My Wet Calvin, also known as Leon and
Aris, two 29-year-old Athenians,
is one of the most distinguished bands in Greece, as well as an
archetypical specimen of the local scene. One day they are
guitar-smashing Easter bunnies, breaking a guitar over the head of the
owner of the hippest underground club in town and the next they are idle
flower pots standing completely still, through the whole night.
Formed in 1991, Deus began its career as a cover band, but soon began writing its own material. Their musical influences range from folk and punk to jazz and prog rock. They first came to attention in Humo's Rock Rally of 1992 and after the release of the four-track EP "Zea", Deus was offered a recording contract with Island Records. They became the first Belgian indie act ever to sign to a major international label.
Deus' debut album Worst Case Scenario drew influences from Frank Zappa, Tom (...)
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I was glad to have dEUS back in Greece again.. I had lost touch with all their work after the Ideal Crash album but last night was a good oportunity to catch up with them. They remain stunning as i knew they would be.
I had the opportunity to listen to the support band My Wet Calvin as well that impressed me more than i did expecting. Theis post rock sounds and their special appearence in bunny and piggy suits was an absolute excitement.