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WOUU> EVER KNOW 1992 Mi€hael Bameft,

In support ofAtlanta's NORML music festisee val (headlined by the Black Crowes

—

details

devote

on inside front cover), I have decided to my column to an issue that affects all

"No ...and what

dangerous breed,

Americans: our government 's so-called public

"Do you have

war on drugs and its private war against

"No."

who wish

zens

rights to

to exercise their

fundamental

"Well,

and the pursuit of happi-

liberty

life,

since

m the following story.

inside.

my house. They enjoyed it a

had nothing to hide.

them

let

was out of

on my couch, smoking a joint, listening to the Fugs play Kurt Weill. 1 was nearly out of pot and didn't have money. My rent was a

month

behind. The landlord had

man. He owns moved from the house I

greasy

the blocle

He's a brainless,

a lot of property. live in to

not as nice as this one.

It's

another down I've

been

'This seed," said Fred, carefully placing

into

As they dragged handcuffs cut

his back.

thrust the knife in his throat

twisted and turned

gushed

nearfy vomited.

back home. last

sat

showered and went

on the couch and smoked

joint reflecting on what

"At least stay. It

get

around. As the blood

caught

I'd

I'll

wrists.

"Dope

fiend," said Fred,

have a place to

won't be very nice but they serve three

came round the next morning asking questions. "U^at do you know about The

police

"Who?" "Your landlord

...

he was murdered

in his

"He was greasy and "Did you

didn't answer.

must have been

kill

fat

and stupid."

him?"

"Why would do that:^" "We understand you were smoking pot yesI

terday."

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never even grew," said afraid

"But

my attorney pleaded.

in the

good

silentfy.

stuff,"

'That

thought.

and photos they questioned me for truly seemed like days. 1 had nothing

had every opportunity to exam-

The gavel swung.

"How long is that?" I asked my attorney but he didn't seem to hear. He was busy shuffling see

me from the court. "I'll

you next September," he

Two years

later

seems they've

was

set by the judge,

who

on the video hookup

on a color tv. "What you in for?" asked a

my trial

was found

guilty of conspirac>'.

years hard labor for his heinous act."

"We

disease.

plea bargained.

They dropped the mur-

And

I'd

They planted the seed

in the pot observatory

and waited for it to grow. They fertilized

contracted aids. No-

around

left

daily

CENTRAL FLORIDA OFFICE

since

had the

to live in the country, but

couldn't find one around. As

searched

dead on the dusty ground. weakened and fell But before died a vision came of a child and a plastic trombone ... and she smiled the . .

sweetest smile.

not grow. But

for a seed that

would

died feeling good for giving

that child the only joy she

der charge for the dope charge."

...

walked through the gates

Twenty years wasted

ney.

woman

made twenty-two thousand

trombones.

body wanted luck."

attorney

be out in a month."

Six years later

plastic

prisoner.

and suspicion of murder." "Dope's a hard rap to beat, man. Good ...

new

your seed. With any luck

lost

to freedom. I'd

cell

you'll

—

got a visitor

hours.

bail

said without

looking up. dressed in a suit "I'm your

"He's been

ine this seed."

papers as they dragged

chuckled

pretty

sir,"

until they've

pushing

At the police station they unshackled me.

to confess.

attorney.

in twelve years."

After prints It

have no choice but to

judge. "He's going to have to remain inside

"Did she go up or down?"

"Could you loosen

"What about the murder?" I asked my attor-

sleep last night."

think

evaluation of a seed takes time," said the

"He was growing a beanstalk the size of the Washington Monument," they said. "Thirty

him?"

'The expert witnesses testifythat the proper

. . .

"Dope

meals a day."

leaned over and whispered:

seed."

police car.

didn't even see, except

done.

did pretty well. They're considering freeing

house, the

from

these a bit? They really hurt"

knife,

not even once has he gotten into

keep him inside until we're finished with this

"For a pot seed?"

That night, against my nature, 1 got a butcher

and stripping naked, snuck into Bill's house. I went into his bedroom. He was fying

sir,

"Then I'm

and conspiracy."

Tower."

the family

Not once,

"It

"Distribution

there.

...

He's learned a lot inside.

"What about the seed?" asked the judge.

"My daughter died from dope. ... jumped off the Sears Thought she could fly

room is small; the He doesn't seem happy think he wants to move back here.

and seen

client.

"For what?"

carpet's that ugfy green.

inside

my attorney'. "Prison has

you."

dope. We're taking you in." is Bill.

Your honor," said reformed

"You're under arrest" as they shackled me.

the police.

name

For twelve years they waited for it to sprout. appeals were all turned down. I wasn't

orphans."

an evidence bag, "when fulfy sprouted and grown could supply this whole county with

landlord's

potential."

make things, too. He's make plastic trombones. .And we're sending them to Romania to help unfortunate

come to collect it, and smelled me smoking pot He had threatened to evict me, and notify

this seed," they said. "It has

unknown

learned to

detective.

sitting

and

in a vial. "It's a

a fight. He's learned to

pot.

"What's this?" he asked, smiling insanely. "Looks like a pot seed to me," said another

by Michael Bamett

didn't sprout

getting out.

mind you

ran into the living room, holding a seed.

THE ONLY JOY SHE WOULD EVER KNOW was

house."

don't

the bedroom, "Aha! Look what I've found!"

in this critical elec-

tion year.

Fred, one of the detectives, called out from

Help stop the madness of our government.

Demand positive change

should make you go get one, but

out and put

...

a warrant?"

They tore apart lot.

was?"

have nothing to hide,

searching

The following story is fiction, yet tfiousands of real lives have been ruined by events and governmental actions no less absurd than ness.

those expressed

they pulled

search your house."

like to

but

like a child,

cared for

"We'd

citi-

RighH Reserved.

All

"Who told you that?" "We have our sources. Were you?"

The End

would ever know.

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BLUE FUNK

YBOR

INnRVIEWWITH "It'll

change the worii"

friend

and

were

DAVID VINCENT

discussing the met2ph>'sical aspects of music one afternoon. Throughout

yean

brief thirty-something

its

of existence, rock music has held

influ-

ence over the masses then an>' other form of music.

mmnS ANGEL

No art form of any type has had such impact on the lives

and emotions

Rock

of entire generations.

music, in particular metal, has been held respon-

anything and everything. .An avs-esome

sible for

if vtHi ponder upon it the povs'er that vk, mere humans struggling through incarnations have attributed to the muse that creates the frenzy

presence,

by Leslie

of rock

There

roll.

some

we've gone for a

time that the earth cried out for

u^as a

some different textures, much cleaner mix We recorded it

different emotions,

once again at Morrisound in Tampa.

blood. There was a time in the history of humanity,

when blood was shed

renew the

and

earth,

sustain the Gods. Later, a day or two before prepar-

ing for this interview. I'm handed a copy of a book culture entitled 'TTie Blood of Kings -

on Mayan

and Drama in Ma>'an .Art." The authors of the

Ritual

book have learned

to decipher the hieroglyphic

writing of the ancient prided

itself

on the

Mayan culture, a culture that

World renown as the studio for death metal. I think it's a good studio for anything: they have a real good facility there, which the>''re constantly updating: the staff is involved in a lot of local things:

they support the South Eastern Music Conference,

they support the 95YNF "Live at Morrisound" thing,

which

is like

a showcase kind of thing in conjunc-

R. Marini

good for airplay

going to get

stuff that's definitely not

unless

...

it's

on programs

Pit" (Saturday nights). Actually,

stations are starting to

that specialized

98 Rock's

The

more and

mature and realize programming, maybe not during gonna hear this

the day —obviously you're not

during

office hours, w+iich is unrealistic

anvvay.

but certainly special programming later at night, like the

big 100,000 watt FM stations are trying this,

and realizing that

wt)rks.

there's a

market

for

it.

and we're getting ready to get to work on the

imagine that .Morbid .Angel must lend

We have two videos, one of which was for ".Altars." which was actually a live sitiiation that our record company put together the second was more of a it got some airplay in Europe; in the states they're more conservative in terms of MT\'. concept video;

We're protably going to do a release.

conaete plans yet We're looking forward something like that in the future.

politi-

private

life.

but

politically active,

take part in a lot of things.

don't

use Morbid Angel as a platform. There's a stuff',

The

bit of

little

a little more sublime that

comes through, but statement

and

lit,

not a

band. In

cal

ing blood to drip on sacred pa-

bloody paper was then

to doing

How about the politics of being in Morbid Angel? Fm certainly concerned with my surroundings — with the government Morbid .Angel

allow-

...

length li^ video

full

There has been discussion on it but no

tongue, and pulling rope

fig tree.

itself to

video quite well.

such methods as lacerating the

made from a

negotiations here,

and working on new material.

tice of bloodletting, involv:-.

per

some

so we're thinking about

ritual prac-

through the wounds

ne\\

and we may possibly hook up on another national tour, depending on what opportunities come our way. We're in the process of negotiations with some new record deak: we've completed our contractual obligations with the first two records, material,

not a

it's

blatant

through the smoke, \isions of

So you're not on the same level u say, someone like Jello

the Mayan gods would appear to

You may

the supplicants.

also

Biaffra?

note that the authors of the I

have a

lot of

book, scholariy artist/anthro Jello.

pologists, CTedit the

Mayan cu

ture wi th being one of the

brief

for a

make

for a while: we've e-

that's

encourage people

does Satanism figure into .Morbid

tion with

good

Anget? imagine that different people's views are different

on different aspects something

of things.

controlling type individuals

got a bad rap, and from conservative,

YNF

to expose local bands; they're real

terms of the

...

people are what you want to listen

those kind of

to,

then you'll

certainly a lot of people liave indicated that

—

aggression.

it.

because I'm a very unobtrusive person. I do

w+at anyone

As long as they don't infringe on

else does.

my rights,

to ex-

tr\'

this kindol

strive to

gonna be

add more; they have different

doing seriously do people, or

bow

seriously should

Some

selves.

to be

it; it

people just have a different way of

doesn't

make

less viable

if it

happens

something so elo<iuently stated as death

accusations, or other forms of negativity'?

anyvay, because they're people

We don't

stuff these da)'s; we've

death metal

...

been listening to a

lot of

to a lot of things, letting that kind of

open up our minds a little more, and keeping it within our same personal field. So we'v'e added

some different types of instrumental stuff, and just some stuff with some different kinds of feelings

—

It's

something that

a very viable form of

music

wouldn't take too

know has

merit;

it is

there's a lot of talent

involved. There's a lot of bands out there writing

food songs, and industry right

now

think ...

it's

proving

itself to

the

even though the industry still

doesn't quite knovv what to do with indies are picking

up on

It starts

with the mdi-

Unfortunately that's not the way the whole looks at

The whole

who are

never gonna see things that are

power mongers, people

not in a more relaxed liberal way of life.

never gonna be in our fawor, can't control it

it's

can't be taxed,

what freedom's

It's

not profitable, they

all

can't be har-

about

it's

worth

bucking the system.

Let's bring the subject to the current release,

seriously.

music

vidual.

nessed. That's

metal.

in itself moth-ates

change, that's one of the functions of art

in particular,

things.

Blessed Are The Sick. progressive; we're

political

best for banks.politicians,

people taks death metal?

influences into our

Consciousness raising, which

—

other art form, people are gonna e.\press them-

who take it seriously take it real seriously- the people who don't aren't going to affect me

lot of different

was

music— it's difficult to mix, it's not easy

work with, and they just seem do a good job with

How

sibility.

kinds of feelings, different emotions. ..just like any

Well, people

more experimental and

the most predominant emotion. People are frus-

bands that

it's

down to the polls and voting. I think that can make a difference. It's personal respon-

tend to shy from

A lot of studios

don't

intrude on theirs.

incorporating a

would

trated right now- there are things out there cer-

my own

life.

really don't care

feel

tainly frustrating people. There's always

a bit

wxxild cer-

not the only emotion involved, but

want that kind of sound, they want that heavy, punching kind of sound. .Morrisound

People aren't in danger from anyone like myself,

that's

Obituary record, or Sepultura, they listen to that,

consistently.

It's

just going

people

Morrisound knows how to mix this stuff. People hear a sound they'll hear a Morbid .Angel, an

does

thing and

think people are gonna

hope

more danger from Oral Roberts or David Duke than from David Vincent is

Some

way of releasing aggression.

the international/national scene. There are bands

say they

think society

music community, and on

playing this type of music specifically because

they'll

probably be closed-minded for the rest of >txjr I

local

people attribute the attraction of death as a

It's

that's directed

ti^-

tainly take the opportunity to

press themselves, whether

How much

it's

soon be in con-

trol of everything.

label. .Ac-

we ha\e

there are people out there who \\x)uld just as

the states.

life,

have a

but not

to protect ourselves, because

mainly

tually, it's starting to pick

liberal,

fortunate that

been in Europe, 'cause were signed to a European

nately. We're the kind of people

pleased that the response

—

are

who take our rights and freedoms for granted, and it's un-

couple of records that have got-

has been good

for people

who

necessarily the mostpolitically

some time now, and

ten a real good response.

as hard as

organized people, unfortu-

partly because wt've released a

were

our particular way of

life,

partly because we've been for

it is.

people under 60,

joyed an awful lot of succc

around

organize and

they try to

in 1984, the prese-

inamation together since ^'It looks like we'll be continur^ it

who

.As difficult

was actu-

while. Morbid Angel

to do

don't

get out to the polls, and vote.

David: We've been at

formed

who just

and complain about

things, but

Morbid Angel?

ally

people

lot of

talk

a little

a lot

more people like him. We need

highly advanced at the time.

Can you

admiration for

we need

think

it;

it.

Certainly the

they're selling through

a couple hundred thousand records, which

mighty

Has Morbid Angel come up against any suicide really

have that problem.

It's

So, David,

anvTTiore of one thing or another or people against

us; we've pretty

much anchored

Someone's gonna object don't pay

much

to whates-er

when you're up on stage, before the fans

not the case

ourselves.

you do.

love performing. Its

the

new record. "Blessed Are The Sick,"

is still

going pretty strong?

We've done a release;

were

lot

it's

down now after

It's

beautiful.

You

something that I'm real close to. It's hard to put it's something I enjoy a lot I ant think

much w+iat

of touring in support of our latest

settling

life.

into words:

attention to that

of anything

have a wonderful relationship with the audience;

the holidays

would

wu have. you

like to

do more.

not

how

you have. You give

You express

yourself with your

work, your creations, your emotions just a

It's

>"ou give w+iat

create.

way of sharing.

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Let's there,

off

start

and for a we were calling ourselves "The iiupidest Band In The Worid." because we were the stupidest band in

with your brilliant

while

acoustic performance at

Concrete Foundations

last Fail.

was veiy special beause it was the first time the whole band performed an It

acoustic set. Actually. Jizzy and myself have been playing

acoustic songs at radio stations

all

behind

We're pretty boring to interview, so we brought along acoustic guitars to make it "Blackout.

more It's

entertaining.

got used to

it,

though.

pretty scary on a radio station because

helped,

melody line. Did >'ou do that on purpose? Not preconceived ... but when you ha\e a true song it just comes out: later, you deal with it being

because we

made

record, but tie

better

think

it's

lit

cleaner, in retrospect, than

what

would do now.

you're totally live and

if you fuck up any of your "Oh God! We've been doing it for a while, but this was the first time we all played acoustic guitars; we worked out some songs and it was fun.

notes, people say

For that show you pUyed "Don't Fuck With Me" and "Cream." What other songs did you play?

did "Wasted In America," "She's

You would have kept

little

grungier?

thawed out. We're not like Queensryche, but this turned out a little Queensryche-ish for me. We take our musicianship very seriously but not to the point where we're looking for perfection in a track. Sometimes when you make something perfect sonically, you take the "garage" ouL Yeah, a

little less

And you

Any chance of those acoustic renditions appearing on promotional materials, bootlegs,

keeping the "garage"

in.

