Artist description The MERCHANTS -- Groove Rock for the Masses. Power fuzz Riff Rockin in your Face, Rock

Music Style Stoner Rock/ Groove Rock

Musical Influences Fu Manchu, Jimmi, Nebula, Queens of the stonage, kyuss, Foo Fighters

Similar Artists Sweetwater, Queens of the Stonage, Kyuss, Nebula, Jimmi Hendrix

Artist History 6 years history. check out the web site for more

Group Members Jon Pulling, Bobby Gallaher, Pat Dawson, Dan Amador

Instruments 2 Guitars, Bass , Drums

Albums Cheyenne Super

Press Reviews God forbid The Merchants' Bob Gallaher ever gets married or embraces a celibate lifestyle. Since failed relationships and skewered hearts dot much of the band's lyrical landscape, I fear such an event would remove all the sweat, oil, and grit that's caked-on their 454-powered fuzz-- and just trust me on this one, the world can and will get along just fine without another Extreme. Bleeding overdriven guitar-hero rawk (a'la early Nebula) into heart-fucked-cruising-main lyrics and vocal harmonies reminiscent of Layne Stayley/Jerry Cantrell, The Merchants recent "Cheyenne Super" release is a slab almost worthy of sitting alongside anyone's Fu Manchu, Firebird, or Thin Lizzy albums. A slight overstatement? Perhaps, but given some more time gigging and a better financial situation to ensure even more substantial studio time, one that is not entirely far-fetched; future recordings could really stomach the punch of their live set. Rhythm guitarist Jon Pulling's corrossive sound complements Bob's Hendrix wah/Buck Dharma styling and soloing, while the laid back drumming of Dan (DRI) Amador adds a free-form feel to the group's momentum. Throw in former Nikki Sixx fanatic Pat Dawson's clear and solid low end, and you've got The Merchants-- Kent, Washington's newest favorite sons, dethroning the once-godly Metal Church. Heshers, stoners, and space truckers unite! Pick up "Cheyenne Super" or see The Merchants live. Now. ----- P Funk "Dogs Beneath the Cross Productions" \m/ \m/

Location Seattle, Washington - USA

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