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L.A. BANDS SPRING '98
13 Kats . . . . . . . . 213-653-8281 . . . . . . . .

13A . . 5663 Balboa Ave #388 . . San Diego . . 92111 . . 619-621-6712 . . . . . . . .

29 Died . . . . . . . . 818-787-4065 . . . . . . . .

5FU . . Rockmonstr@aol.com . . . . . . 805 722-5924 . . (Rich) . . 805 274 4260 . . . .

Abusement Park . . . . . . . . 213-462-4382 . . . . . . . .

Afreaka Nature . . . . . . . . Russell . . 310-389-9162 . . . . . .

Alchemist . . 1543 19th St #1 . . Santa Monica . . 90404 . . 310-541-6050 . . . . 310-828-5232 . . 310-558-4273 . . Balancing complexity and simplicity with melodic hooks and grooves. Seeks label interest

Alien Ant Farm . . . . 909-653-8038 . . . . Mike . . . . . . . .

Amanda Jones . . . . . . . . Amanda Brix . . 213-822-9634 . . Sean Antillon . . Jeff Drake . .

Ambush . . 10938 Magnolia Blvd #142 . . N. Hollywood . . 91602 . . 818-508-1205 . . . . . . . . Metal-Hard Rock

American Gothic . . . . . . . . 714-731-1765 . . Carmen . . . . . . 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.

Aquabats . . Shawn: 714-255-9833 . . 714-376-3555 . . . . . . 800-797-4078 . . . . . .

Atomic Punks . . . . 818-841-4175 . . . . Ralph Saenz, vocals . . . . Bart Walsh, guitar . . Scott, drums . .

Back In Black . . . . . . . . 818-558-7275 . . . . . . . . tribute to AC/DC

Bad Medicine . . Tribute To Bon Jovi . . 626-332-0405 . . . . Paul Gizzo . . . . Matt . . . .

Beatlestone . . . . . . . . 818-901-1099 . . . . . . . . Anyone who's got the balls to call himself the Beatles and Stones in one word better be the New Messiah of Rock and Roll. BEATLESTONE is! Running solo with his ax & amp, Beatlestone's working the Valley Grid. Seek him & ye shall BEHOLD BEATLESTONE.

Beatz & Blunts . . Ska, Punk, Regaee, Rage Against The Machine . . Steve Pr 213-931-9622 . . . . Virgil Smith . . . . Derick carr . . Markin Cajina . .

Beer Bong . . Post Alternative Modern Psychedelia . . . . . . Sheena Metal, Jenny, lead vocals . . 818-785-7144 . . Suzi Strat, Lexi Lespaul, vocals . . Layfette Lixx, guitar . . Funniest Band

Bellrays . . . . 310-645-7600 . . . . Tony Fate - guitar . . . . Lisa Kekaula - vocals . . Ray Chin - drums . .

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy . . . . . . . . 805-643-5579 . . . . . . . .

Black Lurxx . . 7825 Melrose Ave., Box 117 . . Los Angeles . . 90046 . . 213-960-1034 . . . . . . . . Formed 1995 in London, England. L.A. based since '96. Released debut CD "Give It To The Sea." "This band creates its very own sound." - Hard Rock Magazine, Brazil. "The future will belong to them." - Paahajoe, Finland. Check out this cool heavy rock/punk band! Call the boys for info on shows. Drummer wanted.

Blindside . . P.O. Box 10875 . . Burbank . . 91510 . . 818-907-6967 . . . . . . . .

Blizzard Of Ozz . . . . . . . . 213-931-2336 . . . . . . . . Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne & Randy Rhoads

Blowin' Smoke Rhythm & Blues Band . . . . . . . . 818-881-9888 . . . . 800-664-6555 . . . .

Blues Underground . . . . . . . . 310-659-6350 . . . . . . . .

Bobsled . . Ilka: 213-667-1344 . . . . . . Jula Bell . . 213-993-7206 . . Mia Ferraro . . Sharon Needles . . Captain Anarchy can accept their award if they can't make it

Boy Hits Car . . . . . . . . 310-640-1768 . . . . . . . .

