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Voice Of Addiction-Chi-town punk/rock/ska
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Chicago
United States, Illinois
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01/11/2010 09:57:22 |
| BAND MEMBERS: |
Ian-Vox, Bass
Jeff-Backin Vox, Guitar Andy-drums
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A rock band out of Chicago that is politically and socially conscious. Taking on the punk rock attitude with ska and reggae breakdowns. And able to blend a very dance-able rhythm with lyrics that are easily sung-a-long to.
posted Nov 28 2009 by: "SouthSide on the Town"
Hey, blogspot readers, time to work off those extra holiday pounds with Voice Of Addiction! Forget health guru
Richard Simmons ...this local band will definitely get you in shape sweatin' to their punk rock sound. Recently they
had The Mutiny crowd jumpin' and jivin' to the music as well as screaming for more. SouthSide does not
remember the last time when she danced so hard after seeing one set.
VOA was loud and fast. They had the type of punk music which got the blood going from beginning to end. Lots of
wild guitar riffs and angst to blast your ears away. There were times when this reviewer thought the riffs and
percussion rhythms were off beat. Yet, she quickly learned that the mesh of confusion was what this band
wanted ...sometimes. It drove them to perform wildly all over the stage and in the audience ...strumming faster and
furiously. Thus it did start pockets of moshing and fan dancing near the front of the stage. Whew - it's exhausting
while trying to keep up with VOA.
One interesting note Southside noticed about this band was their sound wasn't purely straight punk rock. She heard
a wide variety of combinations such as reggae/ska to metal and classic guitar rock. There was also a bit of
garage/grunge in their songs which kept the music energizingly fresh. Heads everywhere were banging to the fast
rhythms. SouthSide suggests listening to their Empty Bottle - an excellent song to forget about your problems. She
enjoyed the downtempo taken during the chorus while the lyrics were sung hurriedly as if someone was anxious or
frustrated. Fans during the performance were encouraged to drink since most songs were labeled as VOA's drinking
songs. Yet, this reviewer got the feeling that all the songs were drinking songs.
Besides the rockin' music, this band also provided some comedic relief and funnies between songs. While
performing, VOA had their wild moments on stage that kept everyone busy at dancing or joining in the antics with
them. Watch out for that final song, blogspot readers! Everyone, including the band, went out of control during System
Control ..but it's all good to have a mini riot to blow off some of that mall shopping steam. This was what they're all
about - letting loose and having a good time. SouthSide highly recommends checking out Voice Of Addiction at their
next performance. |
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| BAND BIO |
| Voice Of Addiction is a politically charged Chicago based band. They are spreading their anti-capitalistic message through rock, punk and ska songs. Their goal set forth is simple; to make audiences world-wide open their eyes to the injustices around them and the globe.
To individually change the world to any degree is quite a challenge. The only way true change has happened is through cooperation and determination. V.O.A. does not expect to change the world, but rather with cooperation with others to attempt to make a dent. Voice Of Addiction’s music is a combination of punk ethos and attitudes mixed with rock styles and ska breakdowns. Voice Of Addiction’s message is said best through their name. “Everyone is addicted, whether is be drugs, alcohol, religion, sex money, etc. Our job is to be the voice that puts these things on the table of discussion that otherwise might be overlooked. We might be best understood by not wanting to reinvent the wheel, but rather wanting to dismantle it!” Quotes vocalist and bassist Ian Tomele.
Describing V.O.A. is a challenge of its own. The band is comprised of three different and distinct personalities which give them such an eclectic feel, although they come together musically with such precision and direction. V.O.A.’s dynamic progressions and abrupt starts and stops put them in a unique category all their own. A piece of Voice Of Addiction which is truly original is the melodic, harmonic and rhythmic rises and falls that the band demands. The intricate writing and musicianship that is brought out through their collective formal training, and the emotion that is portrayed while performing their songs makes this band stand out in the crowd.
Voice Of Addiction is determined to keep moving on to bigger and better challenges. Whatever it may be, it will be found, overcome, and put to rest by perseverance, dedication and cooperation. To all audiences everywhere; keep your ears to the ground and your fists in the air……...it’s never too late to start a revolution! |
| INFLUENCES |
| Fugazi, And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of The Dead, Pixies, Against Me! Tiger Army, Operation Ivy, The Slackers, At the Drive-in, Dead Milkmen, Queens Of The Stone Age, New Model Army, List goes on and on....... |
| EXPLAIN THE NAME |
| We are all addicted, in the greater sense of the word. This includes not only drugs and alcohol. Also religion, sex, TV, caffiene, cell phones, internet, myspace, chocolate, can go on forever. We are the disenchanted voice,. |
| GEAR |
| *Orange county custom set, pork pie acrylics, Zildgan and sabian cymbals. Vic Firth sticks, Warwick bass, Ampeg Svt-4 pro and full stack. Gibson SG guitar, marshall amps, mesaboogie, Randall half stack, Shure Mics, Monster cables, Swr |
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