Scanner - SPLAT

Website:

http://www.scanner1979.com

Music Style:

Punk

City:

Pittsburgh

 

State:

PA

 

Country:

United States

Band Description

Scanner has been rocking old school punk rock, horror rock, and creepy surf instrumentals since the 1970s. Influences include glam, horror, punk, and even dark country.


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Artist Biography

Scanner is:

 

Joe Brady (Bass, Lead Vocals)

Junnie Fortney (Guitar)

Troy Alwine (Drums, Backing Vocals)

 

Scanner was formed by Joe Brady and Junnie Fortney in 1979, and played throughout the Central Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Washington D.C. areas.  Scanner’s influences encompass a wide range of styles, including the pioneers of 50s rock and roll, 60s hard rock and surf, and 70s glam and punk.  

 

The band name "Scanner" came into being in 1980, when Joe read an article in a monster magazine about a new movie coming out called "Scanners" and liked the imagery of heads exploding, and imagined it being the effect of hearing Scanner music!

Press Release

 

 

 

 

Punk Rock Meets Monsters, Ghosts, Sideshows, and Sardonic Humor with New Scanner Album Release - SPLAT 

 

Media Contact: Joe Brady jbradydesign@gmail.com

 

YORK, PA – Central Pennsylvania’s Scanner has been rocking old school punk rock, horror rock, and creepy surf instrumentals since the 1970s.  2013 saw their successful release of “One Foot In The Grave, And More Pissed Than Ever”.  Now, in 2015, the Scanner boys will be taking listeners on a twisted carnival ride, tour de force of many of their influences, including glam, horror, punk, and even dark country with the release of their third album entitled “SPLAT”.  The new album has all of the elements Scanner fans have come to expect: blistering guitar work, dynamic percussion, and passionate, raw vocals. 

 

The album is recorded and engineered at Sound Works Recording and Productions in Hanover, PA. 

 

"This isn't just a punk band. Scanner is also a band of very talented individuals who have been making music for decades and know exactly what they're doing." 

- Rhonda Readence, Freelance Music Critic

 

Additionally, Scanner is thrilled to have their new CD cover art created by award-winning Australian artist, Dan Verkys. 

 

About Scanner

 

Scanner is Joe Brady (Lead Vocals and Bass), Junnie Fortney (Guitars), and Troy Alwine (Drums and Vocals).

 

Scanner was formed by Joe Brady and Junnie Fortney in 1979, and played throughout the Central Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Washington D.C. areas.  Scanner’s musical influences include the pioneers of 50s rock and roll, 60s hard rock and surf, and 70s glam and punk.  

 

Scanner Website: http://www.scanner1979.com

Scanner Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/Scanner1979