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Girlfixer Underdog Enthusiasts Collectors Series 06

History: Girlfixer play with a no-nonsense in-yer-face passion. An aggressive female vocal sings, screams and shouts over heavy guitar driven punk rock influenced by bands such as The Distillers, The Bronx and Gallows. Haling from Nottingham, Girlfixer are certain they have something fresh and exciting to offer.

Straying away from the standard punk rock trends, Girlfixer’s music is littered with catchy rock and roll riffs and rhythmic breakdowns. Having formed late 2006, it has taken Girlfixer less than three years to go from four mates jamming covers in a garage, to being one of the East Midlands most up and coming punk rock bands.

A fearsome gigging schedule has led to gigs all over the UK, two forays into Germany, a gig at the Concrete Jungle festival and The Dirty Weekend Festival, a UK tour with Aussie punks A.I.M and support slots for established bands such as UK Subs, Anti-Nowhere League, Discharge, Sonic Boom 6, The Flatliners and The Varukers.

Confident about their uncompromising, raw and furious sound Girlfixer, are committed to promoting their music. After 3 years of extensive gigging and hard work, Girlfixer landed a spot on the Hidden Talent Booking roster in Oct 2009, joining a host of amazing bands from the UK and US ska/punk/reggae scene including The Exploited, The Subhumans, Random Hand, Sonic Boom 6, Leftover Crack, Street Dogs, Voodoo Glow Skulls and many more. 2010 looks to be a busy year for Girlfixer, with lots of great support slots and gigs already booked and plans for recording a debut album. Watch this space!

Fungalpunks Gobbology: I first saw Girlfixer strut their uni-sex stuff at a gig of mine in Bolton supporting aussie band Anger in Motion. I'd had a fair drink that night but still came away mightily impressed and hoped to catch up with them again at some point. A fair few months later Slit boy Dean Diggle put this lot on in Manchester supporting Static Thought and I thought 'why not have a tootle on down.' Now this was some viewing that displayed what a band can achieve with focus, dedication and downright talent. The set rocked and each component displayed individual character and solid confidence that pleased me no end.

With a bounty of concrete songs, an eye-catching front lady, a slam-dunking guitarist, a cultured and mightily effective bassist and a pretty power-pumping drummer Girlfixer meet a whole set of criteria and I reckon can only go on to bigger and better things. I bloody well hope so.

NATALIE - (VOX)
ANTONY. - (GUITAR)
LANCE - (BASS, VOX)
NICOLA - (DRUMS)

Gigs played so far: Approx 140
Hometown: Nottingham

MySpace: www.myspace.com/girlfixermusic
Style: Heavy punk rock

Discography:
3 track demo (2007)
Tracks - Regret This, Human Pollution, Blackout
3 track demo (2008)
Tracks - Casualty Condemn Me, Nation Of Sedation, Addict

Contact: girlfixer-music@hotmail.co.uk

Fungalpunk OMD Amanita
http://www.fungalpunknature.co.uk/

2010-03-08 07:28:29

Senton Bombs The Underdog Enthusiasts Collectors Series 05

History: Formed in December 2003 under the moniker The Terrorists, The Bombs have had a roller coaster existence, fitting that they hail from Blackpool then. Renowned for high octane, energetic, passionate live shows the band have featured on many diverse line-ups and festivals supporting the likes of One Way System, The Epoxies and GMT to name but a few.

Several line-up changes have hindered the bands progression but original members Class & Kage have finally found their tag-team counter-parts in Mohawk & Gibbons and the band have truly stepped up a level.

Featured on various compilations, radio shows, magazines the Bombs history is all over the internet but it's a history they're happy to leave behind as they head into 2010 riding their first full studio album 'Sweet Chin Music' which follows on from their previous 4 EP releases and promises to take them to the next level. A band who play for the crowd and to the crowd - and always will!

Fungalpunks gobbology: Slam, bam nut your mam - these guys rock your nuts so hard you just wanna go home and wrestle yer parents. Riffing rhythms that judder your internal organs and make you wanna just shit your pants big time. Many angles, one focus - The Senton Bombs combine flavours and come up with a multi-coloured design to impress the most sonically blind dudes you can imagine.

