POST YOUR LOCAL BANDS

[Mr Anorexia]

Post bands from around your area in this thread.

I'll start off with one of my favorites that are actually coming out with a new album in a few days.

Cambiata (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=13467048) - All of the songs on their page are going to be on the new album. They are a favorite for anyone around here that follows the local music scene.
I can't really describe their genre all together, because overall their songs are pretty different from eachother. Definitely worth a listen if you like Indie, Rock, Alternative, or Hardcore. They will be putting some of their older songs back up after the weekend.

[Antisaint]

Explosions in the Sky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP09piedtAk): Awesome band, no vocals. If you ever have a chance, go to Austin City Limits when they're playing. (2 hours is close enough, right? :lol:)

Carousel Shy (http://www.myspace.com/carouselshy): Kind of an emo band, but they mix a ton of different music styles to make something that sounds pretty damn good. Lots of piano. (Only one album released, sadly)

Without A Face (http://www.myspace.com/withoutaface): Apparently these guys have a pretty big following. I'm not really into it, but it seems like everyone else is. More emo music.

I'm sure there's more, but I can't think of them right now.

[Mr Anorexia]

Explosions in the Sky <3

[bizzle]

My old boyfriends music is fucking fantastic. Hes working like clockwork trying to get exposure and gigs and its starting to pay off. Hes finally starting to get into light rotation in areas.

A few of his songs... (http://apps.facebook.com/reverbnation_fb/artist/sethdesade) I actually helped track the first two. :douchecock: They still need to be mixed though.

[Profane Methane]

Extortion (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=35301462&MyToken=b4338589-8639-4e25-81cb-99941b874088)
Saw them live and they were rad until an idiot skinhead punched a guy in the teeth. Good old school hardcore.

Mutiny (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=20007519)
I don't usually like folk punk but these guys changed my opinion.

Cut Sick (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=164618933)
Originally known as Misspent Youth this band is easily the best Crossover Thrash band in Melbourne.

That is all for now.

[GCBC]

Sound Navigators/ Jonn Hawley (http://www.myspace.com/jhawley) is a techno dj around here, really great mixes.

James Amato (http://www.myspace.com/amatoinside) is another dj. And a really cool guy too.

AwesomeCarFunmaker (http://www.myspace.com/awesomecarfunmaker) call themselves Glam Rock. I dig their sound.

We The Living (http://www.myspace.com/wetheliving) for those of you who like indie.

The Gufs (http://www.myspace.com/thegufs) I love them lots. Have seen them like 12 times in concert. Also posted them in the underrated artist thread. It's also neat that they have been together as a band for 18 years.

Enjoy =)

[Shagg]

The Checkers (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=4145693)/The Ruining (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=184258390): A pretty good local band around the Philly/Trenton area. They were the Checkers, but then they changed their style and changed their band name to The Ruining. Also, my cousin's in it, so that's another reason for me to like them.

[BKS]

Ligeia (http://www.myspace.com/ligeia) - A metalcore band from Massachusetts. There's quite a few people who like them.

The Acacia Strain (http://www.myspace.com/theacaciastrain) - Never really listened to them, but theres alot of buzz around them.

Give Em Hell (http://www.myspace.com/giveemhellhc) - I happen to be a pretty big fan of these guys. They played at the first show I went to, and I got punched in the face and concussed. It was a good time.

Where I live, hardcore music is very popular, so that's what many of the local bands are.



EDIT:

Other noteworthy mentions of popular local bands.

Boys Club (http://www.myspace.com/xboysclubx)
Emmure (http://www.myspace.com/emmure) (From CT, but close enough)

[Mr Anorexia]

Ray LaMontagne (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=10492098) - One of the more successful singer/songwriters to come out of Maine. He's Folk singer, and he is great. I haven't seen him live, but I would love to.

[exetra]

Most of the bands from my area are pretty terrible. This one is pretty good (http://www.myspace.com/blackasylum). So is this one, if only because I'm in it :). (http://www.myspace.com/joynoisemusic)

[GCBC]

So is this one, if only because I'm in it :). (http://www.myspace.com/joynoisemusic)

That's actually pretty damn decent! Reminds me of The Cure.

[ShortBusBandit]

If you like folk check this kid out
www.myspace.com/andryanrennie1
His voice is kinda annoying to some people
but his lyrics are amazing
Everyone says he's gonna be the next Bob Dylan

[ShortBusBandit]

Ooh haha I need to put one more on there
www.myspace.com/docawk
this amazing Indie/punk band called Dr. Awkward

[Mr Anorexia]

Ooh haha I need to put one more on there
www.myspace.dockawk
this amazing Indie/punk band called Dr. Awkward
Your link is all messed up, you forgot the com/ and have an unneeded K after doc

[Triple J]

Just The End- You can find them on myspace.

Hospitality- My cousin plays bass in this so I might as well post them.

The Soviet Machines- I saw them live and WOW can they pump a crowd up

Paramore is really big around here but you all know them.

[emokid72]

For Victoria BC:

Theset (http://myspace.com/thesetband)- from Victoria BC, their coming out with their second album sometime this year and have dominated the local scene beyond any compare. Indie/Alt

Counting Heartbeats (http://myspace.com/countingheartbeats)- Party Pock, need I say more.

Kincaide (http://myspace.com/kincaide)- Metal/Post-hardcore, working on third album and tours Canada frequently.

Conversation (http://myspace.com/conversationband)- one of the two big up and comers that will soon be up their with the big 3, though not quite big enough to make it a Big 4 (or5) as of yet. They just finished their first BC tour and is getting ready to go as far as Manitoba in March for a western Canada tour. Post-hardcore/indie/powerpop

Quick, Said the Bird (http://myspace.com/quicksaidthebird) - for the grind fans, easily the best our town has to offer for the genre. This is the other up and coming bands that is moving from the just metal crowds to the second to last and headliners. finished touring with conversation on the BC tour and with a EP out, well worth the listen.

[Ice_Mel]

Acoustic duet from my area. (http://www.myspace.com/thepostulateband)
you can also find them on youtube if you search "the postulate"

EDIT: By the way, they're not emo. It's more of a folk thing. So click on it.

[exetra]

Forgot about this band. They disbanded 18 months ago but the music is still so fucking good. (http://www.myspace.com/lanouvelle) "Naive" is definitely their best song.

Fags who went to Taste of Chaos in 2005 may have seen these guys play. It was their very first gig too, in front of 16,000 people.

[BKS]

I forgot to mention The Flaming Tsunamis (http://www.myspace.com/theflamingtsunamis). They're Skacore out of CT, and I must say I am quite a big fan of them. They sing about alot of things, including Zombies, Robots, more zombies, Dead Girlfriends, Ritalin, etc etc.

[Audioslave]

Here in Cape Breton, we have a tiny population and a massive music scene. Ever since there's been people living here, there's been a thriving local music circuit. Here are just a few of the recent ones;

SLOWCOASTER: (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=63366112&MyToken=b2f7e21f-6067-4516-b5aa-ea3d20ba8c7e) A trio of funk/reggae/rock masters who have the best vibe of any other band I've ever heard. One of my favorite bands, next to...

