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The Joint Chiefs

The Joint Chiefs

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Add to My Profile | More VideosWhere pristine wilderness isolates unusual personalities, The Joint Chiefs were born. Best friends since the age of eight, this band is a brotherhood which none can put asunder. The Joint Chiefs meld speed, melody and groove to create a fluid, dynamic sound, reflective of their rugged industry town upbringing on Northern Vancouver Island.

The Joint Chiefs songs directly challenge the political situations faced by our society, such as prohibition, politically motivated violence or power greed. The Joint Chiefs instill a message of empowerment and activism through its lyrics, promoting dissention form a society ignoring the youth.

The debut release from The Joint Chiefs, “High & Mighty” is exciting and furious music highlighted by duelling, dynamic vocals with intelligent, articulate lyrics. The arrangements feature fast, filling percussion; prominent, growling bass and thick, intense riffery with mad leads.

“Question everything.” -Arlo, Bass/Vocals

“Educate your answers.” -Denton, Guitar/Vocals

“Where’s my wine?” -Wigs, Percussion

Pharmaceutical Solutions.
Cable & Print Media Conglomerates.
Factory Farming Techniques.
Stocks & Currency Markets.
Violent Peace Officers.
Religious Dogma.
Sheesh!

Growing up within the New World Order requires a sense of humour to remain sane! The Joint Chiefs performances are an extremely energetic and cathartic experience. Audience members are compelled to participate by means of unceasing head banging, hair swinging, booze swilling, funny banter and run-around madness by way of wireless guitar and bass rigs. When the Chiefs are on stage, it’s time to party!
The Joint Chiefs are Dentor - Guitar/Vocals, Roach - Bass/Vocals, Wigz - Percussion.
Our band name is a combination of the influences in our music: The intimidating face of modern warfare, represented by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The unity of three young leaders confronting oppressors. The belief that marijuana should be decriminalized. And the story of three hockey goons from a mill town who go from zero to hero in one amazing season.
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Member Since: 1/31/2005
Band Website: thejointchiefs.ca
Influences: Slayer
Sepultura
Primus
Anthrax
Overdose
Exodus
Entombed
Old Metallica
Old Megadeth
Death
Strapping Young Lad
Black Sabbath
Led Zeppelin
Abuse
Stormtroopers of Death
Pantera
Alice in Chains
AC / DC
Morbid Angel

Sounds Like: “You want rock? The Joint Chiefs got rock!!”
-Shawn Conner, Georgia Straight June 19, 2003 Local Discs

“We’re talking loud ‘n’ fast, pure adrenaline rock metal action, we’re talking a guy with a cordless flying V guitar jumping off the stage and shredding riffs to a girl with “Go Canucks” drawn on her forehead.”
-Chad Fraser, Westender April 17, 2003 Gig Guy

“I didn’t think it would be possible to capture on disc the outrageous madness of The Joint Chiefs’ live show, with it’s literally in-your-face flying V guitar licks, but High & Mighty comes damn close.”
-Shawn Conner, Georgia Straight June 19, 2003 Local Discs

“Old school thrash metal reminiscent of Anthrax, Old Metallica, Slayer with a bit of Nuclear Assult. Wicked thrash album.”
-Stefan Nevatie, The Nerve February 2003

“The Joint Chiefs mix the riffs and speed of Kill ‘Em All with the relaxed production of Garage Days. 7 out of 10.”
-Aaron Small, Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles August 2003 Brave Underground

“Essential listening for those who think Vancouver’s next wave of metal begins and ends with 3 Inches of Blood. (Canadian Independent Music Awards Metal Album of the Year)”
-Shawn Conner, Georgia Straight June 19, 2003 Local Discs

“…the rockingest band this side of Iron Maiden.”
-Chad Fraser, Westender April 17, 2003 Gig Guy

“Joint Chiefs more metal than Metallica”
-Page Headline Georgia Straight June 19, 2003 Local Discs

“I’ve waited a long time for this CD from those metal bros everyone probably already knows from the Cobalt.”
-Stefan Nevatie, The Nerve February 2003

Follow the buzz to the Chiefs’ next show and have a good time, already
Record Label: Green Metal Music
Type of Label: None

My Blog

MetalReview.com details ...ASWK

This reviewer really gave the record a listen.  Comparisons to Sacred Reich, Holy Terror, Cowboys From Hell era Pantera, Fear, early Anthrax, Exhorder and Soilent Green.   "Even if you don't...
Posted by The Joint Chiefs on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:54:00 PST

Canadian Radio Top Twenty for Three Months!

The Joint Chiefs spent three months on the Canadian campus and community radio charts among the best known bands in the world!  #4 Metal Album in CANADA!   for the week of May 23, 2006...
Posted by The Joint Chiefs on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:55:00 PST

Best Metal Albums of 2006!!!

Thanks to all the Metalheads at CHRW in London, ON who declared &ASWK the EIGTH best Metal album of 2006!   Ahead of the new Slayer?!   Holy Fuck!   Link to CHRW Best of...
Posted by The Joint Chiefs on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 03:08:00 PST

Metal Maniacs Review in Sept Issue!

...ASWK will be reviewed in the September issue of Metal Maniacs out of NY, NY.  This mag is considered by the Chiefs to be the classic and are really excited to be within its covers!  ...
Posted by The Joint Chiefs on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 01:01:00 PST

Metal Observer reviews!

Metal Observer is published in German as well as English.  More international press.  Over 11100cd's reviewed. "If you like your Metal raw, forceful, and oldschool, then you might want to gi...
Posted by The Joint Chiefs on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 08:13:00 PST

The Georgia Straight got it right!!!

Here is a review from Vancouver, BCs trusted weekly for all things in live entertainment. "With lead shredder Dentor finding the right mix of flash and molten sludge, the Joint Chiefs sound like they'...
Posted by The Joint Chiefs on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 08:20:00 PST

Reviewed on Metal Storm!

7.4 rating from this international metal music site.  Great review! "I thought the experimental funk thrash era had ended a long time ago with the meltdown of Suicidal Tendencies but somehow a Ca...
Posted by The Joint Chiefs on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 08:02:00 PST

BW&BK Reviews!!!

The April 2007 issue of Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles reviewed ...ASWK.  6.5 rating with comparisons to M.O.D. and Biohazard.  The review isn't online so you'll have to pick up issue 10...
Posted by The Joint Chiefs on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:27:00 PST

Absolute Underground & the Nerve!

This review from the maniacs on Vancouver Island at Absolute Underground...   Thrash with a tiny bit of Death Metal heaviness, but also enough rock and rollish feel to not really fall into the sa...
Posted by The Joint Chiefs on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 03:57:00 PST