Artist description Stylized N.Y. band combines punk power, new wave melody, and goth darkness for unique sound and superior satorial sense.

Music Style 21st century glam-wave.

Musical Influences Clash, Cure, Billy Idol, New Order, Psychedelic Furs, Flesh for Lulu, Suede

Similar Artists Gen X/Billy Idol, Psychedelic Furs, Clash, Jesus and Mary Chain, D Generation,Social Distortion, Foo Fighters, Cult, Hanoi Rocks, Duran Duran,,

Artist History Libertine's marriage of tough N.Y glampunk and moody british pop has earned them rave reviews, numerous releases, and a busy touring schedule over their 3 and a half year exisitence.Led by the raspy, Richard Butler-esque vocals of Belvy K., Libertine's powerhouse live show has seen several stints on the Vans Warped Tour, Woodstock '99, multiple U.S. and European tours, and many high profile support slots (Kid Rock, Motley Crue, Third Eye Blind, Misfits, etc). They played Joey Ramone's 1999 birthday concert in N.Y.C., Iggy Pop's in L.A. in 2000.

Group Members Belvy K. - vocals, Jamie Coville - guitar, Paul Lent - bass, Stevie Deluxe - drums.

Instruments vocals, guitars, bass, drums,

Albums "You Can't Kill Rock and Roll" split CD w/ American Heartbreak (Coldfront/Sin City), See You in the Next Life" CD (Substandard Records) "See You in the Next Life" LP (Radioblast, Germany), "See You in the Next Life + 6" CD(Stolen/International Trash, Australia), "Guttersnipe Glamour" EP (Pelado), "Slowdown" CD (T.S.B.; U.K. Import), "Left For Dead" EP (Bomp!/Alive), "Rise Above" CD EP (Kado); Compilations/etc.: " (Sin City), "Fistfull of Rock and Roll Vol 3" (Caroline/Tee Pee), ), " V/A "Here We Are Nowhere" (Substandard Records), V/A "Backlash-Tribute to the Clash" (Dwell), V/A "Indulgence Inc. - A Tribute to Motley Crue" (Dwell), N.Y.'s Finest (Kado),

Press Reviews "All the angst ridden energy of the Clash and Social Distortion mixing with the pop sensibilities of the Psychedelic Furs." - L.A. Weekly, L.A., CA. "An anthemic punk LP leaning very heavily in a Jesus and Mary Chain/Flesh For Lulu direction. Stylized modern pop. A terrific LP." - Now Wave Magazine, York, PA. "The perfect synthesis of glam, punk, and the sharp songwriting of Psychedelic Furs and Jesus and Mary Chain. It's a tough and moody sound and the look is next to perfect. These guys could make radio listenable again. A perfect band for imperfect times." - Hit List Magazine, Berkeley, CA. perfect band for imperfect times... These guys could make radio listenable again." - Hit List Magazine, Berkeley, CA."For fans of Clash, Johnny Thunders, Rancid. Top notch." (A & R Pick) - C.M.J., Great Neck, N.Y. "Total rock-punk with D-Gen's knack for Clashy hooks." - Flipside, Pasadena, CA."Billy Idol meets Swingin' Utters." - Maximum Rock'n'Roll, San Francisco, CA."Libertine's appeal transcends the simple narrow punk arena. They are making remarkable, inspiring,creative music that will stand up years from now." - Rock and Roll Outbreak, Costa Mesa, CA."A glammy mix of anthemic vocals, infectious sing along melodies, and brightly cutting riffs that recalls the Misfits, Dead Boys, Motley Crue, and Social Distortion." - Cleveland Free Times, Cleveland, OH."Sneering and cool, it's obvious why this band is gathering such attention. They have all the necessary attitude with the songs to back it up." - RHIG Magazine, Toronto, ON."*****" (higest rating) - 3rd Generation Nation, Germany"Sleazy, punky, tattooed, make-up wearing, slicked back-and-quiffed haired rockers. Belvy's voice is cut to shreads even more than Tyla's (Dog's D'amour)..." - Black Velvet, England

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Location Syracuse, NY - USA

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