The story begins in the early 1990s, when Johnny DeVilla and Jake Cavaliere first crossed paths while performing in various bands at the legendary JabberJaw, a hub for raw talent and boundary-pushing sound.
In 2003, Spencer Robinson joined forces with Jake and Johnny in The Lords of Altamont, solidifying a creative bond that has endured for decades. Over the years, the trio collaborated time and again, refining their chemistry and exploring new sonic landscapes.
Black Honey Cult began to take shape in 2010, though the road to a definitive lineup took several incarnations. The band finally coalesced with Garey Snider on drums and Travis Petersen on guitar, completing the puzzle.
Drawing inspiration from pioneers like The Velvet Underground and psychedelic icons The 13th Floor Elevators, Black Honey Cult infuses its sound with shades of early goth, post-punk, and krautrock. The result is a hypnotic, genre-defying blend that feels like dropping LSD on Mars.
The band’s sound was brought to life by Paul Roessler of Screamers and 45 Grave fame at Kitten Robot Studios, a perfect match for their haunting and transportive vision.