American Gothic C/o DRZ Entertainment Group P.O. Box 2114 Hollywood 90078-2114 213-461-8963 American Gothic is a representation of a time, not a musical descriptive. Hear their interpretation of sound on their debut EP release CD "Apocalyptorum". Nominee for best Orange County Band.

Black Lurxx 7825 Melrose Ave., Box 117 Los Angeles 90046 213-960-1034 213-254-5855 Formed 1995 in London, England by "Pretty Boy" Izzy & Syff. Now based in Hollywood. So far categorized as metal, gothic, punk, glam, rock. Released 4-song demo, "Tunes From The Gypsy Swamp"-Sold Out! CD release "Give It To The Sea" this spring. Izzy-guitar/vocals, Syff-bass, Mike-drums.

Catch, The 11405 Firestone Blvd #E Norwalk 90650 310-934-1918 pager

Cause For Concern 3263 Stewart Ave L. A. 90066 310-391-3340 All original female rock n' roll band with an alternative edge.

Code 714-891-7857 CODE is a four piece outfit from Orange County into solid song writing without formulas. CODE combines several genres with heavy tendencies, groove, dynamics and emotion.

D.Z. Stanz 5140 Colfax #5 N. Hollywood 91601 818-508-5910 Roadtooth Recording Artist D.Z. Stanz just completed 2nd album entitled "Whiskey, Coffee, Nuts And Other Assorted Melodies." Record Release Party March 15 at the Troubadour. One of the finest rock bands in America. Contact Roadtooth Records, 5140 Colfax, Suite 5, N. Hollywood, Ca 91601 (818) 508-5910.

Demolition Pit Rob Nigto 310-659-9644 Raul Nieto Will Shelly Best Heavy Metal Band, Best Mosh Band

Dezire 19416 Empty Saddle Rd. Walnut 91789 310-203-1345 714-572-2720 High-energy, in your face hard rock!!

Dynamo Hum 322 Ogle St. #E Costa Mesa 92627 714-650-8909 Doug Dynamo Hum Since the debut of their self-titled first CD, a little over a year ago, Dynamo Hum have become a fixture in the LA music scene. The band was recently featured on fm101.9's (KSCA) Local Spotlight show. Their punkish-psychedelic style is artsy and quirky, ranging from hard and jagged to sweet and melodicÑ whatever it takes to underscore their personal, introspective lyrics. The guitar-based quintet consists of lead singer, Jennifer Hung, as well as Michael Grodsky on lead guitar, Jeff Jones on bass, Doug Metzgar on drums, and Scott Zeidel on rhythm guitar. Dynamo Hum is currently back in the studio working on their second CD. Web Site Address and link: www.kspace.com/dynamo e-mail address: swz@earthlink.net Contact Telephone #: Doug (714) 650-8909

ERB 818-763-5411 ERB is definitely a band that will help to save the hardcore rock generation. ERB hits the audience with a powerful stage presence full of heavy & angry riffs, yet seems to catch you with unforgettable melodies, raging tempo changes & a tight groove that shows the charisma felt between the band!

Flesh For Eve Barbara Baker Mgmt. 8267 West 4th St L. A. 90048 213-852-1172 Starved for a different kind of music? Watch out for Flesh For Eve - featuring Evelyne Bennu and guitarist Trey Brinkley. They write pop songs with a Gothic/industrial influence and Bennu's expressive three and a half octave range adds a unique dimension to the hypnotic rhythm sections and unearthly chord changes created by Trey Brinkley's guitar. Bennu delivers her music in a hip, sexy and often humorous lyrical style combined with a demanding musical sensitivity - so, check it out at the local Rock City News demo line. It's in the Top Ten.

Grind Nation C/0 DRZ Entertainment Group P.O. Box 2114 Hollywood 90078-2114 213-461-8963 Grind Nation brings back to the LA music scene what it is known for, producing the best music in the industry. Voted as one of the top 100 unsigned bands in Los Angeles & carrying away best production at the 1996 LA Music Awards, Grind Nation takes alternative melodic power pop punk to another level. The question isn't when, the question is with who, the battle has just begun. Keep your eyes & ears out for this one!

Hyperchild P.O. Box 7347 Fullerton 92834 213-312-4343 Dark Modern Power Metal, Electric Blues, & 70's Hard Rock with a Stephen King meets Alfred Hitchcock view of reality.

Infinity 506 1/2 N. Spaulding Ave L. A. 90026 213-782-8123 Infinity is a Journey tribute band that must be seen and heard to be believed!

Inner Addiction 7442 Balcom Reseda 91335 818-996-0927 Five angry pissed off power groovin' mother fuckers ready to kick your ass!

