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The Demon Beat
Rock / Soul

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Shepherdstown, West Virginia
United States

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Last Login:  7/19/2008
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   The Demon Beat: General Info
Member Since8/31/2005
Band Websitebigbulletrecords.com
Band MembersAdam Meisterhans (guitars, vocals, words) / Tucker Riggleman (bass, ideas, the heat) / Jordan Hudkins (drums, percussion, art)
InfluencesThe Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Black Keys, Bob Dylan, Boston, Thin Lizzy, The Who, Van Halen, Weezer, CCR, Spacehog, Kings of Leon, Staxx Records
Sounds Like"It’s as if Morrison joined Led Zeppelin; and not just retro for retro’s sake, just good old school rock. ...and like the Weez[er] they wrap up several decades of rock into a nice timeless package that pretty much everybody can like...This is the kind of music that will play well to a lot of people."
-WV Gazz Gatecrasher Music Blog

"The lights turned low and red, the amps shook with anticipation, and the whole building proceeded to rock. The influence of the Black Keys can be heard in their overall style, while the vocal crooning and all around swagger of singer Adam Meisterhans is akin to Jack White of the White Stripes. The non-stop energy of Jordan Hudkins on the drum set is the driving force of the band, while the steady pacing of Tucker Riggleman on bass completes the picture."
-The Shepherd University Picket

"I forgot what it was like to get a rock album in the office, but this is what it must be like. Adam Meisterhans’ voice is a delicate balance between the Walkmen and The Black Keys and the music follows suit. Chiseled out of portions of great guitar riffs of the past, “Heavy Nasty” sounds like standard rock and roll — something that is good in studio but great live."
-Graffiti Magazine

"If you are a fan of that bygone era of late 60's rock and miss the power that three very talented musicians can crank out, you need to find The Demon Beat. Seek them out if you find yourself a fan of early Kings of Leon, Wolfmother, or The Fratellis. Hunt them down if you need rock music with a soul...

The name of The Demon Beat comes from the phrase that many used to denounce the virtue of early rock and roll music when it was on its rise, and now it is a symbol of its return. Imagine that—rock music being reborn here in the hills of West Virginia, by three boys in love with rhythm, soul, and a whole lot of grit."
-Taylor Kuykendall for Hard Rain Magazine
Record LabelBIG BULLET RECORDS
Type of LabelIndie





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   About The Demon Beat
From deep between the hushed hilltops of West Virginia, comes a rag-tag trio of sharply dressed men with a predilection for volume and a passion for Rock & Roll. The Demon Beat have been busy making craters in local bars, clubs, and basements- blowing minds and resurrecting a brand of musical honesty and aural aggression that has lain dormant for decades. "I thought people forgot how to play Rock & Roll." -a sound guy at a barn (in reference to the Demon Beat's performance.) The Demon Beat deliver a refreshingly taut mix of Jordan Hudkins' boisterous rhythms, the tenacious assault of Tucker Riggleman's gut-pummeling basslines, and the scathingly acerbic, yet thick and mellow guitar work of Adam Meisterhans- who delivers his vocals with the dry wit and literary prowess of a second-year English studies drop-out.


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Welsh Sound





Jul 8 2008 12:53 PM

Did you guys move into the new house yet???
Winds of Thor





Jul 7 2008 6:54 AM

This is Greg from Winds Of Thor - The Music Of Led Zeppelin. Hope to see you at The Madison on August 29th for the ULTIMATE Led Zeppelin concert! www.windsofthor.net
ang





Jul 5 2008 9:44 AM

your fans want a show!
S♥mmi





Jun 27 2008 5:31 PM

heyy there strangers,
its been a long time that i known of that you guys havent came around Chambersburg, PA. I miss your music at the shows I go to. Need to come back around here sometime.
ang





Jun 15 2008 9:13 PM

your music is so smart. i love it, and i love the crazy people that make it just that!

xoxo, ang
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Jun 6 2008 6:09 PM

Hope you have a GREAT weekend! Thanks for all your support to our new little station!

www.rockstarsglued.com

Bella
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May 26 2008 6:22 AM

really appreciate your support... great sound.. if you get the chance let me know what you thought of my take on progressive music...
david synn
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May 18 2008 11:38 PM

Stopping by to say hi and invite you to tune in to Rockstars Glued Radio! Hope you have a GREAT week!



