Piranha Brothers @ NXNE 2000

Hometown: Bronx, NY

Composition:
Two guitars, drums, bass, vox and trombone. These guys are hardcore rap-metal. Imagine if Bad Brains, Urban Dance Squad, Living Colour and Sly And The Family Stone were infused into one supergroup. These guys have it down, bar none. They're not fooling around, they want to rock.

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: 95

Comment:
Definitely one of the best bands to appear at NxNE. There wasn't much industry buzz, therefore no commercial hype, which was the coolest thing about their show. It was loud, aggressive, straight-ahead, balls-out rock and roll. These guys weren't shy at all and by the end of their set, they were no longer strangers; they worked the crowd like they've never been worked before. They left the walls sweaty and the packed-in crowd wanting more.

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

Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact: E
Pronunciation: E
Stage Presence: E
Stage Banter: E
Image: E
Appearance: E
Use Of Stage: E

Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step:
They worked the crowd excellently and had the crowd shouting back to the band Bronx-style, as well as telling lots of jokes and stories. They look like a bunch of B-boys but sound like a metal-funk orgasm. Not only did they own the stage, they had many wondering if they owned the festival as well. Next Step? They will infiltrate the White House and make it black, funky, and cool. The only weakness to speak of is their song called "Weakness."

Musical Analysis
Cooperation With Others: E
Level Of Participation: E
Problem Solving: E
Teamwork: E
Work Habits: E
Organization: E
Audience Participation: E
Sound: E
Composition: E
Songs: E

Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step:
Right off the top, there was nothing weak about this band. Once they arrived at the bar, they took it over. Getting to the stage and playing was a formality. As soon as they started to play, it was apparent that the next 40 minutes were going to be a relentless churning out of the baddest, fattest, loudest rock and roll of the night. Comparing this band to Body Count is like comparing Jack Daniels to milk. 'Nuff said.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: E
Sexiness: S
Haircut: E
Indie Rock Footwear: G
Nods To Disposible Fashion: E
Cool Equipment: E
Level Of Inebriation: S
Actual Ability: E

Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step:
This band has a lot of personality which is why they went over as well as they did. If they only played, they still would have rocked hard but their attitude was the best thing about them. They had fun making the audience have fun as well. There are many bands out there who should be taking notes from them, they've got it down and very solid.