By Alexis Tarrazi – Straus News
Crushpile.
NEWTON — Sussex County rockers, Crushpile, are returning to the stage after more than a year to perform a free show at Koz’s Korner in Franklin on Saturday, April 20.
Due to major health issues with several members in the band, Crushpile took a brief hiatus for about a year, but are ready to return and perform.
“We are excited to be back in our home area and see some old school faces,” said vocalist Kenny Hoyt.
Hoyt and his brother Jeff formed the heavy metal band in March 2001 in their hometown Newton. Garnering support, the band’s original line up grew to feature Kenny, Jeff, Andy, Mike, and Goat.
Crushpile released its first album, “Crushpile Debut” in October later that year. And its second album “457” in 2003. The band’s music has been compared to the sounds of Pantera. Along with performing their original music, Crushpile will change up the set list to include cover songs from other heavy metal bands including Motorhead, Slayer and Iron Maiden.
“We do a lot of old school stuff such as Type O Negative and Misfits,” said Hoyt. “We really mix it up quite a bit. Although our original music is in the vein of Pantara, when we get into the covers we try to mix it up a little bit, to pull from different areas to give people a variety. But we try to do our own style, we don’t play it exactly, it’s with a Crushpile feel.”
Over the years, Crushpile has released a total of four albums, with its newest album Piledriver released last year.
Crushpile can be heard on I-Heart Radio and has fans not only in the U.S. but across the globe including Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Brazil and Argentina.
Crushpile will perform its free concert on Saturday, April 20 at 8 p.m. at Koz’s Korner, 323 Rutherford Ave., Franklin. Must be 21 years and older to attend.
For more information call Koz’s Korner at 973-827-9530. For the show schedule and information visit CrushPile.com.
Alexis Tarrazi 