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Gozu (pictured playing the Sinclair) is (from left) guitarist Doug Sherman, drummer Barry Spillberg, singer-guitarist Marc Gaffney, and bassist Joe Grotto.
Scene & Heard
SCENE AND HEARD: Gozu lightens up the heavy
By Scott McLennan
/ Globe Correspondent /
May 2, 2013
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“The [hard rock] genre can get a little pretentious,” says Gozu guitarist Doug Sherman. “I can’t write a song called ‘The Dragons Within.’ I can write ‘Here’s Ron Jeremy.’ ”
Singer Marc Gaffney says not only will the titles reveal little meaning, but the lyrics themselves are purposefully abstract.
“The titles are kooky, but there’s a heaviness to the lyrics. I’m getting stuff off my chest,” Gaffney says. “I try and make it so that people can get what they want from the songs.”
Drummer Barry Spillberg and bassist Joe Grotto complete the Gozu lineup. The band celebrates the release of its new album, “The Fury of a Patient Man” with shows Friday and Saturday at Radio in Somerville. Full story for BostonGlobe.com subscribers.
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