Opiate for the Masses is a post-hardcore band from Arizona. They formed in Phoenix in 1999 by Ron Underwood, Elias Mallin, Dustin Lyon and Jim Kaufman. The meaning of their name is comes from the supposed Karl Marx quote that says the organized religion is nothing but an opiate for the masses. Background In 1999, Opiate For The Masses was formed by guitarist and songwriter Kaufman. Kaufman, formerly in the band Projex, left shortly after he and Underwood got together with intentions of starting a band.The duo began writing songs together adding members and Underwood even took vocal lessons. The band moved members around finally settling on their current lineup.After long touring scheduals and releasing The Spore on Kevin Lyman and Bob Chiappardi's record label Warcon Enterprises In the wake of The Spore album release, the band has played with such big names as Marilyn Manson, The Bled, Avenged Sevenfold and Drowning Pool, and

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