F-Units

Genre: Rock
Secondary Genre: Punk New York, New York USA Contact

F-Units' brand of punk-influenced hard rock features an elixir of power-pop hooks and raunch-rock riffs - slammed down with the force of runaway freight train. In 2006, they released the acclaimed debut "Reject on Impact" and unleashed the epic smash follow-up "Alone in Babylon" in November 2010.

Artist Information

Biography

From the ferocious southern-stomp of the title track to a heart-wrenching pulse of sincerity, F-Units’ sophomore effort contains a sonic masterpiece of punk-influenced arena anthems that reaches deep into the bands’ abundance of influences — all the while brandishing a swagger that is unique unto themselves.

"Alone in Babylon" was recorded at The Cutting Room studios in Manhattan over the course of last year and mixed in Los Angeles by Scott Gilman (credits include Avenged Sevenfold, Damone, Death by Stereo).

Regarding the release F-Units frontman Scott Bellina states, “Creating an album of this magnitude by our own accord is more than an accomplishment, it’s a statement. As the title suggests, we’ve been doing the DIY-thing in New York for so long that we’ve become masters at it. This record embodies the raw emotions of a tremendously talented group of individuals that more than deserve their moment in the sun. It’s been long in coming, but our journey through "Babylon" might just be what gets us there.”

Formed in 2004, F-Units is a punk-influenced hard rock band from New York City featuring Scott Bellina (vocals/guitar), Max Holland (lead guitar), Tom Meehan (bass), and Frank Coleman (drums). F-Units contrived their name from diesel engine locomotives built in the 1940s and 50s — a metaphor for the band’s sound: “hard, fast, loud, and heavy... fueled by power-pop hooks and raunch-rock riffs slammed together with the driving force of a runaway freight train.”

The band released its debut album "Reject on Impact" in 2006 (available at CDBaby.com and iTunes). "Alone in Babylon" is also on-sale as a physical and digital release via CDBaby.com, iTunes, Amazon, and various digital distribution outlets.

The title track from "Alone in Babylon" made it's primetime television debut on episode 215 of NBC's hit drama "Parenthood" on February 8th, 2011. That same day, the song was put into heavy rotation on ClearChannel syndicate WAIL 99.5 FM, Florida Keys.

Several songs from the same album ("Black California", "You're Just a Tease", "Come What Maybe", "Desperation Road") are currently in rotation on a major cable network.

In July 2011, the band released the EP "Black Heart Blacksmith Shop" which portrays the band's versatility by entering into the indie and alt-country genres while maintaining it's unique identity and rock credibility.

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What people are saying:

"...with no major label help this record is truly a masterpiece and accomplishment in itself. It’s a clear demonstration that if no one is going to do it for you, you’re just as capable for doing it on your own, your own way. If this album doesn’t help propel the F-Units into rock stardom and a full time touring cycle in support of, then it is likely nothing will, this is clearly this bands lucky star." — Louie Bones, Big Wheel Magazine
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"What stands out to me the most is how much the F-Units rock. A band like them would be a welcome breath of fresh air into the very stale rock airwaves. Their driving drums, flesh melting string shredding and well produced tunes could slap Dave Grohl in the face and bring him back into the world of rock."... "4.5 out of 5 stars" — Creature of War, Readjunk.com
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“even with this super-polished sound, the band places the entirety of their soul into each and every track on this disc. The disc is bouncy from beginning to end, and they always come forth with a style that is only their own.” — Neufutur.com
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“I'm gaining a deeper respect everyday for bands like this that still do things themselves instead of looking for that perfect Indie Label to put out their music... This is a debut CD from this band that seems like the beginning of more to come.” — Dave Fishwick, The Neus Subjex
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“For fans of modern punk that avoids sounding too much like manufactured pop, F-Units will likely be a real winner. While “Reject on Impact” is full of familiar moments, it is a fun and entertaining ride that is sure to keep your attention.” — Corinne, Pluginmusic.com
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“This is the kind of CD that you'd have cranked up in the car and you get the feeling you're listening to them live... I was just missing the wild crowd of dancers. If punk is your thing, F-Units has potential.” — Unsigned Music Magazine
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“It's been a long time since a pop-punk band has come into existence and truly excited me. For the most part, the genre has gotten so stale and commercialized that there's nothing to grab you and get you keyed up and dancing around. I popped in "Reject on Impact" into my CD player, and that changed.” — Andrea Caruso, IndependentClauses.com

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F-Units released a 5-song EP titled "Black Heart Blacksmith Shop" in July 2011. This EP showcases the band's versatility and entrance into the genres of indie/ alt-country rock, while their identity remains in tact.