Its all action and the general drive and desire is what makes this band such an exciting addition to any gig. I like the fact that the guys are good down-to-earth lads who are great to have around and who always put in a good show. One of the best bands to grace a Spit and Sawdust stage and one I am very keen on seeing maximising their obvious potential. They trespass beyond punk and so should attract the attention of any genuine punk promoter (the ones in the know will understand, the others will be at a loss) thus making bigger waves than they already do. Wake up and take a chance - disappointment will not even be a consideration.

JOEY CLASS (BASS, VOX)
'EL DIABLO' DAMIEN KAGE (GUITAR, VOX)
JOHNNY GIBBONS (GUITAR, VOX)
MASON MOHAWK (DRUMS)

Gigs played so far: Approx 200 (no shit)
Hometown: BLACKPOOL

MySpace: www.myspace.com/thesentonbombs
Website: www.thesentonbombs.webs.com/
Style: PUNK INFECTED ROCK N ROLL

Discography:
DDT (2005)
5-track EP Release
DEATH VALLEY DRIVER (2006)
5-track EP Release
CRIMSON MASK (2007)
6-track EP Release
FROM PARTS UNKNOWN (2008)
4-track EP Release
TURN HEEL (2008)
14-track EP Compilation
SWEET CHIN MUSIC (2009)
14-track Album

Contact: roguestyle@hotmail.co.uk or via myspace or facebook.

Fungalpunk OMD Amanita
http://www.fungalpunknature.co.uk/

2010-02-26 09:56:25

Pop Fosters Underdog Enthusiasts Collectors Series 04

History: Formed in the summer of 2007, after splitting from their previous band, and decided to take on the world as a two-piece, and do what they do best – make some raw, visceral noise. They wasted no time, and began gigging almost immediately, developing their raw, exuberant and energetic punk sound.

With their short, punchy songs rarely exceeding two minutes Pop Fosters were certainly hard to ignore. In local Wakefield gigs, they have supported the likes of The Kabeedies, GoFaster and Popular Workshop. Further a field they have played gigs in Leeds, Salford, Manchester, Liverpool, Tampa, Florida, USA! and also toured in Scotland.

What the reviewers have said about Pop Fosters… “Good new noisiness from Wakefield” – Huw Stephens (BBC Radio One presenter) “Pop Fosters transcend their numbers to create a compelling, attention-grabbing sound…a band to watch out for” – No-Title Magazine (Leeds) “I love their stuff even though they're not from Salford, their songs are short snappy and in your face missus!” – Salford Records “Listening to them is to hear the music that every rock band member secretly wants to make.” – Anewbandaday.com “They are very compelling, have lyrics which are addictive for days afterwards.” – Hyde Park Heat Magazine “Dieser einfache sound ist doch schlussendlich genau das, was in einer komplizierten welt wie unserer der schlüssel zum erfolg ist.” - Ohfancy.de

Pop Fosters have been played on numerous radio shows including the Huw Stephens show on BBC Radio One. Also they have been featured on several record label compilations.

Fungalpunks gobbology: Having reviewed a couple of CD efforts by this fine duo I was intrigued enough to check em' out and what better way then to get em' on a Fungal SAS show. The viewing fulfilled everything I expected with the garage crudity shining bright and the genuine intense passion of the players more than obvious. The spaciousness of each track is overcome with zeal and the ear for a tune and darn simplistic song writing balance each other out and highlight the Pop Fosters as a very exciting outfit. It's dirty, it's ragged and it's highly fuckin' enjoyable. A nice couple of unassuming people too which is the choice icing on the cake for all concerned

SARA ASKEW (DRUMS, BACKING VOX)
RICHIE DAY (GUITAR, VOX)

Gigs played so far: Approx 40
Hometown: WAKEFIELD

MySpace: www.myspace.com/popfosters
Style: PUNK/GARAGE ROCK
Influences: RAMONES, BUZZCOCKS, NEW YORK DOLLS, PISTOLS, CLASH

Discography: YOUR MUSIC IS SHIT (SORT IT OUT) 2008

Contact: popfosters@hotmail.co.uk

1 song to sum up the Pop Fosters: "Myopic"

Fungalpunk OMD Amanita
http://www.fungalpunknature.co.uk/

2010-02-20 19:58:45

Mardigras Bombers Underdog Enthusiasts Collectors Series 03

History: Started life as a songwriting partnership over ten years ago which wasnt particularly punk and soon fell on its arse. The name was left dormant until the end of 2007 when Andy and Damion who had been mates since their teens decided to form a band having found themselves at a loose end following the demise of Boredom AD and The 315s.

