Mean Red Spiders

The band makes extensive use of distortion, digital keyboard loops, recorded voice samples, and effects pedals, creating a repeatable orchestrated wall of sound style with vocals.

This band is not to be confused with the earlier British R&B group from Ipswich, Suffolk, of the same name (1985–1993) who issued two albums, Nude Guitarist in Wet Lettuce Frenzy (1987) and Dark Hours (1991); the punk rock band made up of members of The Chesterfield Kings; or the UK outfit performing under the same name.

The original members were lead vocalist Greg Chambers, guitarist David Humphreys, drummer Don Goldrick, who named the band, and bassist Nick Andrews.

In 2000 the band released Starsandsons;[3] this album was recorded and produced by Newfeld at Stars and Sons Studio located in Chinatown, Toronto.

At the time of the album's release in January 2003, Mean Red Spiders personnel were Boak, Rosen, Mandoda,[7][8] Nighswander, and Chambers.