Mikey Cox
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Mikey "Bug" Cox is an American musician, formerly the drummer of Coal Chamber, and the youngest member of the original line-up.
. Cox joined Coal Chamber
after auditioning in answer to a newspaper advertisement, and beat out his older brother Travis for the position. He recorded three albums with the band while signed on Roadrunner Records, achieving minor commercial and mainstream success with fellow nu metal
bands such as Korn
. Cox also toured with Coal Chamber on several headlining and festival shows, including Ozzfest
. Since parting ways with Coal Chamber in October 2002, Mikey has worked with Paige Haley
of Orgy
to produce the first demo album of Colorado band, ION
, and was in a band with Haley as well. This came to an abrupt end when Cox got into a near fatal car accident where doctors state "If he wasn't unconscious at the time of impact he would have been killed or at least would have broken every bone in his face". The injuries stemming from the accident forced Cox to take a three year absence from playing drums. In that time, Cox expanded his education in Pro Tools and Audio Production.
In 2006, fully recovered from the injuries, Cox began playing again which led to the joining of Machine Gun Orchestra. A band which was formed by long time friend Jay Gordon. Gordon was the vocalist and creator of the multi-platinum band Orgy
who has producer credit on Linkin Park as well as on Coal Chamber's debut album, which is certified Gold in the United States. Cox and Gordon plan on the debut record for Machine Gun Orchestra to be finished in 2008.
On September 9, 2009, it was announced via Blabbermouth.net that Cox and former Coal Chamber bassist Nadja Peulen have joined forces to form a currently unnamed band. They are seeking a vocalist and guitarist to complete the lineup.
On September 26, 2011, it was announced that Cox would reunite with Coal Chamber for Australian's Soundwave Festival in early 2012. Despite this, the band has no plans to record new material or tour extensively.
, became close friends and eventually shared an apartment. He received the nickname "Bug" from Foss-Rose because he says she would sleep late and when he was bored he would go into her room to bug her and wake her up.
Contrary to popular belief, Cox did graduate from high school. He calls himself a kid with no friends that hated high school so much he got good grades so he could actually graduate early. He joined the band shortly after the completion of high school.
Biography
He was born in Midland, MichiganMidland, Michigan
Midland is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan in the Tri-Cities region of the state. It is the county seat of Midland County. The city's population was 41,863 as of the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Midland Micropolitan Statistical Area....
. Cox joined Coal Chamber
Coal Chamber
Coal Chamber is an American alternative metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1993. Prior to Coal Chamber, Dez Fafara and Meegs Rascón formed the band She's In Pain in 1992. The two decided to create Coal Chamber. They disbanded in 2003 after ten years together, but announced a reunion in...
after auditioning in answer to a newspaper advertisement, and beat out his older brother Travis for the position. He recorded three albums with the band while signed on Roadrunner Records, achieving minor commercial and mainstream success with fellow nu metal
Nu metal
Nu metal is a subgenre of heavy metal. It is a fusion genre which combines elements of heavy metal with other genres, including grunge and hip hop...
bands such as Korn
Korn
Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed as an expansion of L.A.P.D.The band released their first demo album,...
. Cox also toured with Coal Chamber on several headlining and festival shows, including Ozzfest
Ozzfest
Ozzfest is an annual festival tour of the United States featuring performances by many heavy metal and hard rock musical groups. It was founded by Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon Osbourne, both of whom also organize each yearly tour with their son Jack Osbourne...
. Since parting ways with Coal Chamber in October 2002, Mikey has worked with Paige Haley
Paige Haley
Paige Haley is a musician and producer.Born in Oakland, California in the United States as Brad Armstrong. He grew up in Alameda. He is close friends with Jay Gordon, another member of their band Orgy. He used to paint houses for a living, and play gigs for local bands until eventually joining Orgy...
of Orgy
Orgy (band)
Orgy is an American synth rock band formed in 1996, from Los Angeles, California. Orgy described their music as "death pop".-History:Orgy was formed in 1996 by vocalist Jay Gordon and guitarist Ryan Shuck. Bassist Paige Haley, guitarist Amir Derakh, and drummer Bobby Hewitt soon completed the line-up...
to produce the first demo album of Colorado band, ION
Ion
An ion is an atom or molecule in which the total number of electrons is not equal to the total number of protons, giving it a net positive or negative electrical charge. The name was given by physicist Michael Faraday for the substances that allow a current to pass between electrodes in a...
, and was in a band with Haley as well. This came to an abrupt end when Cox got into a near fatal car accident where doctors state "If he wasn't unconscious at the time of impact he would have been killed or at least would have broken every bone in his face". The injuries stemming from the accident forced Cox to take a three year absence from playing drums. In that time, Cox expanded his education in Pro Tools and Audio Production.
In 2006, fully recovered from the injuries, Cox began playing again which led to the joining of Machine Gun Orchestra. A band which was formed by long time friend Jay Gordon. Gordon was the vocalist and creator of the multi-platinum band Orgy
Orgy (band)
Orgy is an American synth rock band formed in 1996, from Los Angeles, California. Orgy described their music as "death pop".-History:Orgy was formed in 1996 by vocalist Jay Gordon and guitarist Ryan Shuck. Bassist Paige Haley, guitarist Amir Derakh, and drummer Bobby Hewitt soon completed the line-up...
who has producer credit on Linkin Park as well as on Coal Chamber's debut album, which is certified Gold in the United States. Cox and Gordon plan on the debut record for Machine Gun Orchestra to be finished in 2008.
On September 9, 2009, it was announced via Blabbermouth.net that Cox and former Coal Chamber bassist Nadja Peulen have joined forces to form a currently unnamed band. They are seeking a vocalist and guitarist to complete the lineup.
On September 26, 2011, it was announced that Cox would reunite with Coal Chamber for Australian's Soundwave Festival in early 2012. Despite this, the band has no plans to record new material or tour extensively.
Miscellaneous
Cox and Coal Chamber bassist, Rayna Foss-RoseRayna Foss-Rose
Rayna Foss was the original bassist for the California based alternative metal band Coal Chamber.- Biography :Rayna Foss was born on August 26, 1970 in Atlanta, Georgia. She first started playing bass at a friend's party. His roommate had recently moved out and left the instrument behind...
, became close friends and eventually shared an apartment. He received the nickname "Bug" from Foss-Rose because he says she would sleep late and when he was bored he would go into her room to bug her and wake her up.
Contrary to popular belief, Cox did graduate from high school. He calls himself a kid with no friends that hated high school so much he got good grades so he could actually graduate early. He joined the band shortly after the completion of high school.