THE TOM FUN ORCHESTRA (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=75292809&MyToken=b2f7e21f-6067-4516-b5aa-ea3d20ba8c7e): Easily the best live show I've EVER seen (beating Alice Cooper, the Rolling Stones, Kanye West, Joel Plaskett, Metric, the Tragically Hip, etc.) A 9 piece orchestra comprising of 3 guitars (1 acoustic, 2 electric), fiddle, stand-up bass, accordion, banjo, trumpet and drums. The lead singer's voice rivals Tom Waits in many ways, and it is perfectly offset by the backup singer's beautiful tone.

CARMEN TOWNSEND AND THE SHAKEY DEALS: (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=47898800&MyToken=b2f7e21f-6067-4516-b5aa-ea3d20ba8c7e) Great three-piece rock band, comprising of the hardest rocking female vocalist ever. Her voice makes men stop cold, and women want to be her.

WINTERSLEEP (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=22506515&MyToken=b2f7e21f-6067-4516-b5aa-ea3d20ba8c7e): Indie-alt-rock gods, these boys know how to write songs and put on an awesome jam-show.

HULK OUT AND KILL (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=58790650&MyToken=b2f7e21f-6067-4516-b5aa-ea3d20ba8c7e): Instrumental rock at its finest. Nothing more needs to be said.

GET IT, GET DOWN! (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=121841265&MyToken=b2f7e21f-6067-4516-b5aa-ea3d20ba8c7e): Bringing punk-rock back to to its 90's roots, these guys are more fun to watch than a barrel of monkeys having knife fights.

[Mr Anorexia]

The Killing Moon (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=3289904): Rock/Emo band, they draw a pretty decent crowd to shows. One of the first bands that really got me to listen to bands around here.

[emokid72]

The Killing Moon did a cover of You Oughta Know on Punk Goes 90s. That was a awesome cover and the stuff on their Myspace seems pretty good.

[MSB]

Like BKS said, hardcore is really big around here. My husband is a promoter, and sets up shows for local bands. Hardcore is really the only type of music he can promote, since it's ridiculously popular.

A few of my favorite locals:

Something For Nothing (http://www.myspace.com/somethingfornothingband)
Song to check out: This Is Not An Option

Awesome band. Seeing them play live is insane. Even if it's a small show and there aren't a lot of people there, they still put the same amount of energy into performing as they would had it been a huge show. The songs up on their myspace are off their new album, which they just released not too long ago.


Near Defeat (http://www.myspace.com/neardefeat)
Song to check out: Out in the open

These guys are actually playing their last show ever on the 23rd. Such a shame, since they were quite good live, and really nice guys in person.


Ice Nine Kills (http://www.myspace.com/iceninekills)
Song to check out: Last Words

They categorize themselves as Emo/Screamo/Hardcore, and really are a great blend of the three. I haven't had the chance to see them live yet, but i've heard that they have great stage presence. Most of the local bands around here want to play with them.


Lannen Fall (http://www.myspace.com/lannenfall)
Song to check out: Dead Air

Not hardcore at all, but one of the biggest local bands around here. Really great jam out music. :smile:


Lovelysinger (http://www.myspace.com/lvlysngr)
Song to check out: Princess AKA Recognize

This is actually my friend Lydia. She has an amazing voice, and sings soul/jazz music. Last summer, there was a competition to sing with the Boston Pops on 4th of July, and although she didn't win, she made it to the top 3!

[Corcho]

Moira- alternative rock band, my favorite
Represion- heavy metal band great sound
inside- I dunno how to explain ¿how do you call the music with alot of screams and bad music?
Mermelada Bunch- I like it tropical song mixed with alternativy rock
Manta- indie music, but as increible like it sounds, they are good o.O

And a lot of groups how play bañenato y gaitas

[CharlieH]

Any regular watchers of Kerrang and/or MTV2 may be familiar with this band

Fei Comodo (http://www.myspace.com/feicomodo) are mostly from a town called Chelmsford which is about 30 bus ride away from me. Seen them countless times. all really great people.

InMe (www.myspace.com/inmeofficial) are also from my county. Many of you i'm sure have heard of them Englanders especially.

[matty_norman]

theres two brothers from near where i live made a huge living...theyre called Journey South, from Middlesbrough...they mainly do covers but theyre good :)

[Con-Con]

As in Journey South that were on the X-factor? Gay.

[Niki]

Like BKS said, hardcore is really big around here. My husband is a promoter, and sets up shows for local bands. Hardcore is really the only type of music he can promote, since it's ridiculously popular.

A few of my favorite locals:

Something For Nothing (http://www.myspace.com/somethingfornothingband)
Song to check out: This Is Not An Option

Awesome band. Seeing them play live is insane. Even if it's a small show and there aren't a lot of people there, they still put the same amount of energy into performing as they would had it been a huge show. The songs up on their myspace are off their new album, which they just released not too long ago.


Near Defeat (http://www.myspace.com/neardefeat)
Song to check out: Out in the open

These guys are actually playing their last show ever on the 23rd. Such a shame, since they were quite good live, and really nice guys in person.


Ice Nine Kills (http://www.myspace.com/iceninekills)
Song to check out: Last Words

They categorize themselves as Emo/Screamo/Hardcore, and really are a great blend of the three. I haven't had the chance to see them live yet, but i've heard that they have great stage presence. Most of the local bands around here want to play with them.


Lannen Fall (http://www.myspace.com/lannenfall)
Song to check out: Dead Air

Not hardcore at all, but one of the biggest local bands around here. Really great jam out music. :smile:


Lovelysinger (http://www.myspace.com/lvlysngr)
Song to check out: Princess AKA Recognize

This is actually my friend Lydia. She has an amazing voice, and sings soul/jazz music. Last summer, there was a competition to sing with the Boston Pops on 4th of July, and although she didn't win, she made it to the top 3!

Fucking Ice Nine Kills! Last Words is one of my favourite songs, that's so awesome to know someone else knows them.

[emokid72]

Any regular watchers of Kerrang and/or MTV2 may be familiar with this band

Fei Comodo (http://www.myspace.com/feicomodo) are mostly from a town called Chelmsford which is about 30 bus ride away from me. Seen them countless times. all really great people.


Speaking of Fei Comodo, you know whether those Emo Ranger guys have been actually working on the series, or have they been sitting around laugh at us for waiting this long?

[gizzalove]

I'm too lazy to post links so if you're interested in a band you find them. Hey all these bands are from Vancouver BC!
Mother Mother: They are a great indie rock band. They sort of sound country but if you hate country don't worry! I do to and I love them.
Hot Hot Heat: You've probably heard of them. They are pretty great pop/rock band.

Some bands I like in city's sort of near mine.
Viva Voce: They're from Portland. I don't really know how to describe their sound but I like it.
I'm From Barcelona: From Seattle. I love them so much. The lyrics to their songs are simple and catchy. If I listen to one of their songs just once it's stuck in my head.
Carbon Dating Service: They deserve a mention because they're from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. There is nothing in Saskatchewan except farms! Yet somehow they create amazingly catchy songs you have to listen to a thousand times. I would categorize them as pop/electronic.

[emokid72]

I'm too lazy to post links so if you're interested in a band you find them. Hey all these bands are from Vancouver BC!
Mother Mother: They are a great indie rock band. They sort of sound country but if you hate country don't worry! I do to and I love them.
Hot Hot Heat: You've probably heard of them. They are pretty great pop/rock band.

