Multi Purpose Chemical are a fresh-faced, fresh-flavoured take on a tiresome metal scene. Described as ‘Liverpool’s most entertaining live band’ (by ‘Gigwise.com,’) it won’t be long before MPC are regarded as being one of the best live bands nation-wide. American Andres Lefevre (Vocals) and Southern Englishman Rob Hoey (Guitar) originally met in Italy, and decided to start a band in Liverpool. It was here that they teamed up with Glaswegian Ross McFarlane (Drums) and Mancunian Jim Wilson (Bass,) to complete the line up.

A year and a half later, after a handful of well received demos, and a string of near legendary live performances including slots with ‘Million Dead,’ ‘Reuben,’ and ‘The Mad Capsule Markets,’ the band signed with Honey Records at the tail end of 2004, and recorded the ‘Cult E.P,’ produced by Ace (ex Skunk Anansie).

Foot stomping riffs, hard hitting lyrics, and a positive outlook, combined with a genuine comedic talent, make up the Multi Purpose Chemical cocktail. It’s a unique mix which shows that this multi-cultural, Atlantic spanning band, are all about entertainment. Musically, they lie somewhere between Soulfly, System Of A Down, Poison The Well and Rage Against The Machine, with dashes of Cypress Hill and the occasional chilled funk salsa vibe thrown in for good measure. Lyrically, there is most definitely a strong message that stresses positive action as opposed to senseless whining. MPC demonstrate, with consummate flair, that rocking out as hard as humanly possible can be all about sweating and smiling, as much as it can be about hating your parents.

The ‘Cult EP’ is due for release in October 2005, with an album to follow, and is the perfect introduction to the ‘Hardest working, most easy living, non-sensical rock band you are ever likely to hear.’ (Live Magazine)