Press:

“They say a woman can't resist a rock star or a man in a kilt. This band has both! Singer Zoy Nicoles is a charismatic frontman, flanked by kilt-wearing, burly bagpiping brothers.”
KAREN BLISS - RollingStone

"Lead singer (Zoy Nicoles), and the band toasted the crowd with a can of Bud and got down to business, beginning with "5 O’Clock" and continuing with a drive that never relented."
Duncan Ramsay - Imprint U of Waterloo

“It wasn’t until 2000 that the band took shape when the duo teamed up with singer Zoy Nicoles and their unique celtic/rock/punk sound was delivered to the masses.”
Bagpipe Web

“September 9 will see the release of the second Mudmen album "Overrated" on S&K/Sextant (EMI Canada) and licensed on Roadrunner (Australia/New Zealand) and TB Records for England and Europe.”
MUCH MUSIC

“The Mudmen have opened for many bands, including ZZ Top, Tool, Dropkick Murphys and Bowling for Soup as well as fellow Canadians Nickelback, Sum 41 and The Guess Who.”
last.fm

“Zoy Nicoles, who became their singer, helped launch a great sound, and the beginning of a rock career – don't call them a Celtic band.”
Deacon Day - Toonage Concert Reviews

““All of a sudden the lights went out, there was no power, no amps. Nothing,” Nicoles recalls. “”
John Kendle - Uptown Magazine - Winnipeg's Online Source for Arts, Entertainment & News

“Given the opportunity to see the Mudmen live is something everyone should jump at. The shows are intense, loud, and exciting. Lead singer Zoy Nicoles puts everything he's got into the shows, and has an unusual approach to concerts.”
LiVEJOURNAL

“Bagpipe brothers Rob and Sandy Campbell formed the Mudmen in 2000 with singer Zoy Nicoles.”
MUCH MUSIC

“Best known for their singles “5 O’Clock” and “Saturday”, and for their covers of Spirit of the West’s “Home For a Rest”and AC/DC’s “Long Way to the Top”.”
last.fm

“This CD is amazing. I really love Zoy's lyrics, because they're not emo, they're not preachy, but they speak to you.”
Emily - LiVEJOURNAL