What

tary the label

The

that night for a

doing about

first single is

documen-

us.

going to be "Happy Hour."

might have chosen "Wasted ..." or maybe even Who chose "Happy Hour," and why

"Cream."

album?

to lead off this

They're only going to release

melodic guy, but

heavy for fun

and

...

can

let

that's

down and go

hair

what

think about

"Happy Hour." I'm glad we're releasing it first, because it's different, and there are songs on this record that are

much more commercial.

Do you

new album

Definitely an evolution.

Our band

a very slow

all late bloomers. We were grown men before we got good. Some people get good when they're boys. This record is the summation of where we are now. We got better

growth band; we're

from doing the

had a real serious approach to the songwriting on the second record. "Wasted's" main criticism might be that first

record.

we over-thought a bit The record is full of passion, but sometimes when you over-think things you get away from the spontaneity of the

moment. You can self

ple say:

start

second-guessing your-

Time goes by and peo"You should say, 'Don't mess with

and editing

label. It's pretty

much impossible

AC/DC and Dio, it was we could fill seats.

that they

helping I

guess

it live

some anti-censorship campaigns?

just be special to us.

it'll

and

we'll play

it's

like playing

a real singalong song; so live,

and people that have an inclination

to singalong will singalong.

Thaf s how

really help a

band

—

I'm not worried about that at

all,

it?

because

and vou could have a big It's like,

"No!" So

having

hit."

think

lot of

time reallv

a place.

Does it upset you that you're popular in Europe yet you can't kick your next door neighbor

in the ass

and

say, "Listen to

what

we're doing right here at home?' It's

not quite that bad.

lowing, and

don't

take responsibility for our fans. That just goes

my rap on being true ... and that's our big When you're on a big company and on a

have a very sound

fol-

the States as a legitimate band, not just a "flavor of the ly

month." So we were excited to get

successful somewhere,

the hard and good

and not

work we

big wheel, the temptation to be commercial

literal-

to underrate

did in the States.

that?" That isn't the point; the point "true."

If it's

"true,"

it's

that

real

you.

That's our only requirement of our songs

—

coming from the

that they're

spent a

gaining

momentum.

come further. Were we only sold 120

.Although

in the States,

still

— we have nowhere

go but up.

an engineering standpoint John

wanted to

lot of

right place.

a perfection-

ist kind of a picky anal-type guy. He'd put didn't hurt in the long run;

...

and that

rather helped.

was a bit of a hassle going through, though. On our record there was a lot of stuff where we didn't take the first track; we went searching for and we want

fine,

but you

know

performances, whidi

to be as

love the

raw

good as we can

be,

stuff.

"Wasted's" almost two years old. Vou had that on your first tour. Are the other songs on the album neM^er? They go all the way up until the newest song; that was done after we finished the record, "Don't Be Afraid." We were really happy we got it on. The songs were written over the course of two years. "Wasted In America" is the oldest Actually, there's

coming

fi-om the

one other song, "Tranquilizer,"

same

period.

our youth growing and searching,

know about

Love^ate 1992? really had a good time touring through Florida and got good support from radio stations and made some friends. We can't wait to

come

back.

When

are you going to?

chasing trends, not really knowing ourselves. So this philosophy is very

important to us now; learn.

it's

We still

popular band. We're really happy for the

Skid, what else should Thnistcrs

Is that shared by the other three as well?

It's hard to complain. Of course, everyone has had fantasies run through their mind of being a

— Werman having

Werman

of an administrative style.

it's

legitimate.

something that took us a long time to

So you're very happy now?

slow growth thing. We've

me: "Cod, can't you write anything except a drinking song? Does everything have to be about booze and stuff like

It's real to

established credibility here in

or 130 thousand albums works to our advantage

March/April 1 992/ THRUSr

there. People will say to

fill

a musical hands-on guy with an engineer-

solid, really well-played

Do you worry

yourself.

me,' instead of 'Don't fuck with me.'

will be

special to us.

with

as they are for the headlines

Europe we can

everything under the microscope

thing.

much

be able to communicate with our producer hx)m

you're making an honest statement on

over there. With

—

really successful

record.

between him and

support

No, that's Europe again. We've been fortunate to

But now the crowds are there for you just as

or a roadside detour?

support by the

get real popular in England and

as an evolution

our shit don't stink

we might have had we been

first

or assholes

—

liked us, not that

look at the

...

finally get

ing background. That was the main difference

about your fans who are under 18 and you have a lot of them having a hard time getting this album just because

conti-

we wont be dicks

walking around

first

when we

artistic

where we get our big shoL

on the

successful

on a

learned from our

co-production chores?

company has been a and we've just been so lucky to have freedom, tour support ... just overall

relationship with our

to be

nent, too, so we're a legitimate arena opener

One thing we

not to do that .And

fairy tale,

Are there going to be any special plans for the song ... such as sending it to PMRC, maybe

Is that in the States?

Our

will be

to metal. I'm a

record

Why did you choose John Jansen instead of Tom Werman? And did the band actually share

That

What's happening tour-wise? The band was very fortunate last time to hook up with AC/DC and Dio, and get on some decent tours. Our luck streak is going. We got on Skid Row in Europe behind a quick single they released. It's called "My Evil Twin;" it's the last song on the record. Next week we're going out with Ozzy.

pedestal.

Did you encounter substantial pressure to change that song?

to survive without

"Wasted In America." That's going

but sometimes rockers have a tendency, or their fans will have a tendency, to put a rocker

the

come from.

the single after "Happy Hour"?

or anything special? it

art should

Angel,"

and "SpiL"

Yeah, they filmed

good or bad. It's a true song, not that it's based on reality, but it's coming from the place that

the world. It's important for us not to take ourselves seriously, and think that were on some special mission. It is very serious to us.

Very

much

so.

have ten weeks of work in Europe and too early to get

work beyond

that.

it's

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...

Rounding out the second night of shosvcase acts, the buzz band of the weekend was the

Trent

that's

We were

town

CCNrTORTVRUS.

for a few days attending the Southeast

Music Conference. Phillips

tribute

asked Chris

if he would like us to consomething for his 'zine, so here

we were whisked awav

Ann Leach

to see ttClY

name,

and decided to do a showcase

weare. Strap yourselves in, kiddies ... Ten minutes after stepping off the plane,

were

year's.

based in Cleveland, Ohio.

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they'

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KID'k)! and

Yes. its

body-piercings on stage, S ion. It

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one), the side-show

aU-ays have

really unnecband was talented,

The Kiss

essary, because this

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both musically and energetically. The

Tour."

lead singer was sort of like Wendy 0. Williams, only ten times better. "The

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female dominator (ha. ha,

WTHf;

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But

of the club. These stations

jam

their

fash-

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show was co-sponsored by f l-IOCX and f $were parked in front

you had to be there to believe

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upstaging Scatterbrain.

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incredible... intense...

SCAHEBBRAIN at the ROCK-IT CUB. U.KJ. played a very hot set, "Riis

all in

This band did perform live

folks.

idea.

prob-

you intend

love

take your binoculars, because

ably one of

it!).

to see' anything, it

was

(They actually make Cleveland commercial radio stations

interesting

people.

look sick by comparison).

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fhe nDost asked question of the weekend was "Wiat time is iL^ Nearly

asses

off!

The next evening we went

the

impossible to get through the wall of

saw.

2(X)0 people running

CTOss-mix of psychedelic,

MNNtS lANMIM in St. Petereburg

and

toseeMNOSAURJI.andMy MOOOr VAUHnNI. We were

Chris Cornell (Soundgarden) a bit too much.

to catch this show, because

lucky

Dinosaur

industrial.

The

took the night off when this tour passed through Cleveland.

Jr.

theater

The singer emulates

ahead. Next was

band has some good

host

The remaining portion the evening was spent at the IITZ Morris.

'jonesing' for a

caseacts.

Tom

sound-a-like? The band

three days: and to Lee

all

of the

mix. The songs just sort

nowhere.

impressive! The

music was like a heavy funked-up INXS: throv*' in a dash of The CulL The frontman was fabulous. He really knows how to mov-e dramatically to emphasize the music. This is a band to keep an eye on. THE FUNKY GROOVy

CATUnUARS were Urban Dance Squad wannabes.

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couldn't

it's

CATNEMAi SW1NC was very

And now

Lynn Norton and strangling me on

but what would this showcase be without one Alice In Chains

of flounder around, going

ment and the skinheads, but he managed to escape unscathed.

but

ideas,

MOD-l CITIZEN was booming

A funk /jazz

while the rest

night. Musically very Seattle-ish.

rather confusing to have three lead time.

fix,

It was like being in a time-warp. Trent had a close call one evening with the Tampa police depart-

160. The

singers switching around

TNEATn for the first series of shov\'-

The

bunch of crazed banshees. Pretty cool. The band SLOW finished the

quit' while they're

iUTU

the Voidoids.

of the group runs around like a

awful in the vocal department.

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singer emulates a drug addict

band to play inside the was QWT, who were pretty

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wrist-watches.

thoughts of an industrialized Richard Hell

first

The first night of the conference was kicked off with a private party at

Tom

around and no

was

pretty good, but the singer

itself

was

made my

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make

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sight because

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There was a rumor circulating last

but that

common with the Secret Service of a few years

proving that what you say can and

back

drummer Mark

the name, and

Busto,

but that's a redundant story.

The band's focus

many

positive things that are occurring in

their career. In retrospect Secret Service, (lead vocalist Steve

Rick

guitarist

twisted it

on the present and the

Gruden. bassist

Tom

exactly

what

was, a rumor, again

of the label activity surround-

all

ing the band that they- haven't been offered a

contract yet?

Each member of Secret Service patient but also versed in the

dures involved in any legal venture. time", stated Steve,

spot,

but in today's music

looking for longevity, and sign you.

them,

stigma, the band decided to revive the moniker

fact

Secret Service. The band quickly got to

marketable)

local

try

bands

"big" break, as

first

many

economy

dump money

they are going to

Secret Seivice

feels

for.

For

and foremost, and thc that they are young and attractive (read: it's

the songs

first

men doesn't really matter to them.

"We're not a hair band, we're not mainstream. We are all mature songwriters, not in a pompous way, but in the sense of who our

influences are,

and that

we're

wasn't

haw

strongly that they

the credentials the labels are looking

im-

the band.

want

other peoples opinions.

insiders

pressed

it's

into you. they

indus-

were

takes

thought-out procedure. The labels are again

same time. Mark and Steve were writing original tunes with Tom. and after seeing them perform as a three piece banii. Rick wanted to join the line-up. Knowing that they would have to overcome

basically the

'It

suppose that there are bands that someone sees once and signs on the "I

forming stages of T\'ger Tyger.

work writing, rehearsing and playing numerous gigs through out the Bay area. The SMC in 1991 was

not only

complex proce-

The band had known each other for a while, but basically formed out of two separate working relationships. Mark. Steve and Rick were playing with f^eno Rojas and Tony Wise in the the

gets back to you. Others have questioned as

Busto), have been together for about 19 months.

.At

will

around and misconstrued by the time

to why, with

Perr\'.

Morgan and drummer Mark

end of

at the

year that the band had already been signed,

thing that the 90's Secret Ser\'ice have in

not

searching for

certain

too

What

style.

long before

we hold im-

the band had

portant

a following,

isn't

fans,

warp speed,

their

or a vocalist

peers as well.

singing the

Another oc-

when

seventh oct

through

Secret Ser-

credit

vice did a live

radio spot

due

to bands that

play

Charlie Logan's Radio Clash on 95YNF, on Live

From Morrisound. The demand

for

product

prompted the band to re-edit and release the radio show on tape. It's available at record stores throughout the Bav, selling successfully.

The response from whelming for a band

that release

was over-

that hasn't toured or

that

What we hold important is a message, a melody that feels nice, a memorable groove

way.

and a guitar that doesn't

The band's material

irritate

your

ear.

had a and though they don't preach any heavy message they do have some thought "good time

basically has

feel,

provoking tunes.

Tampa Bay

The band recently hooked up with the man behind Spread Eagle, Charlie Gambetta, and is

area, thus inspiring Secret Service to start a

very pleased about the working relationship.

mailing

Tom

played outside of the immediate

list

and news

letter,

time had over 600 people on

which as of press it.

In response to

growing popularity, the band is quick to thank both Charlie Logan of 95YNF, and their fast

Austin Keys of 98

"Godsends,

ROCK,

describing

them

literally".

conveyed, "We've worked with different

and we've been hesitant about commiton a long term basis. We had one meeting with Charlie, and we all agreed, this is people,

ting ourselves

the guy, the one we've been looking for".

But how did a band with exclusive Tampa exposure get word out to national record people?

Another recent development has been the bands signing with renowned entertainment attorney, George Stein, of B-52s and Bryan

Tom

Adams fame to name a

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saying

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have done. In what started out as a trickle of label interest has increased to a steady flow.

label interest the band is adamant in pointing out that they actually have record industry insiders scheduling to see the band as opposed

to being checked out during someone's golf vacation. Some label reps have even seen the

definite

upswing

few.

Things are taking a

for Secret Service, but the

band

is still quite modest about it all. Says Rick, "We're lucky to be making a living playing our

original music.

We've got

a great

band and we

get along real well. Everything else, the support, the label interest,

Mark sums

it's all

a bonus."

up, "We've been fortunate to

be able to woodshed, to write songs and build

up our following and pursue our

goals.

We've

got fans that follow us around, and where in the past they would have requested a cover tune,

now

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wonderful."

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STAJEr&^^-RrErP^^RrT REPORTH) BY THE MASSES During ment

second annual SMC Tampa made a com-

the

CONFERENCE

held in

press/promotions panel that

at the

I'd

mentioned that had previously offered exposure for any band or like to reiterate.

made

artist that

the effort to call or write

me. Several people

attendance took

advantage of the opportunity by introducing

themselves and providing info.

with tapes and

Unfortunately, due to the chaos of the

conference

was unable

keep

all

of this

material in order. So, rather than write only

about a portion of these

your submissions. In

artists,

anyone who is music (of any style)

reading this that plays

before

reinvite

fact,

seeking publicity that sends ial

their mater-

next deadline (approximately

mention in this column. Deal? Send your goods to: P.O. BOX 1818, PINELLAS PARK, FL 34664 OR CALL (813) 831-3401. By the way, congrat-

April 30th) will at least get a

ulations to the people at

SMC. This year was

even better.

Orlando-based metallers

DEATH prema-

turely ended their tour in February. According to insiders the band discovered midway through their trek across Europe

manager had been

that their longtime

embezzling

good portion of their income

over the past two years. An estimated $50,000 (or more) was pilfered from the

EDITED BY DJJI

coerced into taking the job under

"They told

tenses.

false pre-

they were signed to

CBS. They did have a demo deal but CBS basically passed on 'em. If had known that never would have joined the band." James I

claims that the crux of the group's problems lie

management which

with

handled by

shows the addition appears to be just what the group needed. "It's totally opened up a new writing power for us," commented key-

CHRIS KINDER. "No longer do we

boardist

have any limitations on the kind of material that we're writing.

we come up with and

James

said. "He's

James' reply.

Speaking of Roxx Gang, other ex members have made considerable progress with

own newfound projects. Guitarist WADE HAYES has teamed with ex-Backseat Romance drummer Jeff Maye for WIDOW their

BLACK. Also, Hayes' former fellow axeman JEFF TAYLOR is fronting THE LOVE JUNKIES as lead vocalist, a project that he

home and

in a

matter of time

it's

tune." Congratulations to the band on

week #6

BAY ROCK SHOWCASE

THE TAMPA

week SOLDIER OF FORTUNE,

us based solely on that," he explained.

showdown include

this point the

SCREAM,

WARREN, HEARTLESS, VANDAL, UROK AND SECRH

SILENT

SERVICE. The will be held at

ST.

two nights of showcasing the Rock-it on April 10th and

final

11th and will feature four of these bands per night.

