeshuggah' unexpectedly secured a Meshuggah support slot after years of aspiration.
