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Flying Tigers
12+ albums
lostwave
about
WITH their potent combination of modern sounds, vintage attitude and raw energy, the Flying Tigers are unquestionably one of the year's most exciting new bands. The Los Angeles-based trio's self-titled Atlantic Records debut sees the band creating their own brand of new millenial rock - irresistible hooks, uncompromising riffs, and heartfelt songwriting, all marked by singer/guitarist Ryan Martin's distinctive vocals. Tracks such as the electrifying first single, "Maybe," display a band who are clearly focused on the future, while never turning away from the eternal power of classic rock 'n' roll. "It's like our name," Martin says. "The Flying Tigers - it's simple and classic-sounding, and that's where we're coming from musically as well. I mean, we don't sound like a Seventies band, but we want to capture that kind of organic attitude." "We're just a simple rock band with really good melodies," drummer Gary Benson adds. "It's just raw, real rock music." Martin and Benson formed the Flying Tigers after the two had been members of the alternative group Frankie Machine. After nine years together the team was now anxious to strip away stale layers and focus on emotional original rock music. Former Powerman 5000 bassist Dorian Heartsong, was also on a quest for something new and inspiring. A mutual friend introduced Heartsong to Martin and Benson and the lineup was solidified. "I left PM5K to play fresh music with new people," the bassist says, "but I didn't expect to fi
