Abstracted from Shout!'s The Pit archives - August 2008 Issue -
(Shout! is taking a new direction with the zine
and will no longer be publishing Pit pieces.)
I was first introduced to Mary Magdalan when a fan of theirs added me on myspace. Her myspace profile was plastered with pictures and music by Mary. Curiosity is what killed my junkie virginity. Honestly, I have never seen such dedication and loyalty from fans than that of the Mary Magdalan junkies. And this craze is for good reason.
Inspired by a dark past, struggling with a mother battling a heroin addiction, female front woman, Mary Magdalan, whole-heartedly bears her soul through her lyrics, in high hopes of bringing healing to those going through the same pain. All of Mary Magdalan’s lyrics are biographical and is what makes them so original. Her story is truly inspiring and is one of the many reasons why I am so attracted to this band.
I can’t quite place what genre of music they belong in. They remind me very much of the band Otep, but with a little more grunge. Their sound is truly a breath of fresh air and very different from what we’re used to hearing. Their different musical influences explain why this band is so darn different. On guitars is Ericb, who has his masters in classical and is heavily influenced by Metallica and Pantera. Gzus brings the hip-hop element to their music and Mary, the vocalist, is influenced by legendary songstresses like Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin. Their unique blend of genres is heavily reflected upon their music and is something you just can’t find anywhere else.
Mary Magdalan’s debut album called “Pity Girl” ,which was solely mastered, manufactured and distributed by the band themselves, is out on sale and can only be bought directly from the band. They are in the midst of recording their next album and will be doing 5 exclusive dates around The United States this summer.
Be a junkie. Get your fix today!