After a bit of pissing about, Ged and Travis from the newly defunct Mayhem Freak climbed on board shortly followed by Jak who had previously played with Boredom and Middle Finger Salute. After 8 months of writing and rehearsing, the band made their debut on 19th December 2008 at the Corrupted Xmas Piss – up in Blackburn.

2009 has been incredibly busy and has seen the band play alongside Drongos For Europe (probably the best gig so far), UK Subs, Vice Squad as well as many excellent local outfits.
In October 2009, they released their first 3 track E.P. ‘Touched By The Hand Of Nobby Bobson’ on their own Scorched Earth Industries label. Their first album should be out before the end of 2010.

The music is a heady mix of all the individual members influences with everything from space rock, punk, metal, reggae, beat literature and random electronic weirdness all getting a look in. There is no template. Expect the unexpected.

Mardigras Bombers

Fungalpunks gobbology: Take 5 cunts soaked with experience, bring them together to bandy ideas about and form a band and you have the delightful outfit that is the Mardi Gras Bombers. From my first viewing I was hooked and these wonderful chaps have never let me down to date. Personable oiks always welcome at any gig these buggers make one helluva noise to please both old and new school punk rock bastards. From the front mouth, through the string strumming centre to the deviant on the drums at the back this is a complete outfit just bursting at the seams to get further exposure. Any punk promoter worth their salt should give these guys a gig - you will not be disappointed and I reckon this crew are one of the favourite bands to make the biggest of impacts this year (2010). Do not let them down.

Damion Gillett - vocals
Ged Hornby - guitar/vox
Jak Hargreaves - bass
Cute Andy Pearson - guitar
Travis McTuckey – drums

Gigs played so far: Approx 40
Hometown: Darwen / Blackburn / Leyland / Eccleston

MySpace: www.myspace.com/themardigrasbombers
Style: Pure Adrenalized Rock n Roll
Influences: Hawkwind, The Ruts, UK Subs, Sisters Of Mercy, Dub, innumerable metal and obscure punk bands.

Discography: TOUCHED BY THE HAND OF NOBBY BOBSON
1. I’ll be the devil
2. Derelict spiv nation
3. Thought police

Contact: damionmgb1@hotmail.com or ring Damion on 07855 396223 / Ged on 01772 455768 or message us on myspace.

1 song to sum up the Mardigras Bombers : Derelict spiv nation

Fungalpunk OMD Amanita
http://www.fungalpunknature.co.uk/

2010-02-23 11:06:30

St Tantrums Underdog Enthusiasts Collectors Series 02

History: After playing in final line up of The Motorvators with Sebastien M Page in the 90's, John Bowman formed The Screamin Abdabs which lasted about a year before parting ways in the mid 90's, putting all band activity into limbo for several years.

St. Tantrums was then formed in Jan 2009 after John and Sebastien met up and decided to do their own thing. With a new Guitarist and St. Gaz The Sinner on Drums, the band started to write new songs and craft their own identity in the form of the speedy, sleazy punk you see now. Then, without warning, they were left one member down, which is when Al Dente was drafted, or as the rest of the world knew it, March.

In the time since then the band have overcome personal boundaries, played some really nice, and really not-so venues to both appreciative and not-so-much so crowds and met and made friends with some cool or/and talented people.

The next step? "Getting the recognition that we've been fighting for". St. Tantrums will be recording soon, so watch out, we'll be coming in your ears before you know it!!

St Tantrums

Fungalpunks gobbology: One of my rules regarding gigs and dealings is to be 'Inolerant of Shite' and this, in truth, relates to the attitude of bands. Occassionally a band strolls into the gigging fray with a genuine likeable persona you know you can work well with and have no baggage to piss about with and get frustrated by. Enter St Tantrums. A good fuckin' band, good fuckin' tunes, good 'live' outpouring and, nice bloody geezers. As a promoter this is just a bonus but as an unhinged underdog punk enthusiast it is almost orgasmic.

