Alekhine's Gun

Rank #43 Brooklyn, NY Metal / Death Metal / Hardcore

About

Members: Jessica Pimentel - Vocals Jeff Martinez - Guitar Dan Martinez - Bass Angel Cotte - Drums

Sounds Like: The-Haunted, At The Gates (Official), BEHEMOTH!, Arch Enemy, Pantera

Bio: Alekhine’s Gun is an extreme metal outfit from Brooklyn, New York, who in a short time have changed the expectation of what is to come out of a heavy music scene rich in history. Combining insightful lyrics with poignant vocal delivery, raw yet tactful riffage, and an underlying groove that stret... See Full Bio

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"Wrath wrapped in wrath"

— Venerable Losang Tenpa, Shar Gaden Monastery, India.

“The spirit of NYC's metallic hardcore of the 90s, from Burn to Indecision, taken and shoved deep down the Death Metal rabbit hole! Frontwoman Jessica Pimentel is a force to be reckoned with.”

— Curran Reynolds, Today Is The Day, Wetnurse, Precious Metal NYC

“NYC quartet Alekhine’s Gun presents an in your face four-track debut entitled MEDITATIONS IN WRATH. Melding old school death metal ferocity with a smattering of melodic heaviness led by the authoritative and confrontational vocals of Jessica Pimentel (“Vengeance”), this squad comprised of Big Apple scene vets unleashes a barrage of headbanging riffs (“Gutwrench”) and sick percussive fills that mercilessly mesh the metallic fury of Slayer, Sepultura, and Obituary to form a captivating and crushing EP. ”

— Mike SOS, EAR CANDY MAG

“Ever since I first paid real close attention to this song earlier this year (It had already been played live in 2010 and I was all about another song by this band) and felt the brutal truth of sacrifice which we all do as humans (and not necessarily regret but question in the future why we do this for them but to ourselves) I became obsessed with this song. The raw brutality of emotion (because brutality does not always have to necessarily equate to violence) was so substantionally beautiful I found myself waking up with it in my head...constantly wanting to hear it whenever my headphones were on...and to the point that I even had a vision of this song being the set-off song to the band's setlist for a live performance .I have stated before that I love this song. And even though there have been sooo many AMAZING albums and EPs released this past year. So,Tim No 37's song of the year for 2011 is "Gutwrench" by Alekhine's Gun .”

— Tim Martinez , Tim No 37

“After seeing them perform live, and listening to their music over and over again, there is no doubt in our mind that as long as Alekhine’s Gun remains focused on their furious craft, they have the right artillery to take the world hostage!”

— Joseph Schüftan, Horns Up Rocks

“A torrent of machine gun riffs and marching double kick drums give way to pure sonic mayhem. Their sound can be best described as an amalgam of blackened death metal (think BEHEMOTH), thrash and a few nods to New York hardcore..... One part PANTERA and two parts total evil. I will following their career with great interest and looking out for the full length in the future. ”

— Keith (Keefy) Chachkes, Metal Army America

“The band is fronted by bad ass, Jessica Pimentel, who is as ferocious, loud and outward as they come. Combined with talented musicians all around, Alekhine's Gun should have no problem raising heads in the scene this upcoming year.”

— Frank Godla, Metal Injection

"This squad comprised of Big Apple scene vets unleashes a barrage of headbanging riffs (“Gutwrench”) and sick percussive fills that mercilessly mesh the metallic fury of Slayer, Sepultura, and Obituary to form a captivating and crushing EP."

— Mike S.O.S, Earcandymag

“To be turning this many heads, AG is clearly bringing a high-energy musical assault wherever they go -- but the meaning behind their lyrics gives them an unusual twist. ”

— Jessie May, Alternative Control

“One of the stand out support acts were Brooklyn’s own hardcore-thrashers, Alekhine’s Gun. The ‘Gun’ most definitely made the hometown crowd proud..... Alekhine’s main goal of the show was audience inclusion while of course melting faces. As they ripped through songs like “Bardo” and “Vengeance” you could tell the crowd was getting the band to turn the energy all the way up.”

— Jayson Rubin, LocalBozo

“Brooklyn’s own Alekhine’s Gun blew fans away with their vigorous performance, as female vocalist Jessica Pimentel proved she could rock (and growl) with the best of them.”

