The Los Angeles foursome
the Superbees electrify vintage garage grooves with the energy of
Iggy Pop, the swagger of
the Stones, and the raucous attack of
Thee Hypnotics. Vocalist and guitarist
Dave James formed the band around 1998 with bassist Dat Ngo, and the duo promptly took its
MC5-influenced show on the road, as well as releasing the single Got This Feeling. Eventually the group completed its lineup with guitarist Scott Carlson and drummer Johnny Sleeper. In August of 2000,
the Superbees released a self-titled EP. Their debut full-length,
High Volume -- a satisfying set of stage-burning rock -- was released on Acetate Records in September of 2002. The
Top of the Rocks EP followed in 2010. ~ Charles Spano