Chances are you've never heard of FYLEN (pronounced Fay-lin). That's only because

ing other than "Colorblind:

An inquiry about revealed

"it's

Coming Soon!" sound

their prospective

heavy but

it's still

commercial.

have funky, danceable songs and heavier ones that people could mosh to. There's dif-

this

ferent inputs from everybody in the band so you get all these styles mixed in together." If anyone discovers who Colorblind is before I

do, please give

prefers to keep out of the spotlight at the

rocking quartet decided a long time ago approach the club scene in a somewhat unorthodox way. They rehearsed for over a

moment.

new

year in their garage before even thinking

March 20th,

showcase sounds a 180 degrees away from the glamish style 6f Roxx Gang.

about seeing the light of a stage. Fronted by

capacity crowd informed at the last minute

groups

Incidentally, both of these

will

Remember

the band

you'll recall that the

MIDNIGHT?

vocalist

Antone Sieber and rounded out by

guitarist

group has been

Tom

Foster,

drummer Bob

Fylen

and bassist/keyboardist Chris Connon, Fylen

absent

a call.

Sounds kinda

cool.

In a surprise appearance at the Rock-it

that they

WARRANT

were

in fact

performed

to a

Uncle Fred's Cabin

name

they were billed under for two weeks prior to the show). In a 90 minute (the

plus set that showcased nearly material off of their

upcoming

of the

all

release, Jani

Lane and company pleased the crowd to no end. Of special note was a comment made by Lane

you may Death

bassist S

.At

group plans on distributing

blitzkrieg of flyers across the bay with noth-

question missing in Europe.

recall

Going by the

their individual nights of the eight

group's funds with the manager in

Some

act recently called

did just that.

played with in the past they'll want to judge

their victory during

James also stated that he has received threatening phone calls from Kevin Steele who appears upset due to comments which he made in a recent Players article. "I guess the truth hurts." was

One such

their identity.

By the way, other group's that won during

not a real manager, brother."

What would you say about a new band seeking publicity that refuses to disclose

at the Rock-it Club.

little

Soundgarden and The Cult fused togeth-

er.

name of COLORBLIND the mystery frontman on the line stated that he prefered that the personnel remain anonymous for the time being. "Once people know who we've

vocalist Kevin Steele's brother Bret. "He's

Kevin's

can take any idea that

prior to the

KOT

band's stellar

CARINO who

classic

act during the recording

their latest release

Human,

soundtrack. Lane stated that local radio stations 95 and 98 had shyed away

own

FESTER. When quizzed about his experiences through Mexico and Europe with

Tampa Bay scene

Death over the past

they're back. .After eighteen

ply responded.

six

months. Carino sim-

learned a

lot.

looks like the black cloud over the

ROXX GANG camp JAMES,

back again.

who

Drummer

replaced

David

Blackshire (presently with the Del Hels) a year ago, has officially quit the band under less

than favorable conditions.

them on Ace Frehley's new "I

told

had the chance to play album and they said couldn't do it," James stated recently during a call from New York. "So finished my obligations and did my last I

show. They didn't pay

gear and

the

/arrant on the Gladiators pre\

ously sported his chops for Tampa's

ANDY

Rock Queen covered by Will

landed the

gig with the Relativity

mance "We

for

it,

they stole

had to bring the sheriff over to Kevin's house to get my equipment back." I

The drummer also maintains that he was

from the

now for over a year. Well,

months on the

make

their

set to

mark on Tampa any day now.

touring circuit Midnight has returned. Like most groups. Midnight has had to face the

Explaining the lengthy wait, Connon explains: "We were always having problems with lead singers. We went through four of

dilemma of

"em.

on the road or doing the day job thing while performing their own material. "You can do covers forever and get nowhere," GUITARIST CHRIS either playing covers

GUSWEILER

"We're just working on doing an all original thing." The band is currently recording at Powersound Studios in Clearwater and should be hitting the local said.

stages in the near future.

Hey

guys,

welcome

back!

The Snow's former vocalist FRANKIE STRAZZA has found a home with local band MISSTAKEN. And from their recent live

Then we

tried the cover thing with

some originals. Finally we decided to stick with the originals 100%. We've been practicing for the last year and

now

we're ready.

Hopefully the ever growing original scene here is ready for Fylen.

MICKEY TAZ (ex-Cast of Nasties) and his band ULTRAVIOLENT have completed their debut demo at Panda Studios in Clearwater. The tape which is being packaged at the moment will include the tracks "The Garden," "Ultraviolent," "Soul Shaker" and "Freak Out." The group's style is in the vein

from playing the song because of their impression that the band was attempting to cash

on the death of

QUEEN VOCALIST

FREDDIE MERCURY. Lane

stated that this

was not the case and urged the crowd to call in and request the song regardless of what the stations thought their motives were.

During the invited

HEARTLESS a

last

song of the night Warrant

members from opening

AND EYEWITNESS

rousmg rendition

in all, a classic

acts

onstage for

ZZ Top's "Tush."

All

night of great rock. By the

way, a privy listen to some of the nearly finished studio tracks (recorded at Morrisound

Studios) revealed that the

new Warrant

material features an even heavier edge on

some

cuts while maintaining their pop rock sound on others. Either way, sounded great.

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almost three months, there was a festive and bawdy atmosphere as friends

and

staff of

our beloved Thrust gathered on March

Five bands provided entertainment for the evening, kicking off with a

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down

out loud and proud, and

essentials

and the show went on.

Coming still

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area's favorites, the Bleeding Hearts

took the second

to the barest of

hemp

followed by a

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and comedy,

a light, but strongly

crashing and hair-raising show

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the subject.

Special guests of the evening, Savatage, nearly brought

down

The Rock-It managed

the

walls of the club with a roaring

sound

satellite parties

to rival the high-flying jets

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town

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Many

Closing out the entertainment

local

was Tyger Tyger,

moshing session from 98Rock's Brian Medlin,

for

the support on issues that threaten our

heard from the band.

On-stage antics included a long and hairy

national, and almost every

band can agree. "Thanks

the dedication to original music and

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continued around

in celebration of Florida's

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for the event

to clean us

out by the 3 a.m. curfew, but

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who doused

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CHRISTIAN ARTISTS UNITED AN INTERVIEW WITH What does music mean

at a spiritual level to

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and what can be accomplished through music? In our current generation that we're living in, our thoughts, emotions, feelings, and activities

may be influenced or controlled subconsciously through what is coming down through the music. You can look at the teenagers and they take on the total image of whatever musician that

they happen to admire. Music

one of the most

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we can go back

what music

aspects of

nally created for praise to all

really

creator. In the last several decades, there's

our

coming out through

these different messages

the music realm. Music not only has a message

message through the you a feeling of peace, other kinds of music gives you the feeling that you just want to be destructive. through the words but feelings that

gives you. Certain songs give

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first

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there was a message of

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think our

readers want you to back that up, and

invite

you to. Keep in mind that we are made up of a body, a soul and a spirit. We cannot see into the spirit realm with our mortal eyes but we are aware of its presence. There are spiritual forces in the uni-

phy and

understanding

see the music today, a very is

some

wear,

love.

some

atheists,

some

are new-agers.

coming from. There

are

are just

will

denominations reading

be people of

this article.

all

different

our greatest need

it,

and every

realize that.

The truth is that there is a mediator behveen man and God, and his name is Jesus Christ and didn't come off the church pew to tell you this. went down that wrong road and got involved with all this stuff, sat at the bars and drank and parwent home with this emptitied, but every time ness inside of me. I knew my fulfillment wasn't

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that I'm involved with

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have a

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and the solution

tion, the eternal solution is

standing of Jesus Christ and

of the specific events that

the area with the message of Jesus. I

had

this revelation that

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music

our Cod was going to message out. The

to get his

vision of CAU.T.I.O.N.

to unite the Christian

purpose of sharing God's love and

way people are where there at. A network has come together with the same vision, to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to really

getting the gospel out in such a

going to receive

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producers,

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One

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besides listening to the

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it is

presented,

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message because there's a mes!\s though I was super-

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inside has the desire to help someone.

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types of music. Right

are in institutions overdosed on drugs

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coming

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because kids are committing suicide, people that

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life

revealed.

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up front about

things I'm looking for in a band.

reads this

that's fine, but read Revelations, pick up a Bible and read Revelations, you're going to start seeing things, and coming into an understanding of what has happened spiritually.

ing now. which

eternal

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him many things are

wanted to be

maybe

a song,

not,

true Christian

Christians out there.

who

whether they believe what I'm saying or encourage them. If they don't believe me

is one who accepts Jesus and comes to know hint and comes to love him and serve him. Through

lot of fake

they're

called

have a problem with the Christian, because of what they experienced in the church. There's a

know who was.

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going to be found through things

which

Christian Artists United To Influence Our Neighbors. Now a lot of people

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doctrine and every spiritual philoso-

simply a counterfeit of the truth.

small percentage of the music

and to love. Our other need is to know who we are and why we're here and who made us and what is the purpose of this whole thing. It's a desire within each

have tried every spiritu-

original question, as

bold,

But to answer your

some

kingdom. Then there's the kingdom of Satan. We come to know God through Jesus Christ.

more profound, more

clear spiritual message.

an everlasting eternal

it's

there are other mes-

kind of mask

percentage of music that

and

Then

that a lot of people are going to read

ting into the

ness,

this gospel

beings.

So we are under divine power. Now getmessage of Jesus Christ, in the Bible it clearly states there are two kingdoms: the kingdom of God and Jesus Christ and all of his righteous-

sages that have a

That can be a very

life.

message of

and soul to get

percentage of the music that is promoting death and destruction, you can take it for what it is. There's also a large

verse that indirectly or directly control our

positive message, too.

dreams, their

girl, their

hopes, their aspirations in

real positive

viction in their heart

Music was ...

loved one, they love this

rise up from everywhere and they're coming together with a boldness, and a real con-

this article,

is.

sonal experiences in their lives, they've lost a

musicians

into the Biblical

and worship

kinds of music are being used

artists. All different

out.

SPOKESPERSON, NADINE

C.A.U.T.I.O.N,'S

and I'm watching this happen more and more. If you go into the music stores we see very little of what they call contemporary Christian music. When we were kids the only Christian music we had was the choir. Now you're watching Christian

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FORGET THE NAME

ALLIGATOR AUEY Miami, FL

by karat Managing to develop one of the largest and most loyal followings in the South Florida region. Forget The Name's unique blend of power and passion has placed them on a pedestal out of the

when

band occurred

of the

bassist Jose Tillan

1984

rounded up a few of his

would on drum-

musicians, has given Alligator

the distinct

Rafael Tarrago,

sound that has garnered several nominations for Best Bass Player. Best Guitar Player and Outstanding Rock Band in the South Florida

guitarist. Forget

Rock .Awards. Although the band has made

as a

forming an incredible eight to ten shows a month. .Alternating between dramatic, moving

evident

acoustic performances and powerful, high-energy

as their

music runs the gamut of what hard rock

them down one category, but allowing their music to about, making

is all

difficult to pin

become one

inevitably

of the hottest tickets

Joined by singer Rene Alvarez,

mer Derek Murphy and most eight

who was

month search

recently guitarist

the final result of an

former

to replace the band's

The Name has evolved

probably the most visible act

electric performances, the

tremendous amount

what

into

in the area, per-

band has garnered a from radio,

of attention

appeal to a wider audience. .Alligator Alley has

press and fans alike. Rene Alvarez's passionate and aggressive vocals have become a trademark of

leaped the boundaries of accessible music with

the band, yet are paralleled by the equally impres-

songs that target several different markets of radio airplay. With songs such as "Dreams. a powerful, moving ballad. "Indian Song," which

sive musical quality

deals with the plight of the indians while captur-

ing that alternative edge, the bluesy "Whiskey Drinkin' Man," and straight ahead stomper "City

Of Madness,"

it is

plain to see that the

band has

something to offer to just about anyone no matter what their musical preference.

an enormous

Too many

musicians are beginning to lose sight of what's

musically can't compare.

The inauguration

the scene.

grown

and structure.

important, and what music

And what's

that,

level.

really all about.

you ask?To entertain both an

How much

audience as well as themselves.

can you place in a band that has set

its

faith

goals

toward fame and fortune, and forgotten the fans that have the capability to give

band that has managed

them? One

together.

where the band

P.M. The band happily obliges.

the day that

Jaymes he had

interviewed lead vocalist Paul

who

parents out there

to a long haired rock

my two

could get

level is

taken

its

roll,

extremely commercial, hard-edged rock

wrapped

it up and delivered it to the pubprofound and highly accessibleHaving finalized the line-up, the band

in a visually

manner.

organized rock bands

come

ever

across. Their is

obvious in

their original tunes, as well. Well defined, crisp

and

...well, organized!

AWOL's members

are vocalist Paul Jaymes, his

brother Sy Jaymes on drums, bassist Kerry Starr,

and

Bradow. The band has been a

guitarist Pete

times on 98ROCK's

Today Records when

I've

business dealings and the approach

Bay

if I

Squadron.

favorite fixture in the east coast section of Florida

two years now and have decided to

for well over

sales at Yesterday

me,

Drummer Steve Altman initially founded the band approximately four or five years ago. and having since gone through the inevitable barrage of member changes, has finally found contentment with the current line-up. Joined by guitarist Bob Rubinstein, vocalist Anthony Johns, and most recently bassist Alan Vine. Squadron has

listening audience and set the record for local

darlings

manner they'd be in his care, also! .AWOL is probably one of the most well-run

an elementary school

music

little

roller! Believe

a timely

to keep track of their

a project that began with an 8:00 a.m. audition in

principals. Targeting their

entrust their

and

over to Melbourne and back in

Walls, a six-song EP, widely expanded the band's

Dade County

his day job

as a pre-school teacher. Yep, there are actually

Awards.

library; the audience....fifty

home from

just gotten

The most recent addition to their listening audience includes hundreds of Dade County School students. Alligator Alley has embarked on

Forget The Name's 1990 release of Water

an agreement with

practices. In

the neighbors, the rehearsals have to end by 9-30

goals both musically and well as on a professional

lic

came in 1988 The bands when they were chosen to showcase in Austin. Texas at the SXSW Music Conference, and the band has since become quite accustomed to it. In 1991, Forget The Name was voted Best Local Rock Band for New Times, a local alternative newspaper, and they received four nominations (Best Indie EP, Best Bass Player, Best Rock Band, and Best Male Vocalist) at the South Florida Rock first taste of success

The whole band lives in the same house It has a room off of the living area

com-

music industry between musicians that have embarked on that never-ending seek and sign the "perfect" record quest to out petition within the

who

range and strong vocal ability, when combined with the musical capabilities of three seasoned

mark

In today's current state of recession, the

deal has

friends to begin an original project that

its

Melbourne, FL by lee ana leach

reach of the local heavy metal/alternative rockers

Young, the band has rounded out the line-up and taken on a slightly harder edge. James's wide

powerful hard rock band, their diversity

AWOL

Miami, FL

by newt

by newt Spawned from the ideals of a traditional rock band, back in May of 1991, Alligator Alley appeared when founding members guitarist Brad Michaels, bassist Miguel Angel, and drummer Michael Rudolph formed a collaboration that would result in a "tough, straight-ahead, foot stompin', balls out rock 'n roll band." With the recent addition of Canadian vocalist, James

.Alley

SQUADRON

Lauderdale, FL

Ft.

and

spread their Mem'tt Island wings into the

sold

AWOL

area.

Tampa

has been invited to perform two broadcast from the Rock-

live

Club on Sunday evenings. Both times technical

the younger crowds, their goal was to take their

85 copies

where the kids are at all the time. And what type of a response did they

party. In 1991, the

retreated to a rehearsal space, subsequently

sible.

tion,

recorded a demo, tightened the act and debuted

to the Rock-It Club stage

their act at Summers on the Beach. Their show, a commanding performance packed with energy

so kind to us. Fred seems to have a sincere inter-

and musicianship, went over incredibly

est in

show

to the schools,

one day, following the band's release

band released a limited ediacoustic EP entitled Subtleties of Anger,

receive? After performing several original songs

and a cover

of Aerosmith's "Walkin'

The Dog,"

the response was incredible! The successful audition has allowed the

band to play

"It's

between.

phone began ringing off the hook. The word spread quickly resulting in opening slots for national acts such as Cheap Trick, Bad Company, Bonham, Firehouse, Enuff 'Z Nuff, Southgang, Nuclear Valdez and Mr. Big. Squadron began receiving airplay on the local

an investment in the future," comments

their

Miguel. "It's difficult to book all ages shows. This way the kids have an opportunity to see the band. We want more than just the bar crowd. We're really trying to do something that no one else has ever done around here." Well, with this latest endeavor, to say that they

that few,

'if

think

it's

ainvaves and the press quickly followed their

safe

have accomplished something

any, have ever done. Aside from

expanding within their own territory. Alligator

however, they quickly sold out of the limited supply.

