Originally published in ‘zine issue #38, 2007
Pete enlightens as to what he’s heard lately that he would recommend you purchase … or else.
Hello, everyone, long time since we last spoke.
When I began this column it was intended to be an interactive type of thing. I want to take this to the next level. There are bands out in our scene who aren’t getting the respect which they need and deserve. They remain unsigned and, frankly, lay waste to many bands which are signed. What I want from you, the reader, is to check these bands out on their web or MySpace accounts, decide if you deem these bands worthy, go to label websites from A to Z, and start threads on why the fuck such bands aren’t on the label’s roster. Maybe if we hammer these people enough, they will see the light. But please, if you are not interested in participating, skip this article and just go do the crossword puzzle.
The first band I want to gripe about is Severed Savior. This band is on top of their game. Check out their new tracks on their MySpace account. These guys have toured with Cannibal Corpse and many others. I seen them play with Origin and Impaled and they command, own, and just destroy. Just go check this out for yourself.
Next is a band called Arise, been around for about a year, and they crush, kill, and are gaining all kinds of momentum here in the San Francisco Bay. Check them out online at myspace.com/arisethorns.
If you work at a label and are reading this, GET OFF YOUR ASSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! I will not stop hammering these names until one of you all picks these guys up!
If you know of a band that deserves such recognition, email me at pkore@aol.com.
P.S.: Yes, I use MySpace and I could give two shits. Take my punk rock license. ■
Photo: Pete performing live with Benümb in 2002 (D.U.)
