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Pottsville rockers Crobot sink claws into Janet Jackson’s ‘Black Cat’ on North American tour

Pottsville rockers Crobot sink claws into Janet Jackson’s ‘Black Cat’ on North American tour

From a press release: As Crobot crosses the paths of hard rock fans across North America this summer, the Pottsville natives have unleashed their feral take on Janet Jackson’s 1990 hit “Black Cat.” Dropping today on all major streaming platforms via Mascot Records, the new single brings out the built-in heavy rock elements and crossover […]

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Pottsville hard rockers Crobot ‘Feel This’ dirty groove on new album and national tour

Pottsville hard rockers Crobot ‘Feel This’ dirty groove on new album and national tour

From a press release: The riff monsters in Crobot conjure up the kind of rock ‘n’ roll that has grooves so powerful they throw you around the room and hooks high enough to shake the heavens. They take the sweet-sounding nectar of the gods and pour it down your throat until you’re wailing along like […]

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Pottsville groove rockers Crobot look forward to ‘Better Times’ and new album, ‘Feel This’

Pottsville groove rockers Crobot look forward to ‘Better Times’ and new album, ‘Feel This’

From a press release: Today, Pottsville hard rockers Crobot are looking forward to “Better Times,” the first single from their next studio album of dirty groove rock called “Feel This.” “No need to search any further, Beardos. ‘Better Times’ are here to stay!” singer Brandon Yeagley said, addressing the loyal fans they call “Beardos.” “You […]

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Pottsville groove rockers Crobot uncage ‘Rat Child’ EP with heavy guest stars

Pottsville groove rockers Crobot uncage ‘Rat Child’ EP with heavy guest stars

From a press release: Featuring several hard rock and metal guest stars, Pottsville groove rockers Crobot released their new EP, “Rat Child,” via Mascot Records today. The four tracks include “Everyone Dies,” a ballad with Stix Zadinia on piano that also received a heavenly music video today. The Steel Panther drummer co-wrote and mixed the […]

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VIDEO: Pottsville groove rockers Crobot climb the ‘Mountain’ with Anthrax on new single

VIDEO: Pottsville groove rockers Crobot climb the ‘Mountain’ with Anthrax on new single

From a press release: The gritty grooves, ballistic riffs, and bluesy psychedelic rock of Crobot are all back with the release of “Mountain,” the first single from an EP packed with guest stars that is due out this summer via Mascot Records. The new song sees the Pottsville band team up with Anthrax bassist Frank […]

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VIDEO: ‘Hunger Strike’ covered by Cold, Crobot, Breaking Benjamin, Candlebox, Lifer, and Earshot members in quarantine

VIDEO: ‘Hunger Strike’ covered by Cold, Crobot, Breaking Benjamin, Candlebox, Lifer, and Earshot members in quarantine

Nick Coyle, a solo artist from Berwick as well as the singer of Wilkes-Barre nu metal band Lifer and guitarist/backing vocalist of Cold, is back with a new entry in his all-star “Corona Sessions” series, this time bringing in even more local artists for a quarantine jam with past and present members of Crobot, Breaking […]

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VIDEO: Pottsville’s Crobot singer joins Anthrax, Testament, and Suicidal Tendencies members for Rush cover

VIDEO: Pottsville’s Crobot singer joins Anthrax, Testament, and Suicidal Tendencies members for Rush cover

The coronavirus pandemic has forced musicians to get creative while in quarantine, leading to some fun online collaborations that may not have happened otherwise. Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante has been teaming up with some of his heavy metal friends to record videos for his YouTube channel, with everyone participating safely from home. Some of those […]

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Pottsville groove rockers Crobot play album release shows for ‘Motherbrain’ Aug. 21-Sept. 1

Pottsville groove rockers Crobot play album release shows for ‘Motherbrain’ Aug. 21-Sept. 1

From a press release: After signing with Mascot Label Group last year and releasing two new music videos this year, Pottsville groove rock band Crobot is finally ready to debut their third full-length studio album, “Motherbrain,” with a string of release shows that kick off next week. The short run begins with two nights in […]

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Pottsville groove rockers Crobot play as a duo at World of Brew in Pittston on March 17

Pottsville groove rockers Crobot play as a duo at World of Brew in Pittston on March 17

From a press release: Kingston-based artistic promotion and production team Camp Rattler is bringing two members of Pottsville groove rock band Crobot – vocalist Brandon Yeagley and guitarist Chris Bishop – to play as an acoustic duo at World of Brew in Pittston on Saturday, March 17. Signed to Wind-up Records, home of many major […]

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Pottsville hard rock band Crobot creating epic sci-fi comics based on their music with fans’ help

Pottsville hard rock band Crobot creating epic sci-fi comics based on their music with fans’ help

Pottsville heavy groove rockers Crobot have always been a very visual band, from their 1960s-inspired look that pairs with their sound to their striking album and merch artwork to the trippy visualizers they made to go along with their music, and sci-fi stories are embedded in many of their lyrics, so it’s no surprise that […]