And

that isn't

enough

listening

enjoyment

The Name fans out there, the band be heard on the current release of Live

for the Forget

can also

The Square, a compilation

.At

of live perfor-

mances featuring 16 unsigned South

Fla.

bands.

"We're currently in pre-production for a

full

own

was stoned

to death for preaching

Christian beliefs. Lyrically the songs are

part spiritual

sents the

and

Rocks. The

bands reception

Tampa

Tampa Bay the Tampa Bay

broadcast on 98Rock

a live

human

and part

human

llesh.

Stephen repre-

how those doubts are him. "The album is scheduled to be

to continue to build until the labels start

band as an

asset, rather

than a com-

by a tour

support of the release that

an asset and

follow suite.

band

live

have the album finished

we have

in late

...

won't be long before the nationals

yourself a favor and catch the

coming soon

to a club or school near

vou!

For more information on Alligator Alley, please contact LO,\C DISTANCE ENTERTAINMENT at 1938 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd Floor, Hollywood FL, 33020 (305) 922-8400

to coin-

"We hope

June or early July

the opportunity to introduce

the press prior to the tour." adds Jose. The intended route will take the band throughout the states of Florida

and Georgia, hittmg

major college markets, and there's

Well, South Florida has accepted the band as

lots of

heavy metal

but there are no middle-

.America. heartland rock 'n roll bands.

The band has found its strongest support from and have targeted that market, perl'orming several all ages shows. "The kids really like it. but we reach a lot of the older crowd the younger crowd

"There are a

lot of

talented bands

down

here,

bility of

some showcases

New

all

of the

a strong possi-

York.

With the success that the band has encountered, it surely seems that there are no limits to what they can accomplish. They have a plan and if all goes well, it won't be long before Forget The Name becomes a name to he remembered. For more information, please contact Forget The Name, P.O. Box 558171, Miami, FL 331558171, (305)828-7010.

hook. The band stick in

your head." This could very well be the

key to Squadron's commercial success, but whatever

it is

take note!

"Nobody in the band is the best at anything we do. We're just all out having a good time." explains Anthony. "A crowd mirrors what you do on stage, so basically we're just trying to have fun on their level." Well if it's fun that they're looking for, Squadron has found one hell of a good time. Take advantage of all they have to offer, see the show or give them a listen and you too will be sure to walk away singing the sounds of Squadron.

have been

to gain a decent fol-

Jaymes.

pants.

Needless to say, the band timers

(

and

influenced by old-

infinitely great,

add.) Jethro Tull.

leaning into a funk groove now, not

up our hard rock

that we're giving

base, but

the opportunity to incorporate

sound even more with the really like that new While Trash sound that rock and roll is taking. It's apparent in our new style," Jaymes related to me. flute into the

added funkiness.

AWOL

has opened for White Trash (which elated

The Bullet Boys. The Scream. The Sleez Beez. Baton Rouge. Every the four musicians).

others.

Although

Street Âť207.

Miami,

at first the

band considered the Tdea quoting Jaymes.

of a fan club "sorta' cheesy.'

has garnered a wealth of support for the band.

The fan club produces a monthly fanzine which is put together by three of the most loyal .AWOL fans. ".Actually, it's done by three giris who came up with the idea of the Ian clilb in the first place! It's working because we have over 500 names on list in just a years time." added Jaymes. Fan club or no. AWOL has what it takes to

our

make

a serious dent in the oatmealish dullness in

Florida's original rock scene.

ving, forceful

.AWOL provides

dri-

and well conceived tunes that pack

funky groove for originality. These guys are They know their music-they don't play

serious.

the scene.

For more information, please contact J.AX

Management at 600 NE 36 FL 33137 (305)576-9081.

hope

98ROCK

Mother's Nightmare and a whole var\-ing range of

as well." informs Steve.

may be great, but if you don't walk away humming a song, nothing's going to

so that

modity."

acts,

once again taking

Tampa Bay Rocks. "The

I'm gonna be very surprised if they don't! The most unusual thing about AWOL, and the thing that makes AWOL special is^ctually, Paul Jaymes himself. Jaymes explodes with vitality, friendliness and a sparkling wit that is apparent even when he is simply at the mic singing. The real kicker for me is the flute, though. Jaymes can take this elongated, hollow piece of metal and make glorious sounds that range from child-like toots to ear piercing notes from the seat of his

definitely gives

and alternative

really

in the area," states

"I really don't think there's anyone around here that's really doing what we're doing."

killing

released nationwide in August, and to be followed

AWOL. We

lowing

"The band

great musicianship, great energy, but they need a

hometown. "Our goal is simply to continue playing out and pushing our demo," Miguel informs. "The to see the

because

being and the stones represent

cide with a college radio campaign.

plan

did this tremendous

AWOL

Rock-It Club, Austin Keys and

question

the doubts that he has and

area has been as equally as impressive as that in their

Where

acts

about soul and the duality of the

Southeastern Music Conference

the band's next date.

call to

caused the show's airing to be impos-

March 29th sees

support come from?

answers Anthony. "There are

his

at the

response to calls from fans that

length EP," Rene informs of the band's immedi-

disciples that

have included showcasing

example. The band also consistently receives requests from club owners to play their clubs in

ate plans. "The release

going to be entitled Stones For Stepheii. We took the image from a character in the Bible. Stephen was one of the

Alley's recent ventures

well! This

show proved to be the first step on the path to success. The shows that followed reinforced the fact the Squadron was not a flash in the pan and

at public school

assemblies ranging from elementary schools to

high schools and everything

difficulties

.WOL

inal, creative

for the right reason-orig-

and meaningful music!

on AWOL,

For information Melbourne Ave. Merritt

Island.

please write to 220

FL 32953

c>r^'^-' A-LWr'-'-'i-^

Remembering §he blues

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RODELL

WIUIE DIXON

moment; "What's Wrong With Bob Dylan?", and reflect on the blues of Willie Dixon. What is wrong with Bob Dylan anyway? Each time you see him he seems to be a little uglier (that's for a

hard to imagine) and he sings even sible as that

may

vsx)rse

seem).

worshipping him and going through his

Others say he

"goofed

don't really know what's wrong with Bob butwe know what's wrong with Willie Dixon.

He's dead. Heart trouble. Januan' 29,1992.

Many Bluesman

die of heart trouble.

occupational hazard, like black lung or grease burns

Some Bluesmen have heart attacks on stage and die right there. Try

just

happened

and follow to

began recording

He became Chess

He was on-stage, singing "What Else Is There To Do," when he found something to do. He clutched his in St. Paul. Minnesota.

had a

hit record of his

owr

Howlin' Wolf,

Little Walter,

come up with something. What Willie came up with was

sound

th;:'

changed the world.

ALL types

their travels, exposing

many

to Willie

exciting blues.

sound. After

bombing pretty

especially

went wild

raids of

Worid War

II.

for this ne

bom

they had been

all,

...

soundea

British youth in particular

went berserk over

—

Keith,

Bill,

Charlie,

Chicago blues, as well

John Mayall, Eric Clapton,

"Boss Man," "Don't Mess

Jeff

With The Messer," "Howlin'

Burden, Mick Fleetwood,

My Baby," "Ain't Super-

Beck,

It's

safe to say that with-

out Willie

"I'm

we would have

Red

had the Rolling Stones (their name came from the

Rooster," "My Babe," "One way Out," "The Seventh

which Willieplayed bass on).

"Spoonful,"

The .\nimals. The Cream,

Ready," "I'm Your Hoochie

Sun," Of

Joy,

The Yardbirds, and The New Yardbirds, who

came Led

more.

Willie Dixon,

buy all these records at the store,

they would think you were nuts! Call 1-800-Willie

now! Operators are standing

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Without Willie Dixon we would not have the Chicago blues sound; Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Willie

Mabon, Chuck Berry and Sonny

Willie

Dixon was the blues songwriter

man Lennon and

— a one ^

McCartney.

As the resident songwriter at Chess Records he

was quite

Muddy Waters had a rivalry in

those days; Willie was caught in the middle. Willie to write songs for both of

Muddy would have a big write an

ewn

WTillie

hit,

them, and when

he would bug Willie to

HewxHiId tell Howlin' Wolf that he has

this song

he wrote for Muddy, and Howlin' Wolf would record immediately

— without hearing

it,

and

him all along. He used the same with Muddy and it worked quite well. meant

for

Willie not only wrote, but he

about

ever>' great

Studios, at

record to

was

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come out

of Chess

2120 South Michigan .Avenue. Chicago.

Dixon knew the blues, Ik was one

children and grew

sang

in a gospel

become a

Led Zeppelin with the original

credit

it,

Muddy waters

called

song

"You Need Love"

starts out: "I ain't foolin'/

in 1962.

The

you need schoolin'/

way down inside some love/ she gotta have some love/." The song has the same tune

mama

up on a farm

in Mississippi.

group before heading

Chicago to

but Willie had written a tune for

tried to claim

you need

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hell is

wrong with Bob

D\!u-

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THIS

P.O.

— the Hoochie

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love/ gotta have

an way?

Illinois.

Willie

Many still

Not bad

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TOP!!!

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bigger hit for him.

ended up having to use reverse psychol-

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(Just)

To Make Love To You."

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prolific

Howlin' Wolf and

had

Zeppelin.

and recorded the original version of "1

musk

conducting a talent search.

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version of "Whole Lotta Love". Even Led Zeppelin

Boy Williamson.

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we had Canned Heat pla>ing The Doors, The Allman Brothers, The Shadows Of The Night Almost any band playing live in the 60's and 70's played Willie Dixon. Yet many kids grew up thinking Foghat wrote

THEM AT THE

We are a successful

Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles.

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"Taildragger," "300

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and

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good to them.

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during the

Dixon was 76years

Make Love To You,"

of original music will be considered.

In Europe, sailors were bringing Chess Recora

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but he played on countless others by Muddy Water,-

53.

and Willie got noticed

...

He was

speakers and died.

Records' house bassist, since

chest, crashed into the

Willie

and started

cells

the club he was playing in was next door.

European kids

that!

James "Thunderbird" Harris

having his

group he was performing with, The

In 1946 a

home from

at McDonald's.

had some brain

still

Chuck Berry and Bo

be>'ond repair.

playing and singing in Chicago area blues bands.

Willie never really

Some say Bob is awful on purpose, just so people

Dylan,

while he

Big

pretty well.

trash.

But he didn't

...

INC.

head bashed in very much, so he learned the bass

(impos-

Bob sort of sounds like Elmer Fudd, if Elmer had no musical talent. Actually. Elmer could whistle

will stop

ately successful.

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time to stop playing America's favorite

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H BVA'^Ei.-a M.O.R.L Miami Bemh,

want the music and the

sity of the

by korat rare indeed to

It is

style

easy for anyone to appreciate.

so versatile that

A person

into

mercial music can enjoy our stuff just as

rent trends and conformity so typical of the music industry today. In our prevalent musical society, it is not unusual to encounter a band that

someone

become so impressed by

lowing that they ty,

it is,

actuali-

all

they themselves that are a following of what-

whomever happens

ever or

Then the band

around and complains about being pigeon-holed or categorized and not garnering the industry recognition that they deserve. Well, it has been proven time and time time.

again that

the trend setters and the risk-tak-

it's

make

ers that

sits

the deals and get the contracts.

new

a lot of psychological prob-

lems/people that are really disturbed," Rick qualifies

with a laugh.

M.O.R.E. will be entering Gled Sound Studios during the

work on

first

a 4 to 5 song

by early summer.

week

of April to begin

predicted to be released

you don't think you can possibly wait that long to catch an earful of this explosive entourage, you can catch a sneak preview on Stryder Record's upcoming release of If

Unsignecllll: Killing

Time

a compilation

fea-

South Florida scene,

turing several of South Florida's most blistering

and certainly no strangers to breaking the rules, there emerges a new breed pf power vs. melodic

thrash and metal bands, scheduled for release in

Relatively

deliverance that

to the

quickly rising above South

who

have experienced their true effect as

Massive Overload of

formed

nally

Rick Vieira,

Raw

Energy, M.O.R.E. origi-

December

drummer

when

of 1990

bassist

Joe Eshkenazi, and vocalist

Jomar Valdes merged

forces to create a heavy,

known

will listen,

like the

dramatic and powerfully moving ballad

becomes involved

rhythm

Chad Martin and the

great-

homeless and the problems of society, "Johnny,"

hard-edged song about and

in the occult

the club since Thursday,

comments

that the turnout

couples just to get to

slow night,

this is

a kid that

kills his par-

first

notes of the hit tune "Anyway" (the

medium

104, and Miami's

WSHE),

making a slow transition in musical styles that would eventually yield one of the most driving and powerfully melodic sounds that South Florida has ever heard. "We all had an idea of the type of sound that

the American justice system, they keep their fans

and laughing.

up on

had such a peaceful feeling from a show, or when I felt a warm glow

several political

and

social

undertones that

are present in our society.

"We have a

really

wide variety of

(the bars) have

fans," says

when

can't recall

Zombie Birdhouse

sound anything

much

we wanted, but we

couldn't put our finger on

it,"

explains Rick. Drawing from a wide variety of influences, the

music retains the best aspects

the industry's most prolific metal and hardcore

groups past and present.

word

To describe

Maiden, Death...

everyone has different

what makes the music what

influis.

continues Rick. Maybe it's that variety that gives M.O.R.E. such an edge, but whatever it is, the difference is readinoticeable

them apart from live

bands, qualifying for both the semi-final and final

stage performance can, without a doubt, cap-

even the toughest of crowds. Singer Jomar Valdes's strong, passionate vocals send resound-

continuing to play

out, averaging four to five performances a

month,

throughout Dade and Broward counties. "Basically,

we want what

every other band

in the worid wants, and that is simply to make our own sound and to do our own thing. The only thing that success will do for us is deliver our music to a lot more people. That's what we

want most, to listen to

the competition, but the band's

tivate

Lounge

Davie where they defeated several other local

little different,"

upon first listen. "Our sound is ven' distinctive. qualifies Joe. "And it involves a heavy grind." continues Chad. Not only does their distinctive sound set

M.O.R.E. recently participated in a "Battle

rounds. Currently the band

listen to everything."

fact that

Everyone's a

fans that have not yet experienced

of the Bands" sponsored by the Plus Five

"My influences are really off the wall," claims Chad, "Don Henley, the Eagles, Iron

ences

new

one of our shows, but once they do they always come back for M.O.R.E."

one

Energy.

"The

well as

for

everyone to have the opportunity

currently in the process of

organizing a tour of the major Florida

cities

and

coastal regions, following the release of the EP. for later this

summer. The songs

wards

certainly are

in all

but you don't -

What

sanity

ving rhythm section, and

when topped

Valdes's inebriating vocals,

truly

off

but our fans, our fans not only music, but they travel to see us that,

a "massive

overload of raw energy."

believe in us.

"Your goal has to be to move people and to get those people to feel what you're feeling on stage," illustrates Rick.

enough

move you,

If all

several

this

energy

isn't

shows have often

mvolved an impressive display of pyrotechnics. "Everything we write has a message, none

upcoming shows are as follows: April 8th at the Plus Five Lounge in Davie, April 12th at Rosebuds, April 15th at Washington Square in South Miami Beach, and April 30th at

Mnrz-k/A.,.:!! Ortn

/-ri

band

live,

the Button South in Hallendale.

For M.O.R.E.

information, please call (305) 865-7372.

get a lot of strength from them.

There's one guy who's canceled work to come .see us. We're honest about our musical approach to everything.

