Tantrum of the Muse

**Labels:** | * Takehold Records
* Burning Records
 **Former members:** | Stephen Mark SarroJim SettleUdrick WiseJason StaufferSeth LuzierTyler Lambert

**Tantrum of the Muse** was an art metal and noise rock band that originated out of Lancaster, Pennsylvania in the United States. The band formed in 1998 and released two albums and two EPs before breaking up in 2004.

## History

In 1998, the band was created by Vocalist and Guitarist Stephen Mark Sarro and Drummer Udrick Wise, who had both been longtime friends. They decided that their studio project was to become an actual live band. They hired a local friend named Jason Stauffer on Bass, writing a few songs and playing out.

Due to unfortunate circumstances, Stauffer was kicked out of the band, and former Slag and Intercessor member Jim Settle was hired to play Bass. Sarro, Wise, and recently departed Stauffer had written a majority of their first album, with Settle filling in whatever gaps were left. The album would eventually be released, titled *The Heart is a Two-Headed Sperm*. Sofa Records were supposed to release the album, however, they decided not to and the copies were made by the band themselves and sold at live shows. Takehold Records would sign the band in 1999, after catching their attention at Cornerstone Festival that year.

In 2000, the band entered the studio to record their sophomore release, titled *Modernmu$ick(2000)!*, which would eventually be released in July. Travis Turner, Sarro's cousin and the drummer of Crutch, would also provide percussion for one song. Upon the release of the album, the band embarked on a tour with Underoath, Narcissus, and Few Left Standing. In 2001, the band's lineup dispersed, with only Sarro remaining. Settle had moved to Florida, while Wise joined the punk rock band, The Huntingtons. Before this however, they had recorded a live EP, which was titled *The Downtrodden & the Sidhe*, released through Burning Records.

In 2002, Settle returned to the band. Wise would rejoin to play a show with Today is the Day. Sarro would move to Florida and reunite with Settle, in hopes to get the band back in working order. Takehold Records would get ahold of the two members, informing them that Takehold would be merging with Tooth & Nail Records, giving them the option to sign on. However, the two knew they would be unable to fill whatever obligations the label would have for them, which led them to remain independent. Sarro moved back to Pennsylvania soon thereafter, with Settle no longer being in the band again.

In 2003, Sarro held auditions, hiring Keyboardist and Programmer Seth Luzier and Bassist Tyler Lambert, with Wise returning as well. The new lineup began playing out live, with Lambert departing for Settle to return to the lineup upon moving back to Pennsylvania. The four recorded an EP called *Heart Surgery*. In 2004, the band officially departed, due to a plethora of events causing too much stress.

## Members

**Last Known Lineup**

* Stephen Mark Sarro - Vocals, Guitars (1998-2004)
* Jim Settle - Bass (1998-2002, 2004)
* Seth Luzier - Keyboards (2002-2004)
* Udrick Wise - Drums (1998-2002, 2004)

**Former**

* Jason Stauffer - Bass (1998)
* Tyler Lambert - Bass (2002-2004)

**Session**

* Clifton Travis Turner - Drums (2000)

## Discography

**Studio albums**

* *The Heart is a Two-Headed Sperm* (1999)
* *Modernmu$ick(2000)!* (2000)

**EPs**

* *The Downtrodden & the Sidhe* (2001)
* *Heart Surgey (2003 Sessions)* (2003)

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Jim Settle of Tantrum Of The Muse". Interviewed by Travis Turner and Stephen Sarro. As The Story Grows Podcast. April 12, 2015. Retrieved on April 14, 2020.
2. ↑ "Stephen Sarro Interview". Sound in Signals. February 21, 2014. Retrieved on April 14, 2020.
3. ↑ "Tantrum of the Muse - The Heart Is A Two-Headed Sperm". Discogs. Retrieved on April 14, 2020.
4. ↑ "Justin Carroll of Narcissus". Interviewed by Stephen Mark Sarro and Travis Turner. As The Story Grows Podcast. August 2, 2015. Retrieved on April 14, 2020.
5. ↑ "Tantrum of the Muse - The Downtrodden & The Sidhe". Discogs. Retrieved on April 14, 2020.
6. ↑ "The Downtrodden And the Sidhe". Bandcamp. Retrieved on April 14, 2020.
7. ↑ "Christopher Debari of Know Nothing (Today Is The Day)". Interviewed by Stephen Mark Sarro and Travis Turner. As The Story Grows Podcast. November 22, 2015. Retrieved on April 14, 2020.
8. ↑ Ritch, Jeremy (2004). "Tantrum of the Muse is Dead". HM Magazine. Retrieved on April 14, 2020.