Artist description Music that grabs you by the throat with body slamming riffs and an iron clad bottom end! JEZUS RIDES A RIKSHA is a Salt Lake City-based band which takes five guys and squeezes out as much sound and energy as possible. With a combination of both melodic and in your face guitar and vocal styles, RIKSHA hammers away with a musical montage of aggression, power and strength to create a new and bold sound.

Music Style Rapcore /Punk / Metal

Musical Influences Lots

Similar Artists Suicidal Tendencies, Deftones, Snot

Artist History Jezus Rides A Riksha released their 2nd album, "Afromagnon Man" in the winter of '98 to underground critical acclaim. Soon after, the band embarked on its first tour, starting with a debut at the 1999 Milwaukee MetalFest. Since then the band has thickened their sound and recorded a 3rd CD "Take The Number Flesh". The band is currently recording two new albums - Release dates: Fall, 2001.

Group Members Palmer - VocalsKevin Bronson - BassDon Gallegos - GuitarMarvin Dixon - DrumsShane Russell - Guitar

Instruments 5 piece - Vocal, Guitar x2, Bass, Drums

Albums 1. Tuna Safe Dolphin 2. Afromagnon Man 3. Take The Number Flesh

Press Reviews "Jezus Rides A Rik'sha have an appetite for thrash and a penchant for speed...even better, these guys have a sense of humor...this band is punctual".-PRIVATE EYE WEEKLY-"Jezus Rides A Riksha plays punk rock metal and sings lyrics with deep meaning....they cope with sarcasm and attitude".-THE EVENT MAGAZINE- "This is probably the best local CD I've heard..."...the standard by which all are judged is getting higher." -SLUG MAGAZINE-"Jezus Rides A Rik'sha - The singer downs his beer with gusto and spits on the stage, the bassist (a man) wears a t-shirt that says 'no one knows I'm a lesbian'...they start their set with a sprightly little song called 'Mom Caught Me Masturbating'...jaws drop" -SALT LAKE CITY WEEKLY- "I have been in some crazy mosh pits in my time,but I have never seen anything quite like this".-ZEX MAGAZINE-"...Marvin Dixon is one hell of an ass kicking drummer"......"the vocals are definitely an original"..."Kevin's bass rig could shake apart a building and just might cause yourCD player to fall off the shelf".-SLUG MAGAZINE-"Jezus Rides A Rik'sha finally has a disc to sell. The production and recording quality are pristine".-THE EVENT MAGAZINE -

Additional Info New albums to be released Fall, 2001.

Location Salt Lake City, Utah - USA

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