One of my new "friends" on MySpace is the band - LIVING DEAD.
That's the cool thing about MySpace.
On a daily basis with the deft tap of a few keys - the adventurous can mix and mingle, keep up with the social whirl, and connect with artists from relevant realms of creativity - music, dance, painting - you name it.
If you're in the Toledo (Ohio) hood area - or inclined to hop in your wheels and skedaddle down the highway a bit - you may want to take in the next concert by the "LIVING DEAD" at the Club Bijou on May 16th.
See, "promotional poster", below.
The band's credo,
"This is our time, We are tomorrow. Let's make this world become our own"
To die-hard fans, "Living Dead" not only exposes the truth, but conjures up salvation from within.
Without doubt, the band has created a sound and live performance all their own, which they assert is designed to smack the corporations and the fascist government empires in the face. From insightful politically-driven lyrics and imagery - to a screaming barrage of electronics, grinding rhythms, blaring beats, and shell-shocked musings - "Living Dead" delivers up an experience that cracks open skulls and pries open eyes, according to some.
To many, their wide-ranging style reflects a truly innovative and unique musical force to reckon with.
Formed in 1993 by naughty boy-band members Daniel Devill, Gabriel and Loki, the "Living Dead" has evolved through the years; eventually they solidified their lineup with the addition of leading edge musicians - Judas in 1999, Faust in 2002, and Six in 2006.
The band to watch-out for, LD has several EPs under their belt worth tunin' in to. And, the band just finished up licks on a double CD release, "Blind and Vision". A new sound recording is due out this year in 2008.
Based in Toledo, the rambunctious lads regularly play to crowds of 500 or more and have shared the stage with spot-lighters - Danzig, The Misfits, the Mindless Self Indulgence, The Agony Scene, Dope, and Dog Fashion Disco - to name a handful.
According to the band, their influences are far-reaching and include: The Beatles, The Doors, Black Sabbath, Glenn Danzig, Sex Pistols, Bad Brains, and Dead by 18.
Critics and fans alike excitedly note that "Living Dead" consistently gives a high energy performance with political and social commentary in front of a video backdrop.
A "Living Dead" performance is not to be missed!
Catch the Ohio concert if you can.
Info: http://www.myspace.com/livingdeadband