Biography
Out with the new and in with the old. What started as a two piece metal/blues/industrial mountain of equipment from Seattle has morphed into a three piece minimalist blues punk outfit. After returning from a tour in the UK with friends Tombs (Relapse) that was dominated by equipment breakdowns and power converter overloads, Black Horse decided it was time for a live drummer. They took several months off from touring to bring in Frank DeRienzo and write a new collection of songs, influenced by AP Schroder’s deepening interest in northern Mississippi hill country style blues, including artists such as Elmore James and Fred McDowell. April opted to bring in a Korg MS-20 monosynth to keep things heavy. What has come out if it is a sound akin to the catchy swing of Eagles of Death Metal, with some serious slide guitar action and vocals nodding to a Nick Cave influence on April’s part. Their live shows thus far have inspired nose bleeds, spilt beer and mystery bruises. They seem to be doing what American rock has been working at for decades- bridging the gap between its blues roots and rock and roll.
Instrumentation
April Goettle- vocals and Korg MS-20
A.P. Schroder- vocals and guitar
Frank DeRienzo- drums
Discography
Split 7" w/ Thad Sand's One Man Band- Nowhere Records
June 2009
The Black Arts of Black Horse- April 8, 2008
The Funhouse Comp Thing- 2006
Links
| http://www.blackhorserock.com |