The Jolts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Vancouver |
| Genres | Punk Rock |
| Years active | 2004 – present |
| Labels | Haute Voltage |
| Members | Joey Blitzkrieg Dylan Danger Joshy Atomic Matt Dander |
| Past members | GT Flare (drums) Lektor Kurrentz (bass) |
| Website | http://www.myspace.com/thejolts |
The Jolts is a Canadian punk rock group formed in Vancouver, BC in 2004 with a focus on playing relentless high-energy classic 1970s style punk rock.
The band also moonlights as a Ramones tribute band called The Ramores.
History
editThe Jolts was formed by Joey Blitzkrieg, Dylan Danger, Lektor Kurrentz, and GT Flare in early 2004. After positive reviews of their 2006 EP Jinx[1], they recorded a track (Rambo Rat) for an upcoming The Queers tribute album called God Save The Queers. While recording the cover track GT Flare was replaced by former The Spinoffs drummer Matt Dander, the band citing "creative differences".
On June 13th, 2008 The Jolts self-released their first full-length album Haute Voltage[2] featuring 11 tracks, including a re-recorded version of Bloody Eye Socket, one of the more popular tracks from The Jinx EP.[3] Shortly after the release of Haute Voltage Lektor Kurrents left the band to focus on his other project, The Isotopes. The Jolts acquired bassist Joshy Atomic, who had been playing in The Cheats and Sound City Hooligans.[4]
Since 2006 The Jolts have been on a series of cross-Canada tours supporting each successive release,[5] and is continuing to expand their audience.[6]
Members
editMain lineup
- Joey Blitzkrieg – Vocals & Guitar
- Dylan Danger – Lead Guitar
- Joshy Atomic – Bass
- Matt Dander – Drums & Percussion
Discography
editAlbums
- Haute Voltage (11 tracks) 2008
EPs & Singles
- Jinx (5 track EP) 2006
- Born Speedin/Gimme Gasoline (7" single w/ B-side) 2009
- Kaminari Lovers (7" single) TBA[7]
Music Videos
Compilations
- God Save The Queers (The Queers tribute album) 2008
References
edit- ^ "The Jolts". O Canadarm!. 2007-06-06.
- ^ "CD Reviews: The Jolts - Haute Voltage". Fast Forward Weekly. 2008-07-17.
- ^ "Jolts make unapologetically old-school punk". The Georgia Straight. 2008-06-12.
- ^ "LP in on its way, Vancouver show and Lektor leaves!" (Press release). 2008-09-21.
- ^ "All the Jolts, twice the codeine". Vue Weekly. 2008-07-24.
- ^ "The Misfits, The Jolts, Haddonfield". Last FM. 2008-11-14.
- ^ "The Future!" (Press release). 2009-10-24.