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Switchblade Jesus

Rank #5 Corpus Christi, TX Metal / Heavy / Rock

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Members: Peter Quarnstrom - Vocals, Eric Calvert - Guitar, Billy Guerra - Guitar, Jason Beers - Bass, Jon Elizondo - Drums

Sounds Like: Orange Goblin, RED FANG, Down, Black Sabbath

Bio: Hailing from the land of oil and tar Switchblade Jesus is a 5 piece equivalent of a heard of elephants slamming into a brick wall.

Released recordings on Bandcamp and have been featured in compilations like Doommantia Vol.1, Soda Shop Vol. 2 and FTM Vol .1

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Tonight at the House of Rock with Valient Thorr, Bertha, Cavegirl and a late show with Royal Thunder! Seeya there!!

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“... sharp-as-a-razor, faster-than-a-speeding-bullet playing, fat stoner tones, noticeable Gibson Thunderbird bass use (I love that model and its sound) and frankly infectious, hard/harsh stoner rock blend I just had to give ‘em a go. Their tones are fat, thick and filthy .... the entire thing is backed with thunderous drums and clear-as-day rock vocals, I mean, this guy can sing a mean song. At just eleven minutes, it packs a harder, faster and more relentless stoner rock punch than most I’ve encountered so far .... frenetic riffing at breakneck speeds, fat bass, thunderous drums and screaming rock vocals, Joy Ride is the epitome of what makes stoner rock the beautiful beast it is. Oh, and halfway through the track, a blazing solo sets the whole thing on fire .... all I can say is, what Switchblade Jesus has to offer is some cutting-edge, blood-boiling, head-nodding, riff-rocking beast of a stoner rock strain, distilled from pure-bred trailblazing attitude and adrenaline junkie ”

— Sarp Esin, DOOMMANTIA

“If you followed along with our March Bandness brackets we had with Heavy Planet back in March, you’d know that Switchblade Jesus took a close 2nd. I had never heard of them until the tournament. I know, shame on me. The guys are hard at work on a full length and have just recently released a three track EP. I call it a preview EP as the songs on it are going to make it to the full length when it’s ready. The songs on the EP are heavy and hard rock with some metal moments. They’re fast paced and in your face, well in your face if it’s still there after the melting that Switchblade Jesus is capable of doing. ”

— Bill Goodman, The Soda Shop

“Grooving Doom style Stoner Metal from Corpus Christi by way of SWITCHBLADE JESUS. Now, first I didnt know Corpus had Stoner Metal as good as this. Music isn't too harsh or overly done on the Doom part but they may be to high on the Stoner side of things. Very groovy and heavy where it counts. ”

— Crossroads Music Publication

“Out of Corpus Christi, Switchblade Jesus fire up a value-packed combo (i.e., a 3-song ep) of melodic raspy vocals (think Dave Wyndorf), short, well written songs and obvious enthusiasm for the material. “Joyride” features a nice riff, well constructed songs... nearly catchy! Love it when pop hooks and stoner riffs come together. “Negative Planet 11”: very cool riff in D, a bit Hendrix and a bit Badlands; and “Copperhead,” which sounds vaguely like Seduce (almost certainly coincidental); very heavy but still a recognizably rock (late-80s) type tune. The weakest tune here, but probably only because of its relatively longer running time of 5 minutes (versus three for the other songs). Probably great for a 70mph road trip. --Horn ”

— Horn, The Ripple Effect

“With grooves as big as the HD screen at Cowboys Stadium, Switchblade Jesus from Corpus Christi, TX will place a boot firmly up your ass with their brand of Texas-style Stoner Metal. Ok, enough of the cliches, just go listen to the badass tunes they have up on Reverb Nation. ”

— Heavy Planet

“Goddam son, you guys are fucking killer, kinda have a Clutch/Thousand Knives of Fire/C.O.C./High on Fire thing going on there. Seriously, Clutch IS and always will be my favorite band hands down but you guys are GREAT if you have a demo let me know and i'll send the money out today for one! ”

— Forum Badass - eljeffebrown, .

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Switchblade Jesus "Oblivion" Live at Disc Go Round 2012

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Jun 28

Zeros Hard Rock Club
Corpus Christi, TX, US | 8:00pm
Zeros Hard Rock Club
Corpus Christi, TX, US
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Sucker Frantic
Renegade Riders! ROCK HARD BOOGIE!
TRAXIS
Switchblade Jesus will Rock your Balls Off !!! 2UltraBitchin' Guys ~ 3 thumbs up and a Whaaa-Zooo from TRAXIS
Martyrd
Copperhead is a killer tune, great groove, awesome melody. Thats a classic guys \m/
Electrical Room
Hell Ye !!! I get the vibe....Nice stoned groove \m/
Sal Purpora
Cool stuff S/J! That's the way rock should be played.
Built From Ashes
Great show the other night guys! Lets do it again soon!!! - Andrew - BFA