Artist description Mutt is a fusion of funk, punk and hardcore that hits hard and never lets up. The bastard sons of “Black Sabbath” and “Rage against the Machine” in the midst of an adrenaline fueled steroid rage. Each aggressive track on the 'Genuine Severed Heads' CD will leave you breathless with your heart pounding. The only thing more intense than the CD is the live show. See it soon in the New York City area. For all you Kiss fans, visit the greatest site for memorabilia, and collectibles on the web at http://members.aol.com/neilc1234/index.html.

Music Style Alternative/Hard Rock

Musical Influences Black Sabbath, Red Hot Chile Peppers, Slayer

Similar Artists None

Artist History Mutt was formed in 1993 by the integration of two of the best bands to come out Staten Island; 'Fungus' and the hard core monsters 'Sick Society'. Mutt's sound quickly evolved into an intricate barrage of funk/hardcore beats and screaming guitars, but the true driving force behind the success of the band is the impossible bass lines and intimidating vocals. The band played extensively along the east coast building quite a reputation for their live performances. In 1995 the band took a break for personal and financial reason, only to reform earlier this year. Mutt is as of yet unsigned, but not for long.

Group Members Johnny 'Eggs' Viola - Vocals, John McGovern - Guitar, Frank Brooks - Guitar, Jason Carter - Bass, Augie Conte - Drums

Instruments Guitars - Bass - Drums

Albums Genuine Severed Heads

Press Reviews Mutt, as a band, is an extremely tight collection of musicians who do not forget their musical roots. I reviewed "Top Tomato" - an aggressive track with great song structure that never loses the audience at any point. Most Progressive rock bands today tend to go too far on tangents within the song and lose the meaning or feeling of the song. Mutt successfully captures the audience with this anthem of rage that dives into the subject of the world and where it is going. Fast tight guitars, an intricate drum line not afraid to hit those toms, and a great hook with the chorus are a few phrases that help describe the song. Lets not forget the slapping bass behind the breakdown towards the end of the song, it makes it impossible to stand still. There's not many metal bands out there where you can still hear and understand the chorus, and the vocals with this song allow you to sing along the next time, also a clean use of the echo really came out nice during the bridge of the song. I would definitely not be surprised to see these guys really succeed in the underground scene. Hear them for yourself, and listen more than once, they grow on you - Rick Breslin - Emblem - http://emblem-music.com

Location Staten Island, New York - USA

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