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Loaded

Gritty, high-octane rock that bridges the gap between Seattle grunge and classic punk. Raw energy for late nights and loud speakers.

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This is the sound of a band that lives in the space between a basement punk show and a stadium rock stage. It is defined by a thick, distorted guitar wall and a rhythm section that prioritizes momentum over polish. The vocals are weathered and honest, carrying the weight of someone who has seen the sun come up from the wrong side of the night more than a few times.

What makes this music distinctive is the specific intersection of '80s hardcore punk speed and '70s hard rock swagger. While many bands choose one or the other, this project fuses the technical proficiency of seasoned rock musicians with the 'don't care' attitude of a street-level punk outfit. It is loud, unpretentious, and built on a foundation of classic songwriting structures.

Start with 'Sick' or 'Dark Days' to hear the band at their most cohesive. These records capture the essence of the Seattle rock lineage while injecting a shot of pure adrenaline that works just as well for a workout as it does for a long, late-night drive.

Our Catalog5 Albums · 1996 · 2011
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