Beat The Bone's Post Grunge Nu Metal Style Rock Out With Their New CD "Naked"
Los Angeles, CA - Experience the new CD Naked by Beat The Bone which is now available direct from their website www.beatthebone.com, at www.cdbaby.com/beatthebone, and at selected retail locations. Look for them everywhere early 2005.
Their name comes from a beloved childhood pet parrot that would sometimes get angry and agitated, taking it out on a toy bone placed in his cage. Also feeling frustrated awaiting for something bigger and better to happen, two San Bernardino, CA brothers, who are former members of LA Riot, realized they had a different musical vision and took matters seriously through the formation of post-grunge sensation "Beat The Bone."
"BTB" is a heavy melodic rock band incorporating 80's and 90's rock with today's nu metal hard rock sound enhanced by their talent and supplemented by their youthful charming looks and magnificent stage presence giving them a mystic yet approachable already celebrated local celebrity connection. Being instantly likable, personable, and friendly has enabled "Beat The Bone" to have a continuously increased fan base wherever they've been heard or seen.
"Beat The Bone" has been influenced by bands such as Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden who the Nottke brothers incidentally toured with, and Judas Priest along with coming from a musical family in which the Nottke's grandfather played the saxophone during the big band era. "Beat The Bone" has been compared in the press to hard rock and heavy metal legends including: Godsmack, Alice in Chains, Disturbed, Megadeth, Prong, System of a Down, and Drowning Pool.
Ray Nottke, lead vocals, bass guitar; Lew Nottke, guitar, backup vocals; and newcomer Ray Seese, drums and percussion, With national radio play and a major SFX Entertainment Clear Channel) tour under their belt, by invitation of Scott Davis and Levi's sponsorship, "BTB" has already opened up for Iron Maiden, Queensryche, and Robert Halford. Back home in California, the Nottke brothers and friend Ray Seese have shared the stage with several national acts including L. A. Guns, Brother Cane, Jackyl, Mr. Big, Gene Loves Jezebel, Dokken, and Warrant.
Check out Beat The Bone at www.beatthebone.com as people as far away from Japan have signed the guest book. Beat The Bone is Naked and waiting for you to grasp for your enjoyment and to fill a hole in your CD collection.
Let's Get Naked...
Spending a year in Utah resulted in solid preparation for "Beat The Bone's" highly acclaimed 2003 Sycolewn Records release "Naked," which was dedicated to the memory of their father Lew Nottke, Sr. "Naked" has resulted in bringing "BTB" further national exposure accompanied by nothing less than excellent reviews across the country. No stone was left unturned in the production of "Naked" with important industry figures being brought to the table. "Naked" is produced by Ronan Chris Murphy, Darrell Ashley, and Beat the Bone, engineered by Darrell Ashley of Studio Nine (Pomona, CA), mixed by Ronan Chris Murphy of Veneto West (Marina Del Rey, CA), and mastered by Barry Corliss of Master Works (Seattle, WA). No vital expense was denied in "Naked's" creation with the result being a high quality professional CD enhanced by uniqueness with vibrant emotional lyrics accompanied by excellent instrumental. Featuring hit tracks such as the title cut "Naked," "Fallen," "High Enough," and "Dream Away" touches relationship issues and life in general with hints of being true to yourself and keeping spirits alive.
Let's Hear it...
"It's clear this is a band that knows how to put their music together
with a powerful yet controlled intensity." -Music Connection
"They are a tough act to beat, being
recognized by promoters and all who hear them."
- Minnesota's Rock Site www.tcmusic.net
"The band, the cuts, and the live performance are that of a polished and signed band. The music is original, and it rocks! There is no doubt that 'BTB' will be signed to a major label and touring sometime in the near future."
-Jeff Morgenegg of Utah's Metal Magazine
"Beat The Bone's song Naked is Pick of the Week. I love the CD."
Kay Burke (Clear Channel) of 96 Rock in Atlanta Georgia
"'BTB" has stayed in the Top 10 for weeks, with a top position
of No. 5, beating Iron Maiden and Static X."
- WMEB 91.9 FM in Maine
"I have not heard a great band like this since Guns N Roses."
-WZMB 91.3 FM in North Carolina
"Beat The Bone hits No. 1 beating the new Korn Single."
- KMUD 91.1 FM in Humboldt County Northern California
"...has the sound of a full five piece band with none of the filler or fluff...with a sound that will grow on you, not just another nu-metal experiment gone wrong." - The Manic Mechanic of Peacedogman.com
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