Circus of Mayhem
Circus of Mayhem is a hard rock band from Phoenix’s west valley who is begining to make a name for themselves with driving guitar based rock n roll.
These seasoned rockers want to bring back fun songs and shows to the scene with a little bit of sleeze added for flavor.
The band has just released there self titled debut album and will be playing the world famous Whisky A Go-Go in December opening for Bang Tango.
Latest Release
Our debut, self titled album, ''Circus of Mayhem", is out now! Stream it on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Meet the Freaks
Ricky Martini
Ricky is an accomplished drummer with years of experience dating back to the 80s where he was the drummer for the Toxic Dollz out of Milwaukee, WI who were billed as the "Sleaziest Band in the World!" They supported national tours with 80s metal legends Quiet Riot, Tuff. and Vain.
Ricky was also a member of the Phoenix band Dead West. During Ricky's time with Dead West, they opened for Lita Ford, Great White and Mick Brown from Dokken.
Ricky plays Custom wrapped PDP or Lacquer finished Ludwig drums, Zildjian cymbals, Evans heads, DW pedals, Tama hardware, Goodwood Sticks, Yamaha electronics, and ddrum triggers.
Dano (like book'em Dano)
Dano is our Ringleader, the voice of Circus of Mayhem. He has been an active musician most of his life dating back to the 80s.
Some of the bands Dano has played in are local classic rock cover bands. Krank it Up and Dirty Black Dog.
He has also fronted the hard rock band VIZIONZ and Prioprism with some local success where he was an opening act for national touring acts.
Dano keeps it simple as far as gear is concerned. He plays Gibson and Ibanez guitars through a Marshall or Randall amp.
Chris Kildahl
Chris kills it on guitar. He has years of experience locally with Dirty Black Dog and KranK it Up with Dano and Ricky.
Prior to that, Chris played in the band LEVRAGE that featured the song Pushing Resistance. The music video for that song was over the top metal, pyro and more metal.
Chris plays EVH 5150III and Soldano amplification. Ibanez and Michael Kelly guitars, Marshall mode 4 cabs, Maxon and boss pedals.
Rich McManus
Rich has a variety of musical adventures in his history from playing in a support band for a Hawaiian dance group to a punk rock band.
He was a member of the local punk band Ape Gone Bad earning some local recognition which has helped get his foot in the door in a few musical ventures.
Rich is also a founding member of the on-line recording band First Time Free which is made up of old high school friends/musicians that were in his very first bands in the Republic of the Philippines from 80-84. Throughout the late 80s to 99, he played in various bands on the tiny island of Okinawa, Japan as well as mainland Japan.
Rich primarily plays a Schecter Ultra 4 string bass through a Sansamp pedal and an Ampeg amp.