as Foodteam (and later as ), with a band as Mystery Palace, and is a record producer in Minneapolis. Ev went on to play in Halloween, Alaska and The Few Nice Words, and co-founded audio software company Audiofile Engineering. McGuire went on to play with Kid Dakota, John Vanderslice, The Mountain Goats, Quruli and has been involved in giving drumming lessons. Matt Flynn currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio and performs in a group called the Queen City Silver Stars and The Matt Flynn Jazz Trio where he plays the upright bass. Bill Shaw re-formed Post Mortem Grinner and also plays in The Few Nice Words and Halloween, Alaska. Dave King plays actively with Happy Apple, The Bad Plus, Halloween, Alaska, and Dave King Trucking Company. Discography Helikopter Hundrid Dolurz (1992 – as Ryan'z Bihg Hed) Bliss (1993) Gay? (1996) Split Personalities (1998) Separation Anxieties (2000) Lost Time (2002) Gay? remixed and remastered (2003) Unreleased Vol. 1-6 (2004) Last Show: First Avenue (2004) Reunion Show: First Avenue (2015) Members Ryan Olcott – vocals, guitar, synths Ev (Olcott) – synths, guitar, vocals Christopher McGuire – drums (1992–1999) Matt Flynn – bass (1992–1994) Matthew Foust – bass (1994–1996) Bill Shaw – bass (1998–2004) Dave King – drums (2000–2004) Live/touring personnel Tal Tahir – bass (1997) Alejandro Urzagaste – bass (1998) Jake Hansen – guitar (2002–2004) George Marich – drums (2003–2004) References Pitchfork [ 12 Rods.] Allmusic. Notes External links 12 Rods official site Citypages Interview (2004) Musical groups from Minnesota Rock music groups from Minnesota Musical groups from the Twin Cities V2 Records artists Butler County, Ohio Musical groups from Ohio Rock music groups from Ohio Musical groups established in 1992 Musical groups established in the 1990s Musical groups disestablished in 2004 Musical quintets Musical quartets American musical trios