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There’s an old saying that goes, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” and this is especially true for Bypass To Nowhere, Dinosaur Eyelids’ new album. The front cover shows a black-and-white burning dystopia, highlighted by a man in makeshift riot gear. His shield sports the album’s title in graffiti. If you didn’t know them, you’d probably think they were either a hardcore rap group or a Rage Against The Machine tribute band. This couldn’t be farther from the truth, though, as Bypass To Nowhere sounds more like a mix between The Offspring and The Replacements, with a hint of Led Zeppelin and R.E.M. Vocalist Evan Staats brings the twang of Michael Stipe, the grungy rasp of Dexter Holland, and the breathiness of Paul Westerberg. Patrick McKnight’s guitar shredding is reminiscent of Jimmy Page, with some classic blues and Americana thrown in to boot.
Dinosaur Eyelids’ release can rightly be described as rock and roll, as they incorporate almost all types of the landmark genre into their music, from grunge to indie and even some punk. One of their defining traits is making the best use of bassist Scott Staats; while many rock bands relegate the bassist to playing the low end of chord structures, Staats is given free reign as he invents melodies, grooves, and brings a sound that does nothing but add value to the music. “Talkin’ To Me,” the album’s opening track, is a fast-paced assault led by Evan Staats’ melodic vocals and Scott Staats’ crunchy bass soloing. At a little under two minutes long, it introduces Bypass To Nowhere in a whirlwind of punk-influenced noise that leaves you wanting more.
“Vernal Equinox” is one of the band’s stronger songs, mixing Led Zeppelin’s “No Quarter” with The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army.” It combines a visceral, almost tribal drumming, heavily distorted guitar textures, and breaks of overwhelming heaviness juxtaposed by low key bluesy verses. When you think of rock and roll, this track definitely exemplifies it. “Hate And Love” is greatly influenced by grunge, or more specifically, Soundgarden, starting off as a quiet, acoustic song, but quickly building up to a loud, heavy wail punctuated by chaotic guitar solos.
Many groups have claimed to be rock and roll, and while they undoubtedly were, very few can exemplify the scene’s various monumental sounds successfully in one album. This New Brunswick, New Jersey-based band has set the bar high for themselves, but with a raw talent like theirs, blowing away expectations seems like something they’re used to.
In A Word: Rocking
—by Dean Scordilis, May 6, 2015
http://www.theaquarian.com/2015/05/06/dinosaur-eyelids-bypass-to-nowhere/
Maximum rock and roll for a new generation...we may never be rich but we will always be loud. 100% DIY music from the basements of New Brunswick, NJ.
Dinosaur Eyelids is alternative rock and roll for a new generation. Based in New Brunswick, NJ the 100% DIY band has earned a reputation for incendiary live performances. Their highly-anticipated fourth album "Bypass to Nowhere" was released to critical acclaim and debuted at #1 at WRSU Rutgers Radio. Their third album "Conflagration" was released in 2012 to airplay on 200 radio stations across North America.
They have played over 90 shows throughout the Northeast and are house favorites at The Court Tavern in New Brunswick and John & Peter's in New Hope, PA. Other frequent shows include The Stone Pony (Asbury Park, NJ), North Star (Philadelphia), Fontana's (NYC) and Arlene's Grocery (NYC).
" The LIDS " have opened for Parlor Mob and shared the stage with Dean Ween of Ween. Their debut album "Winter Solstice" was released in 2009. Their second album "Down a River" was released in 2011 to nationwide airplay and critical enthusiasm.
Musical influences range from Soundgarden to Wilco, Ween and The Replacements.
Evan Staats-vocals Scott Staats-bass Patrick McKnight-guitar Mark Leone-drums
Their music is available through Amazon, iTunes and CDBaby. They are on Pandora, Spotify, Bandcamp and Soundcloud.
FAQ: What does your name mean? A: If you close your eyes to reality you hasten your own extinction.
Tracks:
1. https://www.localbandz.com/dinosaur-eyelids/audio/322/world
2. https://www.localbandz.com/dinosaur-eyelids/audio/321/vernal
3. https://www.localbandz.com/dinosaur-eyelids/audio/320/nowhere
4. https://www.localbandz.com/dinosaur-eyelids/audio/319/talkin
Maximum rock and roll for a new generation...we may never be rich but we will always be loud. 100% DIY music from the basements of New Brunswick, NJ.
Dinosaur Eyelids is alternative rock and roll for a new generation. Based in New Brunswick, NJ the 100% DIY band has earned a reputation for incendiary live performances. Their highly-anticipated fourth album "Bypass to Nowhere" was released to critical acclaim and debuted at #1 at WRSU Rutgers Radio. Their third album "Conflagration" was released in 2012 to airplay on 200 radio stations across North America.
They have played over 90 shows throughout the Northeast and are house favorites at The Court Tavern in New Brunswick and John & Peter's in New Hope, PA. Other frequent shows include The Stone Pony (Asbury Park, NJ), North Star (Philadelphia), Fontana's (NYC) and Arlene's Grocery (NYC).
