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BANG CAMARO: YEA OR NAY?

 Friday, February 20th, 2009 at 4:19pm by

bang camaroI have a difficult relationship with Bang Camaro. On the one hand they write great, hooky throw-back ’80s cock rock anthems. On the other hand they do so ironically, and the band is made up of various members of fledgling indie-rock groups.

Check out the band’s new song “Night Lies” below, then check out some other tunes on their MySpace page. What do you think? The MS Twitter community gave a resounding “nay” this morning.

Bang Camaro – “Night Lies”

-VN

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  • http://www.roxwel.com Pick-Axe Bobby

    YES. Emphatic. What’s not to like? I don’t think the irony is as strong as you might think…

  • CARTER

    Yay nay or gay should be the choices

  • jewbacca

    I said nay on twitter this morning, and now I’ll say just plain gay. I love you guys but DAMN, sometimes you baffle me!

  • Steve

    Im gonna say yea. the group rock vocals are unique and funny. they dont have to be serious, but theyre good. Why the fuck not?

  • http://www.myspace.com/somethinglikesweet CJ

    Fuck it. Yea. Like Steve said, Why not?

  • Franklin

    I dig it, if they toured with Crue it would be perfect. If they toured on Mayhem, maybe not so much.

  • pokesmot

    they are good for what they are obviously they aren’t metal so people who only like metal are gonna say ghey

  • Brett

    I’m from the Boston area and I still don’t get it. My friends are in the video fro Night Lies though:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_t6crVBi5M

  • jewbacca

    I love all genres of music, from classical, to metal, to some country. I just don’t like them. Are they unique? Yes. Are they good? No. Ah well, to each their own, right?

  • jewbaccaisajew

    jewbacca, you’re a jew.

  • jewbacca

    ^ Why, yes. Yes I am =)

  • ughhh

    yea. take it for what it is.

    am i gonna pop it on my ipod for whenever? no.
    did I have a great time seeing them at lollapalooza while hammered? yes.

  • nick

    I disagree with Jewy there about them being unique cause they’re a throw-back.
    The production sounds all wrong for that type of music too. There’s practically no verb on the snare! Everything sounds like it was recorded in a closet and that music only sounds right in a stadium (simulated or not). The gang vocals should only be on the chorus. The new song really lacks energy so they sound like they’re phoning it in. Which is apt since they’re a bunch of phonies anyway.

  • metaldood101

    yea kinda. isnt it strange the only got big from gh2 and have been in every rock band game so far

  • metaldood101

    not strange just yknow noone would have cared about them other wise

  • Benguin

    Total yay for Bang Camaro. Saw them in Toronto and it was awesome.

  • Ty

    I’d say yea to Bang Camaro, their concept of 15 shouters shouting is kind of cool, and their guitar work is decent. Although I’m not huge into this kind of rock, and I wouldn’t be able to listen to it for long sittings.

  • cpo

    it sounds like the sword had sex with big gay al

  • Kevin

    ^^^^
    The Sword already has causal sex with big gay al….

  • corpse

    yes. as a rommate/friend once said, “you can’t make this kind of music without loving it”. they help keep the 80′s alive (and seriously, we NEED this). funny? absolutely. but listen to the album more than three times, and you’ll come to appreciate THEIR appreciation for all things 80′s. On their website, they have a FAQ and one question is, “is this band a joke?” the answer is very serious… but I should offer an answer, “did anybody ever ask Def Leppard if they were ‘a joke’?”
    What I’m getting at is this: don’t let the dimension of time skew what you think about music. Enjoy it or don’t.

    And (for the record), I think Bang Camaro is the best band in existence.

  • Big Tuna

    Yay BANG CAMARO. How many lead singers do you have in your puny band? One? Lame.

  • LAZ

    Yea. Definitely Yea!

  • Jason

    Yea. Definitely. See them live; you won’t be disappointed.

  • Topher

    YEA! They’re fantastic. They put on a great live show and rock as hard as anyone!

