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Recently, we reported on The Naked Truth becoming an honoree of “The Black I Am” awards in the “Power & Entertainment” category, so it only seems fitting that we take a look back at what got them this far! And the best way we can think of doing that is directing you to their kickass website, in particular to the gallery! www.thenakedtruthband.com/gallery.html
The Naked Truth band is the iconic first black punk band to break out of the USA! Managed by the iconic Bernie Rhodes behind the fame of “The Clash” and the “Sex Pistols”, and pioneered by a crack team of excellent musicians, The Naked Truth are a standout monolith in their genre. They’re an Atlanta, Georgia based quartet originating in the local hardcore scene in 1988, although the individual band members arrived from far afield: vocalist Doug Watts came from Detroit, bassist Jeff from Harlem, New York, and drummer Bernard Dawson from Los Angeles, while Jimmie Westley was the only Georgia native, from Savannah.
Life was initially tough for a black metal band in Georgia, but the dreadlocked group’s singer (D.Watts) caught the interest of former Clash manager Bernie Rhodes, and he helped the band sign to Sony and they relocated to London.
Despite making their name all the way back in the early 90s, the punk metal band is still going strong, and did not let the prejudices against them keep them down- indeed, they put the emotions they felt as a result of this into their music, and it came out in the best way possible! Just wait for the heavy drop. It’s moody, powerful, angry stuff, which is just the perfect sort of blend for the subject matter and music style. Which explains why it’s the featured video and the very first thing you see when you check out their website – no need to overstate anything. Just watch this. It’s all you need to know. Earned confidence.
Pretty sick. This legendary group is worthy of its status in terms of talent, no joke. Here’s a preview of the kind of tracks that earned them their stripes.
Chillingly good songs that you can easily bang your head to. The media section has everything you could ever want, whether you’re a superfan or whether you simply want to get to know the band more! Beyond that, check out their social media and official links below, and bring back the good old angry days of 90s metal! Or drop them an email if you want their excellent presence for any gigs you’re planning. Until then, play your music loud, bang your head until your neck aches, and get lost in the punk thrashing of this excellent group of talented performers!
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