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Current Issue: VOL. 2 - NO. 5 May 15th – June 14th, 2006
Valve Act
Boston, Massachusetts
Unsigned
www.valveact.com
By: Melody Geear
With the reverb kicked up and the heavy beats switched on high, this hard rock trio shows that they’re not your average new talent. Armed with rock roaring solos and solid beats, Valve Act brings back the gritty grunge with a stylistic kick to boot.
Having such influences as the Pixies, hed PE, to the Beatles and GnR, makes for an engaging and eclectic background to pull from. Their infectious hit “Screwdriver” evokes early to mid 90’s hard grunge with a hint of nu wave rock. Leader singer, Rick channels the likes of Scott Weiland with his edgy and driven lyrics, while bass master Elias channels Flea’s flair for melodic beats. The contagious rhythms on “One Night Stands” is driven by Chris’s ample sampling of cymbalic ruckus and pounding beats. The guys have a knack for channeling some of the nineties greatest rock and turning it into an infectious contemporary masterpiece.
Valve Act continues to hit large and small venues alike. They travel the east coast hitting small clubs but also has the Locobazooka Festival under their belts. With the upcoming recording session, this band is sure to bring out some more hard-hitting rhythms and melodies to satisfy even the hardest rock fan.
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Self titled Demo
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With influences ranging from Queen to The Pixies, The Beatles to GnR, Valve Act is an eclectic mix of heavy guitar, melodic bass and clever lyrics. Valve Act is powerful three piece that has a truly unique style and sound of their own. Having shared the stage with such acts as Disturbed, Smile Empty Soul, The Dropckick Murphys and Frank Hannon of Tesla, Valve Act has proven their original rock sound and commanding stage presence capture any audience. Weather playing to a crowd of 10,000+ (2005 Locobazooka Festival) or in a more intimate setting, Valve Act will lure you in with their hard hitting back beats and ripping guitar solos. They are a hook packed power trio not to be missed.
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