Not to be confused with the veteran California-based punk band X, California X is a rock group hailing from Amherst, Massachusetts whose sound recalls the heavier and sludgier side of '80s and '90s alternative rock, while maintaining a tuneful core amidst an aggressive, growling guitar attack. Formed in 2012, California X was initially a power trio, featuring guitarist and singer Lemmy Gurtowsky, bassist Dan Jones, and drummer Cole Lanier. Within a few months of forming, California X made their debut with a cassette-only EP release, Sucker/Mummy; the initial tape edition was s...