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Urbana Hawks Paper
As Shattered's opening chords resonate through the amplifier, their power-laden fusion of modern rock and core punk begins with a cacophony of groovin' music.
Describing their music as "power pop with punk riffs," Shattered's style incorporates a variety of music. Though based in punk, Shattered plays on the brink of pop rock and funk-ska. Indeed, Goat's slap happy bass lines provide a distinct foundation from which the band formulates its distinct sound. Just as a speedy drum and bass break cluminates into a crescendo, Shattered's pop rock chords cut in to providing an intriguing contrast.
Nathan Burrouhgs lends his impassioned vocals to this quartet. Both he and Craig Samoviski provide the high strung, riff-heavy guitar work. Shattered's more vivacious passages are built on the interplay of Andy "Goat" Hocker's hard, funky bass and the rolling percussion of J Combs.
Despite rumors of breakup, Shatterd is currently working on several new songs. This sudden creative elightenment after a couple months of downtime seems to be typical with Shattered, new ideas for songs often come in inventive rushes.
Approaching their third year togethor, Shattered has been touring extensively from Virginia to New Jersey to build up their fan base. Shattered has recently played at the spring fling in Mt.Airy, the Fourth of July festival in Baker Park, the Lake Linganore Battle of the Bands, and regular dates at Belles'.
Perhaps the most alluring part of Shattered is their close connection to audiences. Indeed, as J Combs said, the band "loves everyone that comes out" to see them. After some shows, the band has been known to mingle with the crowd, thus keeping the good vibes of a concert going. ALong with their solid music, this attitude has created an enthusiastic fan base. Jillian Byrnes talked with Shattered after a show and surmised that "they're really cool guys."
Above all, Shattered enjoys playing, which is clearly evident in the energy they bring to a track or to the stage. Playing in Shattered is "the best thing in the whole world." Says J.
For more information about Shattered tour dates, their demo Cd entitled "A Good Look Back", or other groovy substances, check their website at https://members.tripod.com/~the_shattered
-Josh Willis Urbana Hawks Paper
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FCC Newspaper Cougars Claw Spring 1999
Shattered
"The guys have been friends fo mine for along time now, ands it's been great watching them progress and grow. They've been a strong influence on the local scene." said Joe Osborne at a Shattered performance on March 18th at Belles'. The lavender spotlights cut through the heavy smoke creating a purple haze that surrounded the band as they performed. Then the crowd got wild.
"They make me want to head-butt the person next to me, in a friendly sort of way," said audience member Jane Orcutt. There seemed to be alot of head-butting and thrasing (some might call it dancing) going on in the audience.
On a more serious note, owner of Belles' Sports Bar and Grill and promoter of original, Richard Belles said, "shattered has been doing an excellent job here at Belles'. I like their style and sound. They've always drawn good crowds. They started out doing the all-ages shows,they still do, but they've done so well I moved them to the Thursday night 18 and over shows."
Nathan Burroughs, Craig Samoviski, Andy "Goat" Hocker, and Jay Combs met at Linganore High School. They have been togethor as Shattered for three and a half years. Burroughs and Samoviski were originally playing with a different drummer and bass player. When Combs and Goat came along,Burroughs and Samoviski knew they had to play with them. "We would never work if it wasn't the four of us. We couldn't work with anyone else, Shattered wouldn't be Shattered. If one of us leaves, that's it, but we intend to keep going." Combs said.
Shattered was togethor for a year and a half before they played their first show. They band started out practicing two for three times a week, and had to bug clubs to get shows. Now, Shattered has played all over Maryland, Virginia,Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. "We started branching out becuase we wanted to play more all ages shows," said Combs. They band now practices only once or twice every couple of weeks. Things have paid off for them show wise. Since they've been playing in the scene for a while it hasnt been as hard from the to get shows. "We still call people and ask but, now it seems a little eaiser," Samoviski said. Shattered has recorded two albums, and they are about to start working on a third. In December of 98, Shattered was featured on "Noise in the Basement" on 98 ROCK.
