Southern California rock band, the Feisty Piranhas, who had taken a big bite into the music industry within the last several years, seemingly converging out of nowhere, making quite a splash with fans, and music industry execs alike with their sophomore CD, "Shocked", (which received 3 Grammy nominations in 2006 and 2007), is due to release their next CD, "The End", on August 14th, 2007.
No doubt the reason the Feisty Piranhas took the music industry by storm, rose to the top with the swiftness of well, ...a feisty piranha attack, (their name suits them well), is because this is no ordinary rock band, not by any means, and their music reflects that.
The exceedingly unique sound of the Feisty Piranhas, combines the youthful, very hip, vocal talent of Peter Alex Lust III; who contributes an amazingly broad and extreme vocal range, yet executes it with the great finesse and vast amounts of dynamics and nuances, liked a longtime seasoned musical veteran; sounding much like he's 18 years old, with 20 years experience as a seasoned professional musician! Peter Alex Lust III also brings to the musical table, blistering guitar works, with a signature sound distinctly his own, (and bass work as well), on their last CD, "Shocked." His songwriting skills are way beyond his years, and writes about such topics as political corruption with a firm grasp on reality far beyond that of many in our nation, about events in our world and in his own; with his own very skillful and intelligent technique of songwriting.
To reach the caliber of musicianship in both accomplishment and status within the music industry, is an immense challenge and huge feat for any musician, but Peter Alex Lust III has done so to spite being born 95% deaf in his right ear, and 50% deaf in his left! He has adapted and overcame those obstacles and pursued his obvious passion for music, (quite successfully at that), by 'feeling the music' which Peter Alex Lust III, delivers that experience to fans as well. It is literally like he delivers an extra 'dimension' of their music to their fans.
As if that were not impressive enough to set this absolutely dynamic band apart from all the other rock bands on the planet, is the fact that the Feisty Piranhas instead of using a second guitarist, have incorporated the absolute mind blowing capabilities of Jens Schnabel on clarinet. Through Jens' unbelievable mastery on clarinet, he is able to work this instrument and produce sounds in which the likes of, has never even been imagined before in rock & roll, at times sounding a second screaming electric guitarist burning up a fret board, sometimes sounding like a sax, an electric violin, and more! Without a doubt the most original and masterful use of clarinet in a rock music (or any genre for that matter), that one has ever heard!
And as with any truly outstanding band, the mark of a great band is defined by their drummer. (As it is the prowess and skill of every band's drummer that makes or breaks a band, and of course, is the heartbeat of the music). The Feisty Piranhas, in my professional opinion as a music industry executive and as a lover of great music, has one of the most impressive drummer's in the music industry! Peter Lust Jr., (the father of guitarist and vocalist Peter Alex Lust III), delivers amazing mastery on drums to the sound of The Feisty Piranhas, comparable to class and skills of legendary drummers, Terry Bozzio, (Jeff Beck, Frank Zappa, Korn, Brecker Brothers) or Neil Peart (Rush), though Peter Lust exhibits a very trademark style of his own, which not only adds to the distinct and unique sound of the Feisty Piranhas, but adds that more seasoned and matured element to their music, which creates an even broader audience and marketing appeal for the band's music.
Present on their new CD, "The End", the Feisty Piranhas have added an additional member within the last year, Will MacGregor on Bass, famed for his work with The Pretenders, Fear, John Foggarty, Terrence Trent D'Arby, Tori Amos, and also is currently performing with the legendary Chuck Berry when he's not performing with the Feisty Piranhas.
If one had to compare the sound of the Feisty Piranhas to other bands to describe their sound, I would have to say their sound had the mind-blowing blend comparable to, Cheap Trick meets Pink Floyd meets Dead Kennedys meets Rush with a little bit of Gary Richrath (of REO Speadwagon), on guitar.
Combining together the individual talents and elements that each member of the Feisty Piranhas contribute, and made huge waves within the music industry with their last release, no wonder their upcoming new CD, "The End" is so widely anticipated by fans. "The End", (on Piranha Music/Records), will not only to deliver to fans worldwide, 10 brand new originals of that hard driving Feisty Piranha signature sound, (one song over 12 minutes in length, the others remaining the normal standard length for radio airplay,) but delivers so much more. "The End" is a concept CD about the end of the world, and features a bonus DVD, a 28 page booklet, which the artwork for this booklet illustrates and shares the immense talent of Jen Schnabel's talent as an oil painter, as he has painted a portrait for every theme and/or song on this outstanding CD, plus the CD contains a large poster, and an embossed "Feisty Piranha" sticker bearing the band's logo.
The Feisty Piranhas' credits are as impressive as their music! According to the band's manager and drummer, Peter Lust Jr., The Feisty Piranhas received 3 Grammy nominations in 2006 and 2007, for "Best Rock Album", "Best New Artists" and "Best Music Video", and has also won 2 All Access Magazine Awards, one for "Best New Group/Artist" and one also for "Best Music Video of the Year."
The Feisty Piranhas have steadily received regular rotation on mainstream, satellite, college, AAA and internet radio stations worldwide, and made the top 100 charts, where they remained for over 20 weeks in a row in 2006, and moved into the top 40 nationally, taking the #38 position in July, 2006, and was one of the featured bands in the esteemed Warp Tour in 2006.
The Feisty Piranhas are in process of putting together a tour at select venues to promote this outstanding new CD.
The Feisty Piranhas' brand new CD, "The End", (with all the great extras), can be purchased at www.Piranhas.tv new store, itunes, most music download locations, CD Baby, Amazon.com and at Best Buy and more as they come on board.
For more information on this dynamic band, one can visit their official website at www.thefeistypiranhas.com, www.Piranhas.tv, or at their My Space site at www.myspace.com/piranhastudio.
A larger than life band of Feisty Piranhas has officially been discovered swimming steadily upstream in the swift moving waters of Southern California's music scene, and to spite the strong current, have made their way everywhere; are taking frenzied bites into the music industry worldwide.
We at Mindsweep Entertainment & Promotions extend our respect to this amazing band, recommend their new CD as one of the best new CD's of 2007, and congratulate them on their brand new CD, "The End", and wish them much success on their upcoming tour.
The End.
World renown music industry writer, Laura Jenney is the Executive Vice President of Mindsweep Entertainment & Promotions, which provides quality press and media relations services for THE BEST of top named headlining artists; as well as THE BEST up and coming acts in the music industry. Laura Jenney is also a Booking Agent for the esteemed T&T Management & Booking Agency, which books top named headlining artists both nationally, (US), and worldwide.
