Spineshank
Strictly Diesel (Roadrunner)
by Paul Lee
In an oversaturated metal scene, getting a plug from a major player like Fear Factory’s axe-meister Dino Cezares is a helpful thing. This particular plug comes in the form of an oval sticker on a CD cover with the words: “Music with no limitations for a world with high expectations.” It’s a fair summation of Spineshank‘s Roadrunner debut Strictly Diesel, especially upon realizing these boys are from SoCal and don’t sound like Korn or Coal Chamber.
There’s no doubt Spineshank have been inspired by bands like Sepultura and Fear Factory, but it’s likely that they’ll continue to form their own musical identity and influence other young bands. A prime example of a modern urban metal band that can’t be plugged into a specific category, perhaps by their next release the name Spineshank will be tossed around as liberally as Korn has been the past few years.
(9229 W. Sunset Blvd. #705 West Hollywood, CA 90069)