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North Jersey Notes
By Tim Louie (from The Aquarian/East Coast Rocker – Jan 5th - Jan 12th edition)
SMASHING IDOLS
Northern NJ
I found yet another good band online while I was searching for a band to feature this week!
They call themselves Smashing Idols. Now, by the title, I was expecting a band that was going
to make me want to break things. I mean, just listen to the name! So, as I proceed to listen
to a few of their songs “Follow You”, “Bloodbath”, and “Be At Rest,” I begin to realize that
they’re a Christian Rock Band! Cool, another Stryper! Wrong! These guys rock much harder than
Stryper! Singer Bob Mazzo’s vocal range is pretty wide. I mean, I heard him hit notes that
reminded me of Chris Cornell. Pretty Impressive! And their songs rock too! Especially if you’re
into the fact that they sing about God!
Smashing Idols was formed in 2002 by singer/guitarist Bob Mazzo, brothers Rich (bass) and Paul (drums)
Newman (no, not the actor), and guitarist John Kerswell. They felt that their chemistry was too
good to pass up. They created an edgy sound that had honest-in-your-face lyrics. Smashing Idols’
sound infused a powerful message of hope with music that is real and speaks out about the reality of
Jesus in today’s world! These guys from Smashing Idols believe that when people come to see them
perform, the truth of the gospel will shine through their music and that many people will be drawn
to the lord Jesus Christ. Do I sound like a priest in mass yet?/p>
In July, 2004, Smashing Idols were one of the finalists in the STAR 99.1 FM Sunday Night Live
Battle Of The Bands. You can hear clips of their songs on their website www.smashingidols.com
or go down to The Wreck Room tomorrow night (1/6) to see what the Lord himself is talking about!
They really are a good and tight band, so check them out!
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