Artist description Punk Rock that'll kick you in the head and leave your ears begging for mercy.

Music Style '77 Punk Rock

Musical Influences UK Subs, The Partisans, Eater, and The Dead Boys

Similar Artists Eater, The Partisans, UK Subs, Dead Boys

Artist History The Rotten who hail from Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada began their reign of chaos in february of '99 after the demise of Just Another Protest (Adamn Protest), Rassinet (Spangi), and Aural Pleasure (Jonny suicide). Stepping away from typical speed/new school punk Adamn and Spangi decided to re-connect with the roots of punk rock, so creating a sound reminiscent of major influences The Dead Boys, The Partisans, The UK Subs, and the Pist. Armed with attitude, anarchy, and anger The Rotten set out on their quest to destroy the monotony of new school punk and bring back the passion and politics of a by-gone era (circa 77-85). Because of the threat the band posed to new school punk, shows were few and far between. But all is not lost, due to the bands resilience a small crowd of dedicated fans emerged from the gutters of a conservative skate rock scene and supported them on their quest. After playing with Blanks 77, Random Killing, and recording their first full-length album "Destroy this Wretched Country" the only problem that faced the rotten was the lack of a permanent bassist. Although Jonny was to play the permanent position of bassist his job at a cat testing plant got in the way and they were forced to, once again, find a new bassist. Not an easy task for an old scholl punk rock band. After stints with many local bassists they finally settled with Mr. Abbott. An excellent bassist with an attitude problem. But even with Mr. Abbott on bass the band seemed to be lacking . After quite a bit of thought and searching the band realized that their stage presence was weak. An easy remedy was finding a new guitarist and leave Adamn with only vocals to allow him to interact freely with the crowd while he sang. They quickly picked up Mr. Haus a local supporter of their ideals. The band was now complete and ready to assault the airwaves and deafen the tender ears of their corporate punk rivals. Exploding once again onto the scene at a local ARA benefit party, they quickly burst the bubble of tranquility and instigated destruction through aggressive, driving, old school punk rock.

Group Members Jan Rotten - Guitars & Vocals, Spangi - Drums, Jonny Suicide - Bass & Backup Vocals

Instruments guitar, bass, drums

Albums Let's Go - Single, Destroy this wretched Country - C.D.

Press Reviews Flat 40oz and a Gutterbutt - "The Rotten, Let's Go" Crap! Not worth the money, I would not jerk off on it if they payed me. Just Kidding, its good for a basement recording, it is not professional it's punk rock. It is the way punk was meant to be heard so get used to the sound of the underground because '77 style is coming back with these punks so keep your eyes open for them in your town and be ready for some of that old school shit. so do your selfs a favor, buy it listen to it if you don't like it, who the fuck cares what you fuckin think i fuckin liked it and i'm all that matters. ivan

Location kitchener-waterloo, onatrio - Canada

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