Back

Our

lyrics aren't trite."

to the roots.

What Zombie Birdhouse

as a musical unit today ty

with a

life all

are,

an ever-expanding enti-

own. "We do have a

its

are very sarcastic, it's

done

lot

are

an honest of our

many

songs are anti-establishment, and some are light hearted about relationships that everybody can deal with." Jon comments: "It cracks me up, a lot of people will say this band

because they're

isn't serious

pop" and

won't listen to

isn't

it.

real

grunge, or death, they

you're hiding behind a

you beat on a music and consider it

wall, you're not playing anylhing. If

standing for our fans, they enjoy it, it isn't just one voice. (All members of the hand, except for

garbage can and

Whitehouse, sing). There's so many different

because you can make really nice, "predictable" tunes, it doesn't matter if it's predictable. If it's something that flows and something that works,

avenues of thought being generated, some bands

same

get into a rut. with the

and over again,

type of material over

never happen with us. Jon

that'll

Even

also agrees. "That's impossible with us.

Dave has started messing around with guitar a he's

forbid,

our drummer.

even though we'll

think, in the future.

we do happen

to last a long time.

still

know

associate the writer with the

will still

bit

God

think

be Zombie Birdhouse. peo-

ple will start to get to

the music and can

music as well

be us

â&#x20AC;˘

it'll

The sound

tive rock."

Zombie Birdhouse

But much the same way

standard for three generations of pop its fans, is

the

It's

the

talks to you.

some

shouldn't matter. points,

and not too

think seri-

ously on others."

So there you have before you. Zombie some people call

Birdhouse. and a look into what

the past, others see as a hopeful future of music.

But Einstein proved that time and

its

concepts

same musical from

Liverpool into the hearts of the world. Everybody

'60's,

proof being

remember them). Zombie Birdhouse put it this way: "DAS VIDANYA HASTA USAGNA PASTA LAS VEGAS." 'Out here, beyond the perimeters, we are that

akin to the musical spirit of com-

integrity that propelled four scruffy lads

if it

very seriously on

to you. Honestly, just

around during the

sound of Zombie

plexity within simplicity.

and

more power

mankind to measure success and failures. Too many of us forget to look at the present, the present which is always the past and becoming the future. A guy named Ken Keasy said it during the '70's, "Be Here Now." (Or maybe it was Ram Dass. 1 was

have

that the Beatles created the musical

music and Birdhouse

acceptable,

call that

are at best, unreal things, invented by

that certain fiavor."

-If you are interested in the opportunity to see

the

listen to the

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and they

way," says Michael, "so

has been tagged as "classic alterna-

'em.

"We have

around us a strong family. Bruce Barkwell is totally the 6th member of our band. Not only

statements,

but then, Jon and I, we write songs together. Jon and I will write a song totally different than Jon and Matthew. It's better under-

song, but

high-energy

their few threads of

Michael's opinion,

left, is in

good about us is that we have four different songwriters in the band, and we all write songs separately,

live

intricate,

almost scary. That's

when it really starts." What helps to maintain

really

well

The show promises

used to be

the whole industry," says Matt, "That

four directions. "What's

potent concepts the just about anyone can relate fretwork webbed atop of an extremely tight, dri-

think we've

Holy Record

strange.

"It's

very cynical, but

ing lyrical messages to the audience delivering

to.

"We

original sound."

getting signed

creative,

Like, oh, that's Mike's song, that's Jon's

worth the opportunity to listen to as is their performance well worth the chance to see. Things are happening pretty fast for this hot young act so keep a look out or you just may miss

own

dream was getting signed. But now, we've come to understand so much better

dynamic, explosive individuals with the power of music bursting out-

our songs." claims Rick.

M.O.R.E.

"hn we a thrash band?" Zombie Birdhouse are

not materialize. Yet

diversity," says Michael.

Contract.

does that imply?" vocalist Jon Preston asks.

Jomar. "At every show we gain several fans from friends of other bands that really dig our stuff, as

may

Zombie Birdhouse seem to thrive on the adventure. "It's amazing how hard it is to get your voice across when you have to go through so

that the tangible thing of our

your name implies'

talent-

wait and work hard for the

may

"Big Break" that

who

the quest for The

kind of fused together, like chicken parts for

name

many

tion, a case that too often overtakes

ed individuals

Jon vents his own observations on

McNuggets," state the highly eloquent Michael Weisberg. "Everybody, whether they know it or not, feels like they are in a Zombie Birdhouse at one point of time." The subtle and quizzical bass player, Chris Carter, demonstrates his own observations. "People come up to me and say, 'I heard your band's

"When

expanded their market.'

created our

emanate from the stage. How did a band like this get a name like that? "Blatantly stolen from an Iggy Pop album; it's a combination of joining between the name and the band, the name didn't join the band, the band didn't join the name, but it

think

laughs Jon.

Creative energy can also lead to bored frustra-

stage, dancing, drinking, I

that the sets are pri-

the magic

round the

much shit for playing there. But 75% of the stuff we do is ours." "We're confident with our own music. asserts Matthew. "We have pioneered our own music in cover bars and ever since then they

WRUF

starts all over again, the fans gather

Nuefeld, the band began

rotation

metal masterpiece regarding the incompetence of

replace-

Birdhouse

back in Tallahassee that we do. we catch so

ever heard fresh."

Tallahassee's Gulf 104, Gainesville's

the

you mention a 'bar band,' there's a bar

table. If this is a

Whitehouse, he hadn't been invited, but was looking for something to do on a Saturday night. Road weary, tired, according to Bruce, "They sounded better at the end of a week long set then As the

pro-

that's real funny,"

song has received

What

marily all-original music.

found Zombie Birdhouse

I'd

throughout

just

most unique and hopeful quality about Zombie

Barkwell did. and

any other band

copies

currently working on a

ject.

every band's dream.

ents in the process, and "Detention," a pounding

guitarist

of their former lead guitarist by

much the same way made the same observations. The exception: was invited. When Barkwell stumbled upon Matthew Cloutier. Michael I

said

going to

Gainesville/Tallahassee, and the band

Mike

ment

2,000

little slow tonight. had to fight my way through throngs of dancing hypnot

for Nirvana, they are

Street Called Haight, has sold well over

something Mike

agrees, "It's like

me, 'Thank Cod

and it's Saturday night. The sets, four each night, consist primarily of all original music. The crowds are a mixture of young upper class college students and "thirty-something" faculty types. Manager Bruce Barkwell

"The Beggar's Song," concerning the plight of the

member changes,

specifically the addition of

fol-

with every performance. With songs

a driving,

M.O.R.E. has developed a

lowing as diverse as their influences, and ly increases

a resurgence of the sixties."

make the odd people the middle ground, thank God they've sold..." So has Zombie Birdhouse. In between frequent weekend long gigs, the band's self-produced tape.

Weisberg. Chris Carter. Jon Preston and David

Targeting their listening audience at any-

one who

Mother Mayhem. After undergoing a few important thrash-oriented band, then

features their song "'Hey.' a

heavy, socially conscious, anti-drug song.

Known

Florida's average metal/hardcore bands.

by those

The

early April.

"One more song, okay, one more song," guiMatthew Cloutier looks out over the crowd fans at Richenbacher's in Gainesville. The band

tarist

has been booked

on problems."

lyrics reflect

"We touch on

to be charting the

highest or selling the most albums at the present

"Feelings," adds Chad.

their "massive" fol-

to see that

fail

much

into trash or underground," claims

Jomar. "Most of the

leslie r. marini

it's

com-

it's

Matthew

Tallahassee, FL

band, the overall sound."

"Our musical

stumble across a product of

thinks

ZOMBIE BIRDHOUSE

lyrics to reflect the diver-

our society that remains untouched by the cur-

has

"We

of our songs are pointless," explains Rick.

don't

stoned-immaculate. "â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jim Morrison.

^ AM^^

Let's blow over the Enquirer stuff

PRODIGY

So here we we. Prodigy. 1992. KEVIN: Is that like Lynyrd Slc\'nyrd 1991^

more important

It's

THRUST.

that we're in

Kent The newer

stuff has really

The

stuff that nobody's

lot

Con|rahilations on your mention in RIP.

Kent

and

about

talk

the music.

Jadsonvaie, FL by lesTte r. norW

newer

really

heard yet

a I

wouldn't say

it's

are there;

it's

...

— those elements

speed metal precise,

ROCKY RUCKMAN & THE BEAT HEATHENS

more exact

technical.

What have you

Christmas?

infhiential?

we just wanted a record deal, and to let everybody know where we're at. We got a distrib-

Kevin: Vihil sparb

Kent: No.

Cemuny

ution deal in

company

a loL

through Metal Blade with

called Master Records

couple of labels have said they're interest-

ed. I'd like

somebody

have to wait

snap us up!

anybody.

guess they

play with

feel, to

have played with Megadeth, Pantera.

Rumors

...

you can leave out

lately

the

new Fates

Warning, and King Diamond, and, of course. Queensryche. I try to think of artistic value and combine that with musicianship. I try to do that with the band. ing on

I've

got tunes that I've been work-

...

So you've been contributing more musically than in the past?

Kent Were more

Trixter.

a unit I'm not stuck writing

ewrything. and dictating parts anymore. Kevin

Do you

feel

any closer to accomplishing your

own

doing most of his

bass lines now.

(oals?

Kent

Musically, yes. Fiscally, no. Musically,

we ve

accomplished quite a bit We'^-e grown together as a band, and our newer material will definitely

some

prove that We've gotten

recognition; we're

Kevin:

have an idea

bring

I'll

him. and

well collaborate. Everything on the except for before

".As

first album, Darkness Reigns," had been written I had some input into that

joined.

proud of ;45 Darkness Reigns.

Kent

Kevin: We've been getting a lot of fan mail.

Darkness Reigns" I really didn't have a cohesive band to work with. A lot of the tunes were written

Kent: We've gotten letters from Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands. We were written up in "Metal Hammer' over there, we got a good tape review, and a lot of people in Europe have been writing to get the tape. ... .And it's all linked up through that distribution deal.

Any radio play? Kent None that we know lot of airplay in

of in Europe.

got a

Boston on college radio; we were

more a group

It's

effort this time.

".As

with our former bass player and no lead singer. For me lately, it's been Fates Warning and one

band: Death.

like the singer. I'm surprised

they're just starting to get

the

new Atheist Death

ing,

and ak-ays

if s

...

some

recognition.

And

Looking bade on the past ... was there any time felt like throwing in the towel?

you

Kevin: The band

Kent

If s the

my only commitment

most important

to any of us.

And

pain in the neck, but to

never knew

started to handle it

make

a living at

—

would

be able

that goal's never

full bodied sound. You can't even categorize what this band is doing musical-

heard

bits

and pieces of blues, rock, country,

swing, bop, reggae, etc.

...

Getting into the band as individuals

came

after

I walked in on. I was only able to meet with four of the five members, as it seemed that the blonde sax player. Rex Freligh. had a

bevy of females waiting side stage that detracted from the interview going on outside! Nonetheless, Freligh's playing was superb and

more important no matter how much

hope they

Kevin: The more bullshit

the

tighter

the

it; if

you can do

they don't

it's

nobody's fault

what you play, and believe in it Hopefully enough people will dig it and you can get some land of success from it We've done pretty well considering the limited scope of what is

play

we've done. We've been as far west as Tallahassee,

south as Melbourne.

haven't played

Tampa in a year. When we did, no one knew who we where, so we didn't do too well. It's a good What do you have

mind

this

year? of us not getting signed

...

We'll be back in the studio for another release.

the end of this year, hopefully we'll get a deal. do. we'd like to hit the road

and get into the

What we're looking

studio earlier.

we go through, we get The more frustrated we get

more important

gets.

Music

what matters

week

... but we believe in what we're doing. We're sticking to our guns, were paying our dues. It could get worse, but I hope not i'm ready to tour. That's what I'm doing this for. I love cutting albums the energy from the people, that's

the best high.

at is

a place to

It's

better than liquor. Playing live

the best thing, and any band that wants to

complain about it then why are they doing

Kent The bands

that complain about

are the ones that can't cut

good it

live

for the

live. I've

the most

band complain about playing live. I'm in whole band experience the practic-

—

interviews.

did it

Of coarse, the interviews. So today you're Kevin: A lot older and drunker. built with

a major. It's a

involved in a

dear the

it!'

never seen a

and gro^v over scNtral years ... like Queensryche did, or Metallica. If a band's been around for a while, that's probably hosv thev lay a foundation,

Soundgarden

of us. If it wasn't the music with us, we'd be playing popular cover tunes, making $2,400 a

ing, the studio, the writing, the rehearsing, the

management controversy, so kf s

you music, do it If

There's too

air here.

There's people that we've dealt with that

have tried to assume that

Kent

But the only person we've ever called manager, the only person who ever should have been called manager is Rich Brown. title.

but

really believe in it It's

not easy and

much

...

and you love the

it's

not a lot of fun.

business to the music business,

you love music,

it'll

get you through.

he were a

Billy

rendered vocals with the

Tallahassee, FL

by rass bvsby .As

Tallahassee pushes for a spot on the nation-

music map. a few bands are breaking, or have

already broken out of the local scene.

these bands

One of name

Gruel. With the band's

derived from a porridge that kept people alive in the 18th century, the band could be the ones to

keep the word alternative alive music.

.As

Report. Gruel

'an alternative to alternative

music." The band began as playing covers. special

in alternative

described in a write up by The Gavin

What makes

that they

all

many bands begin

—

band

this three piece

grew up learning their

know that some twelve years later they would still be in the same band writing songs that strengthen the word "alternative." It was about five years ago that they dedded to change their name to Gruel instruments together.

Little did they

and focus on writing original material to create their own style. The patience and ongoing determination of band members Tommy Hamilton (guitar/vocals), Bruce Hamilton (drums), and Chris Gleasman (bass) have finaHy led them to

—

success. Heavily influenced by Black Sabbath, Gruel's music has evolved into dark, hard, abra-

With an EP and twx) full length albums on Manufacturer Sound Output Company, they are working on new material for their next album, which promises to ddiver more of their melodic music ... filled with guitar noise and crunch which they have defined so wdl. Opening sive pop.

such national acts as Bad Brains, Rollins Band, Government Issue, and The Dead .Milkmen have given them the experience to obtain some of for

their

minor goals

as well as getting

them on

their

way

to fulfilling their major goals. Gruel was recently invited to the South by Southwest Convention in .Austin. Texas to shoot a video, and they are negotiating with European label SPV'.

who

latest release.

most

was

definitely not the least

really difficult to talk with

as people

were constantly coming up

on the man that leads the way. ho^^• and why the band got together. " I had been playing in a band in the club drcuit and really got tired of what I was doing. The whole scene. So. I struck out on my to laud praise

asked

own

Ruckman when,

for awhile-playing as a single. .About four

a half years ago

started going out here

and and there

checking out different musidans and kinda' lining up some people that I thought were wanting the

same thing

early in

life

was musically.

by guys like

again, everybody was.

Sam

belie\-e!

was influenced

Cooke, but then I

also

was

listen-

ing to people like B.B. King and Ray Charles. I like to keep that same feel going classic style

—

and classic tunes." Rocky Ruckman and the Beat Heathens have a previously released 5-song tape available at local record stores and are in the process of recording

"We are currently working at a 16 track studio in Pinellas Park-DB Studios. We've only got one tune do\vn so far and we may try switcha second.

ing to a 24 track studio, just for the benefits of the amount of equipment and instruments we

an indie, then went with

good plan. Last year Prodigy was

who

maintaining both fan

for.

and industry respect

Ruckman.

go through.

all

Kent The prospect

—

scene for metal in Tampa, though. It's ruthless.

we have

loyalty

recently signed another Tallahassee band and current Manufacturer label-mates DVC. Their

Ruckman, bullshit

Heathens have found the missing link that most bands valiantly search

the band leader and guitar wizard. Rocky

others. Ust, but

just gets

far

trombone and appeared

Preston look-a-like

Kent People like what they like. It's not media. If you can present something new to them, you

GRUEL

incorporated into a

ly.

provide for the band personally.

really

band hit the stage for their second set The place was jam packed to capacity. I was really shocked that this band had drawn such a huge crowd and I was being humbled in the worst sort of way. I have to admit now that I am a snot-nose, narrow-minded critic, especially when it comes to judging a band by its name. I barely had room to move through the crowd to where I could, at least see the band. They came out kickin' with a version of Edgar Winters "Frankenstein.", complete with horns! HORNS! Give me a band that uses brass and winds and I'm caught snared and entangled for good. The versatility that Rocky Ruckman and the Beat Heathens showed during that one set was incredible. Each and every member of the band is adept at many instruments and all of these are

sassy

public?