Some bands I like in city's sort of near mine.
Viva Voce: They're from Portland. I don't really know how to describe their sound but I like it.
I'm From Barcelona: From Seattle. I love them so much. The lyrics to their songs are simple and catchy. If I listen to one of their songs just once it's stuck in my head.
Carbon Dating Service: They deserve a mention because they're from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. There is nothing in Saskatchewan except farms! Yet somehow they create amazingly catchy songs you have to listen to a thousand times. I would categorize them as pop/electronic.

You guys stoled Hot Hot Heat and Mariana's Trench from us Islanders :(

[MSB]

Fucking Ice Nine Kills! Last Words is one of my favourite songs, that's so awesome to know someone else knows them.

Yes! Always nice to see fellow INK fans! Hopefully soon I'll get out to one of their shows.

[MistyTehMoose]

Explosions in the Sky are wonderful. But not my local.

The Red Paintings (http://www.theredpaintings.com/)- Tour with the Dresden Dolls frequently, but are very different. Sounds like Nick Cave meets an Orchestra?

I can't think of any others yet, I'll post more when my brain decides to work.

[CharlieH]

Speaking of Fei Comodo, you know whether those Emo Ranger guys have been actually working on the series, or have they been sitting around laugh at us for waiting this long?

They have. Err, don't know when it will be coming out though.

The Emo Rangers myspace is in Fei Comodo's top whatever though, so follow the links and find out for yourself.

[Crysis]

Air Traffic. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_traffic)
the myspace (http://www.myspace.com/airtraffic)

awsome indie - download : Charlotte, Shooting Star and I like That.

'06 debut single Just Abuse Me was named Hottest Record In The World by Zane Lowe

http://www.ipodsgiveaway.co.uk/images/ipoduserbar.gif (http://ipodsgiveaway.co.uk/index.php?referral=243121)

[Audioslave]

You guys stoled Hot Hot Heat and Mariana's Trench from us Islanders :(

Mariana's Trench is probably the worst band ever. I saw them play and almost vomited.

[Mr Anorexia]

Mariana's Trench is probably the worst band ever. I saw them play and almost vomited.
I agree, they are not really that good at all.

[HappyPalooza]

A Fragile Tomorrow: My friends'/neighbors' band. Their second album should be coming out soon. I have yet to hear their next album's quality since it's by some famous record producer guy, but I don't think their first album's songs sounded as good as they are live. Damn good stuff. If you're not really into slow music (I know I'm not), then they still have a bunch of good "jumpy" songs as well.
http://www.myspace.com/afragiletomorrow

[McGruff]

Tim and Emilio: Its the only local band I kind of like and one of the band members was my neighbor and my brothers friend. They have broken up to go to college, but they both come back on weekends sometimes and plays at the local coffee shop. They're a instrumental band and only have a few songs, but they are pretty good.
Their Myspace Profile (http://www.myspace.com/timandemilio)

[emokid72]

Mariana's Trench is probably the worst band ever. I saw them play and almost vomited.

The only thing bad about Mariana's Trench live is all the little pricks who don't understand how concerts work. Regardless though, Vancouver stole Mariana's Trench and Hot Hot Heat from the Island, two of the biggest bands from the Island.

[AccidentalMartyr]

I'm from Vegas, so...

The Killers?

I'm not sure who else.

[MistyTehMoose]

That isn't entirely what we were after.

[Audioslave]

The only thing bad about Mariana's Trench live is all the little pricks who don't understand how concerts work. Regardless though, Vancouver stole Mariana's Trench and Hot Hot Heat from the Island, two of the biggest bands from the Island.

I really don't see how the people who go to the show would make the band worse. Sure, they're annoying, but the band still sucks. The lead singer is a 10-foot tall, creepy looking monster who appears like a regular guy on tv, but in person looks like the man who would rape you for a carrot.

[Chocoholic]

Vax Lavala (http://www.myspace.com/vaxlavala)
These guys are good. Hard to describe the sound. A little bit of funk, a little bit of ska, a little bit of indie. They're good. Check them out.

Civilized Animal (http://www.myspace.com/civilizedanimalband)
Ska/Funk/Punk/Reggae. Definitely worth checking out as well. They usually play at Hempfest and I plan on catching them this year.

Cyrus Fell Down (http://www.myspace.com/cyrusfelldown)
Experimental/Thrash/Who the fuck knows what. You'll probably hate they're singing but the guitar playing is extremely skilled. Their live shows kick ass. They have huge amounts of energy.

That's all I can think of at the moment. A few of our really talented bands moved or split up. I'll post more when I think of them.

[Audioslave]

Oh, I forgot to post my friend's bands;

THE BALLROOM MASACRE: (http://www.myspace.com/ballroommassacre) Balls-to-the-wall hardcore/grindcore band.

REVOLUTION TWENTY-SEVEN: (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=110241063&MyToken=161d94da-9dda-48f0-b535-ac89c07a5e5f) Smooth, cool, funky jazz rock.

BACKPOCKET MATERIAL: (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=88886838&MyToken=161d94da-9dda-48f0-b535-ac89c07a5e5f) Alt funk rock that sounds like the lovechild of Audioslave and the Red Hot Chili Peppers

THE LATE SHOW: (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=100606975&MyToken=161d94da-9dda-48f0-b535-ac89c07a5e5f) Pure, old school, funky rock.

[El Mojado]

Upon A Burning Body (www.myspace.com/uponaburningbody) - Recommended Songs : The SS More Powerful Than Superman, Batman, Spiderman, And The Incredible Hulk Put Together and Dum Dum Didday. I seen them live at a private party, and they kick so much ass. All I can say is go see them live. I hope they sign a record deal.

[Babyluv]

How many people sleep?

[Ace991]

Sudden Epidemic (http://suddenepidemic.com/) originally from Los Alamos, New Mexico, but after they graduated they moved to Denver. I loved watching them play live.

I played baseball with the bassist.

[Profane Methane]

Straight Jacket Nation (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=316648965)
Best Hardcore band in Melbourne.

[Pelican Man]

The Battle For Solace. (http://www.myspace.com/thebattleforsolace)

My sister's ex was in a band called Tillcheck, and so I gave them a listen, they were alright apart from the horrible singer.
So they disbanded, got a new singer, and that's The Battle For Solace.
They're Metal/Screamo, as most bands in my area are, and they're awesome songwriters.

Them, and any other good local bands I can think of are signed with Fallen Sky Promotions (http://www.myspace.com/fallenskypromotions), a Promotions business 2 of my friends started up, and have been organizing some pretty awesome gigs for their bands.

[dameon5646]

Uh Oh Plane Crash!,
Ablation
Ian Skavdhal

great local artists from the palouse

[breakwings]

Openroom (http://www.myspace.com/openroom) - they're pretty young, but they've released an EP and had one of there tracks played on BBC Radio 1 (being the most popular radio station in the UK - by amount of listeners) They're brilliant.

[stagger_lee]

Hmm...

Teen Idles
Minor Threat
Embrace
Fugazi
The Evens
Rites of Spring
Bad Brains
Q and not U
Dead Meadow
Bomani "D'Mite" Armah (he did the "Read a Book" song)
Velocity Girl
Government Issue
Girls Against Boys
Panacea
Duke Ellington

I know a good number of these aren't together anymore, but I don't care because they were great.

[Profane Methane]

Bad Brains now reside in New York, not DC anymore.

[stagger_lee]

Igh, I am so behind on everything.

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[JonC]

Unfortunately, there aren't any local bands I'm aware of, which are any good. I'm not that into the local scene, but the ones I've heard, don't appeal to me at all. The only one which is good, I'm going to say is, My Morning Jacket, but they're not really local anymore, they have a major label deal.