  • MissFortune

    I am giving Bang Camaro a big, resounding YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don’t hate- APPRECIATE!!!!

  • madchemist

    Here Ye Here Ye……I and all the mountain hippies of VT say Yea….over and over again

  • http://myspace.com/theredmachinenyc owen

    uh YEA!!!,

    you can’t mess with the guitar work from this band. the hooks, the riffs, the melodies, the dualing lead harmonies oh yeah, everytime i put on the record i start smiling and want to smash a beer mug giving someone a toast because this is anthemic rock at its best, actually, i think thats a new genre. Bang Camaro made their own genre. seriously, the guitar work reminds me of every great rock guitarist i know.

  • Bombs Away

    A resounding yea. I saw these guys on Conan O’Brien a couple months ago. At first I liked the first bit of song, but didn’t get why there were so many people on stage. Then they started shouting and singing and it was awesome. And like corpse’s friend said: you can’t make this kind of music without loving it. I don’t think those guitarists would shred like that if it was a past-time joke and they wear newer clothes than me in the pics I’ve seen.

  • Longshot028

    Hell yea. I thought it was highly ironic at first, but these guys can quote chapter and verse from Yngwie’s catalogue. Can most of you? Because I can’t and I’ve SEEN Yngwie in concert a couple of times. Listen to their music and let that speak for itself.

  • crapaloosa

    I dunno lol

    the guitarist with the green hat is cute :p

    but 80′s metal is awsome, so yea, right? yea.

    <333

    -c

  • ApolloniaDix

    YEA, but that song “Revolution” on MySpace is way better than the one on this page. “Blood Red Rock” ain’t bad, either.

  • micksta

    Can I get A HELL YEA
    I saw these guys on the Simple Man Cruise And Holy Shit. The energy they put out on stage was incredible. The guitarists were amazing. I saw them 4 times in as many days and I’m a big fan. Bought both the CDs before leaving the ship and can’t wait to see them next month in NYC.

    Bryn and Alex Keep ROCKIN and thanx for the sore neck

  • http://www.freewebs.com/khaosd Khaos D.

    One of my favorite bands ever. So obviously, it’s a yes.

    And the only reason for them being in GH2 and Rock Band is because Bryn Benett, one of the three guitarists, is a coder for Harmonix (the company).

  • jimbo

    i thought yay at first, but after listening to the songs a few times it got REALLY old REALLY fast. it is what is it and i say that “it” is irritating as hell.

  • Jimbo

    I thought yay at first, but after listening to the songs a few times it got REALLY old REALLY fast. It is what is it and I say that “it” is irritating as hell. I do think the guitar players are very talented though.

  • BishopLWCOG

    YAY! They’re one of my favorite bands. Not only do they make awesome, fun music; but they’re really cool guys who are easily accessible after shows. Most bands just leave after the show ends. …and Bryn started working for Harmonix after their music was put in GH2. The band has to audition for it every time just like everyone else.

  • yz250chick

    Hell YEA! Rock on! Awesome!

  • Grayfox1001

    Most Definately Yea.
    I’ve known of these guys YEARS before GH2, And what they have out on video games, and this website, Is nothing, just a tiny sample to their true musical prowess. Their Guitar plays have a great blend of style, their singing is unique, and their collaboration as a band is just great.
    In my opinion, the world is a better place with BC

  • Stingfan24/7

    Yay.

    I heard somewhere they auditioned for the first Guitar Hero, as well…

    And what’s wrong with being in other bands? Most bands are fledgling bands.

  • Jessie

    Super yea! Bang Camaro is the best thing since motley crue! catchy vocals, sweet guitar riffs, and a bunch of hot guys!! whats not to love?!

  • http://www.myspace.com/bag2k Six Demon Bag

    Total yay, and maybe those who say nobody would care about them if it weren’t for the Guitar Hero and Rock Band games, but didn’t know Bang Camaro was in the games until after I heard them and then I almost wanted to DISlike them because I’m not fond of those franchises.

