Kenny Ruhle's vocals are perfect. the sound of the bass guitars are perfect. One a bit higher pitched than the other one, providing contrast, both distorted and nasty. When they break into those fast grinding sections, the already ultra violent atmosphere turns to maximum violence when Josh Weedon's disgusting screams get into sync with Kenny Ruhle's downright insulting, tormenting, defaming death growls - utter bliss.
I am happy that I got to see them when they first came out around 05' I think it was; and several times thereafter. They were a unique band because they offered two bass guitars without lead guitar and their songs were catchy and to the point without any needless wankery, this was all about brutal Death Metal savagry. I never get the urge to fast forward through their songs because they don't stick around long enough to get boring. I pound my fist and dance around to the bouncing bass riffs that were the product of 3 guys who lived the scene when it was Autopsy, Incantation, Entombed, Pungent Stench, RI Deathfests, WRIU radio etc. in the late 80's and 90's at the zenith of Death Metal in my opinion. And that's another reason why they rule, because they grew from bands like Headrot and they always had perfect influences.
I looked them up and found that they still exist in a new form but I haven't heard much from them these days. I feel some satisfaction to know of this amazing band who hardly anyone outside of New England ever will. Tons of bands on Relapse that play a somewhat similar style but aren't half as good in my opinion. I will always have my green Gut Bucket Frankenstein t-shirt, hat, and cd's from them so I can celebrate them whenever.
One more thing to mention in my utter worship of this band. Mention must be made of Skip Bradshaw. The guy was an absolute monster on the drum kit. I never saw a guy that hit harder live and he fit the groovy violence of this band like a glove. It's glorious to have a stereo with good bass and a subwoofer and fucking crank this shit! Long live GUT BUCKET!
post by rockypoint 1991 at May 21,2014 2:20pm
I miss rocky point
post by DYA is DUAL BISMUTH YAW GATE at May 21,2014 2:34pm
Real talk, one of my lifelong regrets is not going to see the Ramones at Rocky Point in the early 90s.
post by post 1991 at May 21,2014 8:16pm
Josh Weedon and Skip Bradshaw left gut bucket and currently play in a pretty cool band with a dude from Anoxia called Lower the Casket. imo gut bucket started to suck after their departure. also, i just saw Headrot play a few weeks ago and was completely blown away. dude definitely hits the drums!
I saw Pantera at Rocky Point and it was surprisingly awesome.
I also got convinced to go see Cypress Hill there. Live rap is weird, but I did get to see a black kid roll a blunt in his palm in about 1 minute flat.
Ministry/Sepultura were also awesome there. I broke in and poked around with some friends a couple years after it shut down too. no scooby doo mystery adventures, but it was cool. miss that place.
post by DYA is DUAL BISMUTH YAW GATE at May 22,2014 11:01am
Ministry/Sepultura were also awesome there. I broke in and poked around with some friends a couple years after it shut down too. no scooby doo mystery adventures, but it was cool. miss that place.
ITT: Mark is actually the Rocky Point Ghost Pirate
I saw Pantera at Rocky Point and it was surprisingly awesome.
I also got convinced to go see Cypress Hill there. Live rap is weird, but I did get to see a black kid roll a blunt in his palm in about 1 minute flat.
NIGGA PLEASE.
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post by GRAVESIDESERVICE COFFIN at May 22,2014 6:35pm
Believe it or not GRAVESIDESERVICE manage to get the coffin from the haunted house before it was burned down in the summer of 2006. Bob from the TIME CAPSULE comic store can confirm this. There is plenty of images of GSS live carrying and playing with this coffin on stage amongst other relics not many people cared to inquire about. Many a night was spent in Rocky Point playing with magic...
post by GRAVESIDESERVICE COFFIN at May 22,2014 6:41pm
bennyhillifier Unfortunately it isn't visible in this video but at this show we premiered that particular coffin.
post by GRAVESIDESERVICE COFFIN at May 22,2014 6:46pm
