The city ain't pretty... so who are we kidding? Detroit's absurd art-rock freaks, Chapstik, who have withstood long tenure in the underground, has reared it's ugly head(s) once again on their 3rd full-length release, "Barnburner." The one time 3-piece lo-fi/garage-punk outfit from San Antonio, now turned 5-piece Detroit-based audio assault, has marched against the mighty winds and evolved into a multi-faceted rock outfit now referred to as "The World's Angriest Party Band." Think of the Melvins and Turbonegro sipping tea together. Think Zeke and Speedealer in a stained and padded romper room. Think of a bull in a china shop, where the bull cleans up after himself. Detroiters can call upon references from Speedball, Mule, and Mog Stunt Team 5 to Thrall and former labelmates Easy Action. The band collaborated with Detroit-based illustrator, Guy Allen to conceive the design of the new record, and the record also features two tracks with Ross Westurbur (500 ft. of Pipe, Aquarius Void, Deadstring Brothers) on Hammond B3 organ. The energy of the "Barnburner" record is as sleazy and contagious as a truckstop hooker. From the pounding metal cadence of "Cream of Everything" to the triumphant rock riffage of "It's 8:05" and "Twat's it to Ya?," Chapstik proves it's sound is as raw as it comes, and it's intentions are rooted in rock purity.

Quatro/Cinco De Mayo Shows

May 1, 2007

5/4 - 2500 Club, Detroit 5/5 - Hamilton St. Pub, Saginaw

Chapstik: Spring Tour 2007

Mar 30, 2007

Chris "HoChi" McEvoy

Guitar/Fuzz

Dang

Bass/Vox

Erin-Elvis

Guitar/Vox

John Lehl

Drums/Broken Drums

Leighton

Guitar/Vocals

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