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Chiodos
Perhaps no one can explain the sheer ferocity and timid quietness it is better than when vocalist Craig Owens says “we don’t want to let the kids down” when discussing the group’s intense vocals live at shows. Well they never let a single kid down with their vicious assault on the ears and grip on the jugular...
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The Tanks — Summon Creature Buy it at Amazon
The Tanks are a trio from Iowa City. Their music features over-driven bass and no guitar. While that might sound like it couldn’t forge something worthwhile, it does. Amazingly you barely miss the guitar as the bass provides kinetic riffage all its own. There have been others who are forgone the six-string but rarely does a group do it so efficiently and effectively. The Tanks produce caustic punk with math rock elements and massive percussion that will keep you on the edge of your seat, though I can’t imagine anyone sitting while “Summon Creature” is played.
- J-Sin
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