" The LIDS " have opened for Parlor Mob and shared the stage with Dean Ween of Ween. Their debut album "Winter Solstice" was released in 2009. Their second album "Down a River" was released in 2011 to nationwide airplay and critical enthusiasm.
Musical influences range from Soundgarden to Wilco, Ween and The Replacements.
Evan Staats-vocals Scott Staats-bass Patrick McKnight-guitar Mark Leone-drums
Their music is available through Amazon, iTunes and CDBaby. They are on Pandora, Spotify, Bandcamp and Soundcloud.
FAQ: What does your name mean? A: If you close your eyes to reality you hasten your own extinction.
Tracks:
1. https://www.localbandz.com/dinosaur-eyelids/audio/322/world
2. https://www.localbandz.com/dinosaur-eyelids/audio/321/vernal
3. https://www.localbandz.com/dinosaur-eyelids/audio/320/nowhere
4. https://www.localbandz.com/dinosaur-eyelids/audio/319/talkin
After leaving my hometown of Detroit to chase the dream, I arrived in Covina California in 2000. Hooking up with former members of The Wicked and other well known LA musicians we formed Outraged. After making two CD's playing until 2005, I was approached by former members of Sanctuary to form Ironworks. Ironworks enjoyed a brief stent in the sunshine playing good venues in San Diego until 2010. After a four year hiatus I have chosen to put this project together..... Killing Tyranny is born. Excited I am pleased to announce Killing Tyranny’s debut CD Martyr is done. Influenced by the great heavy metal bands Priest, Maiden, Helloween, Fates Warning, Megadeth, and others this CD has proven to be a surprise to all! Recently reviewed in issue #178 Power Play Magazine, as well as many Heavy Metal/Rock Blogs!
Tracks:
1. https://www.localbandz.com/killing-tyranny/audio/311/03-god-bless-the-child
2. https://www.localbandz.com/killing-tyranny/audio/309/05-sleeper-cell
3. https://www.localbandz.com/killing-tyranny/audio/308/02-caged
4. https://www.localbandz.com/killing-tyranny/audio/307/01-who-i-am-radio-edit
Weesp was formed in 2008 in Minsk by Lex (vocals), Mi (bass) and Mike (guitar). Guys were playing covers, did tons of experiment with sound and were trying to form unique style of a band.
"We wanted to be recognized by our sound right from the start", says Mi.
In 2010 Gul joined the band as permanent drummer and Stak (Mi's twin brother) took place behind the electronics. The team was complete and ready to rock. By 2015, Weesp recorded three EPs and gave quite a number of conerts in Belarus and bunch of European countries.
In August 2015 the band released their first full album The Void. It features few tracks, done in collaboration with Cory Brandan from Norma Jean, and overall the album received positive feedback from fans and reviewers. It's interesting that band did not use any samples in album recording, but instead invited other musicians to record live music. This is why you can hear, for example, saxophone in "Livan" track.
"We do it oldschool-style", admits Lex, "because we want the music to be sincere. Maybe it's the hard way, but that's how we do it".
Tracks:
1. https://www.localbandz.com/weespband/audio/315/04-beware-the-blind-spots
2. https://www.localbandz.com/weespband/audio/314/03-unstable-matter
3. https://www.localbandz.com/weespband/audio/313/02-solar-empire-feat-cory-brandan-of-norma-jean
Weesp was formed in 2008 in Minsk by Lex (vocals), Mi (bass) and Mike (guitar). Guys were playing covers, did tons of experiment with sound and were trying to form unique style of a band.
"We wanted to be recognized by our sound right from the start", says Mi.
In 2010 Gul joined the band as permanent drummer and Stak (Mi's twin brother) took place behind the electronics. The team was complete and ready to rock. By 2015, Weesp recorded three EPs and gave quite a number of conerts in Belarus and bunch of European countries.
In August 2015 the band released their first full album The Void. It features few tracks, done in collaboration with Cory Brandan from Norma Jean, and overall the album received positive feedback from fans and reviewers. It's interesting that band did not use any samples in album recording, but instead invited other musicians to record live music. This is why you can hear, for example, saxophone in "Livan" track.
"We do it oldschool-style", admits Lex, "because we want the music to be sincere. Maybe it's the hard way, but that's how we do it".
Tracks:
1. https://www.localbandz.com/weespband/audio/315/04-beware-the-blind-spots
2. https://www.localbandz.com/weespband/audio/314/03-unstable-matter
3. https://www.localbandz.com/weespband/audio/313/02-solar-empire-feat-cory-brandan-of-norma-jean
Dez Desormeaux Sax, Mike Milligan Vocals Drums Harmonica, Rick Del Castillo Guitar, Manny De Los Santos Vocals, Javier Soliz Vocals, Rick Fuentes Vocals, Mario Vigil Bass.
Track:
1. https://www.localbandz.com/mambo-zombies/audio/316/santas-too-phat-to-fly
Dez Desormeaux Sax, Mike Milligan Vocals Drums Harmonica, Rick Del Castillo Guitar, Manny De Los Santos Vocals, Javier Soliz Vocals, Rick Fuentes Vocals, Mario Vigil Bass.