Oh and my friend and his friend, go by The Ordinary Legends, they're hip-hop though. Other than that, I've got nothing.

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[MARWOK]

Denver has a lot of awesome music lately, in which I have had the pleasure of playing with many of these bands. Here is a list of the more hard style of bands.

first off..here is mine (shameless plug)
Ironhorse (http://www.myspace.com/ironhorsepower)
Desert Rock
Across Tundras (http://www.myspace.com/acrosstundras)
Atmospheric drone Indi rock
Kingdom of magic (http://www.myspace.com/kingdomofmagic)
Stoner rock/punky doom
Autokinoton (http://www.myspace.com/autokinoton)
atmospheric rock
planes mistaken for stars (http://www.myspace.com/pmfs)
dirty rock
Fucking Orange (http://www.myspace.com/fuckingorange)
Dirty Rock
Clinging to the trees of a forest fire (http://www.myspace.com/clingingtothetreesofaforestfire)
Fucking GRIND
Cephalic Carnage (http://www.myspace.com/cephaliccarnage)
as they call it "HydroGrind" these guys are kinda big. Relapse rec
Adai (http://www.myspace.com/adai)
Drone/Doom
and the best mathy hardcore to come out of a FRATShogun (http://www.myspace.com/shogun5280)

Yeah, All of these bands are fantastic, and they are all super cool dudes.

[Homemaster]

The Grates

Powderfinger

[vertical_rack]

Explosions in the Sky are wonderful. But not my local.

The Red Paintings (http://www.theredpaintings.com/)- Tour with the Dresden Dolls frequently, but are very different. Sounds like Nick Cave meets an Orchestra?

I can't think of any others yet, I'll post more when my brain decides to work.

the red paintings are really fucking good, actually. i went to see the dresden dolls, like you mention, they toured with them, and apparently they got a bunch of their shit stolen, so they had to barrow part of the drum kit, and their cello player got to sit out at the show... totally suck.

other awesome local shit-

from chicago-
lucky boys confusion. okay, so they're semi-famous to non-locals, and their last album was only so-so... but their older shit is pretty damn good. check our 'Fred Astaire' and 'power of the ganja'

dark spectrum. a friend recently joined this band, but he's the most incredible fucking guitar player i have ever witnessed, in my life. and i go to a lot of flippin shows. granted, most famous metal guitarists don't get bored and bring their acoustics to my house to play spanish guitar for me and mother...

viscosity is also good. don't know if they still perform- i assume so. their drummer is a friend of a friend, so i went with them to support them, but since i moved i haven't kept up on them.

from AZ, mostly flagstaff, but some phoenix/area bands (where i'm going to college)

Synergy, if you dig reggae... they're pretty bomb. the bassist just had to go sober this past week, which sucks, because he sold the best grass i've been able to find... super cool guys. sure they have a myspace somewhere... if its up there, check out 'shackles' ... if not, the rest of their music is groovy too. excellent for dancing.

FaYuca, from phoenix, but they play up in Flag sometimes. they were pretty bad ass. very Sublime-esque, stoner ska punk funk rock, but not *too* much like sublime. not a cover band. thank geebus. the singer adopts abused/retarded/handicapped puppies. we talked, he was rad. if he wasn't from phoenix, i'd totally put out/be a groupie.

the F Holes, psychobilly. if you're not familiar with the genre, its like ska, but instead of brass, they use stand-up bass. if you've heard the song 'stray cat strut they've covered it, and thats more what they sound like. like punk/rock/alt but with a cool 50's flava... woo.

brothers gow. Okay, okay, i think they're all jerks, whores, AND morons, but they're good musicians. and you can't go to one of their shows and not wanna dance your ass off. its a funky/hippy/reggae/jam band, with a lotta funk-rock flavor. they seem pretty rad at first, but the individual people of the band arent super cool. but... they're music is. go ahead and be conflicted, because i am.

from Boulder, CO.

actually, my roommates from boulder, and she showed me this band, called Three Oh Three ('3 oh! 3'? i dunno) and they're fuckin fantastic. i know they're getting some visibility outside the boulder area, slash, getting semi-famous these days. go them, what i've heard has been fuckin dope. more rap/rock/dance. sort of like a beastie boys for a new generation of angrier, funkier, wacky kids.

i know there are plenty others, but most of them have since died/split, or are a little too highschool for you to even be able to google them...

[Baani]

Pentagram. Alternative with an electronic touch
http://www.pentagram.in/
Favorite song- 'Voice'
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ap8FY5OuC90

[INTUNEevolution]

The Airborne Toxic Event- Does This Mean You're Moving On?
The Distortions: This Place Doesn't Have the Balls to Kill Me
Matt Costa: Mr. Pitiful
Duffy
etc.

[Sirnogbert]

I know quite frankly fuck all about these guys, other that they're local and they rock

http://www.myspace.com/andsoiwatchyoufromafar

I just heard them playing when I was in a music store, asked who they were and bought an album. First time I've ver done anything like that, but it was worht it. Great ambience.

[Pope]

Empire Falls (http://www.myspace.com/empirefallsmusic)

and the Jonas Brothers are from around here. a friend of mine dated one of em.

[grs2]

Daggermouth anyone? (http://www.myspace.com/daggermouth)

[Johnny]

The Living End (http://www.myspace.com/thelivingend): Local punk band that kinda sound like a better version of Greenday if you're into that kinda stuff.

[Pancakes]

If you like ska or reggae then...

SLP (www.myspace.com/stackedpancakes).

[Throwdown]

Orson Wells - local death, grindcore.
http://www.myspace.com/weareorsonwelles

xTake Controlx - localish, hardcore
http://www.myspace.com/takecontrolhc


Senseless Beauty - christian hardcore/rock
http://www.myspace.com/senselessbeauty

Quick Fix - localish punk
http://www.myspace.com/quickfixia

[Kass]

Oskorei.
http://www.myspace.com/oskorei

They're seriously awesome. And I don't even like metal.
A friend of mine is in the band. (The one with the mohawk)

[Pancakes]

Empire Falls (http://www.myspace.com/empirefallsmusic)

and the Jonas Brothers are from around here. a friend of mine dated one of em.

Dude, you rock. Keep it up.

[Inseln]

Corpus: (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=68889174) They're a local band around here that are pretty goddamned decent. Their Guitarist/Singer is my school captain and the drummer is also at my school. If you wish to listen to them might I suggest the songs Bernard Max and Daniel. They're pretty good for a two man band.

Tortured Artists: (http://www.myspace.com/torturedartists) They're alright, and I'm mates with every guy in the band so of course I'd list them. Lucas brings the ladies, Dicker brings all 'dis, Jimmi is awesome, Logan brings the shred (which we all know amounts to nothing) and Brod just is He also cannot sing...

[OoooF4LiFe]

S.T.E.M. (www.myspace.com/stemny) - Long Island, New York.

Interlude might be rough on the ears at first, but check 'em out. They've only got 4 songs studio'd. Bassist is my brother's roommate. Hoping they pick up a sponsor soon.

[thatswhatyourmomsaid]

The Living End (http://www.myspace.com/thelivingend): Local punk band that kinda sound like a better version of Greenday if you're into that kinda stuff.

DUDE! The Living End are great but they're not local, heaps of people know who they are! Seriously!

