Since 2011 the seven piece Brooklyn/Manhattan based band The Amputees has been blending together punk and hard rock revival in rather uncompropmising ways. In February they released The Hitchhikers Guide to The Amputees, a four track EP that rarely lets up. “Al Hammer” (streaming below) kicks things off with a fierce punk energy and roaring guitars, while Louis Ramos’ anthemic vocals excercise the demonic art of sounding evil. Third track “Ego” features stomping beat and fiery vocals with a more melodic approach, in particular during the chorus. The band will be playing The Gateway on July 2nd in support of Earworms. – John Honan
