Four horror fans making some sludgy doom noise!  Heavy riffs, a touch of punk and blood-drenched darkness.  Adam G on vocals, Kevin Winslow on Satanic guitar hijinks, Wendy Groovella on the four-string distorted rumble machine and Scotty Slam on drums and conjurings.

If ever there was a band to smash the idea of "don't judge a book by its cover," Throw The Goat are the guys for the job. The ridiculous band name immediately suggests a far-from-serious piss-take of a project, while track names like 'Beef' and "Havin' A Beer' don't exactly quench such presumptions. However, this debut full-length from the Californian four-piece is a punk steel toecap up the dusty backside of stoner rock, and the results make for something that wouldn't sound out of place in the background of a skate video. They are a musical wrecking ball that will bulldoze their way through your eardrums and into your head. Resistance is futile; prepare to hum for days afterward.
Angela Davey - Terrorizer Magazine

Throw the Goat play from their soul. Some bands can care less about trends and stardom and just go for it. On their debut release Black Mountain, they perfectly blend hardcore punk, stoner metal and the aggressiveness of Motorhead. They create infectious vocal melodies with simple upbeat pit induced rhythms. They come across 100 percent authentic and capture the crossover era in all its glory. The track “Too Late” is Throw the Goat at their best. The groove during the verses is undeniable and the D.R.I. inspired vocal melody is killer. The chorus has an excellent clean vocal that the Ramones would be proud of. Opener “Southeast Bound” is ripped right out of Lemmy’s playbook and comes slamming out of the gates. The hilarious “Havin’ a Beer” and “Beef” are both punk anthems that capture the sprit of the band perfectly."
Dan Drago - heavymetal.about.com

The sound which Throw The Goat have created is an outstandingly explosive mixture of metal and rock with a dose of punk which makes it all the more incendiary. The band released their debut album Black Mountain in September 2012 and this is just so riotous and addictive, it is a powerful party mix of songs which are ass kickingly compelling. The first three songs, ‘Southeast Bound’, ‘Too Late’ and ‘Last Call’ are all full throttle assaults which could easily get you pogo-ing around in the mosh pit. These are a wonderful intro to the rest of the album which is a stunning collection of hard hitting dirty stoner rock packed full of attitude and delivered with a healthy heap of power. Ending with a party track called ‘Having A Beer’ Black Mountain is a stunning debut album, 9/10”
Nick Giles - The Rock And Roll Report 

"There's much to like about this little band from the boondocks of Idyllwild, California. Throw The Goat offers a blend of punk, stoner, and heavy rock in a rather intriguing package with Black Mountain. It's like a mash up of Ramones, Motorhead, and maybe some Kyuss.

But, ultimately, I think Throw The Goat simply wants to be a good rock band. Their take may be on the heavy, sometimes stoner, side, but they delivers some deep rockin' grooves. You get this at the start with Southeast Bound, but also later on Predictable, I Always Lie, and Havin' A Beer. The rock also gets punked out across the album, but to a greater degree on a song like Excuses. And you got to love the Goat's sense of humor: consider Beef, an ode to red meat and the simplistic Havin' a Beer, a chant to suds lovers everywhere.

Additionally, Throw The Goat's musicianship is quite surprising, essentially very good, especially the rhythm section and the guitar leads (check out One Sock), which vary between traditional and sometimes stoner psychedelic. The production is crisp, but still brings out the rawness necessary for their punk side. The wild card here may be Mike Schnalzer's vocals, which are all over the place. He's growls, screams, and sometimes sings; I think he's going after the whole punk thing. He can be melodic as on Too Late. After a couple a spins, however, he got a little tiring, especially when it sounds like all screaming as on I Always Lie. But the weird thing is that most of these songs would not sound the same without his style.

Throw The Goat's Black Mountain stands up well against conventional and current offerings in the modern rock scene. These guys are both good and different, entertaining and challenging. Recommended."
-Craig, Danger Dog (Nov 07, 2012)

"...Throw the Goat brings it with a head banging combination of heavy rock nuance, high energy riffing and subtle punk rock undertones... Raw and unrefined (consider that a compliment), the boys of Throw the Goat seamlessly combine the elements of a number of different genres in their first and aptly named demo, Demo Primero. Give it a listen, give thanks and don’t be afraid to Throw the Goat if you catch these guys on their Southern California circuit. 8/10"
- Fish, ShredderNet (Nov 23, 2011)

"...Great stoner/heavy rock with a lot of rock'n'roll energy, punk influences and great swampy vocals... A good slab of high voltage, enjoyable music... I'll keep an eye on them for sure."
- Istar, Stoned Sun Vibrations (Oct 19, 2011)

"I really hate it when someone throws the goat incorrectly. It should be palm out. People can’t ever seem to remember that. However, given their maniacal musical tendencies, I gotta believe that this Idyllwild, California band of horned rubber mask miscreants excel at throwing the goat, be it at old ladies at the bus stop or at the dude behind the counter at the porno shop. Then when they’re done terrorizing pedestrians with Satanic hand gestures they head back to their rented storage space, freak out on some desert punk rawk, have sword fights with rusty tailpipes, and throw the goat at one another. Palms out, of course."
- Jeff Warren, Broken Beard

"From Idylwild CA these guys were turned on to us by our dear friend from the underground rock scene, Lauren Boquette (Drown, Six and currently Lords of Ruin). Sometimes the greatest thing you can discover as a fan of music is all the stuff your friends are into. Well these guys showed up with the intent to impress and succeeded gratefully and graciously. With a Desert Rock/ Punk Rock sound mixing in some metal and jam too, Throw the Goat was awesome to watch. A 4 piece with Bassist/Vocalist, Michael, fronting the band (playing with his fingers I’d like to add) and Drummer, Tim, that could kick your face in, these guys brought the noise... Two Guitars Johnny and Brian taking turns in the spot light, playing with a passion for the songs that transfers through in the vibe of the audience. It seems these guys have been playing with each other for a long time or maybe just have that “click”. Everything went great for these guys... Throw the Goat was a great beginning to the B@1 Showcase."
- Hell Ride Festival (Jan 27, 2012)

"...When playing its first session as a group, Mike, a.k.a. “Barba Rojo,” realized that the group has potential, “It was just one of those moments that clicked,” he says. “This is the band we’ve all wanted to be in for the past decade.” Brian, a.k.a. “Puke,” is planning on continuing to please the band’s “tribe of rabid, rock-hungry fans” as well as gain a few new fans at Angelo’s in Pomona as well, “Our live shows are always chaotic and energetic. Our fans are insane! It’s a sweaty, head-bangingly good rock ’n‘ roll time.” Throw the Goat’s newest album Demo Primero is a self-released album; “DIY” as Brian calls it. Come January (which Mike has deemed the “Year of the Goat”) Throw the Goat will be recording a new demo at the Idyllwild “Goat House” and further on in the year, the band has arranged for plenty of SoCal shows (performing for us “flatlanders”) and even a show down in Costa Rica."
- Ashley Bennett, IE Weekly (Dec 22, 2011)

"California rock band Throw the Goat contacted me about their demo, aptly named Demo Primero. They're not a metal band, but I think they'll appeal to you anyway. It's hard rock with plenty of punk influence, played fast and loose. There's a little bit of Misfits in here (check the chorus on "Too Late"). How can you possibly go wrong with that? It's pure fun, and absolutely free. I give it 4 out of 5 stars."
- Kelly Hoