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the glasses otter

Putting the 'asses' in the glasses otter since '04

About Me


"Fusing intricate math rock precision and still retaining the extreme force of a credible metal band is an idea that looks good on paper, but when it comes time to strap on the gear and go for it, there are countless ways it can go wrong. Miami's The Glasses Otter have managed to not only sidestep those pratfalls, they seem poised to crush any obstacle that may stand in their way. Verving from tight picked melodic riffs into assaulting walls of noise, each of these songs has a few songs within itself, keeping the listener off guard and never knowing what's going to knock them down next. Smart metal seems like an odd commodity at times, yet these guys have a knack for lyrics that are serious without being trite and guitar gnashing that will keep you on your toes." - cdbaby.com
"3 K's- NOISECORE WITH WACKY TENDENCIES
THIS EP from Miami quartet The Glasses Otter reveals a band lurching hyperactively through some complex noisecore, often recalling the irrepressible spirit of Botch. As a debut release, it doesn’t quite pack the same punch as their heroes, but the alt-rock feel lurking around the edges of the record shows that they’re developing their own character. And, as you might expect from a band with the word ‘Otter’ in their name, not to mention a song called, er, ‘Gnfpwhmm.’, there’s a vein of surreal humour throughout; imagine the Dillinger/Patton collaboration if it had been played for laughs, and you’ll get the idea.
FOR FANS OF: Botch, The Dillinger Escape Plan" -Olly Thomas Kerrang! magazine
"If you thought technical metalcore was dead, you’d better get your hands on a copy of Asleep on the Carousel ASAP, even if just for the sake of curiosity. Comparable to the Dillinger Escape Plan and as capable as early Botch, this Miami five-some are lashing out at the world with their blend of musical ingenuity and chaos. Each of the six tracks on this album is different than the last, albeit consistent in the melodic riffs and groundbreaking aggressiveness that litter this beautiful mess. The often unpredictable timing, coupled with layer upon layer of bass and complex drumming, is shocking in itself, even without Steven Coffman’s villainous vocals, which are admirable since it’s gotten far too common to have one individual in a group sticking out like a sore thumb. Find this and enjoy it because these types of unique albums are few and far between." -Andrea Dyer Exclaim! Webzine
"Some things are just indescribable, such as the first time you tasted chocolate, the first time you saw a movie and the first time you see a Glasses Otter live performance. Walking the fine line between genius and insanity, the live show is something you have to experience for yourself. From the time they take the stage with probablly the best walk on intro I have ever seen till the mic hits the floor for the last time, your ears and eyes are treated to one of the most intenese and heartfelt shows I have witnessed." -MattWurm Wearethescene.com webzine
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Member Since: 5/5/2004
Band Website: theglassesotter.com
Band Members: The Glasses Otter has always been:

Nicholas Stephens - Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Producer

Steven Coffman - Vocals, Lyrics

Nathaniel Mullins - Drums

Accomplices:

David Siegel - Bass '04-'06 (appeared on demo)

Joshua Chassner - Bass '05-'06 (appeared on EP)

Kyle Zetts - Bass '07-'08

Influences: The Minor Times, Converge, Glassjaw, Coalesce
Sounds Like: You can buy the CD online here:

The Glasses Otter Asleep on the Carousel
available at the following online stores:

Record Label: Seven Trumpets
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Breaking Up: The Official Statement and What We're All Doing Now

After four years of playing music together the members of The Glasses Otter have decided to part ways.  After the core members Nick, Nate, and Steven relocated to the central Florida area, we exp...
Posted by the glasses otter on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:30:00 PST

New Member

No, none of us grew an extra penis...but the band did.  After what seemed like an agonizing week of searching for a bass player, we spent the better part of an hour scouring the internet and coax...
Posted by the glasses otter on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:43:00 PST

Finally, an update

I realized that the last update we did was, what, last fall?  It's like we released a CD and then just vanished.  Some of it can be attributed to UFO's or Montana Kool-Aid cults, or being lo...
Posted by the glasses otter on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:30:00 PST

The Glasses Otter CD Out Sept. 26

So fucking buy it now.  That's right, our CD Asleep on the Carousel has finally been released on Seven Trumpets Recordings and it is available online at all of the below places.  Choose one ...
Posted by the glasses otter on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:38:00 PST

We're Releasing a Record on Seven Trumpets

It's been nearly two weeks since this news has been made public and I have somehow completely neglected to write about it.  So yeah, our new record company, Seven Trumpets Recordings, is putting...
Posted by the glasses otter on Thu, 22 Jun 2006 01:03:00 PST

You can buy merch here

seventrumpetsrecordings.bigcartel.com
Posted by the glasses otter on Mon, 23 Jan 2006 12:21:00 PST

Our Cover is now Online

Just not on our site. So we've been talking for the past couple of months that we've been recording new material as well as a cover.  Well the cover was for a Thrice contest and we actually made...
Posted by the glasses otter on Tue, 31 Jan 2006 11:35:00 PST

TGO Featured at Wearethescene.com

The newly upstarted Web 'Zine, Wearethescene.com, have chosen our band as their "Flavor to Savor" (we made up that title).  You can check that out as well as more news in the world of music, SoFl...
Posted by the glasses otter on Fri, 02 Dec 2005 09:58:00 PST

Updates Nov. 18, 2005

 With things like hurricanes, moves, and job changes surrounding us, we really haven't had much time to update. So here's my attempt at summing up the past month or so. Obviously, the show on the...
Posted by the glasses otter on Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:42:00 PST

Anything But Idle...

Well we haven't updated in a while, but that doesn't mean the otter has been idle.  On the contrary, we have been writing extensively over the past few months.  To everyone flooding our inbo...
Posted by the glasses otter on Tue, 08 Nov 2005 08:23:00 PST