F-Units released their much anticipated 2nd studio album, "Alone in Babylon" on November 20, 2010.

Recorded in NYC's famed The Cutting Room Studios, "Alone in Babylon" features 12 punk-influenced hard rock stadium anthems mixed by Los Angeles producer Scott Gilman (who's credits include the likes of Avenged Sevenfold, Damone, and Frank Black).

F-Units released their debut album "Reject on Impact" on September 29, 2006 (on-sale at CDBaby.com, Interpunk.com, and iTunes). This DIY debut features ten blistering pop-influenced punk tracks recorded in Brooklyn and also mixed Scott Gilman.

Instrumentation

Scott Bellina - Vocals, Guitar
Max Holland - Lead Guitar
Tom Meehan - Bass
Frank Coleman - Drums

Discography

BLACK HEART BLACKSMITH SHOP (EP) - July 2011

01. Black Heart Blacksmith Shop
02. Ain't It Hard to Say
03. Paranormal
04. Radio Creation
05. Lost in Space (Acoustic)

Produced by Max Holland
Mixed by Max Holland
Recorded at The Production Plant; New York, NY

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ALONE IN BABYLON (LP) - November 2010

01. Out of the Ashes
02. Psycho Urgency Rock Addiction
03. Alone in Babylon
04. Black California
05. You're Just a Tease (So Shut Up)
06. Lipstick Traces
07. Desperation Road
08. Mockstar
09. When It Snows in April
10. So Incognito
11. Come What Maybe
12. Rebel Songs

Produced by Scott Bellina & Max Holland
Mixed by Scott Gilman
Edited & engineered by Scott Gilman, Anthony "Rocky" Gallo & Max Holland
Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music / Deko Music
Recorded at The Cutting Room Studios; New York, NY

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REJECT ON IMPACT (LP) - July 2006

01. Fat Lip
02. Solitude
03. Lost in Space
04. Alpha East Side
05. Dying to Forget
06. Nowhere Fast
07. Hypocrite
08. In the Dark
09. South Side
10. Still Want You

Produced by Scott Bellina
Co-Produced & Mixed by Scott Gilman
Engineered by Scott Gilman & Ted Wholsen
Recorded at Cook Street Sound; Brooklyn, NY
Mastered by Alan Douches at West Westside Music / Deko Music

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ALPHA EAST SIDE (DEMO EP) - 2005

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  • F-Units are (from left): Tom Meehan, Scott Bellina, Max Holland, Frank Coleman

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  • Live at R Bar, NYC

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  • Scotty pumps the crowd at CBGB

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  • F-Units debut at CBGB (Dec 2004)

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Press

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Setlist

Our sets are as long as they are required to be. We have enough great material to do well over 120 minutes if need be. Our selection of original songs include (in no particular order):

Fat Lip
Solitude
Lost In Space
Dying to Forget
Alpha East Side
South Side
Nowhere Fast
Hypocrite
In the Dark
Still Want You
Out of the Ashes
Psycho Urgency Rock Addiction
Alone in Babylon
Black California
You're Just a Tease (So Shut Up)
Lipstick Traces
Desperation Road
Mockstar
When It Snows In April
So Incognito
Come What Maybe
Rebel Songs
Rhythm Head
Screaming for the Sun
Black Heart Blacksmith Shop
Ain't It Hard to Say
Paranormal
Radio Creation

alternating covers: "Denim Demon" (Turbonegro); "Southern Girls" (Cheap Trick); "Rockaway Beach (Ramones); "2 Fingers Crossed" (Hoy); "Shot Down" (The Sonics); "I Saw the Light" (Hank Williams); "Movin' On Up" (TV theme song for "The Jeffersons"); "You Gotta Fight For Your Right" (Beastie Boys); "I Wanna Destroy You" (The Soft Boys) ; "Chip Away the Stone" (Aerosmith); "Fox on the Run" (Sweet); "Add It Up" (Violent Femmes); "Wild Wild Life" (Talking Heads); "Burning Down the House" (Talking Heads); A New England" (Billy Bragg); "Roadrunner" (Modern Lovers); "The Bowery Electric (Jed Davis); "Born on the Bayou" (Creedence Clearwater Revival); "Blitzkreig Bop" (Ramones); "Comfortably Numb" (Pink Floyd); "Dancing With Myself" (Billy Idol/ Generation X)

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