TERRORWAYS

Rip It Up, Issue 21, 1 April 1979, Page 8

TERRORWAYS

Dominic Free

For almost a year now the word has been going around that Terrorways are the undiscovered talent among the local bands. No one catching their gigs at Zwines has come away unimpressed, and there is no advertising quite as good as word of mouth. In fact it may not be too long before the band’s current cult status gives way to a wider audience. Chiefly Terrorways go in for amped up covers of 60’s gems from the likes of The Who, the Dave Clark Five and Tommy James and the Shondells. Their originals like “Short-haired Rock’n’Roll'and “Never Been To Borstal” give little away in terms of wit or melody, yet the true measure of the band is still in their handling of the covers. The key to their distinctive sound is in the guitars of Dean Martinelli and Pete Hoffman. While Martinelli supplies the power chord muscle, Hoffman chips in with some nifty hooklines and quick lead breaks. Behind the guitars, the no-nonsense rhythm section of Eddie C on drums and Chris Orange on bass provides the power which makes Terrorways the peerless dance band they are. Up front vocalist John Noone completely typifies the band’s antiheroes stance and emphasis on rock'n’roll for fun.

Fun is what Terrorways are about. Check them out now. Soon you will be the only one who hasn’t.