Kill Van Kull 2118 Wilshire Blvd #1069 Santa Monica 90403 213-957-4994 310-828-2230 Some call it heavy, others refer to is as metal. Whatever you call it, Kill Van Kull's dark sinister style must be called novel, powerful, and distinct. Imagine putting Black Sabbath, Rush, Dream Theater, Megadeth, and King Crimson in a blender: you'd get KVK. Rick Steel on drums, Felix "Catman" Nunez on bass, Keith Lynch on guitar, and Vaughn on vocals, this L.A. based band is bringing back a new definition to the term "Heavy Metal"

Marino Soundwaves P. O. Box 25274 L. A. 90025 310-477-9799 Marino Soundwaves, Best Blues Band--Rock City News Awards, Marino-Best Guitarist Nominee--LA Music Awards. "Marino's ethereal, overtly emotional guitar-playing displays the capacity to uplift and touch the soul."

Phantom Blue 8033 Sunset Blvd #174 Hollywood 90046 (562) 984-8414 Phantom Blue the all-woman Heavy-Metal/Hard-Rock Group featuring Gigi Hangach (Vocals), Karen Kreutzer (Guitar), Linda McDonald (Drums), Samantha Jones (Bass), Josephine (Guitar), respectively, were on hand at the Roxy theatre Tuesday, October 8, 1996 for the 6th Annual "Los Angeles Music Awards." Phantom Blue walked away with awards for the "BEST VIDEO" and "BEST ALBUM COVER ART AND DESIGN" for their CD/Comic Book release "PRIME CUTS AND GLAZED DONUTS" to a capacity crowd at the Roxy enjoying the awards ceremony. Accepting their awards the band thanked their fans and industry folks and then proceeded to celebrate by producing a six-pack of Budweiser Beer from the podium for a quick toast before presenting Lita Ford with a "Life-Time Achievement Award." The band also took the opportunity to plug their up-coming soon-to-be-released Live CD "CAUGHT" and their follow-up Comic Book "PHANTOM BLUE 11 CAPTURED LIVE" along with a new Live video tape with interviews and Live concert footage stateside and abroad. Procedure 769 P. O. Box 7000-352 Redondo Beach 90277 310-378-4306 310-370-5579 Chris Benson: Voice/Keys/ Guitar/Prog - Hector Farfan: Voice/ Guitar/ Prog - Mark Smith: Bass. South Bay band formed in 1989. A neo-industrial guitar driven computer core. Voted one of the top 5 industrial bands in L.A. by Rock CIty News. E Mail: p769@ix.netcom.com Web: www.netcom.com/~p769

Sloth Www.rhythmnet.com/bands/showcases/sloth 310-379-3446 CD & videos available. Cross between VH/ AC-DC/ Soundgarden. "Sound like they got high & they can't get down!" Contact: Anthony Mendes 310-379-3446

Smart Brown Hand Bag 3101 Exposition L. A. 90018 213-290-6162

Snake Like Charm 5632 Van Nuys, Van Nuys 91401 805-251-3162 Groove oriented mood music for the 21st century . . . or whatever. Dare we say . . . rock. CD available . . . Email us at: Snaklkchrm@aol.com

Soul Sign 213-288-1101 With soulful rock 'n' roll in the alley of Led Zeppelin, Mr. Big, Queensryche & Alice In Chains, this smokin' quartet will set their mark by hitting the road for a U.S. tour at the end of '97. Playing near you? or to get the CD call Steiger 213-851-8885 Instra-METAL is here!!! Heavy & groovin with melodies galore!! Check out Ken Steiger's newest hard-hitting guitar instrumental release on CD & tape at http://www.primenet.com/~kguitar or call LA 213-851-8885.

Sticky Fingers 213-878-6949 The look, the sound, the magic - experience firsthand the excitement of a Stones concert circa 1972 in an amazing tribute to the greatest rock & roll band in the world. The Regulators 12841 Hawthorne Blvd #62 Hawthorne 90250 310-366-7432 Playing honky tonk, blues-infused, good-time boogie tunes kickstarted by lotsa kickin' guitars, The Regulators have a southern sound in the ZZ Top/Lynyrd Skynyrd/.38 Special vein. To hear for yourself, send check/m.o. for $10 payable to T.R.C., 12841 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 62, Hawthorne, CA 90250.

Trip The Planet Playground Records 4903 Morena Blvd., Suite 1205 San Diego 92117 619-274-8070 Featuring songs filled with heavy guitar riffs, innovative sounds & melodic (sometimes hypnotic) vocals, this group offers a distinct alternative to the grunt, scream & shout method of today's heaviest rock bands.

Unit F 4360 Campus Dr. #A-1 Newport Beach 92660 714-757-0931 714-638-3464 Prehistoric psycho-grunge-alt punk in the finest O.C. surf garage tradition with a shot of old school melody 'cause it feels right, what did you expect? 4 song demo, 13 song cassette available, plus tee's & stickers...Let the loathing begin...

Wick's End 23023 Via Pimiento Mission Viejo 92691 714-855-3752 Hard modern rock for the 90's. Kick ass non-stop high energy

Willow Wisp Toe Knee 818-901-6432 Air Ick Glad Most Psychotic Band, Best Stage Show