Sockweb

Sockweb
Origin Richmond, Indiana, United States
Genres Grindcore, experimental metal
Years active 2013–present
Labels Monolithic
Associated acts Verata Necti
Members Joanie Young
Adam Young

Sockweb is an American grindcore band from Richmond, Indiana, formed in early 2013. The band is best known for its unusual father-daughter lineup, having been formed by Verata Necti's Adam "Blackula" Young and his then 6 year old daughter, Joanie "Bologna" Young, and for going viral with their song "I Want Pancakes".

History

After the release of Sockweb's first song, "I Want Pancakes", the group became a viral hit in metal circles, with websites such as MetalSucks[1] and eventually reputed UK magazine Rock Sound.[2] After the release of two more songs, "Broken Glass Swan Dive" and "Werewolf" (featuring Spiralmountain's Erik Ebsen), the duo announced that they had signed to Monolithic Records to release their debut album, Werewolf, later in 2013, accompanied by another new song, "Bullies Are Mean".[3] In June 2013, Sockweb released full details of their album. Kat Katz of Agoraphobic Nosebleed, one of Joanie's favorite vocalists, will make a guest appearance on Werewolf,[4] with mastering by Scott Hull, and was set to be released on August 6, 2013;[5] however, this release date was pushed back. A music video for "Werewolf" was released on August 5, 2013.[6]

Despite some concerns from the metal community ranging from the novelty factor of the band to health concerns over the strain on Joanie's throat from screaming at such a young age, Adam has made it clear in interviews that he takes great care in making sure that his daughter's vocal chords are not put under too much strain when the band are recording and that he would stop the band if Joanie ever damaged her throat by performing.[7]

Musical style

Sockweb's songs consist of lyrics told through the point of view of vocalist Joanie, combined with grindcore. Songs such as "I Want Pancakes" describes Joanie's desire for her favorite foods, and her disagreements with her father's policy on what she can and cannot do.

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References

  1. ↑ Rosenberg, Axl (January 10, 2013). "Six-Year-Old Girl Pens Grindcore Tune About Pancakes". MetalSucks. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  2. ↑ "NOW PLAYING - FATHER/DAUGHTER GRINDCORE DUO SOCKWEB". Rock Sound. February 13, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  3. ↑ "SOCKWEB SIGN TO MONOLITHIC RECORDS; REVEAL NEW SONG “BULLIES ARE MEAN”". The Monolith. February 7, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  4. ↑ Rosenberg, Axl (June 25, 2013). "Sockweb’s Debut Album Gets a Release Date and a Very Special Guest Appearance". MetalSucks. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  5. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: SOCKWEB UPDATE – RELEASE DATE, MERCH INFORMATION & SPECIAL GUESTS ALL REVEALED!". The Monolith. June 21, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Father/Daughter Grindcore Duo SOCKWEB's new video "Werewolf"". Metal Injection. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Interview time with Sockweb". Metalhorizons. April 16, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
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