The
Fairy Rock Mother
Presents
Music by AMERICAN ZER0S “Something”
By Kiki Plesha
With a festive fluttering of my wings, I am radically stoked to introduce to the readers of ION Indie
Magazine—AMERICAN ZER0S!
American Zer0s are blasting out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with their own flavorful fusion of
Rock/Punk/Metal/Funk. They are considered the feisty mutts of the All-American pound--in other
words--your blue collar, bare bones “make-the-most-of-what you-got” melting-pot variety of ROCK!
This trio “brings it” with some catchy, well thought-out, riff-oriented tunes. According to band founder
CITI ZENX, "I don't know what to call us--they say ‘blue collar’--I guess I'm cool with that. I'd just say
ROCK.” Comprised of songwriter/singer and “guttural” guitarist Citi Zenx, hard-hitting drummer B-BoZ,
and funky bassist K-Doob, this group is set to record their next album at CHERRY PIT STUDIOS with
producer ERIC LABROSSE—who has worked with American Zer0s from the beginning—“The Red White
Black & Blue”--featuring their new song, “Capital”.
I am listening to “Capital” through my headphones as I write this narrative. It has a wonderful “retro”
feel with an almost 60’s vibe present in the distorted guitar riffs. It is infectious and yes, I would agree
with the terminology “catchy”. Citi Zenx’s “sing/speak” lends a unique layer to the music, and it works
in this case. The songs are memorable and unique. I can recognize an American Zer0s tune within the
first few licks…a testament to their originality. Do not be fooled by the name--this band and their music
is not your flag-waving, hot dog-and-apple pie toting, hand-over-your-heart patriot spittle. It is soulful
“cry to arms” for change and revolution from mongrels with a message to impart.
I, of course, asked the obligatory query regarding their inspirational roots…