Known best in the San Francisco Bay Area, most notably for their animated live shows, metal-funk power triot No Captains present their new single ’13th Moon’, the first taste of what’s to come on their album ‘Friends Like These’, which. Their fourth long-player, it will be released after the new year, Foreboding, adrenaline-fuelled and with steady drive, the band are newcomers to our ears but obviously have a history. So who are they exactly?
Based in San Francisco, No Captains is made up of Danny Sando (bass and back vocals), Vince Shore (drums and percussion) and Alex Shonkoff (vocals). This release ought to please fans of Mr. Bungle, Primus, Rage Against the Machine, Tool, Faith No More, Iron Maiden andKnightressM1. The latter is not surprising given that Emily Palen of KnightressM1 contributes violin on this track,offering an eerie and perfectly shiver-inducing performance throughout the song.
Effective in their performance, 13th Moon’ feels like a funky alt-metal version of music you could envision as a modern-day soundtrack to The Wicker Man in an alternate universe. As creepy as it is haunting, this song was inspired by classic Halloween and monster movies with their characteristic werewolves, mummies and zombies, combined with the fact that, in 2020, there were actually 13 full moons instead of 12.
This song is the narration of the Head Black Cat summoning the appearance of all these creatures to rise up and take over humanity. The bass thumps along in a marching feel while the drums hold down a booming tribal essence to bring the listener closer to a trance-like state.
“The vocals seize the instrumental underlay in power-gothic style, letting you know the narrator is most assuredly controlling the downfall of humans. At the same time, the “like no other” violin effect sets the soundscape for this demise. As I see it, these four elements hypnotize, creating a “loss of time” atmosphere that the listener is eerily okay with,” says Danny Sando.
Influenced by Mr. Bungle, Iron Maiden, Tool, Primus, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rage Against The Machine, No Captains is on a mission to let the music transport you. At their live shows, the environment will take you for that ride, offering something for those wanting to jump around to, letting their aggression out. This is music to shake your butt to or let you forget about the things that stress you out. No Captains starts the roller coaster and, because there are no captains, holding on for that ride is completely up to you.
On October 29, ’13th Moon’ will be released digitally and will be available across streaming platforms and online stores. The forthcoming long-player will follow in early 2022.
SINGLE CREDITS
Recorded, mixed and mastered by B.Z. Lewis of 132 Studios
Produced by Danny Sando and No Captains
Lyrics by Danny Sando, Alex Shonkoff, Vine Shore
Bass & Backing Vocals: Danny Sando
Drums: Vince Shore
Lead Vocals: Alex Shonkoff
Violin: Emily Palen
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