Social Distortion, Rancid, Pennywise. Driving, melodic punk, with vocals like a Hungarian Dicky Barrett/ Tim Armstrong hybrid.

13 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Punk, POP: Power Pop



Details:
Seattle punk-rockers Sledgeback put a refreshing spin on an old theme with their full-length debut "People's Choice", powerfully combining the catchy hooks of West Coast pop-punk with the raw angst of true old-school. With his raspy Hungarian snarl, frontman Gabor Hun brings his honest social ideals to melody with Ness-like charm. "People's Choice" truly delivers the goods.



BIO:

Hungarian frontman, Gabi Hun, did not speak a word of English when he arrived in America less than five years ago! Now within such a short period of time SLEDGEBACK has emerged with a very powerful sound. Formed in February 2004 by experienced stage and studio musicians Gabi Hun, Johnny B., Dredd and Mike Sholtz, SLEDGEBACK is influenced by Social Distortion, Pennywise, Rancid and Therapy. Lyrics reflect life experiences influenced by the European frontman's unique ideals which anyone can easily relate to. Songs encourage the listener to move and sing along.


PAST REVIEWS:

REDEFINE MAGAZINE "Scavenger of Life" EP Review (Sept, 2004) by Michael Villareal - "If you take some of the poppy, well-rounded punk sounds that seem to be everywhere on the radio today and mix it with a vocalist that sounds like a weird Dicky Berret/ Tim Armstrong hybrid, you would end up with the sound of Sledgeback. The first time I listened to this CD, I'll be honest and admit that I was ready to dismiss this band almost immediately, but then something happened: I wound up liking them. The first song to come through the speakers is the catchy Bosstones-esque "Pants Off". The catchy rhythms and memorable chorus unravel the story of a guy who meets a girl, and the adventure that follows in the process. The CD boasts captivating riffs and choruses, one after another. Each song is well at home with all of the best modern day punk/ska material. While this CD is merely an EP with only six songs, the band has slated October as the release date for the feature full-length album, which I personally can't wait for. This band will be the next big thing to hit the airwaves, so study up on them now so that you can be the first on your block to say, 'Sledgeback: I've been listening to them forever.' Don't fuck around. Pick up this CD. If you're too late, don't say I didn't warn you."