Artist description Intricate, melodic music that rocks and just might make you dance. That's the best way I can think of to describe us. We really don't sound like any band that I've ever heard, which is great!

Music Style Rock

Musical Influences 70's Punk, Garage Rock, Post-Punk

Similar Artists Gang of Four, XTC, The Creation, The Rapture

Artist History Ben and I used to play together a few years ago, then we went our separate ways for a while. He went on to form Brass Tacks and then New Machine, both high energy punk bands, and I stopped playing bass completely. In January, Ben was starting a new band and went through various members until, two weeks before the new band was set to debut, Mad Shadows came together. Ben's old friend Brad from his hometown was our drummer. Jesse, possibly the coolest man in Lexington, played guitar, as did Ben. I located a bass and taught myself to play once more. We practiced and wrote songs constantly to prepare for the show we had. It went well, and in fact we still play three of those original songs. We haven't looked back since!

Group Members Ben Allen, Nick Sprouse, Jesse Saxon, Brad Burden

Instruments Two Guitars, Bass, Drums

Albums S/T - 2002

Press Reviews "Mad Shadows are incredible! there's been much talk recently of the NYC rock revival - bands making unique, propulsive rock built on bits and pieces of city-rock from the late 70's/early 80's (when punk met new wave -and many other influences - and it was cool to be angry AND dance). well, Mad Shadows is lexington's contribution to the (loose) movement. don't miss a chance to see them!" Ross Compton, The Lexington Project

Location Lexington, KY - USA

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