Artist description United in 1998, Tadpol have broken the mold of boring, uninspired local hardcore and alternative acts by injecting the Northeast Ohio scene with a 900 kilogram dose of Tri-Chloro Zen Metal. A more potent substitute cannot be found or derived naturally. Copies of their first piece of self-produced audio propoganda, "Fig. 1" have made their way into the lucky hands of hundreds of Northcoast denizens. Additional shipments were made upon request to fans all over the U.S, Europe and South America. "Fig. 1" was also launched into space on Feb. 6th, 2001, and more zero-g tests are in the development phase. It's not flat black metal, it's not ultra-mopey jangly alternative, it's not Sugar Frosted Punk Pops - it is an uncontrived percussive and tonal bolus with a positive lyrical aftertaste - something fetal for anyone who enjoys the raw and the atypical. The album has received outstanding reviews from Revue Magazine, Music's Bottom Line, and Columbus Alive, all citing the band's musicianship, creativity, and integrity as strengths . The kids, they love the Tadpol - they make their own shirts with Tadpol logos and designs from "Fig. 1" on them. The band's sound has been compared to Primus, Tool and System of a Down, mostly for the fact that as a band, Tadpol is something unique, deft and potent in it's own right. Onstage, Tadpol has no mass, as they sublimate into pure energy. Bizarre slide shows, lab coats, and pre-show sacrificial offerings are the hallmarks of the Tadpol live experience. Songs for their second release have already been recorded and the final version of the Tadpol videogame "Escape from Guitar Central" is nearing completion. Play the demo version at the official Tadpol website: www.tadpol411.com

Music Style zen metal nerd core

Musical Influences Helmet, Primus, Jane's Addiciton, RHCP, James Brown

Similar Artists System of a Down, Tool, Disturbed?

Group Members Bill Marks - vocals / Ground Strike Unit Maxwell Neal - guitar / Cybersonic Research Unit Jon Noble - bass / Tactical Attack Unit Nathaniel Ploscik - drums / Demolitions Unit

Albums Fig. 1

Press Reviews With a sound that hearkens back to the pre-exploitation days of grunge, they certainly have a handle on filtering out the bullshit. Each member's performance smacks with the hunger they have for total world domination. Hopefully, if Tadpol does capture major-label success, these guys will stay true to the vibe captured on this record, and not fall into the treble-deaf hole of Los Angeles filth production. by Jon Davidson Columbus Alive

Location Cleveland, Ohio - USA

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