But anyway, the local band I love is The Getaway Plan. Hardcore screamo/punk

If you like screamo, listen to their ep "Hold Conversation", if you don't, listen to their album "Other Voices, Other Rooms"

I saw them live, and they were great (except they only played 2 songs cos the stage was dodgy and was going to collapse if they didn't get off. I was SO ANNOYED!)

[Profane Methane]

DUDE! The Living End are great but they're not local, heaps of people know who they are! Seriously!

But anyway, the local band I love is The Getaway Plan. Hardcore screamo/punk

If you like screamo, listen to their ep "Hold Conversation", if you don't, listen to their album "Other Voices, Other Rooms"

I saw them live, and they were great (except they only played 2 songs cos the stage was dodgy and was going to collapse if they didn't get off. I was SO ANNOYED!)
We held a local freeza gig with the Get Away Plan. They charged $2000 for the gig and didn't make up the money we payed for them. They sound fucking terrible.

[tunacake]

Here in Cape Breton, we have a tiny population and a massive music scene. Ever since there's been people living here, there's been a thriving local music circuit. Here are just a few of the recent ones;

SLOWCOASTER: (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=63366112&MyToken=b2f7e21f-6067-4516-b5aa-ea3d20ba8c7e) A trio of funk/reggae/rock masters who have the best vibe of any other band I've ever heard. One of my favorite bands, next to...

THE TOM FUN ORCHESTRA (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=75292809&MyToken=b2f7e21f-6067-4516-b5aa-ea3d20ba8c7e): Easily the best live show I've EVER seen (beating Alice Cooper, the Rolling Stones, Kanye West, Joel Plaskett, Metric, the Tragically Hip, etc.) A 9 piece orchestra comprising of 3 guitars (1 acoustic, 2 electric), fiddle, stand-up bass, accordion, banjo, trumpet and drums. The lead singer's voice rivals Tom Waits in many ways, and it is perfectly offset by the backup singer's beautiful tone.

CARMEN TOWNSEND AND THE SHAKEY DEALS: (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=47898800&MyToken=b2f7e21f-6067-4516-b5aa-ea3d20ba8c7e) Great three-piece rock band, comprising of the hardest rocking female vocalist ever. Her voice makes men stop cold, and women want to be her.

WINTERSLEEP (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=22506515&MyToken=b2f7e21f-6067-4516-b5aa-ea3d20ba8c7e): Indie-alt-rock gods, these boys know how to write songs and put on an awesome jam-show.

HULK OUT AND KILL (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=58790650&MyToken=b2f7e21f-6067-4516-b5aa-ea3d20ba8c7e): Instrumental rock at its finest. Nothing more needs to be said.

GET IT, GET DOWN! (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=121841265&MyToken=b2f7e21f-6067-4516-b5aa-ea3d20ba8c7e): Bringing punk-rock back to to its 90's roots, these guys are more fun to watch than a barrel of monkeys having knife fights.

Slowcoaster played at my school 2-3 years ago. Easily the best thing to come out of Cape Breton since the Rankin Family:rock:
The Tom Fun Orchestra is insane as well. I haven't seen them live yet, but definitely will the first chance i get.
I love the Cape Breton Celtic stuff too.

[Audioslave]

Mike and Steve (of Slowco) played at my school round Christmas. They played a lot of Slowcoaster's older stuff. It was insanely good, I was cooked out of my tree.

[notafan]

The Acacia Strain (http://www.myspace.com/theacaciastrain)
Emmure (http://www.myspace.com/emmure)

Those are two sick bands.
Emiliana (http://www.myspace.com/emilianarock) is a really good hardcore band from the Minneapolis area. They're not very popular but they just finished an EP and they are very original for being a hardcore band. Plus I used to play in a band with some of the guys and they are some of the nicest guys ever.

[tunacake]

I can't really recall what they played at my school, other than Can't Change Me. That's the one where I started paying attention 'cause I realized they were cool. (I hadn't heard of them until then, so I wasn't all that interested because it was last class and I wanted to go home)

[j-bones]

well, a band around here called Swellbow is nifty...
Punk/Ska for those interested
www.myspace.com/swellbow

[Laurence]

Thread necromancy!

Anyway.

I'm from Brisbane, Australia, and some bands who are on the scene right now (and are really good) are The John Steel Singers (http://www.myspace.com/thejohnsteelsingers), who are sort of Arcade Fire-esque indie pop. They supported Polyphonic Spree when they were here, to put it in some perspective. They just made a really cool video for their single from the forthcoming EP In Colour, called Rainbow Kraut (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=MpeqfsfH2b4).

Another is Hungry Kids of Hungary (http://www.myspace.com/hungrykidsofhungary), who are indie/pop with a bit of soul in there, and they have a really cool song floating around triple j (our alternative music station) called Set It Right that you should listen to.

[reposter]

No reason for this thread to die again.

So,

Royston Vasie http://www.myspace.com/itsroystonvasie
Listen to 'Egyptian Nights'.

Little Red http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=48863405

Tame Impala http://www.myspace.com/tameimpala

Royston Vasie is my friend's band. They're currently unsigned, but are getting some airplay on Triple J at the moment. Little Red have been on the scene for a fair while longer, while Tame Impala are a relatively new band doing very well for themselves (touring with MGMT.)

[InTransit]

Reposter you fail. Tame Impala aren't a new local band to Melbourne. They're a Perth band that've been around for quite a while actually. They used to be called the Dee Dee Dums. But yes they are fucking awesome.

[reposter]

Yes I know they're a Perth band. Had no idea they've been around for a while though. In that respect, I do indeed fail.

Should really have mentioned that I'm from Perth, temporarily living in Melbourne. All that nonsense aside, we can definitely agree that they fucking rock.

[whereisyourgodnow]

Embryonic Devourment-Technical Death Metal/Grindcore
http://www.myspace.com/embryonicdevourment

[Bayview05]

Our local band was At The Drive In, which split into:

The Mars Volta - Jazzy shit
Sparta - Emo? Indie? I don't really know what you call this, check "Cut Your Ribbon" on YouTube.

And we also have Pissing Razors (syphilis reference! :lol:) and Gravity Hill. I don't know much about them, except that they are here.

[PersiaScarecrow]

Our local band was At The Drive In, which split into:

The Mars Volta - Jazzy shit
Sparta - Emo? Indie? I don't really know what you call this, check "Cut Your Ribbon" on YouTube.

And we also have Pissing Razors (syphilis reference! :lol:) and Gravity Hill. I don't know much about them, except that they are here.

Oh my God I love At The Drive-In! Bitchen.

Anyway...

Not a band, but I must post him anyway: Christylez Bacon (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=118574906), a rapper from Washington, DC. Kind of a lame name, but his sick rapping skills fully compensate for it, and then some.

I know in my profile, my location is Madison, NJ, as that is where I go to college, but I'm from DC and I still consider it my home, so ha :P.

[Christobaldus]

Well, this one! It's from Denmark, and it plays Rock with a capital R. And I play the bass, so hihi :) give it a try!

http://www.myspace.com/foyerstill

[EtherealPixie]

Filmspeed (formerly No One Goes Home) (http://myspace.com/filmspeedband)
Fire Rocket Red (http://myspace.com/fire rocket red)
They're great guys, I consider them friends. Not ususally my kind of music, but I enjoy their shows :)

[AnOddRant]

No links, because the only band with a myspace (sex chocolate) doesn't even have any music up (that I know of)

Sex Chocolate - Their bassist knocked up my sister, that's the only whey I know them.