Brian Jonestown Massacure . . Psychedelic Mod . . Bomp 213-227-4141 . . . . Anton Newcombe . . . . Joel Jion . . Dean Taylor . .

Buck O Nine . . . . . . . . Scott Kennerly . . . . Craig Yarnold . . Antony Curry . . Best Ska Band

Captured . . . . . . . . 714-444-0374 . . . . . . . . Tribute to Journey.

Caress Of Steel . . . . . . . . 818-830-0626 . . . . . . . . tribute to Rush

Carrie James Band . . . . . . . . 818-342-5343 . . . . . . . . Blues/rock. Contact Rod Boyum (818) 342-5343.

Cataclyzm . . . . . . . . 818-545-2095 . . . . . . . .

Cause For Concern . . 3263 Stewart Ave . . L. A. . . 90066 . . 310-391-3340 . . . . 310-659-3417 . . . . All original female rock n' roll band with an alternative edge.

Chinga Monkey . . . . . . . . 818-553-1958 . . . . . . . .

Choking Ghost . . . . . . . . 818-734-9338 . . . . . . . .

Chromatic Tsing . . . . . . . . 818-842-2162 . . . . . . . . Cosmic spasedelic rock. Currently supporting the debut CD "Spasesoot."

Chuck . . . . . . . . 310-587-5761 . . . . . . . .

Cleaner . . . . . . . . 213-368-6169 . . . . . . . .

Cleansed . . 3727 W. Magnolia Blvd. #203 . . Burbank . . 91510 . . 818-252-1044 . . . . . . . . Weirdo music, you can fry goldfish in the electric socket too.

Cloud Nine . . . . . . . . 213-960-2010 . . . . . . . . Psychedelic, Acoustic, and Electric rock!

Coal Chamber . . Roadrunner Records . . . . . . 212-219-0077 . . . . . . . .

Counterfeit Halo . . . . . . . . 818-380-7108 . . . . . . . . This pop/rock group writes songs with mass appeal featuring powerful vocals & melodic guitar with meaningful lyrics describing the human condition. They will undoubtedly captivate you with their dynamic sound.

Cousin Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creepazoid . . . . . . . . 213-461-2684 . . . . . . . . Dark, heavy, horrific, insane, intense, fuckin' vicious!!!!

Curious Yellow . . A.D. Management Contact Anthony @ 310-450-5769 Booking Call 213-660-7367. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cut Throat . . . . . . . . 818-226-3712 . . . . . . . .

D.J. Ashba . . . . . . . . 818-705-8371 . . . . . . . .

Darlings . . . . 213-668-1934 . . . . Page Darling, vocals . . . . Lance Danbenhende, bass . . Dereck Thompson, guitar . .

Date With Dizzy . . . . Rich 626-218-8603 . . . . Baxter . . . . . . . .

Deadbirds . . . . . . . . 213-654-1766 . . . . . . . .

DEADBYDAY . . 6636 Clybourn Ave. #48 . . N. Hollywood . . 91606 . . 818-623-9202 . . . . . . . . The time of darkness is dawning. Deadbyday is unleashing their hellish manifestations upon the golden shore. Conquering the east coast with their Gothic industrial style, they've chosen to set their sights on a higher goal. Beware the night. Deadbyday are stalking. For more info or merchandise contact above numbers. email: deadbydayw@aol.com

Dementia Thirteen . . 1746 N. Orange Dr. Suite 607 . . Hollywood . . 90028 . . 213-874-1346 . . . . . . . . From the bowels of the Earth to the core of your mind...The black hot well of electric fire Dementia Thirteen...takes you inside the forbidden world of the hottest things...Warning you've never seen anything like this before & you never will again!

Demolition Pit . . 10911 Endry . . Anaheim . . 92804 . . . . . . . . . .

Dog Tooth Violet . . . . . . . . 310-659-7465 . . . . . . . .

