Iron Monkey

The Profile

Iron Monkey are a British sludge metal band from Nottingham, formed in 1994. They released the self‑titled debut and Our Problem before splitting in 1999; vocalist Johnny Morrow died in 2002. The band reformed in 2017.

Vocalist Johnny Morrow died in 2002 from a heart attack. The 2002 release Ruined by Idiots: Live and Unleashed collects live cuts and tributes. Reviews note covers of Void’s “Dehumanized” and Black Sabbath’s “Cornucopia.” The band’s sound blends sludge with doom and hardcore influences and has been associated with producer Andy Sneap.

Three reviews dive into Iron Monkey’s sludge assault: the self‑titled debut, Our Problem, and the live/comp Ruined by Idiots. Reviewers exalt the rancid heaviness, feral vocals, and pummeling drums. Highlights include tracks like Fink Dial, 666 Pack, and covers of Void and Black Sabbath. Johnny Morrow’s 2002 death and the 1999 split frame the narrative.