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Sockwebs songs consist of lyrics told through the point of lead vocalist Joanie combined with grindcore. Songs such as "I Want Pancakes" describes |
Sockwebs songs consist of lyrics told through the point of lead vocalist Joanie combined with the extreme metal sub-genre grindcore. Songs such as "I Want Pancakes" describes Joanie's want for her favorite foods and her disagreements with her fathers policy on what she can and cannot do. This makes their songs humorous in a way that such a usually brutal genre such as grindcore can be so cute and adorable. |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Richmond, Indiana, United States |
| Genres | Grindcore, death metal |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Monolithic |
| Members | Joanie Young Adam Young |
Sockweb is an American grindcore band from Richmond, Indiana, formed in early 2013. The band is best known for its unusual father-daughter lineup, having been formed by Verata Necti's Adam "Blackula" Young and his then 6 year old daughter, Joanie "Bologna" Young, and for going viral with their song "I Want Pancakes".
History
After the release of their first song, "I Want Pancakes", the group became a viral hit in metal circles, with websites such as MetalSucks[1] and eventually reputed UK magazine Rock Sound[2] giving the band significant coverage. After the release of two more songs, "Broken Glass Swan Dive" and "Werewolf" (featuring Spiralmountain's Erik Ebsen), the duo announced that they had signed to Monolithic Records to release their debut album, Werewolf, later in 2013, accompanied by another new song, "Bullies Are Mean".[3] In June 2013 they released full details of their album. Kat Katz of Agoraphobic Nosebleed, one of Joanie's favorite vocalists, will make a guest appearance on Werewolf,[4] and the album will be mastered by Scott Hull.[5] It is set to come out on August 6th, 2013.
Despite some concerns from the metal community ranging from the novelty factor of the band to health concerns over the strain on Joanie's throat from screaming at such a young age, Adam has made it clear in interviews that he takes great care in making sure that his daughter's vocal chords are not put under too much strain when the band are recording and that he would stop the band if Joanie ever damaged her throat by performing.[6]
Musical Style
Sockwebs songs consist of lyrics told through the point of lead vocalist Joanie combined with the extreme metal sub-genre grindcore. Songs such as "I Want Pancakes" describes Joanie's want for her favorite foods and her disagreements with her fathers policy on what she can and cannot do. This makes their songs humorous in a way that such a usually brutal genre such as grindcore can be so cute and adorable.
Members
- Joanie "Bologna" Young – vocals
- Adam "Blackula" Young – vocals, guitars, bass guitar, programming, sampling
Discography
- Werewolf (2013, Monolithic Records)
References
- ^ Six-Year-Old Girl Pens Grindcore Tune About Pancakes MetalSucks. January 10, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ NOW PLAYING - FATHER/DAUGHTER GRINDCORE DUO SOCKWEB Rock Sound. February 13, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ SOCKWEB SIGN TO MONOLITHIC RECORDS; REVEAL NEW SONG “BULLIES ARE MEAN” The Monolith. February 7, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ Sockweb’s Debut Album Gets a Release Date and a Very Special Guest Appearance MetalSucks. June 25, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ EXCLUSIVE: SOCKWEB UPDATE – RELEASE DATE, MERCH INFORMATION & SPECIAL GUESTS ALL REVEALED! The Monolith. June 21, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ Interview time with Sockweb Metalhorizons. April 16, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.