Artist description You won't find these guys hanging out in any freezers, Meatbox is too punky & funky for that. Chili Peppers meets Stevie Ray sound. Hailing from Raleigh, NC they released their debut CD "9-Volt" in Sept. of '95 on "Sonic Wave Disc." It was given rave reviews from CMJ, GAVIN, HARD REPORT, & lots of smaller regional mags. "9-Volt"also receiving incredible airplay considering thescope of Sonic Wave's promotion.

Music Style High Powered, Hard Edged, Groove, Punk, Funk Rock.

Similar Artists Rage Against the Machine meets Stevie Ray meets Nine Inch Nails

Artist History Meatbox released their first CD,"9-VOLT" in 1995 which had amazing impact, considering the small scope of thier distributing power.Maintaining Top Five requested band on ABC CollegeRadio Netwok "Z-ROCK",speckling the Gavin Report with up to four singles while receiving rave reviews from CMJ, and a whole pig pen of smaller regional mags, are just a few accomplishments to take into consideration.

Group Members Mark Cimerro,Graham Drews,Jeff Mauget

Albums "9-Volt"-1995, and a New Release in April 2000.

Press Reviews WKNC-Raleigh's former metal director Ken Recorr turned me onto this a few weeks before his departure. This three-piece funkadelic, hard groovin' band has been tearing up Raleigh's rock scene for the past year. I'm not a huge fan of anything remotely funky but Meatbox's mix of hard-edge guitars and thrashy funk rhythms is difficult not to like. In fact, the 9-volt EP is probably the freshest, most energetic groove-ridden CD to hit my desk in a long time. "I've Got Your Pride" floored me with it's giant hooks, flicking melodic licks and grating vocals while the thrashing qualities of "Popcycle" and "Needles on the Beach" gave me whiplash. The clever sampling and layered riffs of "Dreaming With a View" merit airplay as does the aggressiveness of the title track. Meatbox is being shipped to college radio soon, but call (919) 832-9647 if youdon't find it in your mail pile.If you were expecting Meatbox to be a cold, clammy, dud, think again. Definitely not living up to it's moniker, this hot, funky fresh, punk-riddled, riotous rock-'n'-roll trio will set fire to your play list with it's Red Hot Chili Peppers -meets- Stevie Ray sound. Hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina, Meatbox has already become a hometown fave with it's devastatingly funky, massively heavy wall of reverberating sound. Bursting with infectious, hook-laden melodies, varied samples, jagged guitar riffs and aggressive vocals, 9-Volt will electrify your senses. Keep an eye out for this band, because Meatbox is destined to break big with it's slew ofjam-packed, tasty, raw-powered morsels. Check outthe shake 'n' shatter of "I've Got Your Pride"; the ravenous jolt of "9- Volt"; the quirky rhyme of "Popcycle," which will have you humming it's catchy beat for hours after just one listen; and the smorgasbord of swirling grooves on "Dreaming With a View." This North Carolina band first came to our attention on the play list of WKNC,and with straight ahead rock peppered and wry lyrics, Meatbox have not only found success on their hometown station, but have pulled in adds at KMSA, KNDI, WCDB, WKLL, WKTA, WSGR, WTSR, WVUD, WXZR, WZMB, WDBM, and WKNK. Giving their album 19 spins this week is Mike Wheaton of Digital Music Express who told us,"I thought it was a real good release. It's kinda like nine inch nails meets groove rock. I dig it!" One thing that you will find is an air of jocularity - even when they are making a serious statement like in "Needles on the Beach", it's done in a raucous fun manner. Other attention-getters are the innuendo of "Popcycle."

Location Raleigh, North Carolina - USA

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