HOLLYWOOD
TEASZE is without a doubt one of the best european glambands at the moment.
It's supprising that they hail from Germany, which hasn't got any deep rooted
glamtraditions, eventhough HELTER SKELTER was a great band.
HOLLYWOOD TEASZE was formed in 1990 by Chris la Kriz (bass & vocals), influenced
by the LA scene of the late eighties. The other members were Frank E guitar
(vocals & guitar) and Harry la Bumm (drums). They toured a lot and earned
a reputation as a fun and outrageous band. They supported THE BATES, CAPTAIN
SENSIBLE and TRASH BRATS.
HOLLYWOOD TEASZE reached a greater audience with their two excellent demos "They
might suck... but they suck real hard!!!" 93 and "The Wonder years"
95. The first is higly recommended, containing a excellent unreleased song -
"Don't turn your head".
HOLLYWOOD TEASZE's first cd "Glamdolls in toyland" was released in
95 (see review elsewhere in this issue). They've shot a video for "LA diddy"
and considering making a new one, "4 my parents".
Harry la Bumm left the band in late 1996. He was replaced by glam/gothic drummer
Andi hill (ex. BABY DOLLS/ASTRO VAMPS/JAIMZ GANG - the first two are great glam/gothic
bands). If this departure will influence HOLLYWOOD TEASZE remains to be seen.
If you're into glam/powerpop/punk you must check out this band
MOTHER MERCY
was born when guitarist Beau met vocalits RJ Blaze, they shared the idea of
starting alarger-than-life band. Beau, an LA native, was influenced by the LA
scene of the late eighties. The Line-up was completed with the arrival of Frank
Santana (bass) and Seann Scott (drums)
MOTHER MERCY got some recognition by winning a nationwide competion, this earned
them a spot on the "Music menagerie eight" compilation cd. In 1994
they released their first demo, a four song tape - "Bad Boyz in Black".
A Very promising effort. Their first cd "Love at first bite" is already
recorded at Morning star records (The legendary Ken Anthony's company). The
cd will be released in Europe, americans will probably have to searc in importstores
for a copy. G&G will keep you up-dated how to obtain "Love at first
bite".
So what does MOTHER MERCY sound like? Well, like a heavier version of early
MOTLEY CRUE, is the most simple answer. This band is, however, no fake, MOTHER
MERCY is for real!
BANGKOK SHOCK
BANGKOK SHOCK formed 6 years ago in Las Vegas, the city
which is most famous for it's many casinos. The band consists of Vance Monroe
(vocals), Danny Swift (drums), Sidney (bass) and Rachel Christopher (guitar).This
foursome is probably the sleaziest most trashy thing to ever come out of the
Nevada desert, crossing trashy sleazerock with punk and 70's glitterrock.
BANGKOK SHOCK has opened for FASTER PUSSYCAT, PRETTY BOY FLOYD, REDD KROSS,
GUTTERSLUTS and SWIFT GANG. Their first cd "Arrested for success"
was released in 95. A great sleazy debut (they are oh so rare these days, aren't
they?) with fanfavourites as "Don't fuck with me", "Wrong side
of town" and "Little bit of whore" (a Johnny Thunders cover).
Their new cd "Back on the streets" (reviewed in this issue) follows
in the same style, establishing BANGKOK SHOCK as one of the best bands today.
SPEED
MCQUEEN is another band from the up n coming NY scene (D-GENERATION, SPIRAL
FETISH, LOVEMAKER etc). Formed 3 years ago and consists of Mark Lewis (vocals
& guitar), Enzo Penizzotto (bass) and Joet Crifo (drums). They recently
go sined by Mercury records and recorded their debut with Ed Stasium (ramones).
SPEED MCQUEEN has been desribed as CHEAP TRICK with an alternative twist. I
won't argue with that eventhough I don't think their sound is that close CHEAP
TRICKS'. To my ears, SPEED MCQUEEN's a punky powerpop band in a 1997 package,
well worth checking out.