Shiny Metal Boxes / Exit International
Shiny Metal Boxes – After years wasted doing other things, finally a movement is coming together of like minds. Music that has existed in the mind of the founder for a long time is finally being shaped by experienced architects into something that will nourish the soul, and provide a fantastic affirmation for the discerning listener… We shall begin gathering pace shortly.
Band biographies, not matter how Shakespearian in their efforts to accurately describe an artist’s ‘exciting’ and ‘unusual’ formation and the subsequent ‘sound’ the band have forged for themselves never seem to hit the nail on the head. The following facts about Exit_International are not a revelation in themselves. Formed between workmates Fudge (Ex-Martini Henry Rifles / Space in the 50’s) and Scott (Ex-Midasuno) in Cardiff, September 2008 as a vehicle to become the local support for a Melvins show, (From which the band ironically were removed at the last minute) the band wanted to make a noise taking influence from a shared love of Girls Against Boys, Nirvana, The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, The Pixies…Utilizing Two basses in the process – essentially forming the loudest / noisiest ‘pop’ band. Add drummer Adam, some filthy synth work and bring to the table a lyrical bent pushing the dirty sex / knee length socks fetish / ‘Chris Morris of Jam / Brass Eye fame’ humor angle. The band’s choice performances have included an Artrocker Club night, as well as shows alongside The 80’s Matchbox B-line Disaster, In Case Of Fire, The Computers, Baddies and The King Blues to name a few…with not a guitar in sight. Having written 30+ songs in as many weeks together as a band, recordings so far haven’t started to touch on capturing the band’s sheer live intensity. On paper, a band like this shouldn’t work…..
