finetune artist: Electric Frankenstein

Charged with the self-appointed mission of reviving the corpse of rock 'n' roll, Electric Frankenstein have gone about the task with a passion. Their raucous take on 70s rock combines elements of punk, hardcore, metal, and 60s garage, and has been readily accepted by a growing audience. Cover artwork by cult artists Chris Cooper and Frank Kozic has helped cement their rock 'n' roll credentials. Few bands could match their productivity in the late 90s, as they unleashed a slew of 7-inch singles, split-singles, albums, live sets and compilation appearances on a variety of different labels. The band was formed in 1992 in New Jersey, USA by record store owner Sal Canzonieri (rhythm guitar), his brother Dan (bass) and Jim Foster (guitar, ex-Adrenalin OD) and after going through a succession of vocalists and drummers, the line-up eventually settled with Steve Miller (vocals) and John Steele (drums). A string of singles on various labels including Mint Tone, Demolition Derby, Exit, Junk, Sonic Swirl, Get Hip, cemented Electric Frankenstein's ever-growing reputation. The Time Is Now and the singles compilation Conquers The World! both clearly demonstrated the band's excellent understanding of rock 'n' roll. They continued to roll out the 7-inch vinyl until Miller left to pursue his own band, the Crash Street Kids. The remaining members quickly found a replacement in Verbal Abuse singer Scott Wilkins, who took up the challenge to replace the charismatic Miller. More compilation appearances and touring was undertaken ahead of Sick Songs, a release that combined the finest elements of the Electric Frankenstein's swaggering musical approach. The six-track Monster EP, their debut for Au-Go-Go Records, featured punk legend Rik L Rik (b. 1961, d. 30 June 2000) on vocals and a cover version of the Misfits' "Queen Wasp". Four tracks were subsequently added to create the Rock And Roll Monster album. By 1998 Miller had returned as lead vocalist and Rob Sefcik had taken over on drums. "Rocket In My Veins" was exactly that, and served as a taster for the Listen Up, Baby! EP (split with the Hookers), by which time the reunified band's great songwriting and ferocious live assault was making them many new friends. How To Make A Monster, their debut for Victory Records, followed in 1999. Electric Frankenstein's prolific approach showed no signs of abating, with a series of collections of rare and unreleased tracks on various albums being released, including The Dawn Of Electric Frankenstein, that collated early material and work from the member's earlier bands. Carl Porcaro replaced the long-serving Foster in August 1999.

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Annie's Grave
I Was A Punk Before You Were A Punk
Phatty Boom Batty
Speed Girl
Blackout (Christy's Song)