special guest on Zombie House: Sage Delphi
Past members:
Scott Gibson
Jon Jones
Influences
Sahara Hotnights, Black Sabbath, Pavement, That Dog, Husker Du, Throwing Muses, RUSH, Imperial Teen, Blondie, DEVO, The Sonnets, The Runaways, Shelter, Circle Jerks, KISS, Cro-Mags, Tons more....
Sounds Like
Both of these videos were written/directed by Seth Sherwood. Live band shot in Chicago, all other footage shot in L.A.
Venom Lords draw parallels between the zombies of George A. Romero and the atrocities of George W. Bush on Dead Hate You, a dozen tales of grounded, run-for-your-life punk. Singer/guitarist couple Dan and Gina Knapik play a kind of new-dawn proto emo without being sappy. “Waiting For The End” and “Another Hell” peek out the window, lock the door, say their goodbyes, but somehow stay fast and in love. “Zombie House” closes with whispered twee, proving fatalism can be kind of cute, too (if a bit silly). (www.venomlords.com)
– Mike Meyer, August, 2007, Illinois Entertainer
There aren’t enough good bands out there with a really sexy frontwoman. But search no further than Chicago’s own Venom Lords and Gina Knapik. With her husky and ’80s-esqe rock whine set to catchy drum beats and guitar riffs you can just imagine her stomping her way over man after man to get what she wants. In a world of too much over-production, the straight out of the garage quality seems to lend itself to this particular group and the heavily structured rock they lay down. Particularly notable is the slow rocker “Texas Kills” and the disturbingly catchy “Parachute Pants.” With a little more refinement and a clear vision, this is a band to keep your eye on. (Kate Harding), March 2008 -lovechicago.org
"Formed by veterans of the Pillowmints and Not Rebecca, The Venom Lords are another two-girl, two-guy quartet, but they're aiming for more of a stripped-down and danceable New Wave of New Wave sound: You can tell by the black shirts and white ties, as well as by the song structures, which are part Blondie or Joan Jett and part early '90s English shoegazer rock. They haven't quite perfected their sound on their self-titled eight-song EP, but guitarist-vocalist Gina Knapik has personality to spare, and she and Dan Knapik unleash a powerful two-guitar attack on songs such as "Parachute Pants" and "Witch King." The Chicago foursome hits the road for a show at Viele's Planet, 126 E. Jefferson in Springfield, at 7 p.m. Saturday. You also can check them out at www.venomlords.com."
"If Nancy Sinatra were to smoke opium while cruisin down the highway in a cherry red 1968 Oldsmobile convertible, you'd have the Venom Lords.
-Sean B. (San Diego)
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Cds now available!! You can pick up the full-length either at a show...or get one online here.
Also...of course we add other bands as friends...we love swapping shows..we'll play anywhere. Well almost. Seriously. love, gina...dan...amy...brian
Saturday Punk/Ska show in Franklin park by O Hare airport Chicago *The Horrids *Voice Of Addiction *Nothing To Gain @ Buddys Bar 9560 W Grand Ave New Bar Cheap Ass drinks!!
HALLOWEEN- FREE FREE Operation Ivy performed by "Voice Of Addiction" whole energy album! The Who performed by "The Dead Fingers" "Afraid Of Dave" from Milwaukee CHICAGO Sat OCT 31st @ Mutiny 2428 N. Western Ave 10pm. Cheers!-Ian JohnnyX V.O.A. VoiceOfAddiction.com
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Algren's farewell show will take place on Friday, November 20 at the Elbo Room in Chicago. Please join us as we celebrate 3 years of great music and memories.
Indianapolis's very own Random Productions presents "HOCICO IN CHICAGO" An EIGHT HOUR/TWO VENUE Ride into the best of industrial and ebm music being produced today. Not just a concert, but an EVENT. IT BEGINS: 10.07.09
@ The Abbey Pub 3420 W Grace St Chicago, IL 60618-4215 THE LIVE BANDS AND DJS:
* HOCICO (Germany and Mexico), * CAUSTIC (Madison, WI), and * CRITICAL SYSTEM ERROR (Chicago, IL), * DJ Sprite (Kinetic Chicago) and * DJ Rony (Random Indianapolis)
doors 8PM and show at 9PM 18+ show, 21+ to drink $18 in advance, $23 day of show Buy Tickets! THE VENDORS:
* We are having unique vendors from around the country @ Hocico in Chicago: * CRYOFLESH (cyberwear, gas masks, goggles, industrial boots and more), * FLUX CRISISWEAR (cyberwear handcrafted in Chicago), * HARD-WEAR (heavy duty industrial proof fetish wear), and * NOCTURNAL DOMINION (maks, gas masks, and fetish attire)
THE AFTERPARTY:
* FREE Afterparty @ Neo * 2350 N. Clark Street * 12AM to 4AM * DJS COPPER TOP (Random, Indianapolis), * DAVE VENDETTA (Vendetta, Denver), * DJ $#?@! (Dark Sounds, Chicago), * JEFF MOYER (Neo, Chicago) * 21+ only
Oct 1 2009 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Borg Ward Oct 2 2009 - Madison, WI @ Wiscos Oct 3 2009 - Chicago, IL @ Cals Oct 4 2009 - Chicago, IL @ Darkroom Oct 11 2009 - Chicago, IL @ Phyllis Musical Inn Oct 16 2009 - Champaigh-Urbana, IL @ The Courtyard Oct 17 2009 - St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway Oct 24 2009 - Galena, IL @ Miss Kitty’s Grape Escape Nov 6 2009 - Springfield, IL @ Bar None Nov 11 2009 - State College, PA @ Roustabout Nov 12 2009 - Brooklyn, NY @Don Pedros Nov 13 2009 - Philadelphia, PA @ Tritone Nov 14 2009 - Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery Nov 15 2009 - Danbury, CT @ Cousin Larrys Nov 16 2009 - Arlington, VA @ Galaxy Hut Nov 17 2009 - New Brunswick, NJ @ Court Tavern Nov 18 2009 - New Haven, CT @ Cafe Nine Nov 19 2009 - Cleveland, OH @ Pats in the Flats Nov 20 2009 - Columbus, OH @ Ravari Room Nov 21 2009 - South Bend,IN @ Anchor Inn Nov 25 2009 - Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen Dec 4 2009 - Park Ridge, IL @ Pickwick Theater Dec 5 2009 - Galena, IL @ Miss Kittys Grape Escape Dec 6 2009 - Kansas City, MO @ The Brick Dec 7 2009 - Springfield, MO @ The Outland Dec 8 2009 - Oklahoma City @ Belle Isle Dec 9 2009 - Austin, TX @ Club 1808 Dec 10 2009 - Houston, TX @ TBA Dec 11 2009 - New Orleans @ The Circle Bar Dec 12 2009 - Memphis, TN @ Murphys
The SAFES - on tour, iTunes, EMusic, Rhapsody, Napster...
Every last Saturday is FREE punk rawk nite in Chicago!! 2428 N. Western Ave September 26th *Ryan's Hope (Reaganomics) CD release!! *The Highball Hooligans (green bay) *Rule 22 *Arrogant Bastards (detroit) *Voice Of Addiction FREE V.O.A. will start at 10 pm sharp, don't miss them Cheers!-Ian JohnnyX V.O.A. VoiceOfAddiction.com
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Chicago Punk Rawk Nite!! every last Saturday. FREE!! July 25th *Voice Of Addiction (Chicago) *The Facials (Cleveland) *She Likes Todd (Chicago) *Burn Sand Burn (Denver) @ Mutiny 2428 N Western 10pm
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