Diversity is the key to Shattered's music. The band describes their music as not punk rock, not hardcore, not too modern, but that they take influences from all over. Combs said, "Your mom will love us." Burroughs automatically responded, "I don't want your mom to love us."
"We've had our shater of high and low points. We just go past a low point," said Combs. Shattered decided that they needed to take a bit of a break. "We never broke p, we just took somet ime off," Burroughs said. But, there were rumors spread that the band had brokedn up. "We'd like to know where all the rumors come from," Combs said. Now Shattered is back and Samoviski, Burroughs, Combs, and Hocker agree that they are in this for the long run. Shattered's up coming shows are April 22nd at Belles' (18+), and April 24th at the New Market Fire Hall (all ages). Shattered's website address is https://members.tripod.com/~the_shattered
-Jen Chabalowski Frederick Community College News Paper
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Pitch Magazine May Issue 1998
Punks.. pure and simple!! Shattered is not your average high school punk band. Hell, they are not your average band by any classification. If you like your punk on the pop-tip,and your bass and drums on the Slap-o-Matic funk fringe, then this is for you. Shattered has been tearing up Frederick, MD for the past year and a half, playing nearly 60 shows in front of thousands of people...not band considering that they are just high school seniors. What is even more impressive than how young they are or how often they play, is that they play very well!!! This sample of seven studio cuts showcases strong songwriting skills and Punk/Funk spankings. Nathan Burroughs sings with the raw intensity of Mike Ness (Social Distortion) or Chris Brady (Pond). He has an ear for the rare pop-gem and the band to back him up. If you like the ripping styles of Primus or the Chili Peppers, then you will love the gravity-free, super speedy grooves of Goat (bass) and J Combs (drums) and the way that they are anchored to the down beats by Nathan and guitar cohort Craig Samoviski. This honestly rivals MxPx and may give Greenday a run for the money. Speaking of money, if you have five bucks and a stamp, they will gladly send you your very own copy.
- John Williams, Pitch Magazine May 1998
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Shredding Material Magazine Issue # 12
19. Shattered / Take a Good Look Back - 7 song demo tape
Self released demo.
This demo is not enough!! I must have more!! Frederick, Maryland based Shattered is punk rock at it's best! Their influences are along the linesof Face to Face & Bouncing Souls. Nathan's vocals growl at you in just the right way. Much like the way Mike Ness did in the early 80's when Social Distortion still kicked butt! I love these guy's like they were my own brothers! They even attend my old High School. Although the oldest member is only 18, a mere 11 years younger than me! They just may have a very lengthy career ahead of them. I give them 1 more year before they send Green Day & Blink 182 back to where they came from. For more information
about Shattered, contact J Combs at: ShatteredJ@aol.com.
-Doug Merson Shredding Material Magazine,
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Shock Value Webzine October 1998.
Shattered
Artist of the Month
I didn't have to listen past the first song of their second album, A Good Look Back, to know that Shattered was going to be the Artist of the Month. Immediately, I was taken aback by the first track, Last Chance. It has a hard start with heavy guitar licks then progresses into a solid modern rock song. One of the main things I stress with the demos submitted to us is that they're radio ready and Last Chance definitely has that quality. As a matter of fact, every song on A Good Look Back has that quality. It's not often I hear an entire album of songs that are ready for airplay. You don't even find that on mainstream artist's albums. This quartet has all the right components necessary to make it in this business. They have an original sound that would give Green Day a real run for their money. They have the look, and more importantly, they have the talent required for longevity in the music business.
