Music Is My Weapon

These are four up-and-coming bands, chosen by their quick rise, or reception with the music community. Reletivly unheard before, these bands perform and have a following. Get to know them before they're mainstream!


Supercell

Rock and roll, America's musical foundation was built on it and historically speaking no one does it better. From Elvis Presley to Guns N' Roses to Nirvana, Americans are known for setting the standard in Rock music; and in this day of "nu" this and "post" that Supercell emerges under the heading of just one simple label; Rock band.

A more detailed description might say Supercell's sound is mainstream, radio-oriented, Alternative-Rock rooted in "old school Pop" with a trace of current Modern Rock mixed in for good measure. Citing influences like Motley Crue, Stone Temple Pilots & Linkin Park singer Jason Wheelington, guitarists Shannon Nedved & Mark Sims, bassist Nick Holmes and drummer Moonshine collectively meld together other influences too that range from Madonna, U2 and Guns n' Roses to Our Lady Peace, Chevelle and Hoobastank; ultimately creating a truly original sound that will leave you yearning for more. Supercell's live shows always resonate with an intensity that leaves the audience hoarse, sweaty and smiling and given that propensity for powerful live performances, combined with the mass-market appeal of their infectious musical hooks, it is no wonder Supercell has shared the stage with major artists of multiple musical genres (Hoobastank, Seether, Billy Idol, Crossfade, Sum 41, Bowling for Soup, Evanescence, John Mellancamp, Sheryl Crow, Fuel, Something Corporate, Breaking Benjamin, Skindred, Three Days Grace & many others). In addition to being a part of KDGE's 1st Annual Summer Weenie Roast in 2005, the band has also taken part in KDGE's annual "Bands in the Sand" promotion, taking them to Jamaica, for 2 straight years. In 2004 Supercell headlined the sidestage at Edgefest 13. In 2005 Supercell graduated to Smirnoff Music Centre's mainstage for a sold-out Edgefest 14.

http://www.supercellonline.com/


The Saving Graces

Led by singer/songwriter Michael Slawter, this Winston-Salem, N.C.-based combo writes shimmering and brainy tunes in the finest tradition of American power-pop, earning them comparisons to The Plimsouls and The Records.

A veteran of the North Carolina music scene, Slawter last fronted the short-lived pop/punk quartet Neidermeyer. The band's sole recorded offering, "For Those About to Pop" won them 2001 pop-rock album of the year honors from The Winston-Salem Journal. The newspaper praised Slawter for creating tunes as "smart and entertaining as (the band's) name." Slawter soon decided he wanted a band that reflected his own vision. In 2002, the Saving Graces were born.

"I was really happy with the songs I was writing in Neidermeyer but I felt like I had so much other stuff inside me that didn't really fit that band." Slawter recalled.

Now, on their first full-length LP, Slawter upped the ante to produce "The Assassination of Someone You Knew." Joined by veteran producer Jamie Hoover (Spongetones, Van Deleckis), the 11-song collection presents a fuller picture of Slawter's songwriting capabilities, veering from the energetic, Buzzcocks-inflected "Giving Up The Ghost," to the lovely sturm und jangle of "Southern Gothic Sound," to the deeply personal meditation that is "Why Don't You Cry."

http://www.thesavinggraces.com


Experiment Theory

Experiment Theory is an ever-evolving musical idea. Their goal is to create quality music that people can listen to, share, and enjoy. Their musical influences range from classical to punk and everything in-between. Because of this diversity they have developed an exclusive sound: "For me playing (the drums) is more than just keeping a steady rhythm;" Ashley reveals. 'It's about the music and the lyrics. I feel my style is different because I don't just play the drums, I look for ways to embellish and accent the vocals." Levi agrees, "It not about how quick or technical you can play a solo, rather it's how quick you can get your audience to relate to your music". (they have a cool website too)

http://www.experimenttheory.com/

Sledgeback

Warped Tour '05 was just another resume builder for these guys. This Seattle punk-rock band put a refreshing spin on an old theme with their full-length debut "People's Choice", powerfully combining the catchy hooks of West Coast punk with the raw angst of true old-school punk. With his raspy Hungarian snarl, frontman Gabi Hun brings his honest social ideals to melody with Ness-like charm.

http://www.sledgeback.com



All information provided here is avalible on the band's respective websites.