Blasternaut @ NXNE 2000

Hometown: Windsor, ON

Background/Composition: A well-dressed four-piece techno-metal band complete with smoke machines and strobe lights simulating an inter-stellar rock show in space.

Achievement of Rock 'n' Roll Expectations:
80-100: Band exceeds skill and knowledge expectations. Rocked us so hard we peed our pants.
70-79: Band achieves required skills and knowledge. Meets rock 'n' roll standard.
60-69: Demonstrates some skills. Approaches rock 'n' roll standard.
50-59: Band demonstrates some required skills and knowledge in a limited way.
Below 50: Band has not demonstrated required skills or knowledge.

Grade: 79

World Domination Status:
Comment: A heavy, hard-driving rock band who are very serious about their rock riffs and stage show. They are very solid and their sound is a combination of heavy rock and head-bangin' groove.

Learning Skills: E=Excellent, G=Good, S=Satisfactory, N=Sad Really

Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact: G
Pronunciation: G
Stage Presence: E
Stage Banter: G
Image: G
Appearance: G
Use Of Stage: G
Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step: The enthusiasm and skill of this group separate them from many other groups playing in the same style. There is no sense of pretension and from their first sound up until their last, their show is impressive and involving. Next Step? Expect to see more of this band opening for other prominent acts in the same genre.

Musical Analysis
Cooperation With Others: G
Level Of Participation: G
Problem Solving: G
Teamwork: G
Work Habits: G
Organization: G
Audience Participation: G
Sound: GComposition: G
Songs: G
Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step: It's apparent that these guys have been playing for some time; they know their songs inside out and are very serious about putting on a good rock show. The use of samples and keyboards make their songs interesting and compliment the overall sound of the band. The singer has a good set of pipes which works well with the songs and presentation.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: G
Sexiness: G
Haircut: G
Indie Rock Footwear: G
Nods To Disposible Fashion: G
Cool Equipment: G
Level Of Inebriation: S
Actual Ability: G
Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step: These guys have it goin' on. Coming from a border town, they probably have the benefit of shopping from all kinds of cool stores and it shows. They are good candidates for charming overly suspicious moms everywhere that metal is cool and clean too!