Monkeynut / Dominion Archive

Biography

Dominion was born in 1992 in Columbus, Ohio. They released a demo tape and the album Into The Negative before changing their name in 1998 to Monkeynut due to trademark conflicts. Monkeynut released multiple albums and an EP between 1999–2005, gaining a local underground following with their aggressive nu-metal style, black-light theatrics, and energetic live shows.

The lineup featured Randy Leitwein (vocals), Brian Leitwein (guitar), Mark Lancia (bass), and Alan Weiss (drums). They disbanded in 2005 after a farewell show at Newport Music Hall, where they released a DVD titled All Good Things...

Discography

As Dominion (1992–1998):
- Demo Tape (1994)
- Into The Negative (1996)
As Monkeynut (1998–2005):
- Dominion (1999)
- Groove Bus (1999)
- Faces (2002)
- Everyday Misfit (EP, 2004)
- All Good Things... (Farewell DVD, 2005)

Live Shows

Known Live performances:

Feb 25, 2000 – Alrosa Villa, Columbus, OH (FUN FACT: This is the same place where Dimebag Darrel Of Pantera/Damage Plan was shot and killed)
Mar 17, 2001 – Toledo, OH
May 1, 2003 – Columbus, OH
Jun 14, 2003 – Newport Music Hall, Columbus, OH
Jul 17, 2004 – Trickee Media Showcase at Newport Music Hall (Final Show)

Known for their black-light facepaint and energetic stage presence.