Dopple Ganger . . Dark 60's Pop Gothic . . 818-342-1367 . . . . Jonna James, vocals/bass . . . . Joan Sceline, guitar . . Sherry Kaplin, drums . .

Down By 4 . . Www.bitemark.com . . . . . . 714-282-6958 . . . . . . . .

Down Syndrome . . PO Box 854 . . N. Hollywood . . 91603 . . 818-753-9570 . . . . . . . . A heavy alternative band. Curtis Skelton-vocals, Greg Weiss-bass, Lee Rios-guitar, Dan Gill-guitar (Hurricane Alice), Ray Luzier-drums (Coma, Jake E. Lee).

Driven By Hate . . Email: DBHJON@AOL.COM . . . . . . 805-273-7404 . . . . . . . .

Drown . . . . Lauren . . . . Lauren Boquette, vocals . . . . Shawnee Demott, bass . . Pat Sproule, guitar . . Best Industrial Band

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

Eccentric 69 . . . . . . . . 310-587-5761 . . . . . . . .

Electrichead . . PO Box 6453 . . Burbank . . 91510 . . 818-753-7791 . . . . . . . . Modern, aggressive rock (a hybrid of dance, industrial, metal & punk. email: ehead@earthlink.net webpage: http://home.earthlink.net/~ehead/

Epoxy Glow . . . . . . . . 213-673-0137 . . . . . . . .

Fancy Lads . . . . . . . . 818-549-9039 . . . . . . . .

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.

Foxy Roxx . . . . . . . . 213-891-6107 . . . . . . . .

Full Metal Racket . . . . . . . . 818-765-6543 . . . . . . . .

Getting Red . . . . . . . . 818-382-4788 . . . . . . . .

GhostDance . . . . . . . . 818-734-3232 . . . . . . . .

Glyph . . . . . . . . 818-846-6103 . . . . . . . .

Guttersluts . . . . . . . . 213-427-8027 . . . . . . . .

Heaven-N-Hell . . . . . . . . 213-980-3150 . . . . . . . .

Helarage . . PO Box 5524 . . Vta . . 93005-024 . . 805-642-0847 . . . . 805-648-3141 . . . . A heavy metal band that excels at their power/thrash style, technical riffs to perfection, bass driven, powerful drumming, aggressive vocals. Robert-vocals, guitar, Craig-guitar, backing vocals, Joe-bass, backing vocals, Kenny-percussions.

Human Drama . . . . . . . . 310-456-6343 . . Johnny Individa . . 310-262-7472 . . . .

Human Waste Project . . . . . . . . 818-560-5670 . . . . . . . . Signed with Hollywood Records

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.

Hyppii Jett . . PO Box 2928 . . Costa Mesa . . 92628 . . 714-223-3980 . . . . . . . . Hyppii Jett's high & going strong, with the newest addition to their empire being their Roxy keyclub. They are preparing to tour this summer & are showcasing throughout the year in support of their latest recording, "Welcome to the U.S.A." (3/19 @ Whisky) cosu@juno.com

I Found God . . C/o Outcast Records 7095 Hollywood Blvd #394 . . Hollywood . . 90028 . . www.cyber-rock.com/ifoundgod . . . . . . . .

Ice Kooler & The Alter Boys . . . . . . . . 818-382-4509 . . . . . . . .

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!

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

Into X . . . . . . . . 310-358-6668 . . . . . . . .

J. S. Bach Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jettison Eddy . . . . . . . . 818-996-0053 . . . . . . . .

Jewel Thieves . . . . . . . . 310-542-8811 . . . . . . . .

Jon Bare & The Killer Whales . . . . . . . . 310-390-5081 . . . . . . . .

Judge Jackson . . 8068 Laurel Canyon Blvd. . . N. Hollywood . . 91605 . . 213-968-0964 . . . . . . . . A Must See!!! For upcoming shows see ad this issue!

Jump With Joey . . . . . . . . 310-390-4682 . . . . . . . .

