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Guards of Metropolis
Rock / Pop / Alternative

New CD "Alligator" out now!!!



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Member Since9/4/2006
Band Websitewww.guardsofmetropolis.com
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Kristin Blix - Vocals


Silver Sorensen - Bass


Charles Normal - Guitar


Jason Carter - Drums


InfluencesPixies, 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 LikeGarbage, The Pretenders, Elastica, and unfiltered lemon juice poured straight into your ear canal.
Record LabelSlackertone Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Guards of Metropolis
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

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Download FREE MP3s and see for yourself at: www.guardsofmetropolis.com

New CD Alligator available at iTunes NOW!!!

4 track EP also available.

US TOUR BEGINS FALL 2007 - DATES TBA.






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Jun 14 2009 4:37 PM

Hi! Starframes official debut "Street Politics" is out. Please have a look and a listen!It is worth!
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May 16 2009 3:59 AM

We have a new song up! Please take a min to check it out and let us know what you think?
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Apr 29 2009 11:19 AM

Our new single's out now! "Angel Of Death" / "Tricks"

You can order the 7" single (or buy the digital download now) from Thee SPC website at www.theespc.com or from our profile.

If you buy the 7" vinyl, you get a special code to access the digital download for free.

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Apr 11 2009 8:56 PM

Come check out some of Portland's hottest bands at Club Satyricon on Saturday April 18th. It's an all ages gig.
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Apr 11 2009 5:29 PM

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Mar 30 2009 2:15 PM

..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":



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Mar 27 2009 11:06 AM

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Mar 15 2009 9:55 PM

Still lovin' you. Still keeping you all in my prayers.
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Feb 2 2009 9:21 PM

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
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laki mera





Feb 2 2009 9:54 AM

hiya,
happy to be your friend.
have a good day.
thanks, laki mera
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Dec 25 2008 12:44 AM

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!!!
Synthetik SketcH (Official)





Nov 27 2008 7:58 AM

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