Ron Nole: Bass, Lead Vocals Anthony Rodriguez: Lead Guitar, backing vocals Brian Sommer: Guitar, backing vocals A.C. Crouger / Troy DeAngelis: Drums.
Influences
The Ramones, The Misfits, The Jam, The Buzzcocks, The Undertones, The Sex Pistols, The Damned, Generation X, Stiff Little Fingers, The Dickies, Social Distortion, Early Beatles, Early Who, Early Kinks, Early Stones, Surf Music, Beach Boys, Ventures, Jan & Dean, Buddy Holly, Elvis, Chuck Berry
The Accelerators are a Union, New Jersey based punk band. The band, influenced largely by the Ramones, was started by singer/bass player/songwriter Ron Nole in 1981 with talented but troubled lead guitarist John T. Hansen, and backed by Dave Ross on drums. They released a number of self-produced vinyl records and cassettes and were featured on comps such as the Weird New Jersey collections with standout titles such as "Shades of Death Road". Their brand of fast and loud "power pop" music made them local club favorites throughout the late 1980s. Hansen, who produced much of the band's recorded output, continued to innovate on the basic punk ethos. For "Landscaping '99", a cassette release from the late 1980s, the band recorded with an actual power lawnmower in the studio. The band appeared a number of times on Pat Duncan's show on WFMU-FM. John Hansen died in 2001 due to effects of alcoholism in Philadelphia, Pa.
The Accelerators are currently working on a new LP, due for release in 2009.
Hey! It's Damon from Set Theory. We are looking for a male or female vocalist in the NY area (we're based in Southern Westchester, NY). If you know of anyone interested, please e-mail me here. We would really appreciate any help!
Our recent songs can be heard on our MySpace page.
10/30/2009 09:00 PM - TOMMY’S TAVERN - 1041 MANHATTAN AVE - BROOKLYN, New York 11222 - BLOODBEAT/ICONICIDE/SEIZURE CRYPT/YO!SCUNT/STRAPHANGERS. // 11/07/2009 08:00 PM - DON PEDRO’S - 90 MANHATTAN AVE - BROOKLYN, New York 11212 - HAMMERBRAIN / HIGH TEEN BOOGIE / THE MESS AROUND / ICONICIDE. // 11/08/2009 05:00 PM - THE MEAT LOCKER - 8 PARK STREET - MONTCLAIR, New Jersey - SEXUAL SUICIDE 530PM, FED UP 630PM, MENTAL ABUSE 730PM.830PM ICONICIDE AND 930PM IS TRUTH IN NEEDLES // 11/14/2009 05:00 PM - ICONICIDE invades Philly! - THE FISH FLAT - 308 Belgrade Street - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Iconicide / Partysaurus Wrecks (PA) / Betty Sueaside (Baltimore) / A Warm Gun (Baltimore) = Booked by SLUG and Fat Bastard Productions!
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
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