Rob Mcallister, former guitarist in Iron Chic and Capital, passed away last week on Jan. 9, 2016.
Mcallister is survived by his partner Marisa and daughter Ramona. The McAllister Family Memorial Fund has been started to crowdfund support for his family following their loss.
Iron Chic has its own kind of poetry. It’s not quite the Off With Their Heads level of self-hatred, but it’s highly self-deprecating to the point of feeling playful and overblown in its drama. Throughout the entire 11-song You Can’t Stay Here there are dozens of snippets I could grab to express this tone. "I’m a stone, you’re a featherJust … Read more
Since their inception, Iron Chic have had a steady rotation through out the years through my speakers and a special place in my heart. Following their full length debut, I was ready to have another album. It's finally arrived in the form of The Constant One, and it does not disappoint. Any fan of this band are going to find … Read more
If ever a band was created for an epic singalong, it was Iron Chic. There’s that big feeling at the core of their soaring melodies as they build and rage, starting with a verse from Jason Lubrano and building to a gang singalong at the chorus in nearly every song. They’re songs that transcend the performers, taking on the personality … Read more
Mike Bruno (Iron Chic, Adult Magic, Dead Broke Rekerds) SPB: What type of bass do you play and how did you choose it? Bruno: I play a Fender P-bass forever and always. I chose it because Mike Dirnt played one -- as well as every other great punk bassist. It's … Read more
Mike Bruno (Adult Magic, Iron Chic, Dead Broke Rekerds) SPB: What is your favorite 1960s artist? Mike Bruno: My personal favorite ‘60s artist is definitely the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Jimi Hendrix, of course is one of the greatest guitar players to ever live, if not the best. His band, the … Read more
Dave Rohm (Radon) SPB: What’s your favorite 1990s Radon song to play live? Rohm: My favorite 1990’s Radon song to play live is called “Exhaustra.” It’s a house-rocking metal song that reminds me of the bands that we grew up listening to in Gainesville, FL. It mostly reminds me of … Read more
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