No matter how talented your musicians are, a band is only as good as it's lead singer, and Shattered has nothing to worry about in that department. Nathan Burroghs fronts Shattered and plays guitar. He has one of those niche voices that you would recognize when you heard it. Voice recognition is almost as important as vocal talent, and Burroghs isn't lacking in that department either. Craig Samoviski lends his talented to fingers on guitar, Andy, a.k.a. Goat, chimes in on bass and J Combs jams on drums. The guitars play heavy in Shattered's sound, but it's the bass line that gets Never Again started with a bang with an almost Seinfeld-ian bass rift. Get Over It changes the mood a bit with a darker tone at the beginning then speeding up and lightening up at the chorus. It highlights Burroughs' vocal ability with it's diverse style, changing from one mode to the other. Also adding to Burroughs' versatility is Can't Be Real which incorporates a rap that puts other white boys to shame. One of my favorite tunes is Going Down, which is not about what you might be thinking it's about. The guitars are on maximum overdrive, and the lyrics are clever. It feels like the Ramones when the Ramones were still cool. Shattered has the ability to produce tunes that make you move even if you haven't had your morning caffeine injection. Along those lines are Fake and Good Luck Back which are better than speed for getting you moving and getting your heart pumping.
I was surprised to learn that Shattered is made up of 18 year-olds. Their sound is more mature than their years, but it's also refined and distinctive, something you would not expect from men the same age as my German shepherd. This Maryland foursome has a promising future in the music business and you can get a front row seat. A Good Look Back is now available for only $5. You can e-mail ShatteredJ@aol.com for ordering information. If you're near Maryland, you can come out and support Shattered at their gigs. In October, Shattered performs in Frederick, Maryland. On the 16th, they'll be at McCory's Building in downtown, and on the 22nd, they'll be performing at Belles, also in downtown. Both shows are open to all ages and will include two other bands. For more information, you may phone 301.829.3422. These teenagers are truly talented beyond their years, you'll have to check out the tape to find out for yourself. Get on the band wagon now and you'll be able to say "I knew them when..."
-CJ Cauley Editor Shock Value Webzine
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FCC Newspaper Cougars Claw Spring 1999
Shattered
"The guys have been friends fo mine for along time now, ands it's been great watching them progress and grow. They've been a strong influence on the local scene." said Joe Osborne at a Shattered performance on March 18th at Belles'. The lavender spotlights cut through the heavy smoke creating a purple haze that surrounded the band as they performed. Then the crowd got wild.
"They make me want to head-butt the person next to me, in a friendly sort of way," said audience member Jane Orcutt. There seemed to be alot of head-butting and thrasing (some might call it dancing) going on in the audience.
On a more serious note, owner of Belles' Sports Bar and Grill and promoter of original, Richard Belles said, "shattered has been doing an excellent job here at Belles'. I like their style and sound. They've always drawn good crowds. They started out doing the all-ages shows,they still do, but they've done so well I moved them to the Thursday night 18 and over shows."
Nathan Burroughs, Craig Samoviski, Andy "Goat" Hocker, and Jay Combs met at Linganore High School. They have been togethor as Shattered for three and a half years. Burroughs and Samoviski were originally playing with a different drummer and bass player. When Combs and Goat came along,Burroughs and Samoviski knew they had to play with them. "We would never work if it wasn't the four of us. We couldn't work with anyone else, Shattered wouldn't be Shattered. If one of us leaves, that's it, but we intend to keep going." Combs said.
Shattered was togethor for a year and a half before they played their first show. They band started out practicing two for three times a week, and had to bug clubs to get shows. Now, Shattered has played all over Maryland, Virginia,Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. "We started branching out becuase we wanted to play more all ages shows," said Combs. They band now practices only once or twice every couple of weeks. Things have paid off for them show wise. Since they've been playing in the scene for a while it hasnt been as hard from the to get shows. "We still call people and ask but, now it seems a little eaiser," Samoviski said. Shattered has recorded two albums, and they are about to start working on a third. In December of 98, Shattered was featured on "Noise in the Basement" on 98 ROCK.
Diversity is the key to Shattered's music. The band describes their music as not punk rock, not hardcore, not too modern, but that they take influences from all over. Combs said, "Your mom will love us." Burroughs automatically responded, "I don't want your mom to love us."
