MEDIA INFORMATION
For Immediate Release
August 16, 1996

The Figgs Hit CMJ Top Ten With Capitol Records Debut
Banda Macho

The Figgs, who made their Capitol Records debut last month (July 9th) with Banda Macho, moved seven spots to the #10 slot this week on CMJ’s Radio Top 200 records. The first single off the record, “Girl, Kill Your Boyfriend,” was sent to Commercial Alternative this week as the band prepare to hit the road in September with fellow label mates Smoking Popes and Jimmy Eat World. The tour, which is entitled, “God Bless America,” and is sponsored by Rolling Stone Magazine and Calvin Klein Cosmetics Company, will run for two weeks beginning in New York City on September 7th. The band recently completed a national tour on The Vans Warped Tour ‘96, which included Fishbone, CIV, Pennywise, NOFX and Rocket From The Crypt, among others.

Banda Macho is The Figgs’ sophomore release. In 1994, the band released their Imago Records debut, Low-Fi At Society High, which received critical praise from the media, and the single, “Favorite Shirt,” became a favorite on both Commercial Alternative and College Radio stations.

Banda Macho was recorded and produced by Eric Rachel and The Figgs, and a few tracks were mixed by David Kahne (The Presidents of The United States of America, Fishbone, Bangles). The Saratoga Springs quartet includes Mike Gent (vocals/guitar), Pete Donnelly (vocals/bass), Guy Lyons (vocals/guitar) and Pete Hayes (drums).
A press release is attached with more information and tour dates for the “God Bless America” tour.
For more information contact:
Maria C. Malta (212j492-5348
http://hollywoodandvine.com

Capitol Records, Inc. . 1730 N. Vine Street. Hollywood, California 90028 2)3) 462-6252 • 1290 Avenue of the Americas, :35th Floor, New York, NY 1010$ 212 492-5300