WESTERN AERIAL

PRESS

Western Aerial has been featured in articles and/or advertisments in publications including:

Down and dirty — that’s the way Western Aerial likes it, and that’s exactly the kind of swaggering, testosterone-fueled rock and roll the band delivers on its second full-length, “Want It All,” released this month.
The album is an ode to rock’s holy trinity — sex, booze and trouble — kicking off with the turbocharged “Highspeed and Lawless” and charging through gloriously unsubtle numbers like “Want It All,” “Dirty” and “Hell on Wheels.” It’s a nod to rock’s pre-PC outlaw mystique, with tightly written, anthemic songs highlighted by vocalist-guitarist Geoff Metts’ suitably raspy vocals.
Songs like “Sunset Strip” revel in the seediness (and sometimes emptiness) of the rock-’n’-roll lifestyle, unsurprising for a band that’s hellbent on “international stardom and all its sordid trappings,” to quote the band’s own bio. If you’re looking for emotionally complex material, stay away from the W section of the record store. Western Aerial wants to party like it’s 1984. — Barbara Mitchell


It seems that with each passing day it becomes harder to find a pure, straightforward rock band. Luckily that is exactly what Western Aerial is: loud, aggressive, in-your-face music with big riffs and even bigger attitude. Their new album "Want It All" brings it all, delivering straigh-up guitar, bass and drum anthems that will get your fist in the air and your head banging to rock with a capitol "R." "Western Aerial plays rock and roll. . .Straight ahead and take no prisoners. Using a model that is half modern and half retro (T-Rex's Electric Warrior comes to mind) Western Aerial has already made inroads to radio with their new single "Show Stopper" and were hand selected to represent Portland in front of 18,000 people at Rockfest."

	"Damn this is good stuff. Lively energetic rock that has you hooked. . . Not afraid to have the balls to rock, Western Aerial fits into a thinly populated category of bands like Supergroup, and Foo Fighters that pushes the music to the breaking point. . .it's music played by bands like Western Aerial, that should be flooding the airwaves."

"The self-titled release by Portland's Western Aerial is one of those albums that really stick out lyrically, with songs that have a catchy chorus and aren't afraid to really rock. The vocals are excellent. . .a radio friendly voice with a leathery edge and rock solid delivery. What I really love the most about this band is their ability to take you back to the old standard of good rock and roll."
	"...A few weeks ago, Marty invited me by to hear a band called Western Aerial, a trio from Portland. I caught guitarist Geoff Metts just before they took stage and he told me that their mission was to perform a set as a dress rehearsal for a battle of the bands to be held at the Roseland the following night hosted by KUFO. The winner will get to open for a national act at this years RockFest. The set they played was hot and smooth probably because they had rehearsed it four or five times earlier that day according to Geoff. The following night's competition was a blast; however, Western Aerial easily stole the trophy and got the gig at RockFest. Good Job Geoff, Jimmy and Anthony!"

"Western Aerial plays Rock music. You can smell the swagger, spilled beer, and trashed hotel rooms all over their 12 song debut, which mixes the crunchy sleazy bravado of a band that fully embraces the trappings and excess of rock stardom. The first single "Rip City" is a Grand Funk Railroad meets Mott the Hoople ode to P-town that ironically sounds like it was born from one of the flyovers." *The Les Bois City Herald* " I just received an advance issue of the new full length CD by Western Aerial. Now go get yours! From the opening chord of Rip City, to the hook-laden attack of rock that follows, comes a killer no filler musical statement by a rock n roll band. One track kick-starts the other till (literally) All the Music's Gone. This full length CD confirms the potential Western Aerial has been hinting at since its inception, and which could likely turn them into a genuine Show Stopper!"

Radio Appearances

Following are radio programs which have either played Western Aerial on air, had them as guests or both:

• New Rock Rumble Promotional Ads- KNRK, Portland, Oregon
• Jaime Cooley and Gustav - KNRK, Portland, Oregon
• Blackjack Radio with Art Alexakis- KNRK, Portland, Oregon
• Cort and Boomer Show- KUFO, Portland, Oregon
• Girl Volcano- KBSU, Boise Idaho

Television Appearances

• "PDXposed & PDXposed "Best of" series", Portland Oregon
• "American Teen Television Network ", Portland Oregon
• "Galactic Groove", Portland Oregon
• "Homeless Corner", Portland Oregon