I had the opportunity to atttend the Zippo Hot Tour Regional Finals and catch 60 Second Crush's performance.

60 Second Crush is:
Tommy Techno: Vocals
Dana Forrester: Bass
Peder Seglund : Guitar
Jason Caine: Lead Guitar
Ryan Schimming : Drums

Their debut album, Love For a Minute (1998), received critical acclaim. Their second album, Scratch, has shown superior musicianship and precision combined with a heavy feel, danceable groove, and stage prescence that has won audiences over, both nationally and all over Europe. The track, "Sister Suicide", is featured on Sci-Fi Channel's "Hulk The Low Down."

The crowd was electric as 60 Second Crush hit the stage. The show was being taped for HDA-TV, to be televised this upcoming winter. The opening song, "Fading Away" had a catchy chorus, a steady bouncy beat, and lightning-fast guitar riffs.

"What's on Your Mind" used good effects and Tommy's haunting vocals carried the song to an introspective level.

"Everyday Girl" was a crowd pleaser. With a combination of a driving beat and a heavy punk feel, the song had me humming the chorus, long after the show ended.

The song "Sucka Punch" (to be released on their forthcoming CD this winter) had punk/metal quality. The menacing tone and thundering intensity, provided a full-on heavy assault - made my ears feel that "sucka punch."

The surprise guest of the evening was Jezter, of the band SOOT, who came onstage and performed a duet with Tommy on "Destructive". The dark, moody vocals combined with Jezter's rap, was reminiscent of Rage Against The Machine. Overall, the duet went over well with the audience, as they were dancing and moshing along to it.

Observations were that 60 Second is a band that commands the stage as far as presentation and audience participation. With influences such as The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Iggy Pop, it comes as no surprise that this band is reknowned for mass appeal to their audiences. Their tours of Europe gave them vast exposure as headliners and has granted them praise from many well-known critics. Hailing from the Motor City, this band is headed for great things. Looking forward to their upcoming CD.

Thanks go out to:
Aural Pleasure Records
Crissy and the Zippo Staff

www.60secondcrush.us

www.zippohottour.com

Photos by 60 Second Crush