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Southern Fried Genocide / Press

“Called merely “hard rock” this is a release that displays so much more though may well be deemed unclassifiable. Fueled by chunky stoner riffs, groove and hints of psychedelia this is an album that is sure to get you moving. Many have hinted at their being a style that is close to an earlier Clutch, but having only heard a few tracks I'm on the fence (Feind is sure to know though as he's a huge fan). One things undeniable Electric Mayhem is another release that I can't help but recommend, very highly in fact.”

“Variety is the tone of the album, as 'Blood On My Hands' is a pacey blast of hard rock before moving into the bluesy psych of 'Reciprocal Servant'. There's a dip towards doom and stoner territory with 'Downtown Julie Brown', yet throughout there's an economy and to-the-point directness to the songs...”

“Like a bluesy, doomy Nashville Pussy with too many Sabbath bootlegs in their collection.”

“Southern Fried Genocide are a band that are bound to draw comparisons with Maryland's famous sons Clutch, owing to vocalist Steve O's similar preacher in the pulpit delivery, but whereas Neil Fallon and the boys tend to lean heavier on their hardcore roots "SFG" have a more organic southern rock vibe....”

“Florida weirdos who self-describe as “prog-metal” which is, I mean, what? That’s definitely not what’s happening. They sound like Clutch trapped in a cage full of snakes. Just panic and fists and serpent venom flying everywhere. It’s fucking great. Is truncheon rock a thing? If so, that’s what this is. I’m into it.”

“Very deep sound. This song [Jiminy Cricket] sounds like a classic. Has a real solid old goldie sound to it. A lot of emotion in those guitar strings. The drums in the background shadows that guitar accompaniment so perfect. What I respect a lot in this instrumental piece is the solidness. It sounds very prepared and firm. It 's most definitely an official instrumental... which means it doesn't sound like a vocalist is missing. Although vocals would sound good on this track. However, it 's too detailed and it doesn't need a singer. It says a million words itself. I love the detail and spice. The tempo is just right. Theme music.. I can imagine this song being featured in a adventurous, horror or suspenseful film. Very catchy and easy to be captured by that darn guitar. Great sound quality... Very full and rich instrumental. Commercial ready.”

Crowd Review from Live @ Boondocks

“This song [Shadows & Dust] is a spirit booster from the start. It 's very high tempo most listeners will love it. The vocals fit together great with the beats. The speed of the song and the words that the singer says are greatly in sync which show organization which I respect. The guitar is played great and I love it, so will other listeners. The song is a classic. It has an original sound to it. I see this song in various commercials. The singer is consistent with the way he sings to the beat and that is very sophisticated.”

Crowd Review from Live @ Boondocks

“This song [Privileged] really rocked out from the moment it started. The guitars and the bass was very heavy and the drums were incredibly energetic. I really enjoyed the vocalist, I thought his voice was awesome and very catchy. Kind of a weird fusion of Gwar, Clutch, and something else, but I like it a lot.”

Crowd Review from Live @ Boondocks

““This track [Blood On My Hands] has a colossal amount of energy. The lyrics are soft yet a packed full of aggression. As the song goes on it remains consistent in it 's musical structure, which is equipped with a simplistic solo. The solo although simple still has it 's much respected part in the song. The tempo change towards the end of the song really steps up the aggression yet remains consistent with other bands from this genre. All in all a solid performance that exposes pure talent and coordination by all of it 's members."”

Crowd Review for Live @ Boondocks

“It's like Clutch and Nashville Pussy had a baby!”

Mike Pace

“it was like a cruise in a beat-up old Chevy truck...riding the clutch all the way to 60's psychodelia then south for chiken n greens done Right blended only as Melbourne's own way..Southern Fried Genocide style”

Chris Cavey - KVTV Abstracts

“With the attitude, depth and vocal approach of Clutch, along with the four on the floor rock & roll and the redneck humor of Glitterhick, every song, every note, every millisecond of this music is swinging for the fences like a Louisville Slugger high on cheap brown liquor.”

“Hadn't seen these guys live before so this was a treat, they actually have successfully put together a Southern Rock Punk band, who woulda thunk that would work, but it does. They came out with a very bold, loud, heavy guitar driven sound”

“With buzzy, volatile guitars that sound as though they might come apart at any moment, most of the songs are performed in overdrive tempos and as such, is perfect skateboarding/irritate-the-neighbors music. The songs bring to mind dark images of horror films, running ‘shine, and street races that end badly for someone.”

“SO. HEAVY. It was like a Motörhead freight train b-lined into an explosive silo full of Southern-style AC/DC.”

“Think of Southern Fried Genocide (SFG as they happily refer to themselves) abit like Lynyrd Skynyrd meets AC/DC and deluge them with some George Thorogood and Motorhead and there you have “SOUTHERN FRIED GENOCIDE” with their bluesy, sludge, rock n roll metal-esque’ rockabilly sound. This band truly defines what is down home southern rock/metal from a band that lives by the beach. These guys mean business and when they take the stage you know it. The power and volume of their sound is so intense you would think that Spinal Tap, or Man-O-War were playing and Southern Fried Genocide only have their stuff turned up halfway. That alone should paint the picture of power that is SFG.”

"Diggin it - sounds like the soundtrack to an ass-beating."

Patrick LeJeune - Personal Quote