Crypt - I might start playing rythm guitar for them soon, they would be way better with a new singer. They only do covers though.

M.O.T.H. - Probably the best local band around, they're kind of death metal/thrash metal, I'm not really sure. They have a CD coming out in a month or two.

There's more, but these are the only ones that have members over 15 as bandmembers.

[koots]

Shut Up Stella
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?
fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=64271702

This band isn't local to me, they're from L.A. and local to my friend I like Light it up, Postcard and On My Bed from the songs they have on their myspace.

Sophmore Jakes
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=49274620&MyToken=b0f80730-0cca-4daa-841b-635126bfa996
This band is local to me and as of recent have been doing fairly good. I believe they went on tour out to the Vancouver down to California then back up. Or are going soon can't remember.

[Kierrah]

You Me At Six- The local music scene here isn't doing too good.

[hoe_14]

The only local band that pops in to my head at the moment is Rustic Overtones.

[Pelican Man]

The only local band that pops in to my head at the moment is Rustic Overtones.

Do you really need to find an excuse to post in every thread? Jesus christ, you post whore. You admit yourself you can only think of one shitty band, why the fuck would you bother posting? Fuck.

[BKS]

Uh, Killswitch Engage and All That Remains are from my area. I hear they are pretty popular, so I won't link to them.

[tesssss]

The Inheritors (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=95894124) Played a few gigs with a friend's band.
Something With Numbers (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=5066918) Getting a bit famous now I guess. Still see the lead singer around pretty often but.
The Protectors (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=229032137) Indie band. Also played some gigs with some friends and got me into them.
We Are Grace (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=150409826) Slightly strange but it grows on you.
Angela's Dish (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=14131991) Yeah, pretty good band. Not hugely into them anymore.
After the Fall (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=7362243) I live two doors down from Mark.
Annd my friend's band.
The Parkers (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=388507431)

[CasinoCloudz]

Rochesters music scene is nothing what it used to be but there is still a few bands that are making some good noise:

The Sirens And The Sailors (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=64479408)- Literally the only Rochester band making any movement towards getting big, they are signed by Sumerian records and are basically the local prodigy for hardcore music.

Seric (http://www.myspace.com/seric)- Seric is broken up but these guys had the next closest shot to being signed. Their recordings don't really do them justice as they basically raped any venue they played at. Never seen people beat the shit out of each other more than when these guys played.

Serenity Falls (http://www.myspace.com/serenityfalls)- My guitar teacher is in this band and basically sounds like a new Rush with a female singer.

I googled famous bands from Rochester, New York and nothing really came up but my guitar teacher said there was one.

[lobster bisque anyone?]

Heres my 4 favorites from Wilmington, NC.

The Hottness-Rock/Punk/Metalcore. http://www.myspace.com/thehottness

He is Legend-Metal/Hardcore. http://www.myspace.com/heislegend

Thunderlip-They sound a lot like Deep Purple, UFO, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Thin Lizzy. http://www.myspace.com/thunderlip

ASG-A lot of different genres being mixed around with them but they sound like an evolved Thunderlip. http://www.myspace.com/asgmusic

[gtrst7711]

Ten Count Fall (www.myspace.com/tencountfall)
Local band from Youngstown, Ohio. They started out playing local shows around my town, and have slowly grown over the last few years. They're kind of a pop punk band, not what I usually listen to, but I went to high school with most of these guys so I'm a fan of them. Check them out.

[fudgiedog]

Friendly Yen (http://www.myspace.com/friendyen)
A mix between reggae/rock/pop/whatever else they chuck in. The drummer is my music teacher, and he's pretty amazing at what he does. Their debut EP is set to come out this month, and they've just been given a $10,000 grant to produce a new album.

[The_Solipsist]

Melovine's Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/melovine)

This is a band from my hometown. They sound a bit like Disturbed, except with a kickass drummer, who was, if I recall correctly, a Senior when I was a freshman in high school.

Otherwise, This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELGC7cgP8HY) is the only good video they have.

[ToastmasterAlpha]

Koala Taxi (http://www.myspace.com/koalataxi) was a pop-punk band literally 10 yards from my house (Muskego, WI, a suburb of Milwaukee). Their drummer was my neighbor, which was pretty kick-ass because I could hear them practice and hang out with them. They actually got somewhat popular in the area. They toured the Midwest, played Warped Tour in Chicago and Milwaukee, and played a few dates at Summerfest. They also put out a really nice EP. There's not a single bad song on it, and the recording quality is surprisingly decent. In my mind, their keyboard/synth parts are really what take them to the next level.

Something To Do (http://www.myspace.com/somethingtodo) is a ska band from Waukesha, WI (About 25 minutes from Muskego). I only recently found out about them, but I know they've played Summerfest and opened for such acts as The Toasters while they were in town. They also won some national contest held by Duck brand Duct Tape to write a song about duct tape. Best part is, it's actually a great song, rather than a gimmick. They have three albums out, but I've only heard their most recent one. The recording quality's not the best, but it's still really catchy stuff.

And, of course, my own ska band's still trying to get off the ground. More details on that if and when something happens.

[Quadros]

Mega bump, but with good reason. Cowshed, (http://www.myspace.com/cowsheduk) a band from my home town, the members of which I know fairly well, are virtually unknown but by the looks of things that might change for the better. They're country with a hint of punk and I know, country. But I hate country and holy shit I think these guys are awesome.

[DoctorButt]

Wow. I really dislike country, but they're actually pretty good.

[ZonariAn]

ATLANTA, GA, USA

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/42/l_075c5bc17b3e203dfe83523e72f83e5a.jpg
ALGAROTHSYUM: A blend of black, death and doom metal elements, lined with a progressive, experimental factor. This is my boyfriend's solo project. He plays on a BC Rich Warbeast and Roland V-Drums. As of this moment the songs are purely instrumental. He hasn't gotten around to recording vocals yet. I really like the song, Fallen.

www.myspace.com/algarothsyum

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c349/Algaroth/Forum%20and%20Funny/Sigs%20and%20Avatars/Malefic_Sig_png.png

MALEFIC: A blackened death metal band from Acworth, GA (the same city in which I live) My boyfriend has just recently joined this band as their drummer. They were equally as awesome before he joined, though. :facts: They are in the process of re-recording their material with him as their drummer. So far what they have up on the site were recordings of either a drum-machine or the guitarist playing the drums.

www.myspace.com/maleficsounds


http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/48/l_d1c9d544d2e56426e1ef4c7f10509f65.jpg

SYBARITIC: This is another awesome band from the north side of Metro Atlanta. They just recently released their first album, "Being Human" Awesome guys. One of the guitarists from Malefic has also just recently joined this band.

www.myspace.com/sybariticmetal

Here's a video from their CD release house party, that I went to. It was a fucking night to remember. Malefic and Severed Faith (whom I will mention below) played there as well.
1qSjnKtMsB0

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/42/l_3f071fc57d6142c3a12378acd975380d.jpg

SEVERED FAITH: This black/death metal band comes from the southeastern side of metro atlanta. They just recently found themselves a new drummer.

http://www.myspace.com/severedfaithofficial

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/90/l_a283d69cada743a1a34f2ba30c9cd1ab.jpg

ALAS, TYRANNY: This band is a one-man band from a friend of mine who lives in Athens, GA. He's had guest musicians appear on a few songs. The band started off under the name "The Matt Parsons Band" and I'm glad he changed it. He's a really talented guy, one of the most talented from my area.

www.myspace.com/alastyranny

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa15/CNILEGFX/ArktideBanner6editeditedit.jpg
ARKTIDE: Up and coming Folk metal (one of the only ones I know of from my area) band from Cumming, GA. Made up of a bunch of pretty young, pretty talented guys. The guitarist Alexandar Parra is only 16! They are in the studio now.

http://www.myspace.com/arktide

J-t3nmLf05s

[The_Solipsist]

http://www.myspace.com/brandonmcdermottband

This is my bosses band.