Kathie Lee Dahmer . . Punk . . . . . . Rob Perkins . . vocals . . J" the Babe . . Mike Zapitol . .

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"

Killerrif.com./ . . 9168 Arcadia Ave . . Gabriel . . 91775 . . 818-799-6805 . . . . . . . . Rock with a PC

Killing 4 . . . . . . . . 818-315-9856 . . . . . . . .

King Cotton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kingpin . . . . . . . . 818-346-2982 . . . . . . . .

Kingpin . . . . 226-6261 . . . . Christian Dailey . . . . Kelly Dalton . . Jeff Luby . .

Krakwurx . . 1617 N. Fuller #211 . . L. A. . . 90048 . . 213-962-7250 . . Todd allen . . . . . .

Krunk . . 4919 Murietta Ave. . . Sherman Oaks . . 91423 . . 805-579-1224 . . . . 818-789-5964 . . 800-253-0874 . . Krunk is sick. That's right, sick in the head. Lead singer Jimmy Ratchitt is Doctor Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde. He has enough personalities to make Sibyl jealous. Rock Goddess/skin pounder Athena spends all her time running away from shifty magazine publishers, greedy Hollywood agents, & mega-crazed male sex fiends with too many hormones. Dave Whiston, guitar god, recently missed his flight to catch the spaceship Heaven's Gate. He spends all day running around town in his new Nike tennis shoes. Bass player Tony Guardaras has some really cool things to say! The only problem is he can't remember what they are.

Led Zepagain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Link . . . . . . . . Ronnie link Borchert . . . . T. Dayton Borders . . Mark Aceves . .

Liquid Circus . . . . . . . . 714-455-7310 . . . . . . . .

Liquid Planet . . Scar Baby Records 11684 Ventura Blvd., #298 . . Studio City . . 91604 . . 818-782-2005 . . . . email: planet@kspace.com . . . .

Liquid Vision . . . . . . . . 213-368-6470 . . . . . . . .

Little Rooms . . Artist 4 Artist 6546 Hollywood Blvd., #210 . . L. A. . . 90028 . . 213-463-7058 . . . . . . . . Folk-blues

Livid . . . . . . . . 714-967-7500 . . . . . . . .

Love Revival, The . . . . . . . . 818-569-5658 . . . . . . . .

Luminous . . PO Box 570046 . . Tarzana . . 91357 . . 818-348-5548 . . . . . . . . Luminous is an original melodic rock band with progressive influences featuring female vocals & group harmonies. Music ranges from moody soft themes to hard driving progressive rock. Tape is available at all shows.

Lunatics On Parole . . . . . . . . 213-883-1688 . . . . . . . .

Madareus . . . . . . . . 213-467-6876 . . . . . . . .

Marino Soundwaves . . P. O. Box 25274 . . L. A. . . 90025 . . 310-477-9799 . . . . . . . . Marino Soundwaves - "Spacey, atmospheric sound. Santana influenced. Shades of Hendrix at his most melodic." - Relix. Universal music for the Third Millennium.

Migrate West . . . . . . . . 626-336-8396 . . . . . . . .

Mike Keneally & Beer For Dolphins . . . . . . . . 619-448-3062 . . . . . . . .

Miss Tress . . . . . . . . 213-368-4731 . . . . . . . .

Molotov Grasshopper . . 21845 Saticoy #306 . . Canoga Park . . 91304 . . 818-703-0068 . . . . 818-349-0863 . . . . Cutting edge modern rock with a devilish sense of dynamics & the drive of Gish-era Smashing Pumpkins, Molotov Grasshopper rocks harder than a volcano flattening Pompeii. Vocalist/guitarist Amy Wilson compares to Concrete Blonde's Johnette Napolitano while co-vocalist/guitarist Ben R. weaves improvisations through the tightest rhythm section around.

Morrison County . . . . . . . . 714-839-5309 . . . . . . . .

Mother Mercy . . . . . . . . 714-284-5650 . . . . . . . .

