Firing on all cylinders with their hearts on their sleeves, SLOWRIDE's brand of hook-laden, melodic rock is head-bobbing, energetic, aggressive and in-your-face. A layering of punk guitars behind catchy melodies and smooth vocals, AS I SURVIVE THE SUICIDE BOMBER is a smartly served dose of perfectly executed, pop-fueled punk. The full-frontal, three-pronged attack of Dan Phillips, Rob Marchant and Steve Visneau is a powerhouse combination, allowing the songs themselves to be the stars. Combined with an air of maturity that few bands can match, these anthem-rock misfits embrace an impeccable band member chemistry rarely displayed. SLOWRIDE is a band not only to be heard, but to be seen.
True to SLOWRIDE's brand of emotional punk, Phillips belts out lyrics for the bruised and battered at heart, and you can't help but sing along. His poignant lyrics and raw voice embody the extremes of fortitude and total surrender. Their songs, whether playful and sarcastic or heartfelt and honest, are delivered with a unique aesthetic that is fresh, full of energy and powerful. SUICIDE BOMBER is a truly inspirational, punk masterpiece...and it's done so damn well. Not since Jawbreaker has any band so successfully combined heartbreaking melody and white noise. SLOWRIDE breathes new life into punk rock. Hear it, see it, believe it.
SLOWRIDE is Dan Phillips (guitar, vocals), Steve Visneau (drums) and Rob Marchant (bass). Their debut full-length "As I Survive The Suicide Bomber" was produced by Ed Rose (Appleseed Cast, Get Up Kids, Small Brown Bike, Brandtson, Casket Lottery) at Red House in Lawrence, Kansas. Slowride appears on Emo Diaries, Chapter 5 with the song "Daydreams of a Future." A six song split CD EP with Dallas labelmates Red Animal War is also available.
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