biographical info
From the ashes of Armed and Hammered, Mopa Dean brings you The G-Men. Formed in June 0f 2002 a collaboration between Mopa and long-time Music veteran Ron ‘Dabz’ Boudreau.
"The G-Men aren't afraid to dress up their '80s hardcore grime with '70s rock flash"- Eye Magazine
"Simple production highlights the partying’, in-your-face attitude" - Punk planet
"it's always good to hear but even nicer when you're drunk" - Now Magazine
"Fuck all these hipster posers. This is the real rawk from Taranah" - Montreal POP/HOUR
"Hard-edged punk rok" -Now Magazine/ NXNE
"You don't hear many successful updates of classic, anthemic Punk, but this is one band that's nailed it to a board and swung it at the new millennium. Adorning it with some Garage swagger and a splash of Metal flair, these suit-and-tied Canucks are claiming man-o-fist destiny and launching a pre-emptive Punk assault against the U.S". - CINCINNATI CITYBEAT
"straightahead punk rock with a lot of metal tone.
Just solid, nourishing punk".
-National Capital Rock
Two studios, one us Canadian tour and a fallen comrade latter, the G-Men thrust out there latest release "UP THE DOSE". Nearly a year in the making, "UP THE DOSE" was recorded with Rob Sanzo at Signal 2 Noise and In Toronto, and with Jeff Dabella at mansion Audio in New York State USA. In March of 2005, Brian Knapp, one time roadie and pilot joins the band as the new drummer. Brian has proven to be a welcome edition and injection of high energy into the band.
lineup
Brian Knapp Drums
Mopa Lead
Jamie G Guitar
Dave Only Bass
influences
70's Punk Rock, Rock & Roll
80's Hard Core, Poision Idea
Dead Boys, Bunchofuckings
Exploited, Crass, New York Dolls
Rudimentry Peni, Armed and Hamemred