"We've had our shater of high and low points. We just go past a low point," said Combs. Shattered decided that they needed to take a bit of a break. "We never broke p, we just took somet ime off," Burroughs said. But, there were rumors spread that the band had brokedn up. "We'd like to know where all the rumors come from," Combs said. Now Shattered is back and Samoviski, Burroughs, Combs, and Hocker agree that they are in this for the long run. Shattered's up coming shows are April 22nd at Belles' (18+), and April 24th at the New Market Fire Hall (all ages). Shattered's website address is https://members.tripod.com/~the_shattered
-Jen Chabalowski Frederick Community College News Paper
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Pitch Magazine May Issue 1998
Punks.. pure and simple!! Shattered is not your average high school punk band. Hell, they are not your average band by any classification. If you like your punk on the pop-tip,and your bass and drums on the Slap-o-Matic funk fringe, then this is for you. Shattered has been tearing up Frederick, MD for the past year and a half, playing nearly 60 shows in front of thousands of people...not band considering that they are just high school seniors. What is even more impressive than how young they are or how often they play, is that they play very well!!! This sample of seven studio cuts showcases strong songwriting skills and Punk/Funk spankings. Nathan Burroughs sings with the raw intensity of Mike Ness (Social Distortion) or Chris Brady (Pond). He has an ear for the rare pop-gem and the band to back him up. If you like the ripping styles of Primus or the Chili Peppers, then you will love the gravity-free, super speedy grooves of Goat (bass) and J Combs (drums) and the way that they are anchored to the down beats by Nathan and guitar cohort Craig Samoviski. This honestly rivals MxPx and may give Greenday a run for the money. Speaking of money, if you have five bucks and a stamp, they will gladly send you your very own copy.
- John Williams, Pitch Magazine May 1998
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Shredding Material Magazine Issue # 12
19. Shattered / Take a Good Look Back - 7 song demo tape
Self released demo.
This demo is not enough!! I must have more!! Frederick, Maryland based Shattered is punk rock at it's best! Their influences are along the linesof Face to Face & Bouncing Souls. Nathan's vocals growl at you in just the right way. Much like the way Mike Ness did in the early 80's when Social Distortion still kicked butt! I love these guy's like they were my own brothers! They even attend my old High School. Although the oldest member is only 18, a mere 11 years younger than me! They just may have a very lengthy career ahead of them. I give them 1 more year before they send Green Day & Blink 182 back to where they came from. For more information
about Shattered, contact J Combs at: ShatteredJ@aol.com.
-Doug Merson Shredding Material Magazine,
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Shock Value Webzine October 1998.
Shattered
Artist of the Month
I didn't have to listen past the first song of their second album, A Good Look Back, to know that Shattered was going to be the Artist of the Month. Immediately, I was taken aback by the first track, Last Chance. It has a hard start with heavy guitar licks then progresses into a solid modern rock song. One of the main things I stress with the demos submitted to us is that they're radio ready and Last Chance definitely has that quality. As a matter of fact, every song on A Good Look Back has that quality. It's not often I hear an entire album of songs that are ready for airplay. You don't even find that on mainstream artist's albums. This quartet has all the right components necessary to make it in this business. They have an original sound that would give Green Day a real run for their money. They have the look, and more importantly, they have the talent required for longevity in the music business.
No matter how talented your musicians are, a band is only as good as it's lead singer, and Shattered has nothing to worry about in that department. Nathan Burroghs fronts Shattered and plays guitar. He has one of those niche voices that you would recognize when you heard it. Voice recognition is almost as important as vocal talent, and Burroghs isn't lacking in that department either. Craig Samoviski lends his talented to fingers on guitar, Andy, a.k.a. Goat, chimes in on bass and J Combs jams on drums. The guitars play heavy in Shattered's sound, but it's the bass line that gets Never Again started with a bang with an almost Seinfeld-ian bass rift. Get Over It changes the mood a bit with a darker tone at the beginning then speeding up and lightening up at the chorus. It highlights Burroughs' vocal ability with it's diverse style, changing from one mode to the other. Also adding to Burroughs' versatility is Can't Be Real which incorporates a rap that puts other white boys to shame. One of my favorite tunes is Going Down, which is not about what you might be thinking it's about. The guitars are on maximum overdrive, and the lyrics are clever. It feels like the Ramones when the Ramones were still cool. Shattered has the ability to produce tunes that make you move even if you haven't had your morning caffeine injection. Along those lines are Fake and Good Luck Back which are better than speed for getting you moving and getting your heart pumping.
