New Jam Rock Music: SICMAN Of Virginia

I’ll be honest, when I saw this band’s name I was really worried they’d be some scremo band comprised of angsty teens out of NOVA. Growing up there, this would not have been surprising at all. Well, I was surprised, because SICMAN of Virginia is not an angsty scremo band, they are a really awesome new jam rock band.

I don’t know if it’s possible, but if you can, try imagining the musical style of Tenacious D (not their lyrics) and Queens of the Stone Age. What you get is a lovely mix of heavy, ambient, and acoustic tunes all at once; a sort of heavy folk rock. I didn’t think it was possible either, but SICMAN of Virginia have proven me wrong.

SICMAN of Virginia have three albums out: “A SICMAN’s Guide to Illness…” (2003), “Sweatpants and Other Unnecessary Nonsense” (2011), and “Stale as it Ever Was” (2012). These guys are pretty awesome, so check out “Don’t Call” and see for yourself.