Full Out Freak Hoboken, NJ www.fulloutfreak.com Described as “Straight Melodic Pop/Rock” Full Out Freak is just the band to check out for a high energy show with a comfortable feeling of true-to-life lyrics and energetic band members. Started in 2003, this northern New Jersey band matches the intensity of rock bands like Vertical Horizon and Third Eye Blind with their…

Fighting Zero Wilkes Barre, PA www.fightingzero.com I had the opportunity to interview Scott VanFossen, the founder of Fighting Zero, back in January 2005, while he was a member of An American LIAR. Scott later left AAL to more fully pursue his work with Fighting Zero. Now, with a fuller line-up (Scott on guitars and vocals, Zhach Kelsch on drums, and…

Fighting Zero Wilkes Barre, PA www.fightingzero.com The name should sound familiar. Scott’s the lead guitarist of An American LIAR, AX’s main feature band this month. If you haven’t read their story yet, shame on you! Don’t forget to check it out. But, we’re not here to discuss that now. AAL’s multi-talented lead guitarist is also the creator of another project,…

Easily Amused www.easilyamusedband.com Sunny Hill Lane by Easily Amused is driving me crazy, literally. Somewhere between the dueling guitars, thrashing drums, and four-part vocals, they’ve hooked me with that back-of-the-class high school mentality I’ve strived so hard in recent years to lose. My mind is on overdrive. I’m laughing at my own fart jokes. My exuberance is uncontrollable. Dear god…

The Domino Theory Malvern, PA www.dominoxtheory.com AX: Where are you from? DT: We’re all from the town of Malvern, PA. AX: How would you describe your music? DT: Let’s see… we’ve never really been sure how to describe it, it’s really just political minded punk mixed with some strong straight edge hardcore influences… sometimes we throw some emo riffs in…

The Dive Location: Athens, Greece Genre: Rock Members: Fatt (Drums), George L (Bass), John Iou (Lead Guitars), Monkey J (Vocals , Guitars) Songs to Check Out: “Zombie Queen” and “My Boots” Website: www.the-dive.com Influences: Kyuss, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Tool, Pink Floyd, Elloy, and The Doors Comments: Now, be honest. How many bands do you get to hear coming out of…

Deagle New Brunswick, NJ www.deaglemusic.com AX: Where are you from?Rob: We’re from New Brunswick, New Jersey. AX: How would you describe your music?Rob: Melodic punk and hard rock AX: If we were to go to one of your live shows, what could we expect?Rob: You never know what to expect at one of our live shows. We have a very…

Daze One Brighton, UK www.dazeone.co.uk Once in a while, I come across a band that’s non-local to us, but who I just can’t resist. Back in January, I came across one of those bands – Daze One. Because of commitments to other artists, I held off on writing about these guys until now. But I feel bad. Everyone should have…

Cutie and the Catfish Location: Vineland, NJ Genre: Rock and Roll Members: Hank Litchendorf – Vocals, guitar. Travis Kerestesy – Bass, backing vocals. Cutie – Drums. Tony Acosta – Guitar Influences: The Ramones & The Beatles Available Online: Puppy Mondo, Cutie’s Bane, Belvedere, Charis all at www.myspace.com/cutiethecatfish Website: www.cutieandthecatfish.com Comments: Take good old-fashioned rock, infuse it with some updated attitude,…

C.I.C.A.D.A. Pottstown, PA www.cicadamusic.net C.I.C.A.D.A. is a group of true hometown boys for AudioXposure, coming from right here in Pottstown! According to one member of the band, their music is, “…diverse, [ranging] from heavy metal to alternative to everything in between. Our name says it all Chaotic Impulse Centered Around Distorted Audio.” Mike, the founder, songwriter and rhythm guitarist for…