I was surprised to learn that Shattered is made up of 18 year-olds. Their sound is more mature than their years, but it's also refined and distinctive, something you would not expect from men the same age as my German shepherd. This Maryland foursome has a promising future in the music business and you can get a front row seat. A Good Look Back is now available for only $5. You can e-mail ShatteredJ@aol.com for ordering information. If you're near Maryland, you can come out and support Shattered at their gigs. In October, Shattered performs in Frederick, Maryland. On the 16th, they'll be at McCory's Building in downtown, and on the 22nd, they'll be performing at Belles, also in downtown. Both shows are open to all ages and will include two other bands. For more information, you may phone 301.829.3422. These teenagers are truly talented beyond their years, you'll have to check out the tape to find out for yourself. Get on the band wagon now and you'll be able to say "I knew them when..."
-CJ Cauley Editor Shock Value Webzine
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Pitch Magazine May Issue 1998
Punks.. pure and simple!! Shattered is not your average high school punk band. Hell, they are not your average band by any classification. If you like your punk on the pop-tip,and your bass and drums on the Slap-o-Matic funk fringe, then this is for you. Shattered has been tearing up Frederick, MD for the past year and a half, playing nearly 60 shows in front of thousands of people...not band considering that they are just high school seniors. What is even more impressive than how young they are or how often they play, is that they play very well!!! This sample of seven studio cuts showcases strong songwriting skills and Punk/Funk spankings. Nathan Burroughs sings with the raw intensity of Mike Ness (Social Distortion) or Chris Brady (Pond). He has an ear for the rare pop-gem and the band to back him up. If you like the ripping styles of Primus or the Chili Peppers, then you will love the gravity-free, super speedy grooves of Goat (bass) and J Combs (drums) and the way that they are anchored to the down beats by Nathan and guitar cohort Craig Samoviski. This honestly rivals MxPx and may give Greenday a run for the money. Speaking of money, if you have five bucks and a stamp, they will gladly send you your very own copy.
- John Williams, Pitch Magazine May 1998
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Shredding Material Magazine Issue # 12
19. Shattered / Take a Good Look Back - 7 song demo tape
Self released demo.
This demo is not enough!! I must have more!! Frederick, Maryland based Shattered is punk rock at it's best! Their influences are along the linesof Face to Face & Bouncing Souls. Nathan's vocals growl at you in just the right way. Much like the way Mike Ness did in the early 80's when Social Distortion still kicked butt! I love these guy's like they were my own brothers! They even attend my old High School. Although the oldest member is only 18, a mere 11 years younger than me! They just may have a very lengthy career ahead of them. I give them 1 more year before they send Green Day & Blink 182 back to where they came from. For more information
about Shattered, contact J Combs at: ShatteredJ@aol.com.
-Doug Merson Shredding Material Magazine,
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Shock Value Webzine October 1998.
Shattered
Artist of the Month
I didn't have to listen past the first song of their second album, A Good Look Back, to know that Shattered was going to be the Artist of the Month. Immediately, I was taken aback by the first track, Last Chance. It has a hard start with heavy guitar licks then progresses into a solid modern rock song. One of the main things I stress with the demos submitted to us is that they're radio ready and Last Chance definitely has that quality. As a matter of fact, every song on A Good Look Back has that quality. It's not often I hear an entire album of songs that are ready for airplay. You don't even find that on mainstream artist's albums. This quartet has all the right components necessary to make it in this business. They have an original sound that would give Green Day a real run for their money. They have the look, and more importantly, they have the talent required for longevity in the music business.
