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FIRSTROUNDKNOCKOUT



Hollywood, California
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Member Since5/25/2004
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It's all rock and roll baby. In the sad but true continuing struggle of what is or isn't metal or rock or grindcore or death or black or doom, etc. etc., some bands just simply get it. Those who like these bands get it too. What they, the fans get, is that it's all rock and roll. Lately there has been a surge of bands that I'll dub for the fun of it Throwback Metal. HA! How y'all liking that shit, a new fucking genre started right here. Whatever. Anyway, thanks be to MySpace for offering creative bands, some more than others, a place to market their craft. 1RKO = First Round KnockOut is one band that not only takes advantage of MySpace, but holy shit, they fucking get it. They get it to the point that they searched the library hard to find this book instructing them in the ways of Rock. A look at the card inside (yes they used to put these cards inside on who checked the book out, I'm old get over it) shows previous readers to be Kiss, Deep Purple, Mountain, Boston, AC/DC, and Def Leppard. Simon Daniels is a fucking gifted genius. Song writing is simple, straight forward, memorable, and catchy. Guitars are basic as it gets, but key and powerful to giving this band a big set of balls. Simon's voice is very very solid. I hear a little Gene Simmons in there and perhaps of couple years off from having that face slapping power of Paul Stanley (it comes with practice and years). Behind Simon is a rhythm section that can't go unnoticed adding a wonderful swing and bounce to the big balled guitar. Derek can't go unnoticed using his guitar like a 10,000 watt amp to give that full fucking power boost bringing this whole thing to a complete knock out. Songs: Fox on the Run? Are kidding me. I laughed when I saw it listed there not sure how well this would be pulled off. Glory to the 70's it kicks fucking ass. Although their MySpace site is only blessed with only two originals "One More Time" and "The Man" reflect their "classic-rock" sound, but show their originality both lyrically and musically. I believe "One More Time" could hit rock stations (both classic and modern) and dominate the hot rotation right now. The other cover, AC/DC's "Hell's Bells", damn near brings a tear to my eye as chills run down my spine. Using that middle eastern sound to the opening lick is creepy and very powerful and one can't help but get the head a bobbin' once the nicely distorted powerchord kicks in. Now, Simon does NOT sing like Bon Scott or Brian Johnson, but that's where this cover gets amazing. It's so well done that "Hell's Bells" by 1RKO damn near sounds original. 1RKO is a kickass band name. It's even more impressive because they can back it up. Don't bother getting into the ring with this band, if you want them to open for you, you better be prepared to bring it on your own set. Favorite Song: "One More Time" Best Cover: "Hell's Bells" (un fucking real) - Saint Malice - blog.myspace.com/flippinaces

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Sounds LikeKISS meets AC/DC meets DEF LEPPARD
Record LabelLabyrinth Records
Type of LabelIndie


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Becky





Jul 16 2009 5:02 PM

Thanks for the request! <3
ken hutcheson





Jul 16 2009 6:12 PM

T H A N K S !


best wishes,
ken
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Jul 15 2009 10:43 PM

SENDIN YOU THE LOVE!!!!!!

OXOXOX0
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Jul 15 2009 7:30 PM

Thanks for the friend request! Keep on rockin'! Have a great day! Take care and God bless you guys always!
Die-an





Jul 15 2009 5:06 AM

You're fucking cool guys. Thanks for the friend request.
Wesley Willis





Jul 14 2009 10:57 PM

:)
Bonnie





Jul 14 2009 8:19 AM

I never meant to be so subborn!!!!
love to rock you. Maybe im suborn or not. umm s0mthing to leave to the mind. I so want to see you play live
Ingrid Bratt





Jul 14 2009 2:53 PM

yujuuuuuu....how are you??are you fine? i hope, all are fine and you have a great week!!
hola....como estas??q tal todo?espero q todo vaya bien y que tengas una buena semana!!
~Tory~





Jul 12 2009 11:09 PM

Have a great week ahead :)
jennifer





Jul 13 2009 5:07 AM

dropping by to show some love
<3 jenn
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Jul 13 2009 6:26 AM

I mean, you make rock for the statium!!!
Horns !!
~Alexandra~





Jul 13 2009 9:48 AM

May your weekbe filled with Light and Love.

xo....Alexandra
CASCOVA





Jul 12 2009 7:24 PM

Thank you for the add...
Naeem Oba





Jul 12 2009 3:02 AM

peace
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Jul 12 2009 8:33 AM

THANKS FOR THE ADD.MAXIMUM RESPECT.YOU ARE MOST WELCOME TO MY PAGE ANYTIME.PEACE.
ELEUSIS





Jul 12 2009 12:21 AM

Love and respect!


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Jul 11 2009 5:45 PM

Thanks for being my friend!!! xoxo Laura Dunn www.LauraDunn.com
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Jul 11 2009 5:00 AM

Have a GREAT weekend!
Thanks for the friendship...

Munky Zunkel
Yuika





Jul 11 2009 8:00 AM

hi
thanks for the req
i like the tunes
nice to know you guys
Cristian van Schuerbeck





Jul 11 2009 12:22 AM

Have a great week-end!

Best wishes,
Cristian
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Jul 10 2009 10:12 PM

Thank you for the Space-Friendship :) Kind regards - [AKD]:[OV]
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Jul 10 2009 8:11 AM

Thanks for your friendship !
Congrats for your music !

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Jul 10 2009 1:53 PM

Wish you a great weekend !!!!
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Jul 10 2009 2:15 PM

HEY!

WE'RE SUPER HAPPY WE ARE FRIENDS!

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Jul 9 2009 7:45 PM

Keep rocking my friend have an incredible weekend
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