The style of St Tantrums is of that rare commodity 'sleaze punk' and I for one very much welcome this and the visuals and vibrations are one and the same and intertwine to make a solid diversity to any punk rock gig. Androgynous anarchy is not to be sniffed at and I reckon, if the punters wake up, this lot could do quite well for themselves. The journey has begun - lets help em' along and enjoy the ride.

St. SEBASTIEN M PAGE - Vocals
AL DENTE. - Guitar/Backing Vocals
St. JOHN THE BASSIST - Bass/Backing Vocals
St. Gaz The Sinner - Drums
Gigs played so far: About 10-12 ish
Hometown: BRADFORD

MySpace: www.myspace.com/sainttantrums
Website: www.myspace.com/sainttantrums
Style: PUNK

Influences: Motorhead, The Damned, The Adicts, Wild Willi Beckett And The Psycho Surgeons, Sultans Of Ping, Sex Gang Children and Ai Otsuka.

Discography: None so far.

Contact: Contact through the Band myspace, above.
1 song to sum up St. Tantrums: Hole "Celebrity skin".

Fungalpunk OMD Amanita
http://www.fungalpunknature.co.uk/

2010-02-26 15:09:13

The Kingcrows Underdog Enthusiasts Collectors Series 01

History: First formed in 2005 with the intention of combining the energy of punk, the flash of sleaze and the sheer reckless abandon of being in a band with no aspirations towards a career or commercial acceptance - simply the rush of playing noisy, filthy rock 'n' roll for the pure hell of it - the Kingcrows went through a lengthy development period before playing their first gig at the end of 2006. The lineup went through a number of changes but stabilised in its current form by October '08.

Since the band started they've played with the likes of Spear Of Destiny, UK Subs, Tokyo Dragons, Adam Bomb, the Negatives, the X-Rippers, Guitar Gangsters and Peter & The Test Tube Babies, as well as innumerable local, national and international bands. Two seven track EPs have so far come out, the latest effort A Murder Most Foul having just been released for worldwide download on iTunes, Amazon, Play.com, Napster and all the other major download sources. The live shows are chaotic, visual and always bloody good fun.

Kingcrows

Fungalpunks gobbology: I first saw The Kingcrows at Bradford in early 2009 and was taken aback by the particular presence and attention to song construction. There is a bounty of forethought and consideration in both the music and the 'look' but nothing that comes across as mere fraudulent affectation.

These guys are in for the haul and have a musical know-how between them that could embarrass any sonic slacker. The attitude is admirable with frontman Phil E Stine and drummer Ratbag the kind of genuine, loveable 'erberts this scene screams out to be filled with. After seeing them a second time I was convinced of another good underdog band that are desperately being sold short.

A song was requested for the recent 'Fungalpunk/Deadlamb SAS CD' and hopefully the impetus to get this crew more notice is building. If you promote gigs, want to see a band that mixes things up a little or just want to listen to some honest punk and roll with added glam then look no further than these ornately entertaining players. Go on start 2010 with something new to your ears!

PHIL E. STINE - vocals
LEE J. - guitar/vox
ROCCO - bass/vox
RATBAG - drums/vox
Gigs played so far: Approx 60
Hometown: LEEDS

MySpace: www.myspace.com/kingcrows
Website: www.kingcrows.com
Style: SLEAZE/PUNK 'N' ROLL

Influences: MOTORHEAD, THE DAMNED, HANOI ROCKS, DEAD BOYS, UK SUBS

Discography:
CARRION REGARDLESS (2008)
Nothing But The Night
Magdelene
Insult & Injury
In For The Kill
Writing On The Wall
Red Mist
Poison Hearts & Poison Minds
A MURDER MOST FOUL (2009)
Hanging Around
Stiletto Groove
What She Does To You
Sex, Oui
Revolution Street
One Of The Boys
Writing On The Wall (acoustic)

Contact: kingcrows@tiscali.co.uk or ring Ratbag on 0790 5351232.
1 song to sum up the Kingcrows: "Hanging Around"