Kent

how much of a challenge it will No matter what seems that Rocky Ruckman and the Beat

complexity and

especially, for Thrust.

Hazley, on electric bass, stand-up bass, trumpet and vocals. Hazley, at first glance, seemed a bit bored by the faire offered up by the band, but quickly livened up on the tune "Hocus. Pocus" and strutted around proudly as the bassist. On keyboards is Robert'Gig" Griffin, who plays a

What do you attribute that to? Is it the media? Are we promoting the wrong bands? Is it the

Rocky and his Heathens it-

The innovative and crafty Harian Brown keeps decent and smooth time on drums,

how much

like to

area and are ver>'

band chooses the tunes that they perform on

arrived just as the

"machines," percussions and vocals, also. The newest addition to The Heathens lineup is Hiram

you play crap.

and as

to interview

couldn't believe

a call asking

vocals.

changed. In the music business, the business comes first The music doesn't really figure in that much. If you draw people, it doesn't matter if

All

would

also indudes flutes, keyboards, percussions and

Boston's knovm primariJy as an "alternative" town when it comes to music ... and you're a metal band ... not bad. Wtvt your perceptions changed since, say, a year ago? Kent The business perception's changed, yes. definitely. I ahvays knew the business was a real until

Mom

the set that

apparently one of the top requested bands up there.

a break, these guys have got

some 50's cover band that my enjoy more than would. Wlien got to be

metal's constantly expand-

been Chopin.

Tampa

lasted four years in the

least a

new

they get a budget to sign

till

bands. We're good enough. \1scous

and that helped

listened to lately that's been

related.

heavy draws with paying and partyin' crowds. The

heard the name at

hundred times since 1 have arrived m the Tampa Bay area. It just wasn't the kind of name for a band that I thought I'd really get into- Rocky Ruckman and the Beat I'd

Heathens. Give

Kent, did yoa get what you wanted for

Ruckman

us in the studio."

Rocky Ruckman and the Beat Heathens have

Seminok, FL by le« ana leocb

been progressive.

heavier than anything we've done before.

Kevin:

S^k^^h^

WBy'i.'^^'^'JC^^

iii

use. We're just in the inibal stages of the recording now. so I'm sure there will be a lot of unforeseen changes and decisions made. Currently, we

are planning on putting out ten songs,

the

titles

some of include "Rich Man's Toy." "Fairy Tale."

"Between A Rock" and r\-e Got

A Date

\S1th

(tn- to figure this

A Dead

other tunes. "Scary World."

Girl."

was picked up by many radio stations, including forty Gavin stations that ended up release

charting

it.

The

of the

release also got a distribution

Europe which apparently did ver. The band is now interested in completing a demo many labels have been asking for. "The local college station V89 has supported us very well." says Chris Gleaman. "... Like a jockstrap on a very large man." "Out Of Mind " recently fell from rotation at V89 after sewn months of airplay. One can only glimpse a small amount of deal over in

well.

Gruds

capabilities.

"Changes, we don't too long." So it

many

this

like to stay

band

people, or

on one thing

as appealing to you a?

your looking

i'or

allemative to alternative music, check out Gn.;c, If

you want more information on the band or i want anv of their releases, write to Gruel c u

v-ou

Manufacturer: P.O. Box 3722''. Tallahassee. 32315-3722-

F!.

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black and white picture (not

photocopy) and a color slide or

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A Look Back at Miami Rocks Too, VoL 4 The fourth annual Miami Rocks original band showcase recentl}' took place h'om January' 30th to February 2nd in Miami, displaying some of Florida's hottest original acts. 1992 proved to be a pivotal year for the annual event as the East Coast Music Forum, a seminar series, \ was added to the convention. Industry professionals from all over the country were brought in|

all

over Mia Rocks.

to participate in panel discussions and witness what is quickly transforming South Florida into the next big industi^y hot spot, the bands, Here are some of the Miami Rocks highlights.

Catchin' the Itch at

Packet capacities

thoi

Lookoi for

the'i

*ÂŤ%

Staircase^ Creepers.

at panel discussions were the

norm,

^tf

:^-*'>-.

RocksUeam

for this]

Miami

Rocks.

FLORIDA BANDS: SHOWCASE yOUR TALENTS Howdy,

all

you kids out there

time they played here with Jawbox. O.K., on to the dreaded audio reviews. Did you

then

response I've gotten from this column I've decided you would rather read about Warrant anyway. Don't

ever have one of those days

last

when you just

my mail. Lo and behold,

there

was: the

bands (wouldn't be prudent); instead, we'll delve deeply into the underground music scene, just like my new hero, Dave Kendall, does on MTVs 120

picked up

minutes. Speaking of Dave and MTV, the HyundaiMTV sponsored BIG AMOK) DYNAMITE/ML tour

ever dreamed up: the cassette, but genuine, hard

new BAD REUGION

past two years;

BUND

was

bucks for a beer,

told

much,

didn't miss

five

was time

month. record;

.^fter

own

this

suggest you get off your

laz\'

you're not,

gem

How

could one not

Not a Love Song;" of course they did the 90's remi.x. which totally ruined which was otherwise a good song. During the rest of the set. they just seemed to

record that starts off with Greg yelling "Like a rock, like

some

graphs.

was

a planet, like a fucking atom bomb.

ter eveo'N^'here

turn.

are touring this

nice to hear some early PIL classics like "Poptoncs." "Under The House." or "Public Image" ... but it didn't happen. During the intermission. Dave Kendall and his MTV lackeys stayed busy interviewing attendees, and King Dave even signed

up.

Ill

unperturbed by the joy and madness that

would have been

"Naturally,

like a

and

pick this

powerful

It's ver\'

remain

encounstuff.

summer, so hopefull y they

BR will

BVFTALO

TOM

have released their third LP. entitled Let Me

Come

make

a swing through Florida.

Oi'«-,continuinginthesameveinasl990'sfi/r(//fl77(/.

with loud, melodic guitars and impassioned vocals.

auto-

really quite sick-

shove just to try to get their

mugs on MTV. Big Audio Dynawere up next, and they

me ... so we left after 5 songs. My overdidn't

all

doadamn

thing for

view of this big MTV-Hyundai

tour

that

will

soon appear on

Diamonds In the Rough, post-produced

digitally

high quality

featuring a

tal-

ented collection of unsigned artists. The neatly and professionally packaged CD, com-

24 page booklet containing

plete with a

home. I guess MTV won't be putting me on another guest list any time soon.

appear on the

that they

be signed by a major label or sponsored by a private investor. However, they underwill do everything possible on stand that

will

Rodell Record's national compilation entitled

photo and biographical review for each band,

music industry endorsement by Rodell Records. Rodell Record's unique rationale is simple: To seek and discover the nation's most promising musical talent, to develop and package that talent with the most commercial potential, and to place that talent on the world's musical stage in front of prime

will be presented to essential

end to advance their careers with the clear understanding that if any of them

make

to the top, not only will they benefit

but so will Rodell Record's reputation to all of the aspiring artists all across America who

make

are trying to

to the big time!

top!"

ATTENTION BANDS!

Rodell Records and

Thrust Magazine are teaming up to bring you an all Florida band compilation CD

C'mon bands!

Just a

little bit

of effort

Mail your tape/demo

Rodell Records

to:

Florida Project, 1851 E. First Street, Ste.900

cian himself, realizes the necessity of inside contacts and financial backing in this indus-

Hollywood,

who

Santa Ana,

CA CA

92705, or P.O. Box 93457-F 90093.

GOOD

LUCK!

The second LIBERATE HEMP

burg

downtown SL

crowd.

Peters-

drawing quite a

recently,

No Fraud opened the fesMost of the hippie

tivities.

wannabees couldn't quite grasp the concept of hardcore music, let

alone the message

...

and

shame.

that's a

This release should put an end to all the Husker

called counter-culture. After

comparisons that have followed the band since

ntAUD sounded good and had important things to say. Oh well, so much for open minds in the so

SST

their first

record.

CMMTMCK are an all-star

band, of sorts; they released a great

some speeches by

Empty,

LP called Inside

in the

Yours on the indie

T BLUE. This guy plays 60's guitar wank garbage, but the hippie wannabees really ate this shit up; they were dancing around

The band consists of members of Skinyard and the Accused, and the LP was produced by Mr. Sub Pop himself: Jack Endino. With these aedentials, Inside Yours is certain to be a winner. Road Racer has

tions

was time

for

was the summer of love

all

over again

was time

KNOLL GUNMEN, who transcend fresh

and

all

of songs.

for the

have a special

ability to

genres of music, making them sound

original.

They played a cool

set,

out the

hemp

rally's

are a good

way

...

first

this thing

such a

high-

to raise

awareness about a misunderstood plant that has

Fans of the Seattle sound

some

TVRES IN IMMOBTALrry

Florida news:

are a four piece

style vein

overtones. "Blood on the Sand"

No,

is:

don't

smoke

pot.

But

for

all

the

(like

George Bush) would be against the

tion of

relegaliza-

hope ever>'one caught the Helmet, L-7 tour as rolled through Florida. L-7 were amazing. U'hat I

a fucking band

. . .

they're as

good as

gets,

and they

don't deliver bullshit. They just ripped through 14

songs

It's

available

for

$4 ppd.

a fan of raw

hemp.

like there

was no tomorrow. Highlighted by

want for

punk

check out

humorous

in the this

BOt SLADE

dee-jay

airing

Mondays

show with "American

Society," from the Flipside

compilation release The Big One.

tough act to

follow, but they pulled

HELMET had it

off

with tight

musicianship and a great sound system. Helmet are being signed by a major

label,

which might explain

It's

were

definitely impressed.

to be

made.

stuff.

Trust

me on

it's

Rough. See them

From

mind.

wasn't

had better watch out!

was

virtually impossi-

like to take this

opportunity to congratulate the

who

will

be appearing on Rodell

the top!

tation

the beginning,

philosophy was simple: combine

(Longhorn Records) and valuable contacts with

ground

(as a rare

today's market.

parents repu-

investment back-

These ingredients are absolutely essential

coin broker).

When combined

with professionally packaged top talent, we

have the chance of breaking bands to a national that

no one

else

level of

recognition in a

way

can offer today.

After hearing the incredible talent to release a Florida based project,

from Thrust readers.

would seriously

and show the Southern California bands what

disthey are up against. We're eager to establish ourselves as the leader in the

covery business. Let's keep those

that,

buckos.

taking over Flipside

demos coming

you're ready to be heard, we're listening!

Adam

Rodell, President

I'm gont: Maximum

Magazine, merging the two into one super magazine. Corporate takeovers in punk rock land. Unbelievable.

Record's national debut compilation compact disc entitled Diamonds In the

in stores in a couple of weeks. have a 4-song 7' out on my label,

powerful

would personally

and the tape should be

it's

blew

groups from the wealth of talent we heard, but decisions had

ble to cherry pick

Miami underground scene

One more note of interest and Rock and Roll is going to be

submitted demos to our

expecting the talent fi'om Florida to be that deep or diversified. The staff and

and

really

a tape by

intense hardcore:

very well recorded and produced. Load have gained

CONSMRAa

who

of the musicians

all

available

on a radio show on

midnight: he sent

LOAD. This is some

a strong following in the

and closed the

tou might

WUN n J in Miami called "Off The Beaten Path,

new material from their new, soon to be released LP on SlashAVamer Brothers (a major label release to),

style,

$3 from 10600 Village Drive. #103. Seminole. FL

34642.

the band,

I'm actually looking forward

the standout

13-song demo.

"Shove and "Fast and Frightening," from the Sub Pop Mini LP Smell the Magic, they also debuted "

band

from PO Box 216. Sanford. FL PLSTONHIM BAMES ha\-e a tape out. aptly titled Eat My Barly Cow Buddy. If you're track.

32772

begin by thanking

Annual Nationwide Talent Search. You guys

called

with hardcore

Let 1st

seven Southeast U.S7 Florida based bands

ADVEN-

from the Orlando area with a mini-cassette

problems facing the

benefits this plant provides, only a complete idiot

—

deal.

Sty in the hard gothic

the answer

missed

you get two extra songs

besides,

the potential to solve

many energy and ecological worid. ... And if your asking,

who

time around, now's your chance to pick

Moving along

lighted by a killer version of the Misfits' classic. "Skulls." These

fall

re-released this classic, with the addition of a couple

When T Blue 6RASSY

headed for the nearest watering hole. finally left the stage,

—

label,

Dear Thrust Readers,

of 1990.

people representing various left-wing organiza-

required here to possibly get your music onto a high profile, high quality CD project

AND MARIWANA RAUV took place in

other words, we're Ln this together to accomplish the same tnmg, to make it to the

can make a difference. President and Founder Adam Rodell, a musidecision makers

should've stayed

Each band

Magazine.

artist that will

professionals with an

ening watching people push and

mite

tape in response to a Nationwide

demo

Talent Search advertisement seen in Thrust

Adam Rodell sums it up: make no guarantees to any

of this you ask?

Bane, Takes All Kjnds, OTM, and Private Escort. These seven bands put up a minimal amount of effort to send in their band's

ass and go to your nearest independent record store

for the

So what does Rodell Records gain from

try. all

hasn't been off the turntable for a

JOHNNY LVDON show. They opened with "This is

be going through the motions.

Congratulations to the following bands: Don Maye, Vendetta, Winter's

Split Image,

heard in the

you're a fan of BR, you probably

If if

foul format

most

best thing I've

Ceneraton% the

vinyl.

LP. We're talking hard vinyl

here, not compact dink, not the

kicked off at the Tampa State Fairgrounds. 1 missed MELON and LIVI, but the first two bands,

paying

FLORIDA COMPILATION CD, DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH

felt like

shoving a blunt instrument up your boss's rectum? That was the kind of day I was having ... until I

worry though, I'm not going to patronize hairspray

from what

ON RODELL RECORD'S NEW

why their sound is more refined and less AMP. REP.

glam rock land.

I'm gonna niake this column quick and to the point, 'cause I've got a million things to do and from the

Rodell Records

in guys.

BACKSTAGK PASS

Tampa Bay's

Home Of Rock *^ RolL

GOING BEYOND REALITY WITH SRiENT SCREAM what has the band been

Musically,

doing lately? It's

We are putting a new tape out that has six It's

it.

do a a

than Pieces of Reality. Every

song on the new one IS

going to be

definitely

We anticipate

more accepted. lot better

new

a whole, the

very strong.

stuff

And

much more

mature.

en,

There will be side.

strongest. ful

six songs, three

on each

We feel the first three tracks are the The

first

cut

called,

'Youth-

Delusions." a hard heavy rockin' song.

The second Belief."

the

which

the

of moods.

lot

really controversial

"Beyond Silent Scream

track,

title

touches a

arc.

play

song because

It's

does

The third song is "Sea Of Serenity." it's more geared for A.O.R. radio which may freak out the people who arc into the heavier .stuff. This song w

between.

can be ac-

ill

cepted.

We arc so explosive that you must

help us for

UK>k

us because our music appeals to

just at night but

new tape of yours.

it?

airpla\

on the

day parts

radio, not

also.

Radio

both the rock listener and metal listener.

what's happening: that's what gets out to

people.

genuinely like to be on stage. Ixc

some bands a ho just

seen it's

play because

Every time we're on stage,

their job;

no matter where we are. we get off. We've played with a lot of different band crowds: Pantera,Savatage, Loudness, Child'sPlay

and then bandslikeRo.xxGang. etc. We've never heard, "these guys are too hard core."

