2 shows with The Protomen (Rock Opera Heros) and D&D Sluggers (Fun)
1st show - Tuesday, July 26 at 9:00pm - July 27 at 12:00am
Soapbox Laundro-Lounge 255 North Front Street Wilmington, North Carolina
THE PROTOMEN (Nashville, TN)
http://www.protomen.com/
The Protomen are more than just a band. They are messengers, riding atop an Iron Stallion on their way to deliver the most vicious rock 'n' roll fable that the world has ever known. With several planned albums, and a live show that could crumble mountains, there'...s no denying The Protomen have created a work unique to its medium.
The first record, 'Act I', includes elements of Ennio Morricone, Queen and Black Sabbath, that culminate in a listening experience unlike anything you've ever heard. If you're afraid of sky cracking distortion and epic chaos, you won't survive this album.
Act II is a departure from the signature distorted sound of the first record. It focuses on a time before the world had fallen under darkness. It is a brighter and more optimistic look at the world The Protomen have created. The album is split into two separate eras (and sounds), and gives the feeling of two distinct albums in one. Act II was produced by Alan Shacklock (Meatloaf, The Alarm, Bonnie Tyler, Babe Ruth, Roger Daltry) and The Protomen. Mastering was provided by Richard Dodd (Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Traveling Wilburys).
D&D SLUGGERS (Wilmington, NC)
http://ddsluggers.bandcamp .com/album/fun-is-the-funnest
D&D Sluggers are Timothy David White (guitar, vocals, Nintendo DS) and C. Dustin Overcash (synth, vocals, Game Boy). Utilizing obsolete and modern technology, they create equal parts nerd-rock, hip-hop, dance punk, and VGM-composer-inspired music, incorporating infectious dance beats, provocative lyricism, and thick compositions in an easily digestable two-man outfit.
DDS deliver an unmatched stage show: equal parts energy and heart, winning the opinions of the uninitiated chip-listeners and purists alike. In the end, fun is the bottom line, and DDS deliver in spades.
***WEDS JULY 27TH @ LIVE BAR*** THE PROTOMEN, D&D SLUGGERS, AETHER REALM, NAT TURNER & THE SLAVE REBELLION - $8 / 9PM
PROTOMEN
D&DSLUGGERS
AETHER REALM (Greenville, NC)
http://www.facebook.com/aetherrealm
Aether Realm spewed forth from a volcanic eruption during the Dark Ages. These immortals dropped their battle axes and swords and picked up guitars and other assorted instruments after figuring out dominance over body cannot attain dominance over soul. Beware...their nefarious death metal sound permeates the mind and in doing so lays claim to every fiber of your being!
NAT TURNER & THE SLAVE REBELLION (FINAL SHOW EVER!)
http://www.myspace.com/nat turnerx
These fellas disbanded around the time of the original Spazzatorium's demise and reunited for a one-off Thunderlip gig back in January. Now with their lead singer about to head off to Osaka, Japan for college this will be the very last time you'll get to see this band perform. Influenced by the mighty Valient Thorr and the aforementioned Thunderlip they went on to craft their own version of that southern rawk squall.