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MariZen

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About Me


Every once in a while, a group will release an album with music that is so full of life, so full of energy and enthusiasm, that it just jumps out, grabs ones ears, and won't let go. Chicago's MariZen are the latest band to pull off this impressive feat; indeed, MariZen doesn't just play music--they assault it. Using an arsenal of loud, dirty guitars, rich, spidery bass lines, thundering percussion, and powerhouse vocals, MariZen's brand of power-pop is like a charging freight train of sound, chugging along with an energy and dyanamicism that is impossible to resist.
Since forming in 2001, MariZen have twice been finalists in the Hard Rock Cafe Battle of the Bands, have become a regular live attraction in Chicago and beyond, and have released three critically acclaimed discs.
MariZen has worked with noted producer DeWayne Barron (Matchbox 20, Roger Daltry) on their highly anticipated second full-length album, FIELD. The title evokes thoughts of a playing field, which is appropriate, for with this album, MariZen made the jump from the minor to the major leagues.
MariZen's upcoming release WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN is currently being mixed and mastered, with hopes to be out in the Fall.
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Member Since: 5/18/2004
Band Website: MariZen.com
Band Members: Mari-vox/guitar

Mike-guitar/vox

Chris-bass/vox

Marty-drums

Influences: MANY... and across the board, so here's a start... Beatles, Clash, Rush, Cheap Trick, U2, Police, Van Halen (not Van Hagar), Peter Gabriel, Maiden, Judas Priest, Ramones, Duran Duran, Entombed, Michelle Branch, Motorhead, Pantera, Slayer, Butch Walker, Lit, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Led Zeppelin, Guns N Roses, Green Day, OLD Metallica, Sublime, Weezer, Marvelous3, Jimmy Eat World, Sound Garden, Pearl Jam, Social D, some 70's punk, some 80's metal, Motley Crue, Superdrag, The Reverend, Solomon Burke, Al Green, The Shins, Blondie, Heart, did we say Motley Crue yet? plus a whole lot more...
Sounds Like:

Chris Payne - Q101 Chicago  "MariZen is a great live band!

Lou Carlozo - Chicago Tribune  "Their sound is a modern day Blondie." 

Andy Argyrakis - The Illinois Entertainer "Real" could potentially break out as a single."

Tom Lounges - NW Times "Musically, the four players are on top of their game and work together well to create a lively batch of boppin' good fun for the ears."

Matthew Pollesel - Splendid Magazine "Truth" and "I Want U" are driven by ridiculously catchy riffs"

Bill Ribas - NY Rock "Well, this is a pleasant surprise. Imagine pop rock on the heavy side as yet untainted by big glossy studios and execs with opinions."

Jason Thompson - EFE "They're a lovely pop rock outfit that will have you hooked as soon as their latest album Field hits your ears."

Paul Autry - BallBuster.com "This band is just fantastic...absolutely fantastic...that's all there is to it."

Kyle Mullen - www.Amazon.com "A great collection of musicians that create great songs."


Record Label: Zen Merchants Music
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Join our Street Team - "ZEN NATION"

Hey guys...Support your local chicago bands!!!Well at least us if you wanna be hip and all (jk.) We are one of the few female fronted Chicago Rock bands we need to spread the word!Send us an email wit...
Posted by MariZen on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

June 1st preshow party + MariZen double door show

Hey friends! Next Wednesday JUNE 1st, we have a double Door show... but I'mhaving a pre-show mini housewarming party beforehand with drinks and hor'deuvres... from 7-10PMemail me for the address!!! or...
Posted by MariZen on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

We need your votes in this online contest

Marizen is entered in the Ernie Ball Musicman Battle of the bands 9 we need your votes starting on 06/25/05 Online voting begins We could win a chance to showcase at this years Warped Tour Clic...
Posted by MariZen on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Illinois Entertainer Review of "Field"

MariZen "FIELD" The Illinois Entertainer By: Andy Argyrakis Heading to L.A. to record the full-length Field may have been the best plan of attack for pop/rock locals MariZen. The female fronted f...
Posted by MariZen on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST