Biography
Ken Mode
Real name: KEN mode
Effective period / Period of releases: 2003 - 2023
Members: Drew Johnston, Darryl Laxdal, Shane Matthewson, Jesse Matthewson, Jahmeel Russell, Chad Tremblay, Andrew LaCour, Scott Hamilton (8), G. Thérèse Lanz, Kathryn Kerr (2)
KEN mode (official capitalization) is a noise rock/metal band from Winnipeg, Canada. Started in September 10, 1999.The band name was taken from the line "Kill Everyone Now mode", which was found in the book "Get in the Van: On the Road With Black Flag" by Henry Rollins.
Current members:
Jesse Matthewson - vocals, guitar, piano (1999-present)
Shane Matthewson - drums (1999-present)
Scott Hamilton - bass, backing vocals (2014-present)
Kathryn Kerr - saxophone, synth, piano, percussion, backing vocals (2021-present)
Former members:
Darryl Laxdal - bass, backing vocals (1999-2004, 2005)
Drew Johnston - bass (2006)
Jahmeel Russell - bass (2006-2007)
Chad Tremblay - bass, backing vocals (2007-2010)
Thérèse Lanz - bass (2010-2011)
Andrew LaCour - bass, backing vocals (2011-2014)