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THE VULCAN NERVE PINCH is an independent three-piece alternative rock unit, reaped into existence from the post-apartheid bowels of Bloemfontein, South Africa. The band has been together since early 2005, and currently consists of founder Jake Kritzinger (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Gert Kriel (Bass/Vocals) and Jaco de Wet (Drums). Towards the end of 2006, the band moved north and is now established in Johannesburg. They have been gigging around Gauteng throughout 2007 - 2009.

According to the hit sci-fi television series Star Trek, the Vulcans were the alien species to make first contact with the humans in 1957. The Vulcan nerve pinch is a martial arts technique developed by the Vulcans. Likely related to neuropressure, it involves applying pressure near the base of the neck and nearly instantly renders the target unconscious. The technique does not appear to cause permanent injury and seems to be effective on most humanoid species. The Vulcan nerve pinch was invented for the episode The Enemy Within by Leonard Nimoy – who felt that the famous Vulcan character, Spock, was too dignified to use more traditional and violent techniques in harming the opposition.

The band members adhere to a unique set of ethical values that are engraved into their souls, and which echoes through their artistic expression and love for music. As loyal South Africans they realise the importance in placing all racial and cultural issues aside in an attempt to unite the youth and future leaders of our country - and what better way to accomplish that objective than through the expression and dynamics of music? In conclusion they primarily seek a desperate and drastic change in the underground music scene, which they are determined in bleeding their name onto.

Achievements to date include:

* Featured SA band on GORock (Gozone TV, DSTV Channel 110) on 28 February 2008

* Airplay on Radio 2000, Kovsie FM (Bloemfontein), UJ FM (Johannesburg), MFM (Cape Town) and Tuks FM (Pretoria)

* Best new rock band from the Free State during the 2005 Emerging Sounds Competition

* Demo version of the song Stop + Listen was number one for four consecutive weeks during Barney Simon’s Demo Clash Chart - as hosted on Tuks FM - at the beginning of 2006

* Performed along with some of South Africa’s finest rock acts (i.e. fokofpolisiekar, The Parlotones, Wonderboom, The Finkelstiens, etc.)

* Successful tours throughout the Free State, Kwazulu-Natal, Western Cape and Gauteng

TVNP’s official website is not activated yet, but in the meantime should you require any audio samples or additional information about the band, please contact them via e-mail, fax, smoke signals, payphones, the Morse code, postal doves, text messages, a government funded army-flare.

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