Andrew Jackson Jihad/Cobra Skulls "split" 7" Suburban Home Records (US)

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Pressed on Half Black/Half White Wax!!

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Track Listing:

A – Two-Headed Boy Recorded By –
Guitar, Vocals –
Written-By –
Bass, Vocals –

B – Subterranean Homesick Blues Written-By –

Andrew Jackson Jihad is an band from formed in 2004.

History

Andrew Jackson Jihad was formed after its original drummer, Justin James White, approached Sean Bonnette and Ben Gallaty, who had just left Rodan (not the of Kentucky fame) and The Sub-Standards. Since then, many significant Arizona musicians have sat in with the remaining duo of Sean and Ben, including John de la Cruz of and 's Owen Evans. of also plays regularly with the band. The constantly shifting lineup results in wide-ranging sonic textures both live and on record. Many of their lyrics are overtly political in nature.

Andrew Jackson Jihad has obtained much coverage for their songs about "serial killers, cigarettes, child abuse, and a vengeful Jesus". They were also the subject of controversy in issue #49 regarding their song "I Love You," which is narrated by a character who "smoke[s] crystal meth" and "laugh[s] at retards,".

On April 15, 2006, the band played as part of the 2006 Music Showcase, nominated for Best Band, and won a Best of Phoenix award later that year.

Besides their local shows, where they have become arguably the most prominent representative in of the , they have also toured in clubs and basements across the Western , appearing at such venues as the in . One show in saw the band in a cowboy bar.

They released a split with on in 2007. Following this, issued their first full-length album on September 11, 2007.

It had been rumored that the duo's song "Guilt: the song" was used to promote the new film , but that was not the case; the rumor was due to either an error or a fabrication.

Cobra Skulls are a band from who are signed to .

History

Cobra Skulls were formed in Reno, NV in 2005 by Devin Peralta (bass, vocals), Charlie Parker (guitar) and Chad Cleveland (drums). They released an titled in 2006. The EP caught the attention of who signed the band and released their debut album in 2007. They released a 7" titled Never Be a Machine in 2008.

To promote the album the band went on tour with , , and , opening shows for them. During the 2007 tour the band added a second guitarist Adam Beck.

On August 20, 2008, the band announced they had parted ways with guitarist Charlie Parker.

Their second album was released in 2009. Leading up to its release the band participated in the Old Skars and Upstarts Tour with and . Followed by a west coast tour opening for and .

The band signed with Fat Wreck Chords in March 2010. Around this time Chad Cleveland left the band and was replaced by former drummer Luke Ray.

On August 3, 2010, the band announced on their MySpace blog page that they were recording a new five-song EP in the Fat Wreck studio, set to be released "....eh, well, hopefully by the time we see you all at Fest!"

On September 30, 2010, they released a cover of "Give you Nothing" by on their MySpace, featuring of for the Bad Religion tribute album "Germs Of Perfection."

Music style

Devin Peralta is half and sings some songs in as can be heard with the tracks "¡Hasta Los Cobra Skulls Siempre!" (from EP) and "Use Your Cobra Skulls" (from LP). While the first track is sung completely in , the latter track mixes both and (not to be confused with ). "Thicker Than Water" (from LP) also contains lyrics in Spanish.

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