Mother Superior . . . . . . . . 213-460-6190 . . . . . . . .

MOTHERSPIRIT . . . . . . . . 213-205-0207 . . . . . . . .

My-T-Mo . . 23130 Valerio St. . . West Hills . . 91307 . . 818-887-4906 . . . . 818-990-4344 . . . . A modern day female fronting an old school male powerhouse with no reason to be!!

Mygrain . . PO Box 8017 . . Van Nuys . . 91409 . . 818-763-6700 . . . . 818-379-9863 . . . . L.A.'s heaviest hardcore band. Call hotline to hear songs, get show dates & demo info.

Native Tongue . . . . . . . . 818-771-5474 . . . . . . . .

Natural Selection . . 11632 Mayfield Ave. #4 . . L. A. . . 90049 . . 310-820-2755 . . . . 310-236-3204 . . . . Dynamic rock. Seeking label/management deal. For demo, booking & info contact above numbers. email: skylightproductions@iname.com

Near Death Experience . . P O Box 341577 . . L. A. . . 90034 . . 213-463-7058 . . . . . . . . Gothic-Pop-Alternative

No 9 . . . . . . . . 818-708-8024 . . . . . . . .

Noise Merchants . . . . . . . . 562-491-3591 . . . . . . . .

Norman . . . . . . . . 818-754-5704 . . . . . . . .

Nowhere Near . . M.G. Productions PO Box 334 . . Hollywood . . 90078 . . 818-450-0052 . . . . . . . . Type of music: Rock. Nowhere Near is based out of the Pasadena area & has been together for two and a half years. The band is currently busy promoting the release of their new self-titled CD with select shows around the Los Angeles and Southern California areas. Check out their website for current band information, available merchandise & show updates. The band's powerful live show has made Nowhere Near a favorite among a growing number of fans. Their solid, well crafted songs that range from driving to melodic have made Nowhere Near one of the top must see bands in L.A.!!!! Website: http://home.earthlink.net/~jimjam

Operation Queensryche . . . . . . . . 805-251-6531 . . . . . . . .

Opus Fluke . . . . . . . . 213-384-0997 . . Tyler . . 213-850-6616 . . . .

Pain Drivin Low . . . . . . . . 626-856-8233 . . . . . . . .

Penny Dreadfuls . . . . . . . . 818-791-3978 . . . . . . . .

Phantom Blue . . 8033 Sunset Blvd #174 . . Hollywood . . 90046 . . 562-984-8414 . . . . . . . . New just released CD "CAUGHT LIVE" now available. Phantom Blue, the all-girl heavy-metal/hard-rock group of the 90's is blasting it's way into the next millenium like a high speed rocket. Built to perform, and with a new exciting look, Phantom Blue will boogie your boards the next time you see them. Contact: DRZ ENTERTAINMENT for further updates or assistance in obtaining promo items, bio and photos or arranging interviews.

Piss Ant . . . . . . . . 213-549-5309 . . . . . . . . Vox: Jo C, Bass: Randy, Guitar: Dave, Drums: Jonie Hell

Punchdrunk . . . . . . . . 562-421-3096 . . . . . . . .

Push Comes To Shove . . 27949 Tyler Ln #350 . . . . . . 805-250-1838 . . . . 818-842-6121 . . . .

Ratt 'N' Roll . . . . . . . . 213-258-2518 . . . . . . . .

Rave Boy . . Artist 4 Artist 6546 Hollywood Blvd., #210 . . L. A. . . 90028 . . 213-463-7058 . . . . . . . . Techno-rave-party

Raz . . . . . . . . 888-720-0492 . . . . . . . .

Reactor . . . . . . . . 310-652-8755 . . . . . . . . Heavy Metal/Hard rock

Rebel Rebel . . . . . . . . 909-875-9521 . . . . . . . .

Red Elvises . . Kick Ass Rock N' Roll From Siberia . . . . . . Jenya . . 310-450-8841 . . Igor Yuzov . . Oleg Bernov . .

