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Released: Jan 1, 2008
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    One More Time

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    The Man

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    So Alive

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    Right Now **NEW**

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    Fox On The Run

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General Info

  • Genre: Rock

    Location Hollywood, California, US

    Profile Views: 481775

    Last Login: 12/14/2012

    Member Since 5/25/2004

    Record Label Labyrinth Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    .. .. .. .. ..  .... .... ..  .... ....Review By: The Atomic Chaser/ ..All Access Magazine- Los Angeles...... ....Leslie Monet Management Contact: .. Lmdaeda@comcast.net...... .. .. .... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .... .... .... .... .... .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .............. .. .. ..........................

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    .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. ..FAN BLOG:..1RKO.. It's all rock and roll baby. In the sad but true continuing struggle of what is or isn't metal or rock or grindcore or death or black or doom, etc. etc., some bands just simply get it. Those who like these bands get it too. What they, the fans get, is that it's all rock and roll. Lately there has been a surge of bands that I'll dub for the fun of it Throwback Metal. HA! How y'all liking that shit, a new fucking genre started right here. Whatever. Anyway, thanks be to MySpace for offering creative bands, some more than others, a place to market their craft. 1RKO = First Round KnockOut is one band that not only takes advantage of MySpace, but holy shit, they fucking get it. They get it to the point that they searched the library hard to find this book instructing them in the ways of Rock. A look at the card inside (yes they used to put these cards inside on who checked the book out, I'm old get over it) shows previous readers to be Kiss, Deep Purple, Mountain, Boston, AC/DC, and Def Leppard. Simon Daniels is a fucking gifted genius. Song writing is simple, straight forward, memorable, and catchy. Guitars are basic as it gets, but key and powerful to giving this band a big set of balls. Simon's voice is very very solid. I hear a little Gene Simmons in there and perhaps of couple years off from having that face slapping power of Paul Stanley (it comes with practice and years). Behind Simon is a rhythm section that can't go unnoticed adding a wonderful swing and bounce to the big balled guitar. Derek can't go unnoticed using his guitar like a 10,000 watt amp to give that full fucking power boost bringing this whole thing to a complete knock out. Songs: Fox on the Run? Are kidding me. I laughed when I saw it listed there not sure how well this would be pulled off. Glory to the 70's it kicks fucking ass. Although their MySpace site is only blessed with only two originals "One More Time" and "The Man" reflect their "classic-rock" sound, but show their originality both lyrically and musically. I believe "One More Time" could hit rock stations (both classic and modern) and dominate the hot rotation right now. The other cover, AC/DC's "Hell's Bells", damn near brings a tear to my eye as chills run down my spine. Using that middle eastern sound to the opening lick is creepy and very powerful and one can't help but get the head a bobbin' once the nicely distorted powerchord kicks in. Now, Simon does NOT sing like Bon Scott or Brian Johnson, but that's where this cover gets amazing. It's so well done that "Hell's Bells" by 1RKO damn near sounds original. 1RKO is a kickass band name. It's even more impressive because they can back it up. Don't bother getting into the ring with this band, if you want them to open for you, you better be prepared to bring it on your own set. Favorite Song: "One More Time" Best Cover: "Hell's Bells" (un fucking real) - Saint Malice - blog.myspace.com/flippinaces .......... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .... .. ........ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... ............................ ..........

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  • Sounds Like

    1RKO - FIRST ROUND KNOCK OUT - In your face mind blowing rock your ass music!