We've always

gotten great re-

sponse, even our parents like tape

The new will

we weren't Though we don't

want to play out so much point

where

seen.

We would like

Silent

that

gets to the

Scream can always be it

be a concert, not

another show.

How do

you see Silent Scream down

heard a

lately.

lot

Some

of hype about our band

labels

and we've gotten a radio, like stront:

FliTltOL

BAOK!

have contacted lot

us,

of airplay on the

on 95YNF. With our tape out

we feel in a vear we will

looking at

Check out the 95 YNF Angels as they cruise Flo. Suncoast Beaches in the Abraham Chevrolet Beach Patrol.

vate. Patrick,

Mark and have been I

in the

same

band since high school and we've learned together playing out. Each of us

knows

what the other one's thinking. I'm (Matt) a

little bit

wilder than they are. Mark's

more sneaky and as

way. Patrick all

shifty.

He's still as wild

am, but he goes about

of us

in line.

In the past,

Now

our drum-

we have always struggled

with drummers. Playing together was not difficult but to

fit

with three guys

who

same way presented problems. Our new drummer, Greg, has the wildness of yet the maturity of Patrick. He .Vlark and is also an extremely funny guy. He goes with the flow and doesn't resist us. Our band is intact, and we'll have a new tape

the

out soon so look out.

BY DIAMOND JIM

The beautiful Angels, appearing in bikinis, will be passing out free suncare products and Diet Pepsi.

the thinker in the

band, our father figure.

mer:

in a different

back and keeps

laid is

have lived together for so long and think

the road?

Describe Silent Scream public and pri-

into clubs that

accepted into before.

just

it.

more commercial, so we

more welcome

IHE EEJiCH

deal with religion.

heavy music. We"re aggressive, ycl

music

'ur

style l>een ac-

the clubs?

Being the type of band \

What's on

style.

Has your hard driving cepted

opportunities.

Let's get into that

been a year since Pieces of Reality.

new songs on

some major

Tampa Ba\

LOOK FOR THE 95 YNF ANGELS ON A BEACH NEAR YOU!

mv^smmmmmim^wKiswms& The

also

Jeff and the

have a tune, ".Alchemy," on the soon to

recording

98 Rock's

Bay Bands

be released

now

are back

lEDLAM MANNER,

Local vocalists interested in filling

who

UUADONNA'S now

has

ofncially left

should send a tape, video

(if

vxzl

bio,

duties

lately withoriginal,straightahead

photo and

rock

Catch them at Beacheys with

roll.

HATHRfOX

band that has been opening up

Dr. Manalapan. NJ 07726.

SOIOIER Of roatUNE ha e a new drummer, )OHN GINTBY who

SECRn

moved

plays mostly original rock

Bay area from lower

for

SERVICE. The band has no

name but has been

ASAP and & roll. Catch

labeled

before they catch a name.

.Mabama. The new line-up debut was

them

March 23rd

has rejoined

CHRIS SAVARRO and lOHN RODRIGUEZ, formerly of DESERT

LANCELOT, replacing Dee Cames:who

ECLIPSE, are looking for a new bass

at the Rock-it Club.

THRY NUNLiy

month

ago.

The

band has acquired the keyboard

tal-

replaced Terr>- only a

ents of John

E.,

back

miN

new

in the stu-

new

dio at Panda to record 4

area band

6 song debut

Look

for

we speak. LUCIAN RLAQUE welcomes with

open arms their new second

side.

THE SND ANNUAL

RAUY

HE«tf

KTE

ST.

took place at Williams

Park. 0\'er 1000 people showed up

including

members

yuppies and ewryone concerned

about rekgdlization.

FltAUD and

6RASSY GNOU GUNMEN rocked

Blaque was at the Ritz Theatre on

WARREN MADDEN cal differences as the

now

aggressive sounding

SION

HOOKA, the band from

new

and sound system

worthwhile

HEMKTOCK,

talk sur-

a multi-day

le-

TRANSGRES-

as lead vocalist Transgression's

line

as follows:

Madden-

Russ Deckman-lead guitar,

vocals,

John Hawkins-rhythm

gig.

a related note,

faced of

for the

ause. Madden

joined ranks with the

cleverly intertwined with the music.

their time

has parted

ways with EX-HAVEN, claiming musi-

has

guitar,

Jimmy

Riles-drums and Lee Peddicord on bass.

STIff KITTY have changed their

Sum-

MISERY LOVES COMPANY, Joining original members bassist

in Tallahassee for late

mer. Keep a buzz

Due ences,"

for the latest details.

to the classic 'musical differ-

MARKUS MALLOY has parted

ways with

NIGHTMARE SYMPHONY.

The band including

Benjamin

ex-

Phobia, Dorian ex-Cast of Nasties, and

John ex-Hemlock

new

now

name

guitarist with dedication, tranj-

Cindy Sexton

guitarist Angel

vocalist

Bobby

C. are

Rod and Ray Heeter,

formerly of Emerald City. Misery Loves

Company are scheduled

for a live

the Rock-it Club airing on

looking for a

CuitaristA^ocalist is

"Bonnie

'Ten Ways") and four

"I'm

"Fallin'

Rocker," "U,"

.'\pril

from 19th.

BRIAN LOYD

back at Morrisound Studios record-

Jazz^'

Jacksonvilk that

you read

this. Live to

you direct

from the home of the 25c

music scene up-

Jacksonville's local

some 200

date. .After selling

"units"

ol'

song demo,

their sell-produced four

ALAN AUDIO.

draft,

are re-recording at

Final tracks that

was

treated to at the studio just re-inforce

my gut feelings about

Cronic Reality's

the Snickers finals

New

.\|usic

and are back up

Search semi-

rehearsing material for upcoming

some musical

shows, and they are going to record a

mischief at a club near you.

are busy writing

"bone-crushing song" to be plaved on

March/April 1 992/ THRUST

MOORE

VINNIE

for

been

could finally start hapIan and

but there

taking off

not your

"I-wanna-be-a-rock-star"

seen so

turnout

ROCK

feeling again,

had the

gut

ol'

and had a chance

just goes to

heavy rotation can do for you

but everyone else in

attendance seemed amply impressed.

Grunge rock guitar

music

into Jacksonville

HTZGERALO

way

slithers its -

MIKE

at last

guitar vibes. Vlnnie

and he doesn't

the band that

MAD AXE

BLACK JACK PYRAMID

with .Attitudes records hard-core rap act.

ASSABIT AND BATTERY. MaJ

are

manager

still

COMMON

looking for a singer.

THREAD

more out and

are getting

SENSES are new

about these days, and THE

just about readv to release their

tape.Thc FENWICKS featuring KENNY (the fre-

"progressive" venues throughout Jax/

erybody a good time and a good laugh.

.Axe

Of course, the story

Rumors about CRUSTACEAN CRUCIFIXION playing there are as of yet

unconfirmed

way."

Mike's dance-mix

Am The WalCLUB

Gainesville area.

behind the Fenwicks

PYLE,

SKYNYRD and

ARTIMUS

drummer

last

LYNYRD

drummer

me, I'm wailing

for the

DON STABLES confided may

"that Jacksonville

not be

ready for it but we're doing

Mad

.Axe

any-

have been on an .A&R

CUWnSH OF LOVE reunion. Its been

watch since they opened up for Pan tera

in for

Fenwicks. The Fenwicks, original

whispered around Jacksonville music

with

tracks. Activity of the best

members STEVE SCHIB and JIM CORRIERI are from New York origi-

5's

forget I'm not at

there.

hub

up the

nally all

Augus-

of the St.

lEE-A-MWl

are

final tracks for their

length release, /ns/? MisI, due

third

and hooked up with .Artimus

Look

places, Israel.

their

length CD/Tape. What's impressed

their

own

it,

they've been

music, writing

finding the right

and then wor-

guys. You've got

Way

support and by

the time this issue hits the streets.

my way

past

Jims heavily

why Artimus

Pyle

in the first place.

Look

Lynyrd Skynyrd. While we're in

break right here

when

how about

was. well, okay

let's

...

new one.

lELLADONNA

in audi-

hear that JOEY outU work. You 1

guess real

KATE STRAIGHT have reformed and have been seen gigging

Docksides, as well as Murray Hill Theater. it's

Ewry Saturday around midnight

Band Night

sho\« are cheap

are losing money), hol free.

Murray

at (all

Hill.

The

the shows in town all

ages,

and

to re-

presented has been different' but the

haw

crowd turnouts here's the plug

•

go drinking, and important

been thin. So

you're not of age to if

you know hoxv

to support

group.

"City of

atmosphere

will

your

local

BE THERE! The artist s

Expression" and the

pleasant. Recently

JAVA

JEL had their farewell pertormance there,

THE SENSES have

played there,

for the story to

PRODWY

a long time ago, but

the band had laid

and now.

can vouch

Mad

for

.they're back.

member

ary

some bme,

As an honor-

of the Pantera road crew, for the

good response due

Axe.

Only one thing couM have kept

the

THMST END ANNNBR-

BUCK SARY PARTY at the ROCK-IT CLW in

UTS AND BOTTU

Tampa

returned. Atlanta's

Justice for the cool hospitaliW.

ROCKETS hav« VIOLENT SKYE. and MAn BUTLER QttARTn. also LE^A-FAWl. At Magnolia's THE 911

BAND have been gigging

yup, theses

guys are actually firemen-and

BRATIONS player, 5,

lowly AMY

THE

new

have added a

VI-

bass

NORWICH. At Club

THE GRAPES screeched through

JOANNA CONNU. ROCK IBS buses will

around town

for the rest

and they do dress up the like

no other buses can.

to the staff

ol'

the year,

city streets

.Also,

oew promotions

welcome director

GRIG WALT, and best ol' luck to mentor CAin BROOKS, who left the station to join his wile in

Memphis.

Tennessee. The Free-For-AII Fridav with morning flakes .ARF and .ANNIE IS

worth staying up

lor.

w+iere the

usually dull employee types get to let their hair

down. Speaking of

Bay.

radio,

Thanks go out

JON OLJVA

the only gentlemen in

tkU

today.

being treated to a

surpnse perl'ormance

Sa\atage, and

b\'

the best band in the bay area.

TYGER. How about

TYGER

boys and

a Tyger Tyger

your hometo\Mi? I'm doing what

and

to party with the staff

this time, as w>ell as

to Mr.

SAVATAGE, perhaps

was great to get

Would you

tmsTi. also

The

away from the premier of SATJUTS

DOG

happens.

At Bad Boy's. Orlando's

alco-

The current musical genre

music scene, you

dropped their singer and are

quick here.

shows are sponsored by the have

MOLLY

move on

sedated guard dogs to check out your

MONALISA

former

now wish

music that got them in so much trouble

left

studio chops.

TATTOO

off their

record company, and

don't expect a National

Enquirer report on

Jim

be enter-

work on

rehab terms, paid

THRUST, and

HATCHETS BOBBY INGUH'

RETRIiUnON will

Crawfish have completed their drug

turn to the simple style of making

than expected crowd responses during

former members of the

an upcoming issue of

that okav guitar playing by

to listen for

all

the southern rock vein,

down

circles that

The Fenwicks

Day. The band has been drawing better

throughout

in of

a feature on

for

out some time around SL Patrick's

tions for a

for the

in the

should find

heaw.

getting

ev-

more musicians than

interesting cut

PANTERA likes the best.

ha\t been seen on stage

body away at sound check.

rhythm section of the gods) are

version of the Beatles'

making your voke heard.

BRIAN TICHEY stopped by for a quick DISC JOCKEY records over at

NASTA WAYNE RICHARDSON,

re-

played on the

not to

been working

find in a dry-out clinic.

some

so take

bite,

Since the new"s

quently seen playing around assorted

Fools" featuring

program

RALPH QPPOLA

sponsibility for w+iat

on a sampled version of "Chain of

you can

name

director's

Rd., Jack-

the

and new drummer

also a pretty regular

face at Alan Audio. He's

9090 Hogan

mention Vinnie's exceptionally decent

to see

DOCKSIDE'S

the band perform live at

for

What a crowd show you what

signed pictures and then blew every-

105

sonville, FL, 32216,

write to

to,

far this year.

they graciously chatted with fans,

GARAGE PARTY

program director

THRUST. The address

here at

LYSERGK

ing about the studio are

ng you can do about

you want

true,

ona

turned out to be one of the better I've

Music Jams are giving

s somethi

nice letter, or

it's

they can do about it

it Please write the

radio by

Docksides

much

there's not

show which

Shade's in February', a

the Ave. Mall while in town, where

rying about playing out.

THE CilSN

opening ud

seen lurk-

.Also

players, recording first,

early next year.

ha«

enou^if

the radio

the Tattoo bovs

tion duties are being handled by Kevin

and perfecting

release

remember

probably

Schorr and Ron Perry.

working on

The planned

JACK

an east coast tour some-

Nirvana and Pearl Jam

common

visit to

looking at their career

Cindy Who. These young ladies made

also leave for

as of yet untapped potential. Produc-

me most about this band is their way of

and Greg Hall formerly of

works.

in the

ENMNOandBOBMCPEEKwillhandle engineering chores. REIN SANCTION

"The Local

lull

ing Brian in the studio are Ray Wallace

be produced by

will

type of jam that used to be promoted.

In a few days a lot of you will forget

many

in town,

screaming at them, and yes,

Wednesday night Local Music Jam

ing the studio to begin

Rein Sanction album

The band

new

Brannon.

DeVlto's,

inghis second release, Or\ia-org. Join-

of its hole and the

"Sleeping Angel." Also,

nal music.

seems that Sub-Pop has

homeboys Mark,

FebVMarch. Favored cut

portation and the ability to write origi-

itself out

pening

their frequent gigging

date

and small

show here

you complained about not hearing

So you've been calling the jocks,

doing well,

first full

and

in the afternoon.

WARNING

Warning on

musical livelihood was stolen.

Moore and

Cinderella, \lnnie

finishing

Natasia, fom-ierly of \'iolet Bride

t\«en IJO and 3:30

was attending the recent FATES

at all.

tine geriatric area,

bass,

all live

plead in the

Fates

NIR-

packed, but nothing involving their

Over

6AR0Y LOO.

bad luck

means to all

it I

defense of disc jockeys again? While

SANCTION. Thanks go out

putting out material from the likes of

home when

bit of

the house they

at Einsteins

you out there, may

pulled

when

them

and knowing how much

GLORYNOIE, LYSUGIC GARAGE PARTY, and of course. REIN

VANA

was burglarized somewhere be-

a Southeast music

tour. In town, catch

recently

with

or around the middle of April. Those

Screamer boys had a

Records. .Also in the

time around May 15th. Since bands

comfortable that

the latest incar-

for the trio

Stereos, VCR's, jewelry,

kind, in a comfortable atmosphere, so

Hi^ness

works

f EP to be out on

change had oddly been moved and

some drum

HIGH

consumption

Junior

CIOWDELL

acts.

RAIEJlWICTORYSTUDIOS,knownfor

own LARRY COHEN stopped

VMin

for

are working on their

with the help of Joe Alexander at

rus." .And last but not least,

nation from grungers, Christine and

have been

studio recently, Living Bed-

available for public

The mix was done

Clyde").

where not only

galization/music fest tentatively scheduled

Outta' Love,

CRONIC REALITY

March 20th.

the bandstand with ganga messages,

1969, donated

guitarist.

Rick. His first gig out with Lucian

of the media, hip-

Your Love,"

Friend," 'Take

own

room Studios, recording five of their own originals. The tape should be

some mix-

new ones,("Sweet Dreams,"

probably lowering

property values as

In-

And Only

heaw

did

of eight songs; four previ-

ously recorded,("Kick In "Best

SIUNT SCREAM their

debut

their

nuking

debut in early April. Also look

the

WOU are

SEASONS OF THE the studio, following

metal and

down

you're interested.

from 1989. This Brandenton band plays

their

pies,

ing

avail-

and look

Ciw them a call at

songs.

their

entitled

(813) 446-5713

NASTY

formerly of

HAIITS. The band

player to work with.