Reel Big Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Renfield . . Freak Core That Never Bores . . 213-962-9976 . . . . Brett Bandducci Buddha . . . . James Michael robinson . . Oliver May . .

Retribution . . 134 Roosevelt . . Irvine . . 92620 . . 818-998-8272 . . . . 714-825-4994 . . . . Retribution is a hard & heavy psychedelic groove oriented band that utilizes the best aspects of rock & roll, past as well as present. A high energy stage show & a wide variety of musical influences gives Retribution the versatility & momentum that the music scene thrives on. Retribution is manged by Michael Nave & Lyn Welch of Hard Edge Management. http://members.aol.com/mtlrock/retribution.html L.A. Hotline 818-342-7703 OC Hotline 714-653-8215 email: Mtlrock@aol.com

Revlon Red . . . . . . . . 213-891-3818 . . . . . . . . "A fun, entertaining celebration of flash & trash, much like Redd Kross!" - Mike Snider, Flipside. They sound alot like Cheap Trick!" - Jim Warino, Rock City News. Catch 'em live (undead) Halloween Night * Troubadour * 10pm * $6 tix & info: (213) 891-3818.

Rick Monroe . . Roots Rock N' Roll . . . . . . Rick Monroe . . 213-960-2303 . . Mike Coyman . . Ronnie Dalyea . .

Ronnie Mack's Barndance . . . . . . . . 310-398-2806 . . . . . . . .

Rosie Flores . . . . . . . . 213-243-8903 . . . . . . . .

Rotten Rod & The Warheads . . . . . . . . 562-864-2313 . . . . . . . . Shell Shock Rock

S.K.U.M. 2,000,000 . . . . . . . . 818-506-7375 . . . . . . . .

Salty . . . . Michelle 818-217-5307 Pg . . . . Tommy Mendleski . . . . Scotty Mitan . . Mike bosinger . .

Sammy Serious Of The Zeros . . . . . . . . (310) 285-8772 . . Sammy . . . . . .

Save Ferris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sheena Metal's Beer Bong . . . . . . . . 818-785-7144 . . . . . . . .

Sherry Vail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shiloh . . . . 818-352-1257 . . . . Mark Christian, vocals . . . . Jim Bette, guitar . . Kevin Thompson, drums . .

Skillet . . . . . . . . 818-762-3653 . . . . . . . . The band everyone will be talking about by years end. Deep fried, whiskey bent & hell bound is one way to describe Skillet. Fronted by the founding members of D.Z. Stanz, Michael & Chris Stanzberry with Leo Cuervo on drums, Skillet puts shit kickin' rock back on the map! Look for debut CD on Roadtooth Records Summer 1998. Further info call above number.

Skunkweed . . . . . . . . 213-851-1238 . . . . . . . .

Slack Babbath . . . . . . . . 818-848-8261 . . . . . . . .

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

Sluts 4 Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Snap Her . . . . . . . . 213-960-7604 . . . . . . . .

Snot . . . . . . . . 213-659-1593 . . . . . . . .

Soul Sign . . . . . . . . 213-461-4816 . . . . . . . .

Spiders & Snakes . . P.O. Box 6245 . . Beverly Hills . . 90212 . . 310-274-4050 . . . . . . . . "Oddities & Glitter Years," on Sansei Records

Spineshank . . . . . . . . 818-210-2614 . . . . . . . .

Stanford Prison Experiment . . . . . . . . 213-953-3683 . . . . . . . .

Static . . . . . . . . 310-657-7763 . . . . . . . .

Stepford Girlfriend . . . . . . . . 213-953-3683 . . . . 213-661-1826 . . . .

Stevie Rachelle . . PO Box 371202 . . Reseda . . 91337 . . 818-569-5450 . . . . . . . . "Who The Hell Am I?" Is the 10 song debut solo effort from the former voice of TUFF on R.L.S. Records. Available at shows or by contacting above numbers. email: srachelle@eathlink.net

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. E mail: STKFINGERS@AOL.COM

Stone . . . . . . . . 818-754-1434 . . . . . . . .

