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
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
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
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
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
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
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