Gifted But Twisted
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Gifted But Twisted is a punk rock
band from Woolwich, Maine
. They were formed in July 2006 by lead vocalist and guitarist Izack Adler. Gifted But Twisted's records were released independently and were supported by a large internet fan base. Their style is a mix of Punk Rock
, Ska
, and Hip-Hop. Gifted But Twisted's success was based upon the viral videos and songs, most notably the success of the 2006 single Ice Cream Man.
After releasing numerous demos, splits, and EPs, Gifted But Twisted released their first full-length, in 2010. A year later, the band compiled their earlier, out-of-print recordings on the anthology Old Skool: All The Good Old Shit.
The band released their self-titled album on May 10, 2010.
Currently the band is in the studio with Hot Action Cop
producer, Michael Baker.
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band from Woolwich, Maine
Woolwich, Maine
Woolwich is a town in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,810 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine metropolitan statistical area...
. They were formed in July 2006 by lead vocalist and guitarist Izack Adler. Gifted But Twisted's records were released independently and were supported by a large internet fan base. Their style is a mix of Punk Rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
, Ska
Ska
Ska |Jamaican]] ) is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s, and was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae. Ska combined elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues...
, and Hip-Hop. Gifted But Twisted's success was based upon the viral videos and songs, most notably the success of the 2006 single Ice Cream Man.
After releasing numerous demos, splits, and EPs, Gifted But Twisted released their first full-length, in 2010. A year later, the band compiled their earlier, out-of-print recordings on the anthology Old Skool: All The Good Old Shit.
The band released their self-titled album on May 10, 2010.
Currently the band is in the studio with Hot Action Cop
Hot Action Cop
Hot Action Cop is an American alternative rock band. The group released their self-titled debut album on Lava/Atlantic Records in 2003. Rob Werthner formed the band back in the 1990s with bassist Luis Espaillat, drummer Kory Knipp and Nashville guitarist Tim Flaherty, Later before the 2003 tour...
producer, Michael Baker.
Band members
- Izack Adler - lead vocals, guitarGuitaristA guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
- Greg Strong - BassBassistA bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
- Zach Rankin - DrumsDrummerA drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...