— Liz Ramanand, Loudwire

“The old-school flavors of Down drowned in a sufficient fill of animosity and bridges burnt (remembered, and reignited through the metal medium) inspired lyrics topped off primal, relentless drumming and raw, Cavalera-style riffage. Their presence was electric: Alekhine’s Gun brought in the primal, seedy thrash,”

— Navjot Kaur, SMN News

“I didn't know you could do that. You sound like a demon and very professional.”

— Jessica's Mom, Brooklyn. NY

"A brutal UNSIGNED band called Alekhine's Gun, fronted by a TRUE Metalera Latina! They blend various elements of Metal & Hardcore very precisely, without ever losing sight of their musical sound.Check these badasses out!

— Joseph Schüftan, Horns Up Rocks

"Blending elements of hardcore and death metal, ALEKHINE's GUN is a ferocious sonic assault that is catchy and guaranteed to make you move. The vocals are as tough as Walls of Jericho and as dynamic as Arch Enemy, watch out because theres a new badass chick singer on the block and her name is THE CRUSHER!"

— Ian McHugh, Stifling Neglect

“ Jessica's voice crushes like a ten ton hammer!!!! With her leading the assault, the fast and furious Alekhines's Gun, are destined to shine amongst the best in the metal industry. Look forward to hearing more, more, more!!!!!!!!”

— Phil , The Judas Syndrome

“My face is melted off!!”

— Anonymous

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Featured on Skull N Bones!
Jul 6, 2012
http://blog.skullsnbones.com/check-out-alekhines-gun-right-now/ [more]

"HAIL OF THE WEEK"
Jul 6, 2012
http://hearevil.com/hail-of-the-week-alekhines-gun [more]

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Gutwrench

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Shows

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Jan 11

Webster Hall Studio
New York, NY, US | 7:00pm
Webster Hall Studio
New York, NY, US
Fri Jan 11 7:00pm
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Tim No 37 Presents ALEKHINE'S GUN Seas Of Wake LEECH Valor more TBA Hosted by Metal Mark
Fri
Jan 11

The Studio at Webster H…
New York, NY, US | 6:30pm
The Studio at Webster Hall
New York, NY, US
Fri Jan 11 6:30pm
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Friday, Jan 11, 2013 7:00 PM EST (6:30 PM Doors) The Studio at Webster Hall, New York, NY 19 years and over
2012
Dec 14

Mother's Bar & Grille
Easton, PA, US | 8:00pm
Mother's Bar & Grille
Easton, PA, US
Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:00pm
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End of the World Party
2012
Dec 8

Trash Bar
Brooklyn, NY, US | 8:00pm
Trash Bar
Brooklyn, NY, US
Sat Dec 08, 2012 8:00pm
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Horns Up Rocks Presents!!!! TRASH BAR - Trib. to DimeBag w Alekhine's Gun IKILLYA Marc Rizzo/Soulfly Dec 8
2012
Dec 8

Trash Bar
Brooklyn, NY, US | 7:00pm
Trash Bar
Brooklyn, NY, US
Sat Dec 08, 2012 7:00pm
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On Saturday, December 8th, Horns Up Rocks! presents: "A Holiday Tribute Show For Dimebag Darrell and the victims of Hurricane Sandy" This will be our last show of 2012 and it will mark our return to The Trash Bar! Not only are we hosting THE Holiday show to be at by celebrating the legacy of the late great Dimebag Darrell from Pantera and Damageplan, but we will also be raising funds for the victims of Hurricance Sandy. Joining us at "A Holiday Tribute Show for Dimebag Darrell" will be the Marc Rizzo Band (starring Marc Rizzo from Cavalera Conspiracy & Soulfly), Dimebag NYC (Pantera tribute band), ALEKHINE's GUN, DrivenMad, IKILLYA and THINNING THE HERD! Here are all the details: - Date/Time: Saturday, December 8th at 8 PM - Location: The Trash Bar - 256 Grand Street, NY 11211-4303 - Cost: $12 (21+ with ID) Open bar from 7 - 8 PM! Official after-party at Duff's Brooklyn!

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Alekhine's Gun - Gutwrench live @ Saint Vitus Brooklyn NY 1.6.12

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Down By My Sins
Great music guys !!
HATE STORM ANNIHI...
Hails and respect from Chicago. Keep it brutal NY.
Breed Infection
Greetings from IRAN
Tony Gilgamesh
Peep the brutality of their live shows http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyBQqUHMGpI
Dammit!
dammit! wow awesome tunes dammit!
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