The Hearts

to be exacL

The Chin,"

month.

later this

Has anyone caught the new Bay

Crazed Management, 210 Bridge Plaza

to the

circuit

ANTHIAX

Anthrax c/o

available) to

new Bran-

don band, has been making the

Queensryche's

able to the publ ic in about two months.

after a studio trip into

the Pennsylvania area, Cladwynne, ?.\,

Fresh Prince, and also the

Mindcrimes. The tape should be

III.

HURTS

ILEEDING among

The Crush

Pit."

know

girls.

show

would, and

can to bnng this hard

hitting, in your lace

and wrapped

around your ears motherfunka metal hand to

Jacksonville. .Also.

opportunity to work with

GMSUNCEI for I

...

some Flonda

Wx had the

New Orleans

so be on the lookout dates. Well

might be cheap, but space

it's

campers. isn

so.

time to get back on by broomstick

and haunt more sleazy \tnues to give the news you need. See Ya

you

all

The

.Astral...

.And. finally,

what al you Thrash-

hear

ers are waiting to

AX^SLTTji by UiT^a

South F-L-A musk scene. At the top cl

hour

nasavt

is this

THON

thing

Washing Square on Soutti Beach.

We're taUong about 9 bands a day iof

TMi over 140 bands. Unfor-

16 days. tunately

don't have the

room

to list

Spring Break

South Florida

— hoards

here

The Pediatrics AIDS Benefit

ONFir, MADD MAIfiRin, XSf TllWiXXX i.v UM TWHT. and Tampa -ockers FAOOtT lua The

MJUMSt

ALLEY, SIICILTIIE PSTCHOMAMA, ILOWNZ, SIN COT, FOIar. J

lAflBTUa. SQIini IS still doing the Wednesmght liw progrgavt

:ay

'r.ere's

the line up-

thing and

lASBTCASI, K>C,

COtlAKMC UM0 The HIS nVI LOiNCC

Peace!

29 with

21st,

H-ith

roster

•NDiryiNC

Don't forget

WAJtS

SOVTM lACKSTAfil MiSK NH-

C:-x-".r. 'iVesten

music

blasting out of m>'

HMBOS

(fornierl>CityLiniits).The)-

tvt'o-stepping

ani

line-

not

Was

.>lo!

impressivt that thev can pull

new

to generate

tinued

-on

existent'

en'

:;on

wanted:

and

turn

music.

-\\i

kidding

The move

hard for

t«as

and a

did kind of like

tefl

thou^ but if

.saacf.

:jdiattheir ...

V'-i,

amount

: >.

S2.U0 sne

same Barry Manifow

the

MAKIKXS MADD HAMIfTT,

TtiUAT,

ONriT,

loosNCASSO TMfiOL

and

wth

was a major thrash bash

MONsnosiry, MMONOMAsy, and

MSOMOOn

.March 2Sth

on .March

brou^t

15th.

bkMoit

Aith

LOW CANAL, men TW

the ITCH,

^as the reapient o<'

S1,000 lor the

oi'

for Lillian .Axe,

the progressive scene,

full

TTCN celebrated his birthday

6IOTT0

last

at the

montfv pack-

ing the pi^ce. \S'hat better birtfxfay

a cash grand prize

MXXHAIS at the

ACS MU, who ate taking a

break to work on their

ing the pledge drive a $15,740 success.

ing the best

So Hence, thb

hooked up

new demo

set

now.

THINDUPOMI

1WMDCID0MI the local

are the

and names d I

nights. Bands include

MMTD NUTN, HCASSO TVCfiO, Asnrosi, sionoiTOta, roMn TW NAMi, imimis, LT lOCB, TW NAT, LOM OMAL, XSI,0«andCOf TW MIE HAKLM ami Beach stuff as

wdL

who

the

new

yOM6 nW W>

spending the next few months in Nev«

album

Orleans, recording their

lormeriy

o<'

is.

ns*

bassist

.Man Vine,

It's

XfCFL .An extensive search

was done before Squadron decided on in .\orth

kicking out the

liv'e

.^li-

kxal

Here we go with the

line

him.

We wish him

been

Cled Reconing Studfo

ASSWI

NOTM-

MAS

a-i

TU KANE

One

last

named

to hit the scene

bun on

them.

K DWm

cante to

in Rockfiest 2.

They

onsidermg

sets

aD performed

pi^ on rodni'

all

that their sets were

cut short and everyone seemed to

Iowa

that a fot of people

left

Die Kruezen did do a good job of ex-

mebl form of

(fay. 1

just

wbhed

hadn't had that

extra cold beer to put

was the

first

thev'

MIOWMB win

e\enimpress<d the most avid

Led Zeppelin repaid us

Qa MMUT

visit

and

Cmr

a^ packed

the

sometime thb

summer. Psyd» Maestro members Beebeau on bas, Kevin Wanbolt on ^utar, and Scott Mayes on voob.

Scott many readers vnD

recall,

b the

former fronbnan for the Tampa based

EMHK and MOSUT

NASn HAin

lO-

hav« replaced

Brad Roland with former

WNKADE

Glenn Christman. The

their

Tampa based

took the

Si^ at

started vnith

when

they

CM SM. The show M80

firecracker sur-

was

of visual props and effects and '.

if ya

CLM DOWMMOn as

did Subpop's

mm wliat

performed there and

heanl

the sh(M- viv ut>rth attending as both of these focal bands are

^ng

Myer's

lAim CmiAL WAIT brou^

rocfcin' style

from

iM nusnaj

On Februi--.

.^h«s. presents: THE

--.

--xi in Ft

(MKNOIVN

IwouU you

label, further

ingcontract

ingweekatDv to

Denver and Sieanfooat ipnngs, CO.

believe

WCE RTH

Ihb band's radio

and changed

CMU has he^ usher in by piling a The Reef on February 25th it

throu^i Mtfch 2nd, and yet on March 4th-10lh. The Tattooed boys vocalbt Kuit SlaiBilis. 0ilarist Mark

Chand, drummer Mike

man"

Mailman,

The

Alder-

bassist

Steve

guiurist

Mike

Mangione.

and

Man^one are

creating a stir

throu^

out the area, not only with the fpriif breakers but with the bcab. bw.

month

spotted last

Abo

The Reef were

maa hebioci of MAcnoor. wd MAN HONEof IAD COWANT tht latter who, according ts Reel

DeeJ^, Lenny Rock, oftoi comes in to the hands. Ihiasheis, every

Sin-

ni^t b Thrash .\i^t at Doc H()liday's, vnth the mash pit open and

waiting. Only the serious pit ciew need apply. A note to southwest area, bands,

musicians, and anyone else out there

Send your

Weiss and guitarist Ronree Zircher.

Don

has hit Ft

.Mym head on, and lAITOOCD LOVE

Huge Pete?), and Cinwilll. a new band comprised of vocalbt Jim

19 are drummer

nwM4arch.

SNMC MMI "M

day in

twia interesting

out the Ri^itwkked

strai^ as of prestime, and wil

return to Fkri(fa in

Remember, their

week cf February.

last

spots get censored

info, tape,

bn,

itinerary,

whatever you have to Biackie.511 SI. 5th

Placed

Please

CoraL FL. 33990.

indude phone nunber or

timi address. TiB next line-

re-

bsut dao!

Fioca and

Chris (we

apologize that

his

last

name

was

un-

available t

recog-

piesstiir).

On March 4

MOKM had

cassette release partv- at

fevr

Solicthetr

OUWD

H-

v^tuld havv been

more people vituld have

shov«-nupitsiiHwasasuccess.Bunfish are noti- ready to roO as thev- will soon

be performitig at other dties. and if vtM get a chance check them out beLhe-. re

.^rrth iL .Also at

rmalesNOSATNO^TW

Grand

iting

bns.

not

only

ttith their

hard

forget moniker, but

also

\\ith their

'in

they are cfose

jam with

down to Doc Holidays

and energetic bands:

nition.

cause

NASTT

Roming

ing for a suitable studfo. (Some Tampa bns may remember Sean and Tom

bassist

you missed it

vipdi...

renamed themseKci

Sharmg the biD were

drag and sexual innuendo

Habits,

.\ast)-

Nastv' Habit hav^e

for

TWSUSNABS paid tribute to

better

to musical dier-

...

name. To avoid confusion with

Cape Coi^ the

me down

count

NMSS. Thou^

Twx) tribute bands paid Tally a visit

Ft M)Trs.

are:FiedMooieondrum^iocais,Luke

enjoy the fon in the sin on this perfect

b L7 with ope:..> LOVE UTTBH. TOASTEIS ar a KOOOMOMO also

they biished their opening set

pressing their industrial

and

m HMD

Tonr

John Ellswwth and

Brian Bear are dSgenth- in

preiwoduction modes, and are search-

(fays

ences. Another change for the band

SMmoca, mh-

ofciA,

SAUCE, and

lots

LH.1;.. .

to be released

drunmer

record-

AVALCTjIplayedani^tatthe

jLi..-

Factory, a private studfo in

bands

lAlK TW MAID. Giatanst

Casella. vocaEst^guitarist

They've been playing about fifty-seven

Crazyheh-'TIASMNUAaNAOME

erfi and

of noise beouse there

new

change vas due

nal! Tut show was really good vnth

NOCB POCIS, HAttt 6US, Portnoy performuig mirades. The\- are entertained Door to all evning. The UmmiSS, NAU TO NAU, F0«- currenth' Marking on a demo for second tribute band was PUSKAL fiCT TW NAMI, nCASSO TINCa, CHAmmthl.SDlll.JISS THO- fiMmn \ti» performed at tfK Hooa and

used to shoot bottle rockets at 7-lls.

jsi a few

tip

lASBTCASI INC

-jssoj

and it did seem

the

brou^ 19 memories of when he and

coning. The band played mostly origi-

SkuUtrain did get the opening sfot

bus\. as

and Marc

happy with his

k)t

definitely

when

_-.d

music.

the best

usual, Mith Caiy Strvxler

mbs

create

vtiien

knc«.v \»ix) the

SQIADION

newdnnmer

prismg even people that knew

V«ll for tt^K*

for

Reconk

We i:r

t.'-f.

bnngitc.'

wonl know for a while. Young Turk b

Virgin

mbxd Ming's

long time

Gene Bamett

new seatafter leaving Dirty Looks quite some time ago. Chatting with him

they

such a strong force on

heard

why

SXUUTtiUN s.'.

(3C6)98»4)e77.

Speaking of new,

ifi to their

recc-

lead vocalist Interested puties

lead giitarist for

a heck of a show. The

for

new

ori^nal bands

K;t

Cohmn)

(formally Fifth

the scene so quickly.

can

liv«. local, all

b vnhere I come in.

crazy stage antics showing

iASMM DOini, who are kwking for a

OMAIS in De Ray and Lake IM

to promoting focal

coiee \ati were again

922-S400 fore mo'

are doing

MMM

and

thdr recently bidt home studfo, and

call

music

alternative

STUMW CIP 9 JO^ SnUTMM,

peting in the next round caD O05) info.

new

Ent and de&ated

FtusFne. Any bands interested in com-

b devoted to play-

This college station

haw becnne

present could anyone ask for?

ing are

staff

and the listening connunity for mak-

vrilh

the

are writing and rehearsing

KION) MABSIIOare

tour in Talla-

played an entertaining set

bums. After taDmig

bani The new four piece lim-

left

14>

ing approximately ten songs at Tune

hasseeheadyoingRockfestlThebnd

roonesolwouhfat

bands for Tallahassee's music scene.

:."«.'«}.

A cou|)ie onKnds you may be miss-

SHCHTHI

notable nev^^

CB TNI

600M are in the stu&) woridng on a length release. Brent Jest of TW

NAMCandu'^eHOtymtOIS. .Also in

and

xn-T.eJ. Park ofSdab

reported a cr>'j

iiuiriiES,

nMUD, TTiere's

DIAfi-

ist.

worU viide

friend.

tunity to congratulate the

Ma;;-

started their

CMA

material.

LIIUAN AXE

February 29th

Ajr5e.pl«lgedri^

now woukl bkt to take the oppor-

.-.

lug.'

a showcase p^

UB, and guitarist Brian Hassd has

not

pofonmng songs off their new release AxfrJbswas tia as vkU as stitf off previous al.k-

:~j.c.-:

C^ Coral. v«« SRO. They

Paul Couitou has repbced Scott

knmn what to expect li^

Sean

show, at

Kinworthy as drummer in

heavy mefodic gruige

pleased tans vtho

lar,

av»-ay

lack of alum sales. Dinosaur JR's set filled vn'th their

month.

be mbsed.

vtill

heard

timite.

last

tropolis like .Atlanta wtxild afiiori'

wfiat

ri^ there h bad nev«s in their camp

rock.' are

based on 'reconl label

The Skins going Serena's in

.Atlanta,

\<ie,

set

was music and v«hat was feedback.

MNtOS lANb

foranew band

Be on the look out

JWITBI SKXMS.

and the benefits a larger me-

interest

missed the Babes but

come

JC..,

as their leconl label let them go due to

,• a

EUCIK SW. a focal

"^jnd that they have become so popu-

go.

Lotter. bassut

rekxated to

"-e

ar^J

MNOSAUI

Bloodv- Valentine

Mvm Cape Coral and .Vaples

area.

DeeJay -_

the

off so

(Just

and

;->.-t<f'

where

-;-:i-

_- ts

M TOfUND. saw

b >tt

going on and wttat

MrBOOnnMINTINE a>]iAKS

.:o

dc'

?CE

that

w^>

.^foon sponsored

obvioush-

hij

show

-Another

not 1 con-

f^jpe

gans\"S.-'

^la

*=»>'

wll.

listeners of the

can othe

CHAIUI

th^

thing before

H<MxiyI Here'swfiat's been

v&A livt and

sta'j- -;,» s.Ji-'.

this

06' at

heani

beer drinking tine *Rabe

ol'

mug and chug

Myers-Hapl«j

Ft.

Enemy's "She \^^atched Channel Zero'

uas very interesting to

beautiful irrr'c

•

good

his

your

^nthesizers to give their already death

Living Coter. Their vwsion of Public

Tallah^see's only altemativ^e radfo

ming

dandng. .Another imbation of the

uth Florida

and

lew.

experimenting with some

mixture between Lenny Kravitz and

•; WVFS THE YOKE Of' N: lUWMSTAIE aoj..-^ rx-A program-

now ha\t a mechanical bull huge video and

little

Bany ManOow Fishbone doing a encore song with

spokers

Vte my raio messed up?

HS-

saw was correct hrt

the sweet sounds ol

sweep-

acconrxxbte the

newest trend One oflhese

(id a

display and vihat

ing the nal^on. .Man) clubs are chang-

ing their format to

name just a

hb hid

Afnl

irnOM

Tallahassee area to try

won and MTMI MACAZM /Ot 7W AUOX9M MSNMM

screens,

contin-

ORTAI

26th. sponsored b.

show

v.Lh 1500 people. Ttki

ATWIST. it appears JISTMUUBOtlwinbeieavii«tfae KashviUe. TX. He b currently hyiig down some tracb in a studfo for hb demo and has plans to ^NMt a video for

my car radw one d^ when didn t stnke me as v«dl as the one they pushed one in and to my astonish- dkl back in .April. Mayte the tiredness ment music that my Dad forced me to bom touringhasgotten to them. Their listen to w^ien he was driving me openk^ act POUOW NOW left a around as a kkj W3S vibrating throu^ impression on me. in act Utnt out my car. knew something must be out and bou^ their album the next wrong so I looked at my d^bl tuning dby. Ihb band can be described as a

the release in .April and will be touring

with Florida's

IIOODHOINB, CASIAl rS, Htme, KMKT LESS imUL, MIS-

Good news in the camp, their new Ip on Mamiacture should be out

buttons on

SQMMON, rOSUm SAM, lOOl

day

guys are heating to Europe to support

fong. Some bands that performed were

anytime and from what

MOON

was switching throu^ my preset

hands playii^

focal

KZVW OfiMN

featuring

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