About 1RKO

Contact 1RKO at:
dsimoni1@earthlink.net



Take a magnetic and amazingly talented song writer, singer and musician and add carefully chosen, equally accomplished, musicians who also happen to be good friends to lay a foundation for the start of a new band. Having crossed paths in their respective previous and current successful bands and now let loose with their impeccable creativity and musical performance and you get a complete knockout of sounds with this collaboration! That knockout of musical sounds is called 1RKO (First Round Knock Out)! They know how to use a quick musical punch with a riff, vocal, lyrics or a stellar melody to wow an audience with the first song you hear from them. They are a band that has great substance with critical acclaim that epitomizes the term "All killer and no filler!" as that is exactly what their music is from start to finish! Their love of what they do, playing music, shows in every live performance and is audible in every song they put out. 1RKO is a band that knows how to place real rock 'n roll back in your playlist when you have been struggling to find something unique and yet true to the roots of rock at its finest form. Check out any tune and you will see why this group of talented musicians is destined to be one of your favorites. With an EP released to critical and commercial success, they are preparing a full length CD for release to garner even more acclaim. Stay tuned to 1RKO to listen to rock and roll performed at the highest quality from this already extremely popular band and it’s charismatic and talented band members!


EP REVIEWS
(EP available at cdbaby.com)
***NEW CD RELEASE COMING SOON***

Great rock n'roll author: SANDRINE ARNOUX. If you like Great rock n'roll, this EP is for you!! Everything is combined to please you!! Good music, good musicians, a charismatic leader (hi Simon!), a great voice, four men who deserve to be known all over the world!! So click on CD BABY and buy this EP!! Treat yourself: you won't regret it, believe me!!! I'm gonna listen to this record... one more time!!!

"Fantastic CD!" author: Laurie Brown "This CD rocks my world! LOVE IT!!! One more time is my favorite song on this CD 1RKO is one very talented band! I am looking forward to their tour dates and another amazing CD release. Thanks CD Baby for the oustanding service."

"Awesome" Reviewer: Angie Myers "This cd is great. I wish the band would come to St. Louis, they would be worth seeing. I plan to look them up when I visit my cousin in CA. I will share this with all my friends here in St. Louis. Rock On! (Simon Is So Hot!)"

"Great and solid rock!" Reviewer: "Angel" Parker "Wow! Good solid basic rock! It is so grounded and I felt captivated from the first chords of their cover of Fox On The Run. I wonder if they do an acoustic of One More Time... Six songs, but what great songs. I definitely hear their musical influences emerging in their own material and the words have something to say. Only a few new bands leave me wanting to hear more - I want more Right Now! Can't wait for the next release!"

"i thought the cd was awsome everything about it was great if your into 80's sound" Reviewer: motley sue "Awesome cd" - "1rko fab!! will order from cdbaby again they were great!"

Reviewer: Mary Anne Keefe-Nadel "Thanks cd baby for the super fast shipping and the great care you took to ensure my satisfaction! 1RKO are a fantastic band with a classic rock sound. It is already downloaded on my IPOD and played often. Please come east so we can enjoy you live!!" - Be well, Mary Anne

"WOW! Love This CD!!!" Reviewer: Krista Vitale "1RKO is awesome. Got CD fast and could not wait to listen to it. Songs are awesome; music has a beat that stays with you long after you turn the CD off. I listen to it every day. Can't wait for more from these guys. Need to visit CA to catch them live!"

"Loved it!" Reviewer: Valerie "Got the CD in a timely fashion, and it's KILLER! I cannot wait to hear more from these guys and wish them ALL the best luck in the music industry. Doing my part to get them know, here in Austin, Tx."






FAN BLOG:

1RKO


It's all rock and roll baby.

In the sad but true continuing struggle of what is or isn't metal or rock or grindcore or death or black or doom, etc. etc., some bands just simply get it. Those who like these bands get it too. What they, the fans get, is that it's all rock and roll.

Lately there has been a surge of bands that I'll dub for the fun of it Throwback Metal. HA! How y'all liking that shit, a new fucking genre started right here. Whatever. Anyway, thanks be to MySpace for offering creative bands, some more than others, a place to market their craft.

1RKO = First Round KnockOut is one band that not only takes advantage of MySpace, but holy shit, they fucking get it. They get it to the point that they searched the library hard to find this book instructing them in the ways of Rock. A look at the card inside (yes they used to put these cards inside on who checked the book out, I'm old get over it) shows previous readers to be Kiss, Deep Purple, Mountain, Boston, AC/DC, and Def Leppard.

