Igneous Rocks!

Igneous Rocks was formed in 1995 by an elite group known as the Rocktacular Brigade. Their mission: Travel to the ends of the universe in search of the ultimate sound.

Finding the right rock is a life-long journey--We embrace our shared quest to perform the complete history of rock-n-roll. We study sound from the molten, cacophonic tones of Krakatoa to the annihilating heat of a solar flare. Igneous Rocks takes on centuries of extreme heat and pressure, to bring you: Hot Rock! 

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Meet the Band

Guitar

Alan “Basalt-y Mantle” Brown
a.k.a. The Claw

Microphone, Lead Vocals, Tambo, Vibro-Slap

Alan suffers from “Involuntary Grip Disorder,” a debilitating disease that renders his hands a state-classified “Danger Zone.” After years of digging for hot rocks, Alan’s hands have never been the same. Fortunately, a microphone is a perfect size to fit the deformity: Alan hasn’t let go of his for over 15 years. (Little known fact: The last time Alan lost his grip at a club in the late 90's, he ran into trouble when he tried to find something to hold onto.)

Arch Nemesis: Teflon John


Guitar

Ryan “Ryolite” Coleman
a.k.a. Cosmic Giblet

Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Chowder Bowl, and Vocals

When not downing a bowl of Squid Giblets, Ryan is usually whipping up a tantalizing array of rhythms and chords. Ryan shares his musical recipes with the masses with a tasty explosion of sound!

Arch Nemesis: Ewe Vray



Guitar

Matt “Igneous” Fox
a.k.a. Batholith

Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitars, and Pedal Pump

Delving deep within the heart of rock and or roll, Matt reveals the true core of musical energy: A syncopated mass of sound and thought! Trick Question: Is Devil’s Tower a: a) Batholith, b) Megalith, or c) MegaDeath?

Arch Nemesis: Klausing Time


Guitar

Sean “Scoraiacious Schist” Peterson
a.k.a. The Modifier

Drums. Vocals, Sweetbreads and Sonic Transmogrifier

Able to stabilize his shape at a moment’s notice (usually less), Sean withstands extreme heat and cold to bring an even tempo to the most intense beat. Watch for flying sticks and the widest grin this side of the Milky Way.

Arch Nemesis: The Shuffler



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Emilie “Olivine” Rommel
a.k.a.  The Squeak

Bongos, Cowbell, and Lead Vocals

Emilie’s voice is like a lost horde of Olivine in the outer Kuiper Belt – rare, rich in variation and color, and commonly mistaken as a mineral. Caution: When angered, Emilie emits supersonic tones that melt metamorphic rock!

Arch Nemesis: Ms.-Identifier


Guitar

Steve “Pumice Knuckles” Wolbrecht
a.k.a. Meat Hook

Keyboard and Vocals

Steve’s quest for THE rock was forever altered by his 3rd and last foray into O.S. (a barefoot hike across the lately demoted “Star,” Pluto). After 3 months in zero gravity, the English language lost all meaning to Steve; words were replaced only by tones. Think twice when you listen: Is that Stevie Wonder? Or the other Stevie W’s latest dissertation on the medicinal effects of molten lava?

Arch Nemesis: Scattergories