No matter how talented your musicians are, a band is only as good as it's lead singer, and Shattered has nothing to worry about in that department. Nathan Burroghs fronts Shattered and plays guitar. He has one of those niche voices that you would recognize when you heard it. Voice recognition is almost as important as vocal talent, and Burroghs isn't lacking in that department either. Craig Samoviski lends his talented to fingers on guitar, Andy, a.k.a. Goat, chimes in on bass and J Combs jams on drums. The guitars play heavy in Shattered's sound, but it's the bass line that gets Never Again started with a bang with an almost Seinfeld-ian bass rift. Get Over It changes the mood a bit with a darker tone at the beginning then speeding up and lightening up at the chorus. It highlights Burroughs' vocal ability with it's diverse style, changing from one mode to the other. Also adding to Burroughs' versatility is Can't Be Real which incorporates a rap that puts other white boys to shame. One of my favorite tunes is Going Down, which is not about what you might be thinking it's about. The guitars are on maximum overdrive, and the lyrics are clever. It feels like the Ramones when the Ramones were still cool. Shattered has the ability to produce tunes that make you move even if you haven't had your morning caffeine injection. Along those lines are Fake and Good Luck Back which are better than speed for getting you moving and getting your heart pumping.
I was surprised to learn that Shattered is made up of 18 year-olds. Their sound is more mature than their years, but it's also refined and distinctive, something you would not expect from men the same age as my German shepherd. This Maryland foursome has a promising future in the music business and you can get a front row seat. A Good Look Back is now available for only $5. You can e-mail ShatteredJ@aol.com for ordering information. If you're near Maryland, you can come out and support Shattered at their gigs. In October, Shattered performs in Frederick, Maryland. On the 16th, they'll be at McCory's Building in downtown, and on the 22nd, they'll be performing at Belles, also in downtown. Both shows are open to all ages and will include two other bands. For more information, you may phone 301.829.3422. These teenagers are truly talented beyond their years, you'll have to check out the tape to find out for yourself. Get on the band wagon now and you'll be able to say "I knew them when..."
-CJ Cauley Editor Shock Value Webzine
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- John Williams, Pitch Magazine May 1998
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Shredding Material Magazine Issue # 12
19. Shattered / Take a Good Look Back - 7 song demo tape
Self released demo.
This demo is not enough!! I must have more!! Frederick, Maryland based Shattered is punk rock at it's best! Their influences are along the linesof Face to Face & Bouncing Souls. Nathan's vocals growl at you in just the right way. Much like the way Mike Ness did in the early 80's when Social Distortion still kicked butt! I love these guy's like they were my own brothers! They even attend my old High School. Although the oldest member is only 18, a mere 11 years younger than me! They just may have a very lengthy career ahead of them. I give them 1 more year before they send Green Day & Blink 182 back to where they came from. For more information
about Shattered, contact J Combs at: ShatteredJ@aol.com.
-Doug Merson Shredding Material Magazine,
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Shock Value Webzine October 1998.
Shattered
Artist of the Month
I didn't have to listen past the first song of their second album, A Good Look Back, to know that Shattered was going to be the Artist of the Month. Immediately, I was taken aback by the first track, Last Chance. It has a hard start with heavy guitar licks then progresses into a solid modern rock song. One of the main things I stress with the demos submitted to us is that they're radio ready and Last Chance definitely has that quality. As a matter of fact, every song on A Good Look Back has that quality. It's not often I hear an entire album of songs that are ready for airplay. You don't even find that on mainstream artist's albums. This quartet has all the right components necessary to make it in this business. They have an original sound that would give Green Day a real run for their money. They have the look, and more importantly, they have the talent required for longevity in the music business.
