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Your Music Magazine CD Review March 2008 Powerslave.com - 12 Galaxies Show Review January 23, 2007 "...My Monster rocked the hardest, hands down. I could feel the floorboards flexing under my feet as the remaining fans jumped to the crunch of each song...." [Read Full Story] Metro - Silicon Valley October 4 - 10, 2006 RIGHT TO THE GUT Raw power and a tight, intensive sound distinguish every My Monster show.
"ROCKING HARD with a two-front vocal and guitar attack, My Monster roars into the Blank tonight fresh out of the studio, where they were working on thier first full-length album, to hit the club circuit harder than ever. MC Shockey lays down blazing guitar licks beneath calm and melodious vocal work backed by the intensity of Statis Kuo on second guitar, the pulsing bass of Freak Monkey and the pounding serenity of Joey Guthrie on the kit. As far as local indie rockers go, My Monster kicks right to the gut, evoking a raw power and tight,intense sound that's a throwback to more subversive alternative and indie haydays."
-Ryan Osterbeck- CAbands.com - Show Review November 10, 2005 "My Monster was up first. Now, the last time I saw these indie rockers must've been on a bad night, as their last performance was rather lackluster. They more than made up for it this time around however, blasting through songs like "Put Your Arms Around Me" and "Set You Free" with reckless abandon. Frontman MC Shockey's guitar howled like a demon as he ripped through solo after solo, barely held in check by the chugging rhythms of second guitarist Statis Kuo and the pulsing bass lines pumped out by bass player Freak Monkey. The band recently recruited a new drummer, and it's rare to see a drummer play with such effortless intensity. His face is a mask of calm tranquility when he plays, almost as if he isn't really there. The twin vocal attack of Shockey and Statis is ethereal and almost eerie in its ambience at times, powerful and absolute at others. The band powered through song after song, unflagging in their intensity. The music carries with a rough intensity and an indie spirit that harkens back to the era of The Pixies, Fugazi, and The Clash. Rocking hard carries it's own pitfalls, however , such as when Statis broke a string early on in the set, and upon discovering the lack of strings OR a second guitar, played through the rest of the set with the same guitar, minus the string. An act to be commended, to be sure. Overall, the band gave a stellar performance. I can't wait to see them again." [Read Full Review] -Randall Hisle-
Take one hot Asian chick with a Gibson, add a quirky and eccentric singer/songwriter, sprinkle in a self-proclaimed freak, and just a dash of frazzled beats, and you have My Monster. With an eclectic blend of 80’s and 90’s rock styling and a sound often compared to The Pixies and Stone Temple Pilots, this San Jose four-piece has earned a reputation for rockin’ hard and often. With more than seven years together, My Monster has played every bar and club the South Bay has to offer, as well as toured up and down the west coast and as far east as Las Vegas. And as the band would say, “that’s not bad for a bunch of hacks!”
In 2007, My Monster released their first full-length album In Tune With the Voices in Your Head to enthusiastic reviews. The album showcases their trademark sound reminiscent of The Cure – a mix of spunky, catchy melodies and dark emotional lyrics. The first two rockin’ tracks, "Don’t Be Mean" and "PYAAM" are ripe for radio play, but listeners also appreciate the slowed down jams "Shy Like Me" and "Sickness." The polished album shows the complexity within My Monster while bringing their fans along on an irresistible musical journey.
But it’s not just the music or the lineup that sets this band apart. My Monster is truly at home on stage. From the first chunky riff to the final resonating crash, My Monster bursts onto the stage with an explosion of sweat, passion, and raw energy that creates a connection with their audiences, earning them new fans wherever they play.
In early 2009, original bassist Freak Monkey decided to move away, forcing him to leave the band. As much as he will be missed, the band recruited new bassist Andrew Gibson, who's debut show was in May 2009 at West Fest. My Monster is currently working on new material.
Listen to Batching It's debut album "Homage" in it's entirety before it is released! CD out in January 2010! Featuring songs by NOFX, Skankin' Pickle, Swingin' Utters, Pearl Jam, Rancid, Lagwagon, Metallica, Sublime, No Use For a Name, Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer, No Doubt, The Descendents, Less Than Jake and Operation Ivy!
Listen to Batching It's debut album "Homage" in it's entirety before it is released! CD out in January 2010! Featuring songs by NOFX, Skankin' Pickle, Swingin' Utters, Pearl Jam, Rancid, Lagwagon, Metallica, Sublime, No Use For a Name, Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer, No Doubt, The Descendents, Less Than Jake and Operation Ivy!
On November 13th, PinUp Productions will be hosting the Battle of the Bands Finals at The Avalon, THE premiere live music venue in the San Jose area. The final 6 bands (started with 54) will compete for the $10,000 grand prize in what will surely be a night to remember. All ages with a full bar. Come out and support your favorite band. This event WILL sellout, so get your presales now at www.letswoosh.com or by clicking on the flier below. This will be a show talked about for years to come, hope to see you out.
BTW If you have just a couple of minutes, we encourage everyone to default the Battle flier as their myspace pic. If you care about your local music scene, or any of the bands playing please show your love. If you do default the flier, please send us a message letting us know so that we can add you to our top friends! Thanks so much guys.
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New song on my page "What You Want" check it out plz let me know what you think, trying to get my voice heard and to other artist wanna collab contact me
Hey! MY MONSTER Thanks for adding the Mod Amish. Please enjoy a free download of our tune "September" which was a winner out of over 5000 entries in Converse Shoes' "Get Out of the Garage Contest" If you like it, please swing by our page and check out the rest of our material and some excellent critical praise. We've got albums/singles availabe from iTunes, CD Baby, and Amazon (among many others) Cheers!
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Our cd release show is THIS SATURDAY, October 17th! If you want to come you should get tix ahead of time cus it's going to sell out! Here's the link for tix:
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