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Powerman 5000

The following from rollingstone.com:

Boston's Powerman 5000 got its start in the early '90s when local rapper MC Spider One joined forces with percussionist Al 3. With shared musical tastes ranging from Black Sabbath to Public Enemy, the duo began to develop Powerman 5000's high octane sound. Adding Adam 12 (guitar), M.33 (guitar) and Dorian 27 (bass), the quintet set out to "fight the evils of boring rock 'n' roll."

The band took the Northeast by storm, recording their acclaimed 1994 debut EP True Force for only $600, and selling thousands of copies via word of mouth.

Despite offers from major labels, the group chose to remain independent, releasing 1995's The Blood-Splat Rating System on local Conscience Records. The album sold out its limited pressing and earned Best Metal Album, Best Rap Album and Album of the Year accolades from a local Boston listeners' poll.

Once again, the band was tempted with a flurry of major label offers, and this time they bit, signing with DreamWorks Records in 1997. DreamWorks immediately re-released the successful Blood-Splat album under the title Mega!! Kung Fu Radio. PM5K then hit the road for a year-long tour opening for such heavy-hitters as Limp Bizkit, Korn and Marilyn Manson.

Their second full-length CD, Tonight the Stars Revolt!, came out in July 1999.