Track:
1. https://www.localbandz.com/mambo-zombies/audio/316/santas-too-phat-to-fly
Serial Obsession ' is an NYC based mainstream/radio friendly Rock band combining old school high energy guitar driven rock with a modern /alternative melodic approach to songwriting
Obsession: The total and complete domination of one’s thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, desire…or ROCK’N’ROLL
New York City’s Serial Obsession is a band that would sound right at home had it emanated from the sleazy Sunset Strip of the late 80‘s early 90s Hollywood where Guns N’ Roses and Motley Crue first held court. Yet they’re on the other coast, bashing away with their stylistic synthesis of hard rock, glam, grunge, classic rock and metal, all with a punk attitude, all original, and instantly memorable as hell. In an era where new, young, exciting, melodic rock bands have decidedly taken a back seat, Serial Obsession dredges up the kind of glory that came with the likes of Cheap Trick, Aerosmith, Velvet Revolver and KISS yet has faded into distant memory.
Until now.
With the release of their 2015 ,4 song EP “Pull The Pin”, Serial Obsession takes their influences from the past and injects a modern attitude that is pointed towards the future.
Singer Shawn Sugrue has the kind of voice that stops traffic. Emotional, passionate, his pipes are only exceeded by his stage presence. He’s the visual magnet. Bassist Jason Rosin joins with drummer T Motts as the anchor, the tightest rhythm section in town, one that will give your sub-woofer a real work-out. Guitarist Andrew Kadar is under the radar now, but watch out! He’s a six-stringed hero, well-versed in his forebears enough to assimilate the aesthetic of Van Halen/Slash/Page into his own unique captivating style.
Ultimately, words are meaningless, you have to hear them, see them, feel them. They get under your skin. It’s in the almighty riff, the hummable melodies and the attitude. Their bombast is infectious. Audiences at Irving Plaza, CBGB, BB King’s, The Highline Ballroom and Terminal 5 in Manhattan know. So do crowds in Brooklyn, Ithaca, Syracuse and Connecticut.
Serial Obsession is on a mission to bring back the kind of rock that rolls with soul and doesn’t mind getting up and in your face so that you’ll be reminded of the heights that this great music of ours—rock’n’roll—can still achieve.
They say that there is no obsession like a Serial Obsession . One listen and you’ll be obsessed. Mike GreenBlatt-Rock Journalist
Tracks:
1. https://www.localbandz.com/serial-obsession/audio/318/be-my-drink
2. https://www.localbandz.com/serial-obsession/audio/317/happy-ever-after
Serial Obsession ' is an NYC based mainstream/radio friendly Rock band combining old school high energy guitar driven rock with a modern /alternative melodic approach to songwriting
Obsession: The total and complete domination of one’s thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, desire…or ROCK’N’ROLL
New York City’s Serial Obsession is a band that would sound right at home had it emanated from the sleazy Sunset Strip of the late 80‘s early 90s Hollywood where Guns N’ Roses and Motley Crue first held court. Yet they’re on the other coast, bashing away with their stylistic synthesis of hard rock, glam, grunge, classic rock and metal, all with a punk attitude, all original, and instantly memorable as hell. In an era where new, young, exciting, melodic rock bands have decidedly taken a back seat, Serial Obsession dredges up the kind of glory that came with the likes of Cheap Trick, Aerosmith, Velvet Revolver and KISS yet has faded into distant memory.
Until now.
With the release of their 2015 ,4 song EP “Pull The Pin”, Serial Obsession takes their influences from the past and injects a modern attitude that is pointed towards the future.
Singer Shawn Sugrue has the kind of voice that stops traffic. Emotional, passionate, his pipes are only exceeded by his stage presence. He’s the visual magnet. Bassist Jason Rosin joins with drummer T Motts as the anchor, the tightest rhythm section in town, one that will give your sub-woofer a real work-out. Guitarist Andrew Kadar is under the radar now, but watch out! He’s a six-stringed hero, well-versed in his forebears enough to assimilate the aesthetic of Van Halen/Slash/Page into his own unique captivating style.
Ultimately, words are meaningless, you have to hear them, see them, feel them. They get under your skin. It’s in the almighty riff, the hummable melodies and the attitude. Their bombast is infectious. Audiences at Irving Plaza, CBGB, BB King’s, The Highline Ballroom and Terminal 5 in Manhattan know. So do crowds in Brooklyn, Ithaca, Syracuse and Connecticut.
Serial Obsession is on a mission to bring back the kind of rock that rolls with soul and doesn’t mind getting up and in your face so that you’ll be reminded of the heights that this great music of ours—rock’n’roll—can still achieve.
They say that there is no obsession like a Serial Obsession . One listen and you’ll be obsessed. Mike GreenBlatt-Rock Journalist
Tracks:
1. https://www.localbandz.com/serial-obsession/audio/318/be-my-drink
2. https://www.localbandz.com/serial-obsession/audio/317/happy-ever-after
