....It's
one of those stories that generally doesn't happen, but can happen in the
crazy world of Rock n Roll: A local band with good following plays a dive
in their hometown and a great set of ears happens to be in the audience.
No, not the ears of some A&R rep obliged to attend a gig to cover a
week in the sun at the expense of a label, but the knowing ears of AC/DC
lead singer, Brian Johnson! The famous rocker loves the band, buys them
beers and the next thing you know there's an album being made with Johnson
at the production helm and one of the Rock world's top engineer's, Mike
Fraser,
(Metallica/Aerosmith/AC/DC,
blah,blah, blah) mixing. The result,Neurotica's debut release:Seed. Great
reviews followed: Hit Parader raved; "Neurotica seem to have all the bases
covered on their quest to
become
hard rock's Next Big Thing". Metal Edge described Neurotica's music as
"metallic, hypnotic and kickass.; classic and modern at the same time"
****. Even the conservative Billboard boasted of their first single,
"Easy Speak", "the song deserves the attention of all of mainstream rock
radio". Attention is what "Easy Speak" got nationwide, prompted by heaps
of support from nationally syndicated shock-jock, Bubba the Love Sponge.
(Even
Rock n World got in on the praises, naming Seed the best indy Metal Album
of 1998, and Neurotica Artist of the Month in October of 98)* But
Neurotica's "Seed"was doomed. The failure and eventual demise of the label's
distributor, Alliance Entertainment (AEC,then the largest Independent National
Distribution company in the world) had a profound impact; the fans and
the retailers could not get Neurotica! In other words, "Seed" never had
a chance to grow. Fortunes have changed for Neurotica and the label, NMG
Entertainment. With a new deal with International distribution giants,
K-Tel (KTD),
Neurotica
is getting a much deserved and anticipated second chance. One listen to
their latest release, "Living In Dog Years", and it is obvious; what doesn't
kill you does make you stronger. Musically falling right between their
Florida Rock brethren, Limp Bizkit and Creed,Neurotica to paraphrase Hit
Parader, do have all the bases covered on their quest to become loud rock's
Next Big Thing. Whether it's the first single, "Ride of Your Life, with
it's driving guitars and a hip as hell speed rap bridge or the hook crazy
title cut, "Living on Dog Years", Neurotica takes American rock back to
where it belongs: loud and over-the-top. Neurotica formed in 1994 as an
outgrowth of frontman, lead mouth, Kelly Shaefer's acclaimed 90's death
metal band Atheist (WEA/Metalblade) with Shawn Bowen (guitar), G.J. Gosman
(drums), Migwell Przybyl (bass) and Louis Polito (guitar) who all knew
of each other before finally hooking up from playing in various groups.
Working day gigs, the band rehearsed five nights a week in an old warehouse.
Free of issues and politics, Neurotica is as undoctored and bare bones
as they come.
Potent,
driving, phat ass, crunchy and powerful, Neurotica is rooted in the classic
approach to rock and roll: the music. With a live show that melds electricity,
raw passion and street-like Intensity, Neurotica takes you on the Ride
of Your Life.
* This was left out
of the bio by an obvious oversight on someone's part so we added this in
to the bio.- ed. =)~ |