No matter how talented your musicians are, a band is only as good as it's lead singer, and Shattered has nothing to worry about in that department. Nathan Burroghs fronts Shattered and plays guitar. He has one of those niche voices that you would recognize when you heard it. Voice recognition is almost as important as vocal talent, and Burroghs isn't lacking in that department either. Craig Samoviski lends his talented to fingers on guitar, Andy, a.k.a. Goat, chimes in on bass and J Combs jams on drums. The guitars play heavy in Shattered's sound, but it's the bass line that gets Never Again started with a bang with an almost Seinfeld-ian bass rift. Get Over It changes the mood a bit with a darker tone at the beginning then speeding up and lightening up at the chorus. It highlights Burroughs' vocal ability with it's diverse style, changing from one mode to the other. Also adding to Burroughs' versatility is Can't Be Real which incorporates a rap that puts other white boys to shame. One of my favorite tunes is Going Down, which is not about what you might be thinking it's about. The guitars are on maximum overdrive, and the lyrics are clever. It feels like the Ramones when the Ramones were still cool. Shattered has the ability to produce tunes that make you move even if you haven't had your morning caffeine injection. Along those lines are Fake and Good Luck Back which are better than speed for getting you moving and getting your heart pumping.
I was surprised to learn that Shattered is made up of 18 year-olds. Their sound is more mature than their years, but it's also refined and distinctive, something you would not expect from men the same age as my German shepherd. This Maryland foursome has a promising future in the music business and you can get a front row seat. A Good Look Back is now available for only $5. You can e-mail ShatteredJ@aol.com for ordering information. If you're near Maryland, you can come out and support Shattered at their gigs. In October, Shattered performs in Frederick, Maryland. On the 16th, they'll be at McCory's Building in downtown, and on the 22nd, they'll be performing at Belles, also in downtown. Both shows are open to all ages and will include two other bands. For more information, you may phone 301.829.3422. These teenagers are truly talented beyond their years, you'll have to check out the tape to find out for yourself. Get on the band wagon now and you'll be able to say "I knew them when..."
-CJ Cauley Editor Shock Value Webzine
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This demo is not enough!! I must have more!! Frederick, Maryland based Shattered is punk rock at it's best! Their influences are along the linesof Face to Face & Bouncing Souls. Nathan's vocals growl at you in just the right way. Much like the way Mike Ness did in the early 80's when Social Distortion still kicked butt! I love these guy's like they were my own brothers! They even attend my old High School. Although the oldest member is only 18, a mere 11 years younger than me! They just may have a very lengthy career ahead of them. I give them 1 more year before they send Green Day & Blink 182 back to where they came from. For more information about Shattered, contact J Combs at: ShatteredJ@aol.com.
-Doug Merson Shredding Material Magazine,
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Shock Value Webzine October 1998.
Shattered
Artist of the Month
I didn't have to listen past the first song of their second album, A Good Look Back, to know that Shattered was going to be the Artist of the Month. Immediately, I was taken aback by the first track, Last Chance. It has a hard start with heavy guitar licks then progresses into a solid modern rock song. One of the main things I stress with the demos submitted to us is that they're radio ready and Last Chance definitely has that quality. As a matter of fact, every song on A Good Look Back has that quality. It's not often I hear an entire album of songs that are ready for airplay. You don't even find that on mainstream artist's albums. This quartet has all the right components necessary to make it in this business. They have an original sound that would give Green Day a real run for their money. They have the look, and more importantly, they have the talent required for longevity in the music business.
No matter how talented your musicians are, a band is only as good as it's lead singer, and Shattered has nothing to worry about in that department. Nathan Burroghs fronts Shattered and plays guitar. He has one of those niche voices that you would recognize when you heard it. Voice recognition is almost as important as vocal talent, and Burroghs isn't lacking in that department either. Craig Samoviski lends his talented to fingers on guitar, Andy, a.k.a. Goat, chimes in on bass and J Combs jams on drums. The guitars play heavy in Shattered's sound, but it's the bass line that gets Never Again started with a bang with an almost Seinfeld-ian bass rift. Get Over It changes the mood a bit with a darker tone at the beginning then speeding up and lightening up at the chorus. It highlights Burroughs' vocal ability with it's diverse style, changing from one mode to the other. Also adding to Burroughs' versatility is Can't Be Real which incorporates a rap that puts other white boys to shame. One of my favorite tunes is Going Down, which is not about what you might be thinking it's about. The guitars are on maximum overdrive, and the lyrics are clever. It feels like the Ramones when the Ramones were still cool. Shattered has the ability to produce tunes that make you move even if you haven't had your morning caffeine injection. Along those lines are Fake and Good Luck Back which are better than speed for getting you moving and getting your heart pumping.
