Local Shots Artist MonteCarlo Tonight at 6:30pm
Tune in tonight at 6:30pm as we spin one more new tune from MMR’s Local Shots Artist of the Month for August – MonteCarlo!
You guys are going to really dig “Drink Me Heavy” off of MonteCarlo’s brand-new EP Synthetic World out now everywhere!
“Blood Red Rose” (Lyric Video)
“Super Double Fine”
Meet Philadelphia’s own MonteCarlo, MMR’s Local Shots Artist of the Month.
MonteCarlo, is a hard rock band from Philadelphia, PA. Their namesake is the muscle car. Much like that, their sound is captivating and powerful. It leaves a lasting impression.
MonteCarlo is:
Albert Lepore / vocals
Dan Parsels / guitar, vocals
Ahmed Smith / guitar, vocals
Damian MonteCarlo / drums, vocals
Joe Mal / bass
Collectively, the musicians have performed on many notable bills. They have an impressive amount of experience under their belts. This includes Damian MonteCarlo’s success with Mach22- opening for bands such as Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi. They also made a repeat appearances at the wildly popular Rocklahoma festival. The band paired with guitarist Ahmed Smith’s label experience under Metal Blade Records with his band Phoenix Mourning. His years of combined wisdom in the music industry has also set MonteCarlo up for success.
MonteCarlo’s distinct sound can be described as a fusion of Velvet Revolver’s electrifying energy with the haunting melodies reminiscent of Alice In Chains. The band currently has a plethora of material for fans- including live shows, music videos, a full-length album and an additional EP, “Synthetic World”, due out August 11th, 2023.
Hear the Local Shots Artist of the Month on air every Wednesday at 6:30pm! Here’s how to stream live.
Keep Up With MonteCarlo On Their Socials
“Poison in Your Head” (Official Video)