| Since
their formation in late 1992, Jack Off Jill has been escalating the world's
demise in a flurry of serrated power chords, convoluted bass lines, torturous
beats, and throat-ripping shrieks. Hailing from South Florida, this band
comes out like a children's puppet show with Exorcist overtones. An experiment
in Jack verses Jill, right versus wrong, melody versus mayhem, assaulting
audience sensibilities. Without the benefit of professional management
or label support, Jack Off Jill had turned themselves into one of the most
exciting and controversial bands in the country. The success of their independent
releases (produced by Mr. Manson of Marilyn Manson) led them to join up
with Risk Records for their First National 7" release Girl Scout b/w American
Made (Produced by Mike Strick and Jack Off Jill), along with their full
length Sexless Demons and Scars (produced by Don Fleming)set to be released
in early October. Jack Off Jill are no strangers to the stage, either.
While opening for Marilyn Manson on a tour of Florida, both bands ran afoul
of undercover cops in Jacksonville, who had been warned prior to the show
about their onstage antics. Neither lead singer Jessicka nor Mr. Manson
have conformed a bit since their night together in Dade County Corrections
Center. Watching Jessicka's barely controlled tantrums, long with the confident
stage presences of bassist Robin Moulder, guitarist Ho-Ho Spade, and drummer
Laura Simpson make every Jack Off Jill show a memorable experience. Longtime
fans have noticed a growing musical authority as well a strong lyrical
conviction in the band's songs within the past year or so.
The following
was added to this bio 12-98
After
performing with Lord's Of Acid to sold out crowds in late 1997, long time
friend SMP, and LA based drummer Claudia joined the ranks of JOJ. Agent
Moulder continues to tear up the bass, and of course Jessicka continues
assaulting the senses vocally. The newly formed band and hit the road on
a national tour with Psychotica soon after. Along the way, they were joined
by The Genitorturers and Switchblade Symphony, which helped fuel the fire
to thousands of kids around the country, stirring up controversy in some
cities, while being welcomed with open arms in others.
Longtime
fans have noticed a growing musical authority as well a strong lyrical
conviction in the band's songs throughout their existence. And now the
full anger, insanity, and energy of the band's live performances is electronically
reconstructed on Covetous Creature, a re-mix EP of songs from Sexless
Demons and Scars, featuring contributions from Chris Vrenna (NIN, Rasputina,
Skinny Puppy), Enemies, Susan Wallace (Switchblade Symphony), and Shai
De La Luna (Lords of Acid). |