Simon Daniels is a fucking gifted genius. Song writing is simple, straight forward, memorable, and catchy. Guitars are basic as it gets, but key and powerful to giving this band a big set of balls. Simon's voice is very very solid. I hear a little Gene Simmons in there and perhaps of couple years off from having that face slapping power of Paul Stanley (it comes with practice and years). Behind Simon is a rhythm section that can't go unnoticed adding a wonderful swing and bounce to the big balled guitar. Derek can't go unnoticed using his guitar like a 10,000 watt amp to give that full fucking power boost bringing this whole thing to a complete knock out.

Songs: Fox on the Run? Are kidding me. I laughed when I saw it listed there not sure how well this would be pulled off. Glory to the 70's it kicks fucking ass. Although their MySpace site is only blessed with only two originals "One More Time" and "The Man" reflect their "classic-rock" sound, but show their originality both lyrically and musically. I believe "One More Time" could hit rock stations (both classic and modern) and dominate the hot rotation right now. The other cover, AC/DC's "Hell's Bells", damn near brings a tear to my eye as chills run down my spine. Using that middle eastern sound to the opening lick is creepy and very powerful and one can't help but get the head a bobbin' once the nicely distorted powerchord kicks in. Now, Simon does NOT sing like Bon Scott or Brian Johnson, but that's where this cover gets amazing. It's so well done that "Hell's Bells" by 1RKO damn near sounds original.

1RKO is a kickass band name. It's even more impressive because they can back it up. Don't bother getting into the ring with this band, if you want them to open for you, you better be prepared to bring it on your own set.

Favorite Song: "One More Time" Best Cover: "Hell's Bells" (un fucking real) - Saint Malice - blog.myspace.com/flippinaces
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Sounds Like:

1RKO - FIRST ROUND KNOCK OUT - In your face mind blowing rock your ass music!

Record Label:

Labyrinth Records

Label Type:

Indie
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Buy EP Now!

Rock is definitely back in the form of 1RKO. One of the best rock bands to emerge from the L.A. music scene in quite some time. 1RKO powered by Simon Daniels, lead vocals, songwriter and guitars, Derek Stephens on rhythm guitar, Brian Spangenberg on bass/vocals and bringing the thunder, Rich Sacco on the skins. As a unit, I would describe their chemistry like that of an elite military special task force destined for fame. All this brings their talents together forming one powerful fighting, in this case, rock and roll machine. The band's debut release, "First Round Knockout", packs one hell of a knockout punch! There are plenty of hooks and catchy choruses that are solid rock and loaded with tons of bad boy attitude. The result is an album of hard rock and modern rock anthems laced with a production of an AOR release packing powerhouse radio friendly singles. As evident once you press play. The band comes out swinging with a killer cover of the Sweet classic, "Fox On The Run". There is no let up from there as tracks like, "One More Time". "Right Now", "The Man" and lead off single, "So Alive", go for the throat. ‘First Round Knockout' is extremely rock solid from beginning to end. There is absolutely no filler material on this album. Some are based on a very hard-rocking, infectious guitar hook. Others revolve around a big sing-along chorus. The rest fall somewhere in between with a combination of the two. All in all, in an age where rock and roll seems to be calling it quits or switching its sound out of embarrassment, it's really cool to see a song driven band stepping up to the plate and flying the flag. 1RKO clearly has a new rock pioneering sound of their own, and they own it. If there is any musical taste left in America, this is a band soon to be legend. I strongly recommend this CD to ANYONE, even those who aren't usually into rock music. I promise, you won't be disappointed. Without a doubt one of the best rock bands to come out in the last 20 years. Amazing and electrifying to see live, this band is the REAL DEAL. The rebirth of good, hard rock music has arrived in the form of, 1RKO!

Review By: The Atomic Chaser/ All Access Magazine- Los Angeles

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