User:Scotthallowood/Maninblack

Conceived in 2001 and born approximately 9 months later in the winter of 2002, Maninblack (that’s one word!) was originally a twinkle in the eye of André Schlesinger as a dead horse beating follow up to his previous post as frontman and songwriter of The Press who enjoyed minor notoriety as New York’s (and the USA's?) first authentic Oi! music outfit from 1984-1994.

Originally conducted as a clandestine activity of "Reverend" Schlesinger's Maninblack Grotto of the Church Of Satan in New York City, Maninblack is an experimental project influenced by early British Oi! and Punk Rock, earlier Jamaican Reggae, and their urban surroundings with an underlying hint of dark intent.

There is nothing pretentious and very few frills with Maninblack with the exception of Schlesinger’s trademark headless Steinberger guitar synthesizer which, along with his penetrating vocals, is an uncommon compliment to Maninblack's raw power riddim unit. Maninblack’s sound is a dense and uniquely layered wall of sonic bricks striking an angry medium between abrasive Rock’n Roll and infectious pop tunes and lyrics.

Members

 * André Schlesinger - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Guitar and Keyboard Synthesizers, Jew's Harp
 * RJ Demler - Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals

Other websites

 * Maninblack Official Website
 * Maninblack Profile On WhatThePunk