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UZZA combines aggressive, depressive and progressive musical themes into an oddly compelling blend of post-punk pop confection. They're a five member outfit fronted by a mysterious, statuesque redhead with a distinctive voice and commanding stage presence; they are one of the true stand-outs in the Twin Cities.

UZZA is a moody, musical monster with an impressive repertoire that ranges from the manic to the melancholy. Their songs are generally dark and deal with murky subjects like paranoia, conspiracy theories, and the afterlife. While some may smack of sarcasm, others are surprisingly heartfelt. But each track in UZZA's jukebox of doom is a gloomy gem, meticulously crafted and performed with taut, muscular swagger.

UZZA was formed in March of 2009 and is the brain child of Tabatha Predovich, an alien abductee, and protégé of William Cooper, author of "Behold A Pale Horse." Tabatha has worked in a series of musical projects which have led her from England to Detroit and eventually, back to Minneapolis. The band's name is a reference to one of the three daughters of God who, according to Egyptian mythology, came to Earth on a chariot of fire – that is to say, a UFO. Tabatha conceived the band after an out-of-body experience where the aforementioned Uzza visited her and urged: "Wake those who sleep and prepare them for the things to come, and it's not good!" Make of that what you will, but should you happen to meet Tabatha you might find yourself buying almost anything this beguiling beauty sells. Perhaps it's that same power of persuasion that enticed such dynamic and talented musicians to join her band. Well, that, and the superlative material.

Guitarist Rich Patterson is a hold-over from Tabatha's previous band, Radium. Rich has been writing and performing with Tabatha for the past decade so he was a given to join the band. But as for the others, Tabatha turned to her previous vocation for results. She induced a lucid dream where she was again visited by Uzza, who bestowed upon her the names and email addresses of three stellar, local musicians: Geoff Maas on bass (previously of Våpöör Løck); Chris Ginther (from the band Beautiful Noise); and Brandon Nessen (from Kid Tested and Conduit). Together they've created an industrial-strength, military-grade juggernaut – precise, explosive and capable of leaving an indelible mark on your psyche. Okay, that may be a bit of an exaggeration, but it's no distortion to say they're definitely worth checking out. Because, as was the case with Tabatha, once you've seen UZZA you'll become a brainwashed believer.