[Wackomyjacko]

Surviving Midnight- http://www.myspace.com/survivingmidnight
Oh, the Massacre!- http://www.myspace.com/ohthemassacreband

There's a place right in town that books local bands to play every Saturday night so you get to hear a lot of different music.

[Ocellatus]

Naetu
http://www.myspace.com/naetudominion
Absolutely fantastic black metal band from Perth.

http://x.myspacecdn.com/modules/common/static/img/clear.gif
Angelsai
http://www.myspace.com/angelsai
Great death/thrash/groove metal band.

[Extreme-Winz]

My location: Sydney, Australia

Ouroboros (formerly known as Dred)
http://www.myspace.com/OUROBOROSMETAL
Technical death/thrash metal

[The Bobster]

Frostbitten Kingdom
http://www.myspace.com/frostbittenkingdomofficial
Death metal with black metal vibes.
I already posted about them to the metal thread, but thought that I could post them here too.

[Habitu]

http://www.myspace.com/theimports
The Imports are an amazing band from the GTA area in Canada. Check them out if you get the chance.

http://www.myspace.com/thestereohoax
The STEREOHOAX is a Toronto punk band. They're on a hiatus right now but are still an amazing band.

http://www.myspace.com/noprescription24
No Prescription Is a punk band from Brampton, Canada.Definetly worth checking out.

[InnerDemon]

Urma (http://www.last.fm/music/Urma) is one of my favourite bands and hails from my area. They sing a combination of jazz and rock.

Also, Cargo (http://www.last.fm/music/Cargo) (the Romanian band, not the Dutch one) used to be a good hard rock band.

Honourable mention, Travka (http://www.last.fm/music/Travka), despite not being quite from my area, I doubt anyone has ever heard of them.

[Metalhead636]

OK, so. There is this kid I saw at a club a few months ago, right? He is like 15 and a fucking godly guitar player. This kid is going to be famous. This kid is fan-fucking-tastic.

Here is his Music Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/blaze13rocks)
And here is a link to a video of him and a cover band (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4VadqgPLP0)

[lollercaust]

OK, so. There is this kid I saw at a club a few months ago, right? He is like 15 and a fucking godly guitar player. This kid is going to be famous. This kid is fan-fucking-tastic.

Here is his Music Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/blaze13rocks)
And here is a link to a video of him and a cover band (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4VadqgPLP0)

Jesus Christ that kid is amazing.

My friend's in two bands, both which are very different styles but which I love.

Hypergiant, psychedelic rock - http://www.myspace.com/02359band

Side Street Bandits, ska (which are in a slow reforming process) - http://www.myspace.com/sidestreetbandits4fans

[Crowemo4]

A Farewell Fire- I met the guitarist at a musicland store i take lessons at.

http://www.myspace.com/afarewellfireband

Advent Rising- Not a full band yet but did a demo with Keys,Drums and Guitar. they sound alot like Dream Theater. I'm friends with the Keyboard player.

http://www.myspace.com/adventrisingx

Louisiana Sky-They mix funk with RATM. Its pretty awesome

http://www.myspace.com/louisianaskyny

[ArtVandelay]

In the Philadelphia suburban area, we've got

Fargus: a ska/powerpop band. Puts on a really fun show. Great people
http://www.myspace.com/fargusband
(http://www.myspace.com/fargusband)
Amplexus: an experimental/instrumental band. Amazing! The most talented musicians I know.
http://www.myspace.com/amplexusexperience

Brown Mushroom: a garage rock/punk-blues band. Pretty neat stuff for two guys. Also great party band.
http://www.myspace.com/brownmushroom

Square Wave: Electronic band. Really great dancing guys, really trippy to watch.
http://www.myspace.com/sqwave

[Ziggy St. Valentine]

My location: Sydney, Australia

Ouroboros (formerly known as Dred)
http://www.myspace.com/OUROBOROSMETAL
Technical death/thrash metal

Saw them live the other night with a few other bands. They go alright.

[IronWire]

Pickering, Ontario: http://www.myspace.com/obsidianmetalband
Most the members are in high school, I'm friends with the lead guitarist and were both gonna see a Behemoth show on June 30th in Toronto.
Not bad, not too good either. First recording attempt you can tell they have bad quality recording instruments.

[El Travo]

Triple Bypass (http://www.triplebypass.net/main.html), I'm from a small town so there really isn't much.

[Sieda]

Well, I've posted a couple 'local' bands in various other threads, and my friends' bands in my Rishloo thread... but there is still one incredible band I have not yet covered: Floater. Basically, if you think of a diverse mix of 'Tool' style art rock with a major Dead Can Dance influence, and the Northwest's signature grunge/alt rock sound... you'll probably have some sort of clue as to what these guys sound like.

They're from Eugene, although they moved to Portland awhile back. (I live in the middle of, and visit both often as they each have great music/art scenes.) And they play shows all up and down the West Coast here... lots of acoustic shows as of late.

Some of my favorite Floater songs I definitely encourage you to check out:

Cinema (http://www.last.fm/music/Floater/_/Cinema) - One of their oldest, heaviest, and best known songs. Listen to while high. It's about dropping acid. - "LICK THE OPEN WOUND! LICK IT! LICK IT!!!" -

Exiled (http://www.last.fm/music/Floater/_/Exiled) - Easily one of my favorite songs of theirs. If the guitar part in the beginning doesn't hook you for the whole song... well... sucks to be you.

American Theatric (http://www.last.fm/music/Floater/_/American+Theatric) - Another great song. - "So you rise from the blood, catching yourself in the mirror... Well did you get it on film? -

Watched Over By Crows (http://www.last.fm/music/Floater/_/Watched+over+by+crows) - Badass song. I'm digging it a lot lately. From the album "Burning Sosobra."

- I tell you truth is not something my friend,
You'll find written on the inside of your wrists,
And absolute truth is not something my friend,
That existence has. -

[InnerDemon]

This (http://www.last.fm/music/E.M.I.L.) is a really good ska band from Romania.

[Christobaldus]

This is my band :) Check it out. We're Danish.

http://www.myspace.com/rubbersoil

Hope you dig it ;)

[Zelmatic]

Portugal. The Man (http://portugaltheman.net) - technically from a different town, but I live in Alaska, so everywhere's local. They've actually gotten kinda big lately.

[Crowemo4]

iOninetyfour- My drummers sisters band. good pop punk

http://www.myspace.com/ioninetyfour

[troydtroy]

Liquorbox: Its a band from Kingston Ontario, there pretty good, I am friends with the fiddleist of the band.

http://www.myspace.com/liquorboxcountry

[RaygunShaun]

http://www.trippingdaisy.com/

An amazing but now-defunct "Beatlesque grunge" band from my city of Dallas, Texas. The core members went on to make the motherfucking POLYPHONIC SPREE.

