The Megasonics

Formed in the sweltering summer of 2000, the MEGA$ONIC$ wasted no time establishing themselves as one of Peoria Illinois' premier Rock & Roll bands. The early years were spent playing shows in Central Illinois and surrounding communities. Constant gigs refined the bands CLASSIC rock and roll sound and entertaining 4 hour plus show. All of the MEGA$ONIC$ are veteran musicians from similar musical backgrounds, and have been part of popular local acts such as: Tantrum, Jynx, Bloody and the Vaynes, Eddie King, The River Rats, Vent, and Yellow Dye # 5. In 2004 the MEGA$ONIC$ released the long awaited CD titled "MEGASONIC!", and the singles 'Dive bar Superstar' and 'Lost in Space' both received regular airplay on Rock 96.5 in Peoria IL. This fueled the bands success in the local club circuit, and earned them countless of the coveted opening slots for various national acts as well. in the Summer of 2005, the MEGA$ONIC$ released a dynamic new CD entitled "Drop the Bomb" on their own MEGASONIC RECORDS label. The disc received rave reviews from fans, critics, and radio all around the world. 2007 was a great year for the band as well, with Mouthful of Blood being featured in the independant horror film GAP. In 2008 the band refined their classic rock sound and went to music city Nashville TN. and worked with famed producer Paul Hart and emerged with the critically acclaimed CD MEGASONIC III. Now, after a decade of rocking IL top to bottom, the bad prepares for even bigger and better things for 2011 and onward... The reason is simple. Musical trends come and go. The MEGA$ONIC$ have always stayed true to the music they,and their countless fans, know and love. ROCK & ROLL. Check out our schedule on the events tab. Giggity giggity