Patricia (vocals), George (guitar), Markus (drums)
Influences
Polly Jean Harvey, Tool, A Perfect Circle, QOTSA, Kyuss, The Smiths, The Cure, Drive Like Jehu, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Mars Volta, Deftones, System of a Down, U2, Soundgarden, NIN, Radiohead, Melvins, Nirvana, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Skunk Anise, Fugazi, The Stooges, Patty Smith, Berlin, X-Ray Spex, Glassjaw, Coheed and Cambria, Thursday, Thrice, Janes Addiction, STP, Patsy Cline, Heart, Blondie, Faith No More, The White Stripes, Fu Manchu, Santana, My Bloody Valentine, Swervedriver, Jesus Lizard, Lush, Cocteau Twins, Bad Brains, Sonic Youth, The Replacements, King Crimson, Frank Zappa, Mr. Bungle, Captain Beefheart, Helmet, Quicksand, ATDI, Unsane , The Players Club, Udet ......
REVIEWS ROCK SOUND "Pistola aren't certainly
held back by the quality of their songwriting approach. The blunt choppiness
of "The Bleeder's" instrumental backings allows vocalist Patricia
Gradin's vocals to ring out much clearer, with melody taking precedence over
agression. Subsequently, the lyrics are clear, with the state of the music industry
summed up to a T..."[full
review]
AMP
MAGAZINE "Pistola delivers experimental
rock that any underground hispter would be proud to claim as their favorite
band..."[full
review]
SOMETHING PUNK "Pistola are sure to be a
force to be reckoned with in 2009..."[full
review]
GLIDE MAGAZINE "Full of scratchy guitars
and stop-start drumming Pistola plays this genre by the numbers, but tosses
a curveball at the listener with the singing. Vocalist Patricia Gradin dominates
the album with her voice..."[full
review]
CHART ATTACK "Overall, "The Bleeder"
showcases a band that's unique and has a fantastic singer..."[full
review]
ROCK MIDGETS "Pistola have crafted an
intriguing, immersive album of devastating grace..."[full
review]
SUBBA-CULTCHA "...The post-hardcore stylings
on offer show off their ability to create atmosphere with nuances that though
slight, add to the songs greatly....a strong album that holds its own throughout..."[full
review]
GRAND CENTRAL MAGAZINE "A fairly unique sound...
Pistola show a lot of promise..."[full
review]
Hey Geo, Patry and Markus..Howz it going?..Joe C here :) I love the Chugz n Squealz tune!...You guy's always hadda great sound even when i played bass with ya..haha..Keep it up and i always wish you success!!
New stuff sounds great guyz..Patry you have come a long way baby!..Still get stage fright?..haha Miss and love ya guys,,Wish you all the success you deserve!!!
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