GIG REVIEWS

MARKET TAVERN, AUGUST 26^TH, 2005 - “First up we had local melodic hardcore upstarts RAM-MAN who kick off with “Fight” and tear the room up with a guitar driven hook filled set of future classics. Ram-Man give us power chords and chorus’s that bring to mind early Pennywise or even TSOL. The band tell me they’re very influenced by US Hardcore and it shows - but with added Brummie guts and a bass sound so dirty it would give Lemmy an erection! The front man of this young band is already commanding the stage and engaging the audience with an assured confidence that should see Ram -Man headlining shows for years to come, I really hope they can keep the torch burning for the Brum punk scene…… With the upsurge in new bands like the Nihilists, Dive, Radiation Angel, Capones, False Idol and Ram-Man who are all playing the Brum Punx picnic first weekend of September - it looks like the old guard had better pull their fingers out - get real or if not fuck off - cos the fact is the Birmingham and Midland punk scene is strong and thriving - why pay more when you can grow your own!!!!” – DEK DRONGO, AUG 2005

PUNKAPALOOZA 2 – JUNE 2005 – “Last up were Birmingham band RAM-MAN who’s incredible “you can’t fool me “ ep blew me away on hearing it. RAM-MAN hit the stage with a lot to live up to after the proceeding 7 bands had ripped things up. Minus a second guitarist not that anyone noticed they immediately stormed into their set of melodic hardcore punk that is reminiscent of early Pennywise at times. On bass is the current Contempt drummer who drove the whole show with a none stop aggressive rumble more than matched by the rest of the band who despite the incredibly heat in the room managed to bounce through the whole set. The band have a set full of angry political songs then completely threw everyone with a cover of “I’m just a girl” by No Doubt, vocalist Andy is way too flat chested to be a girl but whatever rocks your boat lads. Some of the younger kids had left by the end of the show replaced by a few older punks who were pleasantly surprised to find angry young punks blasting out new tunes to new punk rockers - RAM-MAN are part of an angry ground swell of punk bands that have nothing in common with the pop punk crap on MTV. Stand track of the set was “Fuck Society” which rocked the whole room and is on the excellent “You can’t fool me” cd.....” – DEK DRONGO, JUNE 2005

PUNKAPALOOZA 2 – JUNE 2005 – “This was the first time seeing Ram-Man tonight, a 5 piece from the Wolverhampton/Birmingham area. I liked this band's set very much, and they reminded me a lot of bands such as Pennywise and Bad religion but a lot more politically focused. Great vocalist and i liked the raw - hardcore sound which reminded me also of Contempt. Highlight of the set was vocalist Andy attempting to cover 'Im just a Girl' by No Doubt. Legendary......” by StaceY, ANARSHITE, JUNE 2005

PUNKAPALOOZA 2 – JUNE 2005 – “I thought that was the last band then Ram-Man appear. Reggish Bad Religion type of a band, they get the kidz skanking, not a bad band to end the night. I go home feeling great some fresh new punk bands that are gonna go far, so when they play, go and see them they are your future !!!!!!” - Adam Ward, JUNE 2005

"Ram-Man do what they're name suggests, right into your skull" - The Jailhouse Programme, Feb 2006

market tavern gig – “its punk rock tonight down the tavern and first up is local heroes ram-man, total punk rock a bit rock n rollish but that’s a good thing breaks it up a bit a band that are doing really well and with a front man like paul you can not go wrong also he is in contempt yet another rocking band and doing a European tour a bit later on in the year so don’t miss em , great start to the night” – ADAM WARD, JAN 2007

POLICE BASTARD + GIVE UP ALL HOPE + RAM MAN - Birmingham, Market Tavern (14/12/06) - "ok ram man up first with there home ground punk rock sound and they rip to night with lots of new trax thrown in and i must say paul the lead vox is a well nice guy and he plays a mean fiddle with his bass !! good set boys and there are quite a few people in so its a good one tonight!!" - ADAM WARD, dec 2006

MUSIC REVIEWS

YOU CAN’T FOOL ME EP - "Violent aggressive old school chant-along no-brainer good-for-your soul hardcore crossover punk, good good good in a Pennywise go splatter like a rancid pizza delivery boy crash" - Organ Magazine - Jan 2005

 

MP3S ON GARAGEBAND.COM - "Super fast, high energy, adrenaline pumping punk rock for your skate board gang and dive bar brawl. And if your not into that kind of stuff, just good freakin in your face rock. The band does not waste anytime with crazy artsy riffs or anything, they get straight to pumping your ears full of heavy noise. A catchy melody, with a catchy chord progression...... These guys will totally rock the piss out of you and you will love them for it. A+ for thrashability factor". Captains - Garageband.com

MP3S ON GARAGEBAND.COM - "Wow, if its energy you want, and you need some music that can instantly release any pent-up anger, frustration or rage, then you have found the track that will continuously satisfy! No complex, drawn-out meandering here, just 100% absolute, solid punk rock. Long enough, to grab you by the balls (and squeeze unquestionably hard!), but short enough, to warrant another listen, again & again! Right from word go, thumpin bass pushes through the speakers, into your psyche, followed by wave after wave of guitars, drums and vocals. The song does exactly what the makers hope, beautifully summarising the phrase 'SHORT SHARP SHOCK! Fuckin Class!!". - EDGEWAY - Garageband.com

FUCK SOCIETY EP - ''5 track self produced and recorded e.p. from this Birmingham based band. The band formed in 2001 and were originally a catchy tuned punk band but have since evolved into a more hardcore sounding band. As far as self recorded material goes the lads have done a good job on their 8-track here. The songs are fast and well played with some good lyrics. Well worth checking out - 4 out of 5'' - Punk & Oi in the UK, July 2004

YOU CAN'T FOOL ME EP ''4 track self produced/recorded c.d. from this hardcore band from Birmingham. So far since forming in August 2001 the band have released 3 DIY c.d.’s. The band play fast, heavy hardcore with the subject matter on this c.d. ranging from animal abuse to lies about war. Considering this was recorded on an 8-track the band have got a pretty decent recording, I have heard proper studio albums that sound a lot worse than this” - 4 out of 5'' - Punk & Oi in the UK, July 2004