Accelerators, The
Ox Accelerator on Vocals and Bass, Erik A.C on Drums, Marlon Stringslayer and Sander Wander on Guitars and Vocals.
Fronted by Ox Accelerator, the band brings you their own brand of high energy 100% pure punk rock inspired by classics such as The Ramones, The Dwarves, Rancid and Screeching Weasel. With an average age of, at that time, only 15 years old the Accelerators were a young and inexperienced band. Nevertheless they immediately made a serious dent in the regional punk rock scene. The band played over 15 shows within half a year in the Rotterdam area and proceeded to record it’s debut EP: Hit the Gas Motherfucker! 6 years, 5 releases and 250 shows in 10 different countries later
Accelerators are now releasing their long due debut album. Recorded at the Excess Studios in hometown Rotterdam but mixed by Justin Perkins from the Smart Studios in the US the album is set to be released on Stardumb Records and SquintyJoe Records in March 2009. The album features 12 songs in 30 minutes. *** The record also features guest appearances by Danny Vapid (Screeching Weasel/Riverdales) and Kepi Ghoulie (Groovie Ghoulies) An intrinsic drive to perfect the sound and show of the band is one of the things that set the band apart. Accelerators are not your typical punk rock party project, however they sure do like to party. Tours with band such as The Leftovers (US) are highlights in the band’s recent history.
Accelerators are a live band in it’s most essential form and set out to play as many shows in front of as many people as possible. Over the past years Accelerators have shared the stage with bands such as:
Rise Against, Teenage Bottlerocket, Groovie Ghoulies, The Apers, Dr Frank, Heideroosjes, Peter Pan Speedrock, The Casualties, The Leftovers, The Business, Manges and many more of course. Accelerators have played smoky bars, big halls and outdoor festivals including : 013, Watt, Vera, Waterfront, Melkweg, Ekko, Romein, WurlitzerBallroom (ES), Wild at Heart (BE), Skaletta (IT), Rotterdam Rumble, RosRock, Metropolis, Rebellion Amsterdam, Rebellion Blackpool FACTS: • Released five E.P.’s • Played over 250 shows in over ten countries • Were the 2nd punk rock band ever to make it to Morocco (The Exploited were first, beat our bastards to it). • Are playing 6 (instore) shows in one day on 14 March 2009 ...
Terretory: Germany
