Scary Manilow
A molten maelstrom of mechanized malevolence for a murderous millennium.
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I Am I Am
Pure Pure
Loser Friendly Loser Friendly
Winter Winter
Lazarus Lazarus
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"(Sci-Fi Thriller) ... sounds deceptively playful and majestic, yet somehow unsettling and disturbing.... Like Voivod, Faith No More and Tool jamming with Danny Elfman ... " --- David Glessner, Metal Edge magazine/San Antonio Express-News
" . . . to describe the sound and presence of Scary Manilow . . . (take) the creativity and innovative spirit of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, then combine that with the intensity of a cosmic super nova, captured and translated into music form . . . Half science fiction, half horror, all original hyper-space rock . . . (Sci-Fi Thriller is) a mind altering listening experience that stirs the imagination with more visuals and special effects than any movie could ever possibly do." --- Zach Marcotte, The Edge Magazine
"If Scary Manilow's three-song 'To the Grave' EP is any indication, the quartet has plenty to offer imaginative rockers . . . while some people stand around and decry the city's lack of a 'scene,' artists such as Vince Pinedo and his Scary Manilow cohorts dig in, go to work and create." --- Jim Beal Jr., San Antonio Express-News
"Just when you're thinking the night couldn't get better, Scary Manilow rolled up like a packing fist on to the stage. Cindy Osbourne on keyboards (and vocals) gives this industrial sound to the band that is kicking out some hard rhythmic ear candy. " --- Melissa Hernandez, SA Music Scene
"Scary Manilow is a science fiction rock 'n' roll group . . . that . . . combines keyboards with a male and female singer. This combination is rarely seen these days, but it does them well." --- Alexander Crowe, The Edge Magazine
"Think of a horror movie without the movie and you'll be close." --- Jim Beal Jr., San Antonio Express-News
"I have been captured by Scary Manilow and their unique, atmospheric, sci-fi horror rock . . . With a calming yet captivating stage presence and a sort of psychotic yet melodic sound, Scary Manilow is something one must experience." --- Zach Marcotte, The Edge MagazineBand/artist history
From the ashes of the popular Texas band, Gollum, comes a sonic thrust of songs that will make the whole world bleed. The adventurous project is the brainchild of guitarist/vocalist/songwriter, Vince Pinedo. After the fall of Gollum in 1996, Vince retreated to the safety and comfort of Tucson, Arizona where he crafted some of the most innovative and original songs to date by using his guitar, keyboard, drum machine, unique vocal style, and warped/twisted mind. What emerged was a new "Sci-Fi/Horror" sound that fuses hard rock and industrial elements on top of heavy guitars, thunderous bass, solid drumming, and deep emotional lyrics. Tired of the pain and monotony of the daily 8:00 to 5:00 grind as well as ex-bassist Philip Capitano's relentless requests to move back to Texas, Pinedo decided to make the move in order to pursue his true dream of music. The pair soon recruited keyboardist and classically trained singer, Cindy Osbourne and veteran drummer, Dave Liston. The group accomplished many goals including the release of their first CD, Sci-Fi Thriller, which received favorable reviews, radio airplay, and had select songs featured in the film, A Moment of Darkness. In addition, the band did well in The Edge Magazine's Best of 2004 and 2003 Reader's Picks Awards. In 2004, the Scaries won best flyer by a group, best keyboardist, and placed second for best bassist. In 2003, the band won best CD layout, best keyboardist, and placed second for best industrial band. In March of 2005, Scary Manilow released their second CD, Thrill Ride to the Apocalypse. The rest, my friend, is history in the making. Run for cover, sleep with the lights on, check for monsters under the bed, and never talk to strangers
This is Scary Manilow.Have you performed in front of an audience?Yes, we play live all over Texas.
Your musical influences
Jane's Addiction, VoiVod, Gollum, The Doors, Cop Shoot Cop, Tool, Fleetwood Mac, KISS, God Bullies, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Firewater, Nirvana, NIN, Marilyn Manson, Tomahawk, Slayer, Pink Floyd, The Pixies, Faith No More, Cold, Sevendust, The Beatles, U2, Devo, etc.What equipment do you use?
We have elements of techno and electronica in our music, however, none of it is looped, sampled, or programmed. Its all played live on a Yamaha CS2X by our lovely and vivacious keyboardist, Cindy Osbourne.
Yamaha keyboards, Peavy, Gibson guitars, Esp (LTD) bass, Johnson amps, Ampeg amps, Yamaha drums, Gibralter hardwear, Zildjian cymbals, Ken Smith & Dean Markley strings.Contact
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Comments (4)
I don't know if you come here and check your message board any more but if you do,,, Hello.
Just listened to all your tracks, absolute top class stuff, i've added to my favs. The tracks are very original but you can hear your influences poking through, the production is top notch also it's always nice to hear the bass standing out in the mix. i'll definitely be listening to you guys again, you're one of the most interesting bands i've heard on soundclick, and i've heard quite a few :-)
I have many tracks at the site below and don't feel any obligation to listen to any of them but do drop by and say hello.
good luck with your tunes, i hope you get the recognition you deserve.
bye bye.
Killer songs with a killer sound. Great job you`re doing.
Didn`t listen to all of your songs today, but I surely come back to your site.
Regards
Hans
i wanted to say hi to all my buddies in SM and say YOU ROCK!!!!!!!
peace,
--Daniel
u guys have some pretty unique progressions, dig the scifi theme + ztuff, have you ever explored deep space? it's quite an experience, always leaves its mark....
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