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Dragpipe
- Music for the Last Day of Your Life
Label: Interscope
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Dragpipe are here
to take metal to a different extreme. We’re not talking about heaviness
for heaviness sake, or plowing through powerchords so that they sound like
just about every heavy band on the scene. Dragpipe is an anomaly in this
day and age of cookie cutter bands, even in the heavy music scene, they
actually try to bring something different to the genre instead of latching
on to the latest trends and milking them for all they are worth. Simply
put, Dragpipe want your attention and they are not afraid to be unconventional
to get it.
The band’s frontman
described their sound as “gasoline rock” in a recent interview but it goes
a little deeper than that, it’s really the soundtrack to chaos and encompasses
so many things from hardcore to nu-metal, stoner rock, punk to arty alternative
of the Perry Farrell variety and a little dose of industrial goth thrown
in. Vocalist Jai Diablo commands this musical asylum through a surprisingly
dynamic mix of music that is hard to ignore.
Before they officially
went into the studio to record, “Music for the Last Day of Your Life” with
producer Dave Sardy (Slayer, Marilyn Manson, Bush), they did some pre-production
with former Marilyn Manson bassist Twiggy Ramirez and also worked with
Jason Newsted (he was originally going to produce the CD but scheduling
conflicts and prior commitments kept that from happening). It’s interesting
to ponder how different the album might have been if it had been produced
by Newsted or Ramirez but I’m willing to put money down that Dave Sardy
was the inmate they need to lead this musical asylum to their final victory.
Fans of heavy rock
of many varieties should really get into this album. It has a bit of nu-metal
for fans of Korn but also has a healthy dose of stoner rock for those into
that and let’s not overlook the moments where they enter the realm of Corrosion
of Conformity. Despite all of these similarities, Dragpipe takes these
ranging influences to capture their own vibe and insane sound that has
be heard to be appreciated. This is definitely a new band to watch in the
months and years to come!
Official Bio
MUSIC FOR THE LAST DAY OF YOUR LIFE- INTERSCOPE
RECORDS
The debut record from New Jersey’s DRAGPIPE.
In the spirit of monumental visionaries
such as BAD BRAINS and JANE’S ADDICTION, DRAGPIPE responds to the vastly
bland trends of today’s pop culture. Their live shows are a virtual assault.
Front man Jai Diablo is known for his psychotic antics both on and off
stage, stirring crowds into an uproar and leaving a mess for the bands
that are unfortunate enough to follow. After destroying the New Jersey
scene, their reputation spread rapidly throughout New York City, with armies
of chaotic youth packing the local clubs to get a glimpse of the new anti-heroes.
Many a prominent producer courted the
band, but ultimately it was DAVE SARDY’s (Slayer, Marilyn Manson, Helmet,
Barkmarket) vision that settled behind the mixing board …and at last the
debut record has been delivered…
MUSIC FOR THE LAST DAY OF YOUR LIFE
GUILTY PARTIES
JAI DIABLO (VOCALS): Possibly the living
inspiration for the album title, as Jai’s recent history involves
– most notoriously - stealing monkeys from a local zoo (and subsequently
turning himself into the police for arrest after said monkey went apeshit),
and surprising Interscope executives by urinating in the conference room
centerpiece. And this is just off-stage…
RICHIE GARCIA (GUITAR): Sometimes referred
to as “Slick,” Richie fully immersed himself in the Rock ‘n’ Roll (intentionally
or not) by taking up permanent residence in the band’s rehearsal space.
GINO DEPINTO (GUITAR): The tattooed pit
bull…the Italian, pizza eating, muscle car driving, old school hardcore
Jersey boy… Gino recently caused a major town disturbance by reacting with
his sarcastic laugh when his car burst into flames…
MONTE (GUITAR): The cowboy hat-wearing
porn star. Monte is the one at the roulette table surrounded by women,
with only three dollars in his pocket. His composure deteriorates
considerably during Dragpipe’s live shows, where Monte is a hyper-caffeinated
presence, and threatens to vibrate right off the stage.
JENO (BASS): The disturbing, silent type.
Jeno Comes out of his shell only occasionally; usually to torture fellow
bandmates by lighting their apartments on fire, or leaving foul-smelling
food behind.
PETE BARRERA (DRUMS): The no-nonsense businessman.
The least flamboyant, but perhaps the smartest. Pete enjoys his successes
in the privacy of his home state, as the owner of more than a few businesses…
From the explosive, turbulent aggression
of “Seeds of Change,” to the uncomfortable soothing melody of “Fountains
of Pain,” this album will destroy you.
It is the movie soundtrack to their minds,
an honest representation of the band member’s lives. The music is ferocious
and brutally real.
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antiGUY is the editor in
doubt of antiMUSIC.com
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