Artist description The harbinger Monologue (Jonny Tragic), 01/21/2002 In our three year course of being harbinger and playing 'round on this rollercoaster known as the the music business, a.k.a. hell, we've learned alot. We've learned what it's like to have 6 metaphorical dicks fucking you in every possible metaphorical orifice you have. We've learned how much you can really hate the people in the group you rock the roll with. Being in a band really is like being in a bad relationship. We've also come to the realization that this is all worth it. Once we get on our dancing shoes, strap on our instruments of rock and get onto the floor with the people that, for reasons that are beyond us, seem to keep coming out to see us - that's when the reason we kill ourselves on stage is all made clear. As more and more people begin to dig our jive and really understand what it is we have to say, I, personally, begin to enjoy this alot more. This is fun. This is fuckin' rock'n'roll. And I'm sure we'll fight to keep this alive as long as we're able. ---Jonny Tragic

Music Style pseudo jazz gutter rock

Musical Influences International Noise Conspiracy, Botch, Refused, James Brown, The Rolling Stones, Iggy Pop

Similar Artists Refused?

Artist History harbinger has had members. harbinger has lost members.

Group Members Captain Chaos (Bass, Vocals), Tomas (Guitar, Vocals, Tambourine), Mikey Two Tone (Guitar, Vocals), Jimmy Hat (Drums, Vocals), Jonny Tragic (Vocals, Tambourine, Keyboard)

Instruments Bass, Guitar, Drums, Vocals, Tambourine, Keyboard

Albums Fresh Air (1999), Ballads of Love and Destruction (Split with the infamous and always offensive LiP) (2001)

Press Reviews This Vulgar Jazz by Kristian Maenpaa. "If there is a way to keep a band playing and pushing on by writing a review, I'll try my best here. Once again music downloaded from the internet surprises me, and today it comes in the form of "Vulgar Jazz" by Harbinger. In this song the Toronto-based band create their own sound, which leans toward 80s trash metal while borrowing vibes from late 80s grunge. (Even though the sounds are heavier there is something dark and twisted about the mood that reminds me of Nirvana's "Bleach" era) The most dominating factor in this song is the singer's voice. It's full of nihilism and attitude with just a hint of vanity - a kind of feminine quality. The singer seems like the type who simply just doesn't give a **** about anything. Combining clean vocals, screaming and shouting gives this song some abstract depth, and the pieces just fall into place magically. Throughout the song I expected a tight guitar solo which never came - instead the song unexpectedly and abruptly ends, leaving an empty feeling inside. Wait! Is it already over? I want more! And so I press play once again. I've been listening to "Vulgar Jazz" over the weekend and noticed a rare phenomenon - it just keeps playing in my head over and over again. "I lie here wasted and she said ..." If I had my own record company, my offer of a contract would already be in the mail. Since I don't (not yet at least), I hope someone else notices Harbinger. I've traditionally shunned stateside metal, but this is one of those songs that turns my head around. In conclusion, "Vulgar Jazz" is utterly brilliant and needs no remarks whatsoever. Period."

Location Toronto, Ontario - Canada

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