A Heavy Case of The Flu - Music Review

The local music scene in Connecticut has been getting larger and larger and many bands are beginning to be recognized by record labels. Flu, a local metal/punk band from Manchester, Connecticut formed in 1998, was recently signed with Sling Slang records in 2003 which is a small Independent Recording Company based in Southington CT. Though the band was signed by Sling Slang records, they are technically signed to Ten Foot Reach Records which is a small division off of Sling Slang. The three piece set includes guitarist and vocalist Michael Anderson, Aron Uzanas on bass and accompanying vocals and Matthew Peterson on drums and vocals. The band released their first CD "Remedy" in January of 2003 and have been recording ever since. This time around, the album is entitled "For Love And Brother" and includes hit songs such as "With Purpose", "The Sleepless" and "By Way of Trains".

The group brings forth an honest feel with trusting lyrics and heavy guitar riffs. Do not mistake these guys for an amateur out of high school band. Their sound is different because it incorporates both a punk rock feel as well as delivering poetic and diverse lyrics. Flu has performed with bands like Surviving Kenny, This Hostile Existence, Left to Fall and many others. This music is for people who enjoy fast paced, meaningful music with a hint of bitterness. Flu recorded their latest album with Aliehn Productions and their cd release date is February 29, 2009. The CD signing will be in Lithuanian Hall at 7:00 pm in Manchester Connecticut.

If anyone is interesting in finding out more about this creative trio log on to http://www.myspace.com/ and type in "Flu - For Love and Brother" into the search box under music. This band is not to dissapoint!