Fatal Flying Guiloteens (CMJ Spotlight)

by BrooklynVegan Mike

DOWNLOAD: Fatal Flying Guiloteens – Reveal the Rats (MP3)

These five lads with a penchant for the Wu-Tang Clan (or Shaw Brothers films) bring a guitar assault on record that just makes you want to see them live. The first time I listened to them, I was reminded of Blood Brothers and early At The Drive-In (coincidentally or otherwise, they have released records on GSL), but that wouldn’t be fair. They are certainly their own band with an infectious brand of spazz-jazz-punk, or whatever label a publicist would write on a one-sheet. Chaotic, schizophrenic, and other adjectives that end in -ic, the Guilloteens are a frenetic (there’s another one) group that will hopefully get some well deserved pub this week.

Their myspace has material from their new album, and it doesn’t sound like they’ve slipped since I first heard them three years ago. Their one “official” CMJ show this week is part of the Frenchkiss Records showcase at Pianos (that Juiced Elfers are also playing), but you can also catch them at three other NYC show, including (cheap plug) a Brooklynvegan party on the 19th at R Bar. All dates below…..

FFG – 2007 Tour Dates
Oct 17 2007 3:00P – Soundfix Brooklyn, New York
Oct 18 2007 9:30P – Pianos New York City, New York
Oct 19 2007 1:00P – R Bar Brooklyn, New York
Oct 19 2007 4:00P – Galapagos Brooklyn, New York
Oct 31 2007 8:00P – The Proletariat Houston, Texas