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Mesa, AZ based punk rock royalty Authority Zero has managed to weather the storm of the music industry and endure living on the road away from friends and loved ones. For the release of their fourth studio album, "Stories of Survival," Authority Zero used their music as a conduit to convey not only the trials and tribulations the group has endured, but also the current economic difficulties faced across the globe.The album begins with a sample of Winston Churchill’s "Blood, Sweat, Tears and Toil" speech as the opening chords to "The New Pollution" kick in and frontman Jason DeVore laments about the current state of corruption in the music industry. The band seamlessly shifts to reggae for the socio-political observations in ‘Big Bad World’ as the album runs the gamut of musical styles from driving punk rock to ska and reggae.
Authority Zero continues to forge their own path and cultivate a worldwide fan base of millions. Through ups and downs, trial and error, the band has overcome obstacles and presses on with a vengeance.
In their more than 2 decades of existence, the Voodoo Glow Skulls have an impressive list of achievements. Countless albums, more than one million records sold, appearances in exotic locations like Brazil and Japan as well as the creation of a record store, record label, recording studio and a music venue attests to the remarkable creativity and energy of the band. Formed in 1988, Voodoo Glow Skulls meshed hardcore punk, traditional ska, tough guitar riffs and the Mexican music of their roots to create the prototype for the West Coast ska-core sound, influencing a wide range of bands from Sublime to No Doubt. Unflinchingly honest, their songs often used humor to comment on harsh political realities – from racial inequity to unrest overseas. Singing in both Spanish and English, Voodoo Glow Skulls’ bilingual musical tradition has been a hallmark of the band since they began.
Voodoo Glow Skulls legendary live shows are full of searing horns, grinding guitars and throaty growls – and no one plays super tight ska faster than these veterans. They have dubbed their sound "California street music" – a perfect description of their high octane mix of rock, punk, ska and hardcore.
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