Also, Stormy Love Hypothesis (www.myspace.com/stormylovehypothesis), one of the best local bands in the city.

[Stealth Prawn]

Abandin All Hope (http://www.myspace.com/abandinallhope) are a pretty good punk rock/garage rock band from my town.

And A Fire Next Time are amazing, but don't seem to have a page.

[TheWeirdSouthAmericanGuy]

Well, i live in a totally different country, so, the "local band" i'm going to post now is actually not that of a "local" but...

The band is called DIVIDIDOS, ("separated" in english), and they are known as "La Aplanadora del rock" (the rock paving roller) for the feeling you get in the live perfomances, they are really HARSH, and you can almost feel the waves from the sound hitting your face. They are a power trio, from here, Argentina. And i dunno, they don't have a myspace but i managed to find some videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2FzKYejWkA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkpsGBba8Vw&feature=related


And here, a cover they always play of voodo child, what is great about it, is that Mollo (the guy who plays the guitar) either plays the beggining with a shoe, his teeth, or in this video, with a carrot. (You can see him throwing it at 0:53)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfPPTXi6o-k

[SlantedSkarekrow]

http://www.myspace.com/vengefuloath

"vengeful oath" it's heavy metal, and it's better then sex.

[Abe Vigoda]

http://www.myspace.com/thegoodnightprocess

Pretty good ban if you like a poppish sound.

[darklord5000]

STAND BEHIND THE GIANT: I highly recommend these guys to fans of Bring Me The Horizon, their older stuff, though. They're a deathcore quintet of high school kids. They have proven that you don't have to be "old" to produce great music. Their dedication reigns true. I am good friends with them and they know how to put on a good show. They just recently got a recording up on their myspace! Check it out :)

www.myspace.com/standbehindthegiant

[darklord5000]

http://www.myspace.com/vengefuloath

"vengeful oath" it's heavy metal, and it's better then sex.

I checked them out, one major problem. There are no songs on the myspace!

[Aether]

August Burns Red, they're a Metalcore band from Lancaster PA.

[rory785]

aPe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjO12iERcx8) I actually went to the guitarists house.

[Tweek]

Kamikazi Thunderkats (http://www.myspace.com/kamikazithunderkats) are a surprisingly good ska band from a little south. I knew the drummer in preschool, he was really into Michael Jackson.

i heart hiroshima (http://www.myspace.com/ihearthiroshima) are a like, indie band from my city, I think they are getting pretty popular now which is good, they are pretty decent.

dz (http://myspace.com/dzparty) are another band from my city, I think they are pretty awesome. Kind of sound like Death From Above 1979.

I haven't seen any of these bands live though, which is a shame.

[IronWire]

August Burns Red, they're a Metalcore band from Lancaster PA.

Constellations is one of the very very few albums I actually paid money for. ABR is an amazing band.
Youtube vid here. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GALmUe-jPHo)

[Chocoholic]

Green Light Go (www.myspace.com/greenlightgoska)

They're a ska band from my area that are pretty awesome live. The singer is actually the saxophonist so it's pretty badass.

[pini16893]

FREESUCKERS (http://www.myspace.com/freesuckers1)

They are a punk band from the village in which I spend the summer (Medina de Pomar/Evil City), good friends of mine. I've been to some of their gigs and they sound pretty good.

HERE'S A YOUTUBE VIDEO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLz_O9tFx6Q)

[Ilfed]

Baptized in Blood (http://www.myspace.com/baptizedinblood) are a sick band that are from London, ON. Each time I've seen them they have put on amazing sets. Good Gothenburg influence. They say "For Fans of: Metallica, Children of Bodom, and In Flames" on their myspace, which to me sums it up pretty good.

I Am Committing A Sin (http://www.myspace.com/iamcommittingasin) is a good rock-ish band. One of their main influences is The Mars Volta. Well devoloped lyrics, and I can't wait to hear their new material. Recently toured with Silverstein and A Day To Remember.

Endast (http://www.myspace.com/endast) are amazing. Big James (vocalist) has so much power, insane to hear him live. Pepe also is a great guitarist and throws in some cool clean vocals on a few tracks, ex. Self Destruct. Can't wait to see these guys again on tour.

[Stupified]

http://www.myspace.com/deadseason1 That's one of very few good local bands in Maine.

http://www.myspace.com/rusticovertones Probably the most successful band to come out of Maine.

I don't know if they've been said previously or not. Didn't bother to check.

[occultculture]

Gorejus - http://www.myspace.com/wearegorejus

My ex is the vocalist. They're really shitty. I really fucking hate their band.

[The_Solipsist]

Gorejus - http://www.myspace.com/wearegorejus

My ex is the vocalist. They're really shitty. I really fucking hate their band.

Jesus Christ on a rotisserie, they are a bunch of faggots. You should be ashamed.

[occultculture]

Jesus Christ on a rotisserie, they are a bunch of faggots. You should be ashamed.

Yeah. They think they are all big and bad because 3 of them are moderately attractive, and were popular in Michigan.

The reality is that our local guy who runs shows doesn't even like to book them, but he has to fill a slot now and then.

[Chocoholic]

I didn't even listen to them. I just saw that they had a show with Ice Nine Kills and that was enough.

[Nifol]

Whispervoid - http://bandzone.cz/whispervoid

My goodie friend's band. They're playing metalcore.

Opava - Czech republic

[Profane Methane]

The Diamond Sea (http://www.myspace.com/slowsignal)
Melbourne indie band who play DIY shows. The lead singer is from Terror Firma, another good Melbourne band.
Iscariot (http://www.myspace.com/iscariotnoise)
A new Melbourne band who play hardcore similar to Botch, Converge, Coalesce etc. Their track on their myspace is pretty rad.
The Hawaiian Islands (http://www.myspace.com/thehawaiianislands)
Any band I can wear a Hawaiian shirt to is a good band.
Circuits (http://www.myspace.com/allmycircuitshc)
His Hero Is Gone worship with elements of skramz, bike punx shit me but this is great.
The Weight (http://www.myspace.com/theweightaus)
Not really a local band but still worth a post. They come from Adelaide and remind of late Indecision.
Risk And Reason (http://www.myspace.com/risknreason)
Simple chug riffs, lots of bands try this but this band actually succeeds.

[occultculture]

Oh, we actually used to have a really great band around here. They were electronica/grindcore. But they broke up.
Still, their Myspace is still up.

Barber in a Box http://www.myspace.com/aintgotnosox

listen to Ethnic China.

[Idioteque]

Oh, we actually used to have a really great band around here. They were electronica/grindcore. But they broke up.
Still, their Myspace is still up.

Barber in a Box http://www.myspace.com/aintgotnosox

listen to Ethnic China.

If that's the best your area has to offer, I'm really sorry your area sucks so hard.

Holy fuck, that song made me laugh so hard, with the simplistic electronics, shitty screaming and out of tune piano.

[Profane Methane]

Oh, we actually used to have a really great band around here. They were electronica/grindcore. But they broke up.
Still, their Myspace is still up.

Barber in a Box http://www.myspace.com/aintgotnosox

listen to Ethnic China.
This is so bad, its not even grind.

On the subject of local grind, heres a good grind band.
Agents of Abhorrence (http://www.myspace.com/agentsofabhorrence)
I hope to see them when they play with Punch who are going to be here in December.