Genres:
Punk

Hometown:
Detroit, Michigan, United States

Bio:
Detroit's HiFi Handgrenades are a new 4-piece melodic punk band, comprised of some
of the scene's best and brightest.

The band was formed in late December '06, following the demise of power-pop trio The
Fags, who released an EP and full-length 'Light 'Em Up' on Texas indie Idol records.

Singer/guitarist/songwriter John Speck wanted to form a new band that recalled his
years coming up in the city's storied punk scene. An honest, no-frills band echoing the
melodic sound of the Descendents and DagNasty, combined with the attitude of midwestern
greats such as 'Stink'-era Replacements and Naked Raygun.

Joining him are former Suicide Machines drummer Ryan Vandeberghe and bassist Rich
Tschirhart, along with Grande Nationals guitarist/singer Tony Vegas. Intent on playing
all-new material specific to the group, the four set a breakneck pace for practice and
writing.

Of their debut show at the annual Hamtramck Blow-Out in March, Metro Times music
editor Johnny Loftus wrote:

"What struck me most at this year's Blowout was the number of participating artists
who have arrived in our show-going lives fully-formed. HiFi Handgrenades were ready
for their packed and sweaty Friday night set at Small's; with melodies like classic Superchunk
and the mechanized recoil of Naked Raygun, they sounded incredible for
such a new band."

Recent gigs include Dropkick Murphys, Bad Religion, Only Crime, Warped Tour, as well
as main support for the Foo Fighters on their Fall '07 tour and dates in England supporting
Saosin.

The band recorded and mixed 5 songs in 3 hours with former Suicide Machines bassist
Royce Nunley for inclusion on a self-released EP.

They are currently working with John Lousteau (Foo Fighters, Shadows Fall, Superdrag's
John Davis) at the Foo's 606 West Studio.

The band plans to tour in earnest and find a suitable home for their eagerly anticipated
full-length.

contact: Gus Brandt 213.595.0540 scrtrees@aol.com

myspace.com/hifihandgrenades