Neurotica's is one of those stories that could only happen in the crazy world of rock and roll. A local band with a good following plays a dive in their Florida hometown and a great set of ears happens to be in the audience, in this case, the knowing ears of AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson!

The famous rocker loves the band, buys them beers and the next thing you know, Neurotica is signed to indie label NMG Entertainment and are making an album with Johnson producing and one of the rock world's top engineer's, Mike Fraser (Metallica, Aerosmith, AC/DC, blah, blah, blah) mixing the album. The result was Neurotica's debut release, "Seed." Great reviews followed: Hit Parader raved: "Neurotica seem to have all the bases covered on their quest to become hard rock's Next Big Thing." Metal Edge described Neurotica's music as "metallic, hypnotic and kick ass, classic and modern at the same time." Even the conservative Billboard boasted of their first single, "Easy Speak," "the song deserves the attention of all mainstream rock radio."

Attention is what "Easy Speak" got, nationwide, prompted by heaps of support from nationally syndicated shock jock, Bubba The Love Sponge. However, Neurotica's "Seed" was doomed. The failure and eventual demise of their label's distributor, Alliance Entertainment (AEC, then the largest Independent National Distibution company in the world) had a profound impact; the fans and the retailers could not get Neurotica! In other words, "Seed"ever had a chance to grow.

Fortunes have changed for Neurotica and the label. Signing a new distro deal with K-Tel (KTD), Neurotica is getting a much deserved and anticipated second chance. One listen to their latest release, "Living In Dog Years," and it's obvious, Neurotica, like their Florida brethren Limp Bizkit and Creed, are what today's hard music is all about. Wheather it's the first single, "Ride Of Your Life," with it's driving guitars and hip as hell speed rap bridge or the hook crazy title cut, Neurotica takes American rock back to where it belongs; loud, over the top and hooks galore!

Neurotica formed in 1994 as an outgrowth of frontman, lead mouth, Kelly Shaefer's acclaimed 90's death metal band Atheist (WEA/Metal Blade) with Shawn Bowen (guitar), G.J. Gosman (drums), Migwell Przybyl (bass) and Louis Polito (guitar)

Free of issues and politics, Neurotica is as undoctored and bare bones as they come. Potent, driving, phat ass, crunchy and powerful, Neurotica is rooted in the classic approach to rock and roll, the music. With a live show that melds electricity, raw passion and street like intensity, Neurotica promises to take you on the ride of your life.

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