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mark





May 13 2008 6:00 AM

may 27th, tues, we play with clinic at lancaster's chameleon club. you boys got to drive up for that show. clinic is amazing. all the love, marky.
Bratcore





May 12 2008 10:58 AM

jonny's sweaty shirtless dancing in that video is priceless... man, bratcore needs some people to sweat on us. then we could rock like you guys.

would you sweat on us?
The Fox Hunt





May 7 2008 9:41 PM

gheywads
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May 3 2008 9:08 PM

dear friend,
i recorded an album called "a palindrome" that you can download for free at www.samspalindromes.com . it's 17 tracks and is structurally palindromic. listen to it if you'd like and i hope it tickles your fancy.
your friend,
sam
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May 3 2008 7:05 AM

*When We Openin up 4 Ya at th War Memorial?~
joseph henry





May 2 2008 1:27 PM

i love your music. you rock rock rock.
F-5 Righteous





Apr 30 2008 6:14 PM

very nice indeed!

I would just love to hear it live... hint.... HINT!!!

(-:

Peace, love, hugs
Landis

p.s. the vocals reminded me of the stones...
Gabrielle





Apr 28 2008 12:16 PM

Wow! How was I not "friends" with you guys before??? You all are great! Can't wait to play together again!
The Fox Hunt





Apr 26 2008 10:18 AM

by george, you're right. silly me.
The Fox Hunt





Apr 24 2008 7:24 PM

righteous jams bros. hey, how come you guys are all your top 4 own friends? losers.
Stella Maris





Apr 24 2008 12:23 PM

Holy pumpkin, why didn't I enroll at Sheppard? We'll have to get you guys down here to the L-burg before the summer dries up and before the ultimate end of days. And you'll have to bring those '85 rappin' caricatures too.
the shackeltons





Apr 24 2008 11:21 AM

darlins we love you. home in a day or two.... lets borders it up.
The Mary Celeste





Apr 23 2008 4:36 PM

we wouldnt download your shit if it was the last shit on the earth.
Meighan Leenetta





Apr 23 2008 3:50 PM

thanks for the tune dudes
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Apr 23 2008 3:34 PM

thanks a lot man! really dig the new tune! good stuff
almostbillgates





Apr 21 2008 9:09 PM

your show at hugh jazz was the most intense thing ive ever experienced..cannot wait until the next one.
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Apr 21 2008 4:31 PM

hey fellers.. "talk to myself" is on show #8, which is up now. we also give a shout out to hard rain magazine. take a listen!
jimmy.





Apr 13 2008 8:14 PM

hey dudes, i see your playing good ol morgantown on saturday. wheres that show at cuz ill def want to be hitting that up
F-5 Righteous





Apr 13 2008 3:37 PM

hey guys. we have a new song up that reminds us of y'all. give it a listen and tell us what you think, ok?


also, when is that ep coming out?
jo(h)anna





Apr 3 2008 1:35 PM

ok. adam:

last night i had a dream with you in it and it consisted of this:
(although i can't really tell you all the deepest depths of this as most of the best parts are always forgotten by the time one wakes up.)
at any rate:
you. me. queen concert. ok. SOMEHOW we are who we are NOW and freddie mercury and brian may are how they were cira 1975. fab hair, etc. basically the long and the short of it was, you and brian may hooked up freddie mercury and myself. at the end of the night, freddie and i were walking away from you and brian and brian yells, "hey! be careful, you know he has aids, right?" and then you and brian may proceeded to laugh. and i went somewhere and made out with freddie mercury. my first thought when i awoke was, "wait, wasn't he gay?" but i HAD to tell you the part you played in my short-lived romance with freddie mercury.

xo.

johanna
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Apr 1 2008 4:45 PM

Thanks again for being our Friend be sure to check out our video on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRNYGsX_mJA
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Mar 29 2008 8:39 PM

dear the demon beat.

tucker ... tuckkkkerrr!

whiskeybrian here...

tuuuuuckkkerrr........

when do you guys want to do a show together? we would come to the area you live in. you know? ttttttttttuuuuuuuuukcccckerr?

yeah!


im serious dude
The Motorettes


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Mar 26 2008 5:23 AM

Awesome show in Baltimore, Guys. Come back soon!
RATSIZE





Mar 25 2008 12:45 PM

Cool tone!
Thee Lexington Arrows





Mar 23 2008 11:04 PM

Had a blast playing with you guys. let us know whenever you want to come back up to Baltimore and we will set up a show.
the shackeltons





Mar 19 2008 11:10 AM

i just heared you guys on breakthru radio on dj jezz's show "get in the van". he interviewed us for our sxsw trip. fabulous. huggies to