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| Spencer Moody |
The Murder City
Devils formed in 1996 as a garage rock band in Seattle, Washington. Vocalist
Spencer Moody, guitarists Dann Gallucci and Nate Manny, bassist Derek
Fudesco, and drummer Coady Willis
came together out of the remains of local bands Area 51, the Death Wish Kids,
and the Hookers. Murder City Devils
split after three albums and one EP in 2001 but reformed in 2006 with its
original line-up. The band's fourth and most recent studio album is 2014's
eight-song The White Ghost Has Blood on
Its Hands Again.
Headlining at Webster
Hall's Grand Ballroom tonight, Murder City Devils proved its music was for
special tastes. Moody appeared to be somewhere a spoken word artist and a slam
poet. He barely sang. Mostly he coarsely shouted lyrics into his microphone
while the band blasted fast, primal chords behind him. The pummeling set was raw,
aggressive and harsh on the ears. It was as pleasant as listening to a
jackhammer, and almost as abrasive. Call this music extreme wordcore. Presently
the audience for this kind of assault is minimal. Caution: this music could
scratch your face off.
Visit the Murder City Devils at www.themurdercitydevils.com.
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