EARTH TO ANDY "Chronicle Kings" Giant

A heavy metal band more interested in pursuing melody than displaying muscle, Earth to Andy is the promising offspring of two indie East Coast bands: Washington's Egypt and Charlottesville's Red Henry.

With plenty of help from producer Nick Launay, best known for his work with Semisonic, Silverchair, Talking Heads and INXS, the quartet combines a fierce rhythmic wallop with catchy themes and cool, wrap- around harmonies. Echoes of Led Zeppelin and Queen are apparent on some tracks, particularly "Biting at My Heels," "Smoke Rings" and "Still After You," which tend to emphasize lead…