I was surprised to learn that Shattered is made up of 18 year-olds. Their sound is more mature than their years, but it's also refined and distinctive, something you would not expect from men the same age as my German shepherd. This Maryland foursome has a promising future in the music business and you can get a front row seat. A Good Look Back is now available for only $5. You can e-mail ShatteredJ@aol.com for ordering information. If you're near Maryland, you can come out and support Shattered at their gigs. In October, Shattered performs in Frederick, Maryland. On the 16th, they'll be at McCory's Building in downtown, and on the 22nd, they'll be performing at Belles, also in downtown. Both shows are open to all ages and will include two other bands. For more information, you may phone 301.829.3422. These teenagers are truly talented beyond their years, you'll have to check out the tape to find out for yourself. Get on the band wagon now and you'll be able to say "I knew them when..."
-CJ Cauley Editor Shock Value Webzine
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I didn't have to listen past the first song of their second album, A Good Look Back, to know that Shattered was going to be the Artist of the Month. Immediately, I was taken aback by the first track, Last Chance. It has a hard start with heavy guitar licks then progresses into a solid modern rock song. One of the main things I stress with the demos submitted to us is that they're radio ready and Last Chance definitely has that quality. As a matter of fact, every song on A Good Look Back has that quality. It's not often I hear an entire album of songs that are ready for airplay. You don't even find that on mainstream artist's albums. This quartet has all the right components necessary to make it in this business. They have an original sound that would give Green Day a real run for their money. They have the look, and more importantly, they have the talent required for longevity in the music business.
No matter how talented your musicians are, a band is only as good as it's lead singer, and Shattered has nothing to worry about in that department. Nathan Burroghs fronts Shattered and plays guitar. He has one of those niche voices that you would recognize when you heard it. Voice recognition is almost as important as vocal talent, and Burroghs isn't lacking in that department either. Craig Samoviski lends his talented to fingers on guitar, Andy, a.k.a. Goat, chimes in on bass and J Combs jams on drums. The guitars play heavy in Shattered's sound, but it's the bass line that gets Never Again started with a bang with an almost Seinfeld-ian bass rift. Get Over It changes the mood a bit with a darker tone at the beginning then speeding up and lightening up at the chorus. It highlights Burroughs' vocal ability with it's diverse style, changing from one mode to the other. Also adding to Burroughs' versatility is Can't Be Real which incorporates a rap that puts other white boys to shame. One of my favorite tunes is Going Down, which is not about what you might be thinking it's about. The guitars are on maximum overdrive, and the lyrics are clever. It feels like the Ramones when the Ramones were still cool. Shattered has the ability to produce tunes that make you move even if you haven't had your morning caffeine injection. Along those lines are Fake and Good Luck Back which are better than speed for getting you moving and getting your heart pumping.
I was surprised to learn that Shattered is made up of 18 year-olds. Their sound is more mature than their years, but it's also refined and distinctive, something you would not expect from men the same age as my German shepherd. This Maryland foursome has a promising future in the music business and you can get a front row seat. A Good Look Back is now available for only $5. You can e-mail ShatteredJ@aol.com for ordering information. If you're near Maryland, you can come out and support Shattered at their gigs. In October, Shattered performs in Frederick, Maryland. On the 16th, they'll be at McCory's Building in downtown, and on the 22nd, they'll be performing at Belles, also in downtown. Both shows are open to all ages and will include two other bands. For more information, you may phone 301.829.3422. These teenagers are truly talented beyond their years, you'll have to check out the tape to find out for yourself. Get on the band wagon now and you'll be able to say "I knew them when..."