History
Monsters of Rock originally formed in February 2005 by bassist Jeff Sheets (formerly of Hunter), lead guitarist Gavin O'Hara (formerly of Sabotage, Street Liegal, and Sinor), drummer A.J. Wolfe, and lead vocalist Ron Lerma (formerly of Piece of Mind, Deeper Purple, and Teabag). Jeff Sheets, Gavin O'Hara, and A.J. Wolfe were all formerly in the band Wolfgaard in 2004 playing originals and covers. The band name was changed from Wolfgaard to Monsters of Rock when Ron Lerma joined the group and suggested the name change. Ron was also involved in an original project with the band Sator Square at the time of Monsters of Rock's formation.
In April 2005, A.J. Wolfe accepted a job offer and relocated to Oregon. He was replaced by Tom Hogue (formerly of Cynical Man and Malady who are presently known as Benedictum and have since released three albums/CDs in Europe). Eventually the band decided that they would need a second guitarist to fill out their sound. After auditioning several candidates they recruited lead guitarist Sergio Estrada (formerly of Sweet Vengeance)in mid-April 2005.
The members of this line up all brought previous experience having played alongside acts such as Quiet Riot, Ratt, Great White, Motorhead, and others at such legendary San Diego venues as the Bacchanal, Rio's, Straita Head Sound, 4th&B, and Brick by Brick (formerly "The Spirit Club") to name a few. While they were playing original material at these years in hopes of a recording contract, this time around the purpose of their band was to play heavy metal covers that influenced them to become musicians in the first place.
In May 2006, due to musical differences, Jeff Sheets left the band. Bass player Dave Kendall (formerly of The Spoilers & The Late Edition) joined the band the same month. Dave was a friend of both Tom Hogue and Sergio Estrada. In May 2010, Tom Hogue also left the band. Tom was initially replaced by Jerry Fluery (formerly of 6one9 and Black Diamond w/Gavin O'Hara). Jerry had to quit the band due to work constraints and was replaced by Sergio's brother, Roger Estrada in September 2010.
Since 2008, the band has been playing venues, such as The House of Blues, The Belly Up, Paladinos, and are a house band at the Second Wind Bars in Santee and San Carlos, CA. They pride themselves in filling a void not too many bands provide which is playing classic heavy metal covers. They have shared the stage with many nationally and internationally known tribute and original music acts such as The Iron Maidens, The Atomic Punks, Wild Child, Damage Inc, ThundHerStruck, Lights, Steel Panther, and Pearl to name a few.
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