  • Marie

    Yay. Yay. YAY, Yes! Yes! YES! YES! God, Yes.

  • almightyscorpion

    YEA!! I’ve been to two of their shows, and they are like no other show I’ve ever seen. They rock harder than any other band I’ve seen, they hang out after the show and get to know everyone that they can personally, and then spend copious amounts of time with their friends and fans online.

    On top of that, they’ve been doing it all their way. They’ve passed up record deals in order to keep complete control over their work, and despite that, now their second album is available in most major retailers. If that’s not the true definition of hard rock or metal (which is doing it your own way), then I don’t know what is. Besides- they’ve never claimed to be metal.

  • kristy

    definitely yea. definitely.

  • WIIIIIIIIIIIIII

    PUSH PUSH LADY LIGHTNING

  • WIIIIIIIIIIIIII

    PLEASURE

  • kaz

    hell yes. obviously. these guys kick ass in every possible way.

  • http://staticseth.blogspot.com/ Seth

    Put Guitar Hero aside and get into some anthem rock, YEA.

    Without all the singers, Bang Camaro probably wouldn’t be able to pull off the sound they’re going for. Enter a wicked vibe with everyone singing their faces off.

    They have successfully taken flight.

  • Gracie

    Are you kidding? Is this even a serious question?
    When it comes to Bang Camaro, the answer is always “HELL YEAH”!!!!!!!!

    Just go to one show, and you’ll be ours forever! (in a less creepy tone…haha)

  • matt

    yay obviously unreal musicians

  • DJKatG

    YEA! Come on! Not only is this a unique and fun band, but if you actually take a look/listen to Alex and Bryn.. they are kick ass guitarists.

  • Sylak

    Fuck yea.

    Sense of humor for the win.

  • duudeerre

    I was lead to believe there would be some sort of poll here. anyway. yay twice

  • kpayer

    YEA!! Bang Camaro kicks ass, and if you don’t agree, smell ya….*yells to everyone else* “Party at my place tonight.”

  • lazor

    Fucking yes

  • Bostahn

    Fucking YEA dude, ironically or not these guys will shred your fucking faces off. I’m from Boston, they put on a mind-blowing show, and they’re the real deal.

  • Push Push Lady Lightning

    BANG CAMARO ROCKS!!!!
    I saw them last night at the showcase in foxboro…one word, UNBELEIVABLE!!!!!
    I have seen AC/DC, I have seen METALLICA, I have been to Ozzfest for the past 3 years (not last years obv cuz it didnt come) but Bang Camaro was honestly up there with every one of them.
    The crowd at showcase was behind them every second and extremely fired up! Even getting a 2nd encore.
    Plus me and my friends started a mosh to ther song revolution.
    UNBELEIVABLE CONCERT!!!!!

    If they ever come to a town near you and you dont go YOURE NUTS! WORHT EVERY PENNY!

  • susana

    Yea.
    When you first experience a ‘difficult relationship’ with a band, that’s the first sign it’s a sure yea.

  • DeDannan

    Fucking YEA. Their guitar solos rock and, if anything, they are one of the most underrated and inexplicably semi-unknown bands out there. Ironically or not, glam or not, they rock for real.

  • Michael

    holy fucking shit yes!!!!!!! not only do they write awesome fucking music and they are technically amazing musicians, they’re such cool guys! i went to their show in toronto in january with some friends, and we were lucky enough to get to talk to alex, dave and bryn (as well as a few other guys), and their just so friendly! one of the best nights of my life.

  • Robbbie D

    Yea. Is it fun? Yes. Does it rock? Enough. Is it Slayer? No, but not everyone has to be.

  • Gil the Thrill

    HELL YEA! THEY ROCK AND LIVE THEY ARE FUCKING AWESOME! THEY JUST ROCKED THE SHIT OUTTA AUSTIN AT SXSW! AND WHO DOESNT LOVE A BAND THAT PLAYS A SHOW WITH FREE BEER! GONNA SEE THEM AGAIN IN THREE WEEKS WHEN THEY COME BACK!