They're a band of like-minded musicians who love and make great records.

Their live performances are powerful funfests of guitar cornucopia, sweet and screaming vocals, original pop mayhem oldies from the vaults that are delivered passionately and devastatingly.

They've opened for bands like The Flaming Lips, Shoes, Love, Redd Kross, Matt Wilson, Blake Babies, Uncle Tupelo and Chainsaw Kittens. Their tours have ranged from Minneapolis to New York City.

Hits Magazine, in reviewing the new Epic Soundtracks album, praised Lava Sutra's Anthony Illarde for his pounding on the platter, and for his legendary fashionable attire.

"We're into good songs," states drummer Anthony Illarde. "The way they make us feel is important. It doesn't matter if it's Louis Prima or Glen Campbell or Led Zeppelin. We take what we like. With such diverse options, why limit yourself to rock'n'roll from 1989 to 1994?"

"Rock is rock," protests Timothy Fowler. "Kiki Dee had the music in her and so did Black Flag. Both were trying to get their specific message across, but it's all the same - it's just a rock show. And we're the same as Kiki Dee and Black Flag, only a little bit louder."

Unfortunately, the members of Lava Sutra have gone their separate ways. Currently drummer Anthony Illarde (ex-Rights of the Accused) and guitarist Tim Fowler jam together in The Chamberstrings.