Stoney Curtis Band . . . . . . . . 818-556-6771 . . . . . . . .

Stormkro . . . . . . . . 818-893-8187 . . . . . . . .

Strain 999 . . . . . . . . 310-391-3575 . . . . . . . .

Stratosphere . . . . . . . . 213-368-4783 . . . . . . . . email: hippyrok@wavenet.com

Suction . . Singer: Duke, Mgr: Alex Guerrero 310-659-9644 . . . . . . 714-965-2455 . . Duke . . 714-965-9827 . . . . Winner of RCN's "Best Orange County Band" award. Hardcore.

Suicide Alley . . . . . . . . 213-637-8970 . . . . . . . .

Superfly Connection . . . . . . . . 213-243-2088 . . . . . . . .

Superglu . . . . . . . . 818-366-2313 . . . . . . . . Aggressive modern rock grooves tinged with obnoxious dissonance backing up hypnotic lead vocals. Demo available for labels & booking. Contact Arctic Wolf Management (818) 366-2313.

Swamp Boogie Queen . . . . . . . . 310-786-4150 . . . . . . . .

Sweep The Sky . . P O Box 4113 . . Sunland . . 91041-4113 . . 818-386-5910 . . . . . . . . A power trio. Reminiscent. Modern. Subtle. Aggressive. Pure hard rock music delivered with honesty, belief, and spirit. "Let us take you there."

System Of A Down . . . . . . . . 310-275-2339 . . . . . . . .

Tangerine . . . . . . . . 213-960-5054 . . . . . . . .

Ten Cent Nickel . . . . . . . . 818-547-0507 . . . . . . . .

Tequila Mockingbird & Hindu Kush . . 6546 Hollywood Blvd., #210 . . L. A. . . 90028 . . 213-463-7058 . . . . . . . . World beat - Indian pop

Texas Terri & The Stiff Ones . . Ultimate Trash Rock . . 213-467-5801 . . . . Texas Terri, vocals . . . . Demon Don, guitar . . archie Frugone, bass . .

Texas Terri's Baby Bird . . . . . . . . 213-467-5801 . . . . . . . .

THC . . . . . . . . 213-427-8534 . . . . . . . .

The Assholes . . 1843 N. Cherokee Ave., #304 . . Hollywood . . 90028 . . 213-465-8244 . . . . . . . . The Assholes have been together for about 1 1/2 years. We are beyond a shadow of a doubt the coolest, most talented, physically gorgeous, witty, charming group in all Los Angeles. So please come enjoy our special blend of humorous/hard-core shit. You'll get laid. Guaranteed.

The Bellrays . . . . . . . . 909-369-0852 . . . . . . . .

The Cracks Appear . . . . . . . . 213-963-3751 . . . . . . . .

The Day . . . . . . . . 714-650-6670 . . . . . . . .

The Groovy Rednecks . . . . . . . . 213-465-6233 . . . . . . . .

The Hellcats . . . . . . . . 213-664-3923 . . . . . . . .

The Mad Ants . . . . . . . . 310-572-6503 . . Joel Justin . . 213-650-1996 . . . .

The Mark Allen Band . . . . . . . . 818-907-3151 . . . . . . . .

The Mistakes . . PO Box 370152 . . Reseda . . 91337-0152 . . 818-377-5103 . . . . . . . . Hollywood's #1 pspycho-punk-glamour-freaks, soon to be world famous international noize terrorists!!! Debut CD "Angry Youth" available now for $10. Coming soon, new EP "Dressed For Suckcess"!!! Appearing live, Fri., March 27 @ The Chorus Cafe, 237 N. Vermont Ave., LA. email: angryyouth@worldnet.att.net.

The Regulators . . Southbound Records 12841 Hawthorne Blvd., #62 . . Hawthorne . . 90250 . . 310-366-7526 . . . . . . . . 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 Skynryd/.38 Special vein.

