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Middle Class Rut are a Sacramento, Calif., duo who make an almighty racket, calling to mind the glory days of Rage Against The Machine, Deftones and At The Drive-In--propulsive, hard-hitting rock that's thoughtful and comes packed full of surprises. They're one of MTV's Artists To Watch In 2011, and here's why.
Made up of guitarist/vocalist Zack Lopez and vocalist/drummer Sean Stockham, Middle Class Rut have been plugging away since 2006, accruing a dedicated fan base through their explosive and energetic live show. In October 2010, the band released its debut album, No Name No Color, an accomplished full-length full of Led Zeppelin-like dirges ("I Guess You Could Say") and sociopolitically charged anthems ("USA").
The highlight of Middle Class Rut's album is, undoubtedly, the single "New Low," a taut and tense slab of atmospheric rock that comes with an incredibly inventive video, to boot.
Watch Middle Class Rut's video for "New Low," below. No Name No Color is out now.
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