Methods Of Mayhem

Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, California, United States
Genre(s)	Nu Metal Rap Metal
Years active	1999—present
Label(s)	Roadrunner Records MCA Records
Associated acts	Jane's Addiction Rock Star Supernova Mötley Crüe Econoline Crush The Panic Channel Porno for Pyros Banyan Infectious Grooves
Members
Will Hunt
Tommy Lee
Kai Marcus
DJ Aero
Phil X
Marty O'Brien
Former members
TiLo
Marty O'Brien
Chris Chaney
Stephen Perkins
Mix Master Mike

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Vampire Weekend Sue Photographer Over 'Contra' Album Cover

December 1, 2010

Vampire Weekend have issued a lawsuit against photographer Tod Brody, who claims to have taken the photo on the cover of their recent album 'Contra'.

The band have been sued for $2million by the woman who pictured on the artwork for their 2010 LP.

Ann Kirsten Kennis claims she never gave the band permission to use the image, apparently taken in 1983, and that Brody never took the photo.

Now Vampire Weekend have counter-sued Brody, claiming that he gave them a release form purportedly signed by Kennis, which authorised them to use the artwork.

PDN Pulse reports that the court approved a joint request from Kennis and the band to serve papers to Brody via e-mail and the US mail on November 18 after they were unable to locate him.

After ten days Brody will legally considered to be in possession of the papers. If he fails to respond he could face a default judgement.

Meanwhile, Vampire Weekend are currently on a UK tour and are due to play two dates at Alexandra Palace in London on Thursday (December 2) and Friday (3).

(by Jason Gregory)

Vampire Weekend Sue Photographer Over 'Contra' Album Cover

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