History of Dr. Chunk

Dr. Chunk was formed in 2001 with Jeff Simpson, Eric Beard, Tighe Werntz, and Mikey Niel. A three song demo CD with Face The Fear, Traitor's View, and Feel My Pain started it all.

The Quartet recorded the self titled Dr. Chunk debut album in 2002.

Original Lineup with Big Bass Brian at Bernie Grundman Mastering

Mikey Niel worked his ass off with Dr. Chunk for 10 great shows, despite his commitment to his true love, the San Diego Power Metal band Cage. We appreciate Mikey Niel helping us with our dream. In August of 2002, Ben Victa took on the role as drummer.

Dr. Chunk continued playing great shows in LA at The Troubadour, The Cat Club, and 14 below, in San Francisco at The Pound, and in San Diego at Cane's, Club Expose' strip club, Casa Picante, Brick by Brick, and many others.

In early 2003, Eric left Dr. Chunk to pursue Angerhead. Jeff slid back over to the guitar slot and Chap joined on Bass. Like a well tuned machine, Dr. Chunk continued to dominate, booking shows at the San Diego County Fair, The Longshot Saloon, and the Epicentre.

2003 concluded with Tighe's stunning announcement that he would have to leave the band to relocate to Northern California. Chap also decided to leave for personal reasons.

2004 began on a down note, with Dr. Chunk 2 members shy of a full deck. Through a lengthy and thorough search, Dr. Chunk was able to welcome Brian Mackey and Scott Milnes to the table. 2004 was looking all right after all.

In a few short months, the band achieved stunning momentum, booking shows at the SD County Fair for the second year, Cane's, The Belly Up, intimate venues such as The Leucadian and The Surf and Saddle, and The Hard Rock Cafe.

The new lineup released a three song demo CD with "Cut You Off," "True Identity," and "Chaotic Chemistry" and recorded a video for "Cut You Off," also within a few months. Response to the new lineup and new sound has been incredible.

Dr. Chunk is working hard to bring their music to new listeners, and plans to start recording their second full length CD by the end of 2004.

Mikey Niel laying down the sick beats for Dr. Chunk. He's a machine!

Tighe played 34 shows with Dr. Chunk after the album release. Here he is at Pounder's.

Eric with the crushing guitar at Brick by Brick

Jeff filled in on bass for the first year to get the machine moving.

Ben and his psycho groove.

Chap had freaky stage presence.

Jeff back on guitar in 2003 and just as strange.

Brian, intense and powerful, commands attention.

Scott lays down the funk.