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Breaking Artist: Bang Camaro Burn Rubber Reviving ’80s Metal

6/27/07, 1:06 pm EST

Who: Boston band that lovingly pays homage to the big-hair metal they loved as kids with anthems built out of chugging riffs, wailing guitar solos and choruses (no verses!) sung by not one, not two, but upwards of 17 lead singers. Led by guitarists/indie-band vets Bryn Bennett and Alex Necochea, the band released its self-titled debut in February 2007. A for-fun throwaway song called “Bang Camaro” landed big on MySpace, and the rest is spandex-n-Aqua Net history. As Bennett puts it, “Just because you’ve started reading serious music criticism doesn’t mean you can’t love Def Leppard anymore.”

Chorus Lines: Tracks like the Mötley Crüe-esque “Pleasure (Pleasure)” and cowbell-heavy “Out on the Streets” boast the kind of nudge-nudge-wink-wink wordplay that made The Darkness famous, but Bang Camaro also know the virtue of a great, simple lyric, like “Push Push (Lady Lightning)”’s “Ooh, come on / I want to take you higher / Ooh, come on / Let’s make electric fire!”

Hear It Now: Fist-pump your way through single “Push Push (Lady Lightning)” from Bang Camaro, then catch the band on tour this summer.

Watch It: Check out this clip of the entire crew from Bang Camaro introducing themselves in all their unironic glory [video by Rob McLain].

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Jake | 6/27/2007, 1:54 pm EST

I disagree with Bryn Bennett’s statement. You can’t read serious music criticism and still love Def Leppard. They’re complete opposites. The fact that Def Leppard has become “influential” is a sad, sad fact of life.

Pskidmore | 6/27/2007, 1:59 pm EST

And you can play this song on Guitar Hero 2 if you buy it in the store.

Jake | 6/27/2007, 1:59 pm EST

Life is full of sad facts. Hey, Jake is my name too!!

Kristen C | 6/27/2007, 2:21 pm EST

Awesome song guys! Love the music- and great interview. Where can I see more?!

Kristen C | 6/27/2007, 2:21 pm EST

Awesome song guys! Love the music- and great interview. Where can I see more?!

Digital Dave | 6/27/2007, 3:07 pm EST

Get the album, you won’t be sorry. It is a ton of fun.

Jimmy Low Notes | 6/27/2007, 3:07 pm EST

I bet this dude Jake is in an electro -pop duo that plays to 10 kids on Tuesdays and is therefore himself the sad, sad fact of life.

Angus Young | 6/27/2007, 3:14 pm EST

Take it from me, I’ve seen ‘em live in Boston and Northampton, MA. For those about to ROCK… listen to their album!!

Jimmy Low Notes | 6/27/2007, 3:24 pm EST

My favorites are Out on the Streets and Swallow the Razor

Jason | 6/27/2007, 3:24 pm EST

re: Jake’s comment. The real sad fact of life is that something has to be considered “high art” to be considered “influential”. Open your mind!

Jake | 6/27/2007, 3:25 pm EST

You can see/hear more of these guys at http://www.myspace.com/bangcamaro and http://www.bangcamaro.com

Ben Maitland-Lewis | 6/27/2007, 3:48 pm EST

Totally awesome band to see and experience LIVE!! These got are the package!

yea stan | 6/27/2007, 5:09 pm EST

it reminds me of being stuck in a bar filled wth 30-somethings who all sing along to “living on a prayer.” And if you are somewhat intelligent, you will realize just how bad that really is.

yea stan | 6/27/2007, 5:10 pm EST

it reminds me of being stuck in a bar filled wth 30-somethings who all sing along to “living on a prayer.” And if you are somewhat intelligent, you will realize just how bad that really is.

mrbreeze46 | 6/27/2007, 5:57 pm EST

The editor of the video clip did a fantastic job bringing Bang Camaro into my office. My co-workers all love the rippin’ guitar wrif’s. We look forward to seeing you all in Detroit (The home of Rock n’ Roll).

SIDEchief | 6/27/2007, 6:12 pm EST

you can also checkout a sweet podcast interview with Bryn at:
http://www.sidehatchentertai nment .com

Drew | 6/27/2007, 7:15 pm EST

Heard em first in GH 2 and Saw ‘em in North Hampton…. Let me tell you, this…. IS Pure balls to the wall ROCK MUSIC… or more simply fucking great, I look for big things from these guys

Dirty Diamond | 6/27/2007, 7:28 pm EST

I opened up for these guys in Philly. They’re awesome! Words can’t explain it. Even listening to the album isn’t enough. You have to see them live.

sisco | 6/27/2007, 8:04 pm EST

These guys are amazing!!! Thank you for bringing back good music.

Reno | 6/28/2007, 11:59 am EST

Seriously. Grab a few cheap beers and head for the front row of this amazing live show. This is no gimmick!! They will ROCK your face. Make a point to see them on tour. you won’t be dissapointed

Reno | 6/28/2007, 12:00 pm EST

Seriously. Grab a few cheap beers and head for the front row of this amazing live show. This is no gimmick!! They will ROCK your face. Make a point to see them on tour. you won’t be disappointed

To Jake... | 6/28/2007, 12:00 pm EST

Lighten up.

To Jake... | 6/28/2007, 12:01 pm EST

Lighten up.

Love,

The Rest of The World

madchemist | 6/28/2007, 12:09 pm EST

these guys are a force to be reckoned with

..... | 6/28/2007, 4:09 pm EST

GREAT!

..... | 6/28/2007, 4:09 pm EST

GREAT!

Josh M | 6/28/2007, 4:17 pm EST

I’m wearing their shirt right now hah. The on with the paint sprayed Camaro on it. It’s pretty comfy :D Their album is also awesome, and you should all buy it like i did!

Muy Rapido | 6/28/2007, 10:20 pm EST

This is an arena-size band. So much fun. (to yea stan’s comment) Believe me, I relate, but Bon Jovi doesn’t come close to Bang Camaro.

Kyle | 6/29/2007, 3:43 pm EST

Oh damn, these guys are so friggin’ awesome and talented! Going to see them in Cleveland next Tuesday and I can’t WAIT!

Rock on!

Mark | 7/1/2007, 9:50 am EST

I first was introduced to Bang Camaro on Guitar Hero 2, but I went and saw them yesterday at Summerfest in Milwaukee and they really are balls-to-the-wall fun!

Russ H...BPCCman | 7/2/2007, 10:01 am EST

There great..they hail back to a time when music could be fun and not so serious…I hope that more people follow their example

Russ H...BPCCman | 7/2/2007, 10:02 am EST

Good tunes and hard rock..they hail back to a time when music could be fun and not so serious…I hope that more people follow their example

Dmouth | 7/2/2007, 11:45 am EST

These guys are horrendous. I saw them at Dartmouth and wanted to kill myself for living in a world that would let this band have success.

dude | 7/2/2007, 10:25 pm EST

Dmouth,
do me a favor, kill yourself.
thanks.

Martin | 7/3/2007, 2:27 am EST

That’s something I’ve always wondered about. No matter how hard I try (or how drunk I get), I just can’t seem to manoeuver my testicles anywhere near the wall. How does one do that ?

Luke the Drifter | 7/3/2007, 11:16 am EST

The band rocks and is a lot of fun. Nice guys also! They did Mount Clemens right. Too bad more bands don’t have fun. Everybodys trying too hard to be cool.

PS- the beer showers make it hard to convince the police you haven’t been drinking.

MedcalDenDoctors | 7/7/2007, 5:14 pm EST

Hi all!

G’night

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