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Ray Street Park
Description: --Now simply known as RSP, the band is charging forward into the future with a new attitude led by vocalist Rick Stafford's masterful stage presence and powerful throat. He is the frontman's frontman, and leads an RSP audience into rocking mayhem without fail.
--Guitarist Jeff Howey is a diverse and schooled player with a flair for grinding crunch and an incredible command of his sound. On guitar, Jeff can do it all, and as the heart of the RSP sound, he truly gets a chance to.
--Veteran Detroit scenester Terry Alan Martin is a rare and unique bassist, borrowing at equal times from Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) and Flea (RHCP) to create a truly unique tone. His fit with the band is exceptional and he is right at home in the clay just above the bedrock of planet RSP.
--That bedrock is drummer Darrell "Rockquake" Robertson, a man posessed by the need to punish drum heads and pummel senses with his rhythmic assault. Robertson is an extraordinarily powerful player with an uncanny knack for nuance. He is foundationally strong and, with stunning ease, lays down the deep groove that RSP has become known for.
--Confident, mature and ready to take the next step, RSP is now writing in anticipation of a 2003 release to coincide with an all-out live assault on stages throughout Michigan and the Midwest. Look for the RSP live show to be one of power, conviction, energy and your basic unbridled sonic assault on the senses.
--Adjectives and hip slang aside, vocalist Rick Stafford sums it up best when he says, "Hey man, this is my LIFE."
Added on: 23-Jul-2003 Hits: 345 Rating: 7 (21 Votes)
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FLEDfive
Description: "A well-oiled rock machine, this hard rock quartet has long-since outgrown their local talent pool and is in dire need of much larger swimming waters."

--J. Seeley, Music Revue & Entertainment Magazine

“…a hometown heavy metal machine… Monster riffs, strong vocals and solid songwriting, in addition to the band’s work ethic, continue to win FLEDfive its impressive popularity.”
--Cliff Frantz, Recoil Magazine
Added on: 03-Jul-2005 Hits: 322 Rating: 7 (115 Votes)
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SBU - Strength Beyond U
Description:
Out of the ashes… into the light… Strength Beyond U were meant to bring melodic heaviness to the masses. Formed in 1998 by AMADEUS X (lead guitarist, producer, writer) and SONNY CARAFELLI (lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, writer, art guru), they decided to put a heavy band together with the influences of Dio, Black Sabbath, and King’s X (just to name a few) to bring melodic and conscious lyrics with meaning, together with the pounding brutality of reality. Brought in KENNY GILL (bassist, writer) and TOM HART (drummer, writer) to create quality heavy metal for the masses. The EP, “Soul Divide”, was co-produced with drummer/producer Bill Whyte (Halloween) has gained exceptional applause by peers and fans alike, since it’s release in November 2002. SBU are currently finishing on a full-length CD called “Grounded”.

“Our music is not about trends, but is about touching the truth- so let the truth be told.”

Added on: 20-Jan-2003 Hits: 472 Rating: 7 (67 Votes)
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Dirty Americans Popular

Description: When a band hails from the outskirts of Detroit Rock City you can bet your ass that band has rock 'n roll pumping through every ounce of its being. From the sounds of Dirty American's Roadrunner Records debut, Strange Generation, this Michigan quartet lives to rock and rocks to live.
Added on: 27-Mar-2004 Hits: 564 Rating: 7 (595 Votes)
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DIRTY
Description: Dirty is a band formed out of Casco, Michigan. The three core members have been playing together since 1994. Their original rock sound is powered by ripping leads and thumping bass. They have rocked the likes of Harpos, The I-Rock Nightclub and The Old Miami, just to name a few. There is no comparrison with todays artists. Listening to DIRTY is like listening to the radio; if you don't like one song just go to the next. There's something for everyone.
Added on: 04-Aug-2005 Hits: 300 Rating: 8 (3 Votes)
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Sinister Smile Popular

Description: Hard rockin 5-piece from Brighton, MI
Added on: 15-Mar-2006 Hits: 929 Rating: 9 (7425 Votes)
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TOILSOME
Description: Toilsome is a unique NuMetal band from the lansing area, fronted by a combination of Female and Male Vocals and backed by origional influences that range from Mudvayne to Garbage...but with a sound all their own.
Added on: 21-Feb-2004 Hits: 278 Rating: 9 (9 Votes)
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MARINER
Description: Detroits hard rock veterins
Added on: 14-Sep-2005 Hits: 337 Rating: 9 (4 Votes)
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Silent Aggression
Description: Silent Aggression is a five piece band hailing out of Taylor,michigan. Our powerful vocals, flavorful guitar work and driving rhythm section rounds out our brand of Heavy Rock. Busy playing live shows and recording in the studio, our band is working hard to be one of Detroits aspiring Heavy Rock bands.
Added on: 11-Jul-2005 Hits: 263 Rating: 9 (6 Votes)
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One More August
Description: Please visit the OMA website for more information.
Added on: 17-Feb-2004 Hits: 255 Rating: 10 (1 Vote)
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