Audio Karate.

From: Thrasher | Date: November 1, 2004 | Copyright information

AUDIO KARATE ARE NOT who you think they are. They are signed to Kung Fu Records and are playing this summer's Warped tour, but they are not punk. They may look like four tough Mexican guys in press photos, but contrary to popular stereotypes, they are not thugs. While they address issues of faith in a song like "Jesus is Alive and Well (and Living in Mexico)," they are not a "Christian band". They are not ones for classification, yet guitarist Jason Camacho declares, "I'd like to t...

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