Bang Camaro is an American hard rock band from Boston, Massachusetts. Founded by guitarists Bryn Bennett and Alejandro Necochea in 2005, it is composed of members of various indie rock bands from the area. In 2009, the group is signed with Black Sword Records, 8th Impression Music, and Fontana/Universal.
Musical style and influences The band is composed of a bassist, a drummer, two guitarists, and a lead singer complement drawing from a pool of eight to twelve vocalists. The basic song structure highlights catchy choruses and integrates frequent guitar solos.David Shankbone. Interview with Alex Necochea, Wikinews, October 8, 2007.
The band cites as influences Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly, plus metal bands such as Iron Maiden, Skid Row, Def Leppard, and Dokken. Discussing their anthem rock style, band member Alejandro Necochea said, "We're really not heavy metal. I think our focus is more on writing great singles, as best as we can make them. That's just something Bryn and I grew up on. We're big fans of melody and big driving hooks."
Band members
Current members Alejandro Necochea – rhythm guitar, lead guitar Bryn Bennett – lead guitar Dave "Doz" Riley – bass guitar, synthesizers Mike Piehl – drums John Brookhouse – vocals Morgan Brown – vocals Melissa Gibbs – vocals Nick Given – vocals Jared Marsh – vocals Tad McKitterick – vocals Kate Murdoch – vocals Mike Nastri – vocals Michelle Yvette Paulhus – vocals Marc Pinansky - vocals Mike Soltoff – vocals Steve Trombley – vocals Rodrigo Van Stoli – vocals Eric Waxwood - vocals Mike Quinn - engineer/mixer
Past members Maclaine Diemer – guitar, keyboards Mike Oor – guitar Seth Kasper – drums Peter McCarthy – drums Charlotte Anne Dole – drums Dylan Halacy – drums Richie Hoss – vocals Glen Fant – vocals Zach Given – vocals Jake Given – vocals Jay Clifford – vocals Andre Coles – vocals Graeme Hall – vocals Sean Barry – vocals Keith Wales – vocals James Fant – vocals Justin Buckley – vocals Max Heinegg – vocals Mike McKay – vocals Nate Wells – vocals Robb Waters – vocals
Discography Albums Bang Camaro (2007) Bang Camaro II (2008) Bang Camaro III (2023)
Singles "Too Fast to Fall in Love" (2022) "We Know You Know" (2023)
Compilations From Toronto with Love (Virgin Mobile Festival compilation) (2007) – features a live version of "Out on the Streets," which was recorded at the Bang Camaro album release show at Paradise Rock Club in Boston, MA in February 2007. Tankfarm Presents: Future Sounds 26 - Song unknown.
Television In 2022, Bang Camaro's song "Push Push (Lady Lightning)" was featured in the promotional teaser for the HBO show Peacemaker, and also appeared in Episode 3: Better Goff Dead.
References
External links Official website