The Rick Monroe Band . . 7080 Hollywood Blvd. #312 . . Hollywood . . 90028 . . . . . . . . . . http://www.rickmonroe.com

The Unknown Assassins . . . . . . . . 562-926-3091 . . . . . . . . Sex, drugs, violence, booze, blues, boobs, disco, rock, punk. What in the hell is this crap! Buy the CD for $6 ppd. Please send check or money order to 12024 Arkansas St., Artesia, CA 90701. Free! Find out why The Offspring fear The Unknown Assassins!

The Vision . . . . . . . . 213-871-6889 . . . . . . . . Music style: Metal, industrial, tribal. Seeking new drummer.

The Zookeepers . . . . . . . . 213-465-9445 . . . . . . . .

Thunder Reigns . . . . . . . . 818-344-2264 . . . . . . . .

Torie Tyson . . . . . . . . 213-960-5290 . . . . . . . .

Tories . . . . . . . . 213-660-2553 . . . . . . . .

Treason . . . . . . . . 310-559-8667 . . . . . . . .

Tura Satana . . Formerly Manhole . . . . . . Noise Records . . . . . . . .

Vagabonds . . Soulful Early 70's Funky Groove Rock . . . . . . Joe Leste, vocals . . 818-508-1775 . . Kyle Kyle, bass . . Brian Forsythe, lead guitar . .

Vengeance Brothers . . . . . . . . 818-782-6212 . . . . . . . .

Vicious Reasoning . . 1769 N. Orange Dr. #30 . . Hollywood . . 90028 . . 213-845-9546 . . . . . . . .

Vital Poetry . . . . . . . . 626-441-3793 . . . . . . . .

War Crime . . War Crime/S.R.C. Music PO Box 16876 Dept. R . . Irvine . . 92623-6876 . . 714-840-8730 . . . . . . . . War Crime produces a pounding, energetic force of music that can strip the paint off a rolling locomotive. Steve Cenker (guitar/vocals), Hugo Galaviz (bass/vocals) & Bart Robley (drums/backing vocals) remain unshaken by the trends & stale sounds that have since dominated the charts & airwaves in recent years. The intensity of the band's performance was captured on their debut release, "War Crime-Live" & received a considerable amount of international attention as documented in various magazines worldwide. War Crime is back with a vengeance with their latest studio release "No Escape." Performing with headlining acts throughout Southern California, War Crime is eager to continue the tradition & further spread their gospel of metal to the legions of fans worldwide. Sit back, fasten your seat belt, listen & enjoy the ride! Free sample cassette available. Send 3 32 cents stamps or $1 postage to above address.

Warcry . . . . . . . . 818-718-2677 . . . . . . . .

Warrior . . . . . . . . (310) 807-4286 . . . . . . . .

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 . . . . . . . . 818-901-6432 . . . . . . . .

Wind Of Change . . . . . . . . 818-897-5811 . . . . . . . .

Wolverine . . 4451 Murrietta #25 . . Sherman Oaks . . 91423 . . 818-783-6844 . . . . . . . .

Youth Gone Wild . . Tribute To Skid Row . . 818-344-8090 . . . . . . . . . . . .

Zak Daniels & The One Eyed Snakes . . . . . . . . 310-823-7154 . . . . . . . . "It's not alternative, it's not grunge, it's not punk, it's not rap & it's not crap! Zak Daniels & The One Eyed Snakes are straight ahead, in your face, kick-ass Rock 'N' Roll! The way our listeners like it!" Sylvia Benjamin - P.D. KSFX email: 1eye@thegrid.net

Ziggy's Revenge . . Masquerade Productions . . . . . . 818-587-0575 . . . . 818-757-5831 . . . . Ziggy's Revenge takes you back to the best of the '70s with songs from artist including Bowie, Sweet, Edgar Winter Group, Grand Funk, Alice Cooper plus many others. Ziggy's Revenge delivers a high energy KISS style stage show including full '70's Glam attire & effects. Ziggy's Revenge will be releasing a best of the '70's CD including a few originals next spring.


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