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Check out what other bands have to say about Pitchshifter: "Pitchshifter
were the first big band to publicly support us, or offer us any
help. I still remember seeing a Lost Prophets sticker on one of
their guitars, and losing it! It was kind of a stamp of approval
from one of the bands we looked up to, a band who were then leading
the way for UK rock. They never compromised, were as sarcastic
as hell, and wrote awesome songs. They helped us no end, offering
us tours and talking us up in interviews and for that we will
be forever in their debt. I am sad that they had to split, ‘cause
I think they had a lot more in them. Pitchshifter: awesome guys,
amazing songs, legends. Rock on!"
“Pitchshifter were always highly
regarded in my circle of friends. I got into rock music back when
I was a teenager and Pitchshifter always managed to offer a different
take on the whole 'rock' sound. Daring to be different and way
ahead of their time, never afraid to wear their hearts on their
sleeves. Pitchshifter were definitely one of the most influential
British bands of the last ten years.” “I
remember seeing Pitchshifter and Biohazard play together back
in the day at the Brixton Academy in London. To be honest Pitchshifter
were the first real band that I had ever played with when my first
band (before Hundred Reasons) supported them. I have to say Pitchshifter
blew us all away.” “Midlands
sonic scoundrels Pitchshifter took the anger and primitive power
of English punk rock and forced it through the technology available
to create a heaving in-your-face monster. Pitchshifter will always
be remembered by me as one of the very few bands to create an
original view with music since Killing Joke. “Back
in 1994 (after Black Sabbath), Pitchshifter was the first real
gig I had ever been to. I had never seen anything like it. J.S.
was throwing out tapes and I scrambled on the floor to get one.
After that I was hooked and went to all the band's shows that
I could. Pitchshifter had the most incredible vibe live; really
underground, really personal and energetic. I actually took part
in a few of the legendary PSI stage invasions. Pitchshifter have
always been out there on their own, making their own sound their
own way” "It
seems as if I have known about Pitchshifter since I began listening
to heavy music. I experienced the band live for the first time
when we shared the stage of Ozzfest 2000 with them. Pitchshifter
is honestly the only band that I watched everyday on that tour.
They were kind enough to invite us to the UK for a tour in 2002.
Show after show, I was impressed with their endless energy and
the fact that they truly enjoy playing music together. We must
thank Pitchshifter for expanding the genre of heavy music a few
extra steps and we should appreciate and study their body of work."
"In
late 1999 I had the pleasure of working on the Deviant album with
Pitchshifter. Within minutes of my arrival in beautiful Burbank,
California, they made me feel right at home (which was strange
because they're not even from California). I felt honored that
they wanted to work with me and much fun was had by all.........
Thank you Pitchshifter." “My
band Gorilla Biscuits played with Pitchshifter in 1990. Back then
they were pierced, dredd-locked and drum-machined. I was kind
of scared by them, but I was also very impressed. We toured together
years later when I was in Quicksand. Pitchshifter were the first
people that I had ever seen recording on laptops. I traveled with
them to gigs and we became friends. For me, Pitchshifter were
able to seamlessly mix modern technology with heavier than hell
guitars. I had many good times with the Pitchshifter guys, they
created a great style of music and had a damn good run with it.
Hats off to PSI!” “Back
in ’92 Fear Factory weren’t even signed. I was always
searching for new and exciting music, and stumbled across a CD
by a new band called Pitchshifter. I immediately thought, "what
a great name” and decided to buy it. My buddy and I went
to my apartment, opened two bottles of Saint Ides, rolled a fat
one and started the CD. The first song came on like a f**king
freight train right through my head. The CD just got heavier and
heavier as it went on. I was hooked from that moment on, and I
enjoyed that same train ride throughout Pitchshifter’s travels.” “In
the early 90's we came across each others paths, and instantly
found a spirit between us. Each night we played together was total
devastation of the environment supplied to us, the two bands together
would take over any club, squat or bar and level it with mutually
assured destruction. There will always be a wake left behind what
we did together in places like Austria and Holland and that time
will echo eternally for all who where there.” "Napalm
Death and Pitchshifter played numerous shows together over the
years. In fact, the first Pitchshifter show ever featuring J.S.
on vocals was when they supported us to a crowd of 500 ferocious
nutters in Wales! Pitchshifter always had a lot to say politically,
which I admired, and they always gave it 100% live. A great band
and a great addition to the British music scene." "Pitchshifter:
it's still probably the coolest band name that I have ever come
across. If there is one band that can be labeled 'ahead of their
time' they are it; constantly mutating, always hungry to challenge
themselves and their fans.To me they set the bar for what it is
to be a TRULY progressive band: never afraid to take chances,
assimilating anything that they deemed appropriate into their
sound, but never losing sight of what made them unique. Every
time they put out an album I would hate it for being so different
from the last one, then after a couple of weeks would hate myself
for being so slow to see the genius of it. Face facts - in 5 years
time everyone will love them." "For
those of you who sadly never had the chance to see Pitchshifter
live, this DVD is the next best thing. Although nothing could
ever truly capture the power of Pitchshifter live, it can give
an insight into what an influential band they really were. I have
had the pleasure to work with J.S. and after watching this DVD
I finally understand where he is coming from. No wonder the empire
lost its colonies!” “On
Ozzfest 2000, Slaves on Dope and Pitchshifter got along great
without all the fake bullshit that surrounds the music industry.
From that time on we never forgot those crazy "Brits"
and nor should the music world. Truly innovative musicians and
truly great people.” |
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