by James Zalucky
Sometimes it's hard to separate awesome underground bands from crappy ones. Contributor James Zalucky is willing to take one for the team and go through our massive collection of demos from unsigned artists and every now and then, pick one he likes and pitch you on why you should like them. Here is the second installment:
Revolutionary Smut
Revolutionary Smut is a blend of Metalcore, Punk, and elements of old-school Screamo. The band started out as a wildly energetic, noise-infused hardcore punk band and after a few years of playing shows, gaining a loyal following, and a few line-up changes, the band expanded their sound- keeping its raw edge, guttural screams, and obnoxious energy intact. Their influences include bands like Trap Them, Converge, Hum, Page 99, Age Sixteen, Everytime I Die, Acacia Strain and many others.
Why You Should Care
If you're looking for a band who combines stylistic elements from all facets of hard music, then this is a band to get excited about. Whether you're into Punk, Hardcore, Noise-rock, or Metal, you can find something to like in Revolutionary Smut. They can use speed while staying in control, they can use breakdowns without exhausting them, and they can use melody without losing any of their aggression. One of the great things about Revolutionary Smut is their versatility. Their various influences give them the opportunity to play with a variety of bands. I recently saw them perform at a Punk festival where they were very well received, even though they didn't exactly fit into any typical Punk label (Perhaps that's why). After playing tons of shows over the past four years, they've shared the stage with bands like DRI, Sham 69, Star Fucking Hipsters, The Breathing Process, Gang Green, The Fad, and The Misfits.
About The Band
Revolutionary Smut formed in the fall of 2006, in the suburban wilderness of southwestern CT. The early shows were definitely quite an thing to witness. It was basically a guarantee that by the end of a show, singer Adam Galanski and original guitarist Ivo Stoop would be on the ground screaming their guts out, probably with a few fans piling on them (one incident involving a rotisserie chicken). As hardcore punk goes, you really couldn't ask for more. Around the middle of 2009, the band's style began to evolve through the incorporation of metallic hardcore and grunge influences. This shift was very evident on their second record, Autophagy, as well as in their live show. Still wildly energetic, the band had matured and refined their performance. The changes in style took a massive leap forward in the early months of 2010 with two new guitarists and a shift in songwriting. The guitar riffs became more elaborate, and the arrangements steadily got heavier. Influences from melodic hardcore, death metal, grindcore, and experimental rock began to creep into the mix- making for the dynamic band Revolutionary Smut is today.
Adam Galanski – Vox
Jake Miller – Guitar/Backing Vox
Cody Walker – Guitar/Backing Vox
Scott Glover – Bass
Conor McEneaney – Drums
Convinced?
Revolutionary Smut has recently completed work on its third album, Skin Prison, and will be releasing it independently while sending it out to record labels and radio stations. With this album, the band continues to evolve while maintaining the energy and intensity of their early days. The band regularly plays shows in NY and CT, so be sure to check them out- and if you're out of the area, get in touch with them if you want to book them in your town!
Last FM: http://www.last.fm/music/Revolutionary+Smut
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/revolutionarysmut
