Pixies, Abba, Led Zeppelin, Blondie, The Beatles, Sex Pistols, George Formby, The Buzzcocks, George Gershwin, XTC, and everything we heard on the radio growing up mixed with two tablespoons of pepper and 3 kilos of lutefisk.
Sounds Like
Garbage, The Pretenders, Elastica, and unfiltered lemon juice poured straight into your ear canal.
The first time the members of Guards of Metropolis came together to rehearse, it wasn't in a dank basement, a state-of-the-art recording studio, or any of the other traditional locations bands typically use to hone their musical vision. It was in an abandoned chocolate factory on the outskirts of Oslo, Norway while a furious blizzard raged outside.
Within 3 months of their first string of European concerts, the band left the Old World behind them for a 50 date U.S. tour which quickly garnered them glowing critical reviews, industry attention due to the "considerable buzz" (Hits Magazine) the band was creating, and an enthusiastic public response to their melodic pop rock sound, confrontational lyrics and intense live performances.
Now you can discover what the excitement is all about with the release of their new 4-song EP, "Whatever It Is".
Along the way they've endured immigration hassles, hurricanes, and even a band name change (they first toured the U.S. as Softcore), but they're still the same band:
Two girls from Scandinavia’s Arctic Circle. Two guys from sunny California...
Influences from the laid-back northern reaches of Norway and the frantic West Coast of America collide in a shimmering example of the best that both countries have to offer. A fistful of angst-driven rock and roll riffs tempered by the layered harmonies that Scandinavian groups are famous for lay the groundwork for this rock-pop manifesto. Think ABBA meets AC/DC...and then think again.
Rage never sounded as pretty as it does on this stunning debut!
"9 out of 10 - Instant Hit!" - Outburn Magazine
"A likely candidate to appear not only on modern radio, but also in television and film" - Cashbox Magazine
"Accomplished songwriting and a stylized sonic flamboyance - LA Weekly
"Instant candidate for the cover of Rolling Stone" - East Bay Express
"A record that dares you not to sing along with it" - ACED Magazine
"They are going to climb the ladder fast" - Infuze Magazine
"More hooks than a Montana fishing trip" -- Music Biz
Indie Musicians Of The Week (April 21, 2007) - If Not Now, When Magazine
"A smart sonic brew that’s original and imminently commercial. Guards of Metropolis are more talented, flexible and tolerable than your average indie rockers" - Sea of Tranquility
"The cure for what ails you" - BlogCritics Magazine
Im asking you all from the bottom of my heart... To PLEASE take the
time to watch the movie Invisible Children. You can find it on YOUTUBE.
These children are killed and abducted everyday. If we the people
scream and shout or voices will be heard and some of these precious
children could be saved from a life of pure hell.
I urge you to send this to anyone you know and to also write your
government including Obama. Let your voice along with many many others
be heard. It takes a second to write your concern and will help save
hundreds of dieing children in Uganda.
Look inside your hearts and see that we are all connected and all of us
should be helping our brothers and sisters. Not just Americans but the
world! And we can live in harmony if people would really care.
Come check out some of Portland's hottest bands at Club Satyricon on Saturday April 18th. It's an all ages gig. 8:00 $7 W/ Orange Collection, Stillfire, Downrite Walnut and Travis Williams and the Love. 125 NW 6th Ave in Portland.
Also, check out 101.1 fm KUFO@ 9:00 this Sunday night to hear these bands and find out more about the show.
..Our latest single is out soon! It's a split single with a new SPC band, Standard Fare, and features two of our new songs "Angel of Death" and "Tricks":
Download now or pre-order the 7" from our profile or www.theespc.com ..
Hey, wanted to wish you a great week ahead. All is well here, just getting the band ready for a gid this Friday. hope all is well much love ~adrian adrianrhen. com
Hi, My name is Guy Tadman & im from Sydney Australia… Just wanted to wish Larry Norman’s family,staff & GOM a very happy Christmas!!! Ive been playing Larry’s Christmas Cd a lot in the last couple of weeks & its meant so much to me this year in particular. Ive also been thinking of his family at this time & praying for you all. What a very special man he was… & I honestly think more & more people will realize his brilliance now that he’s gone. It makes me smile when I think of him celebrating Christmas with Christ himself!!! God bless you all!!! Guy Ps. Charly… Thanks so much for sticking by Larry & supporting him & his ministry. Your roll in Larry’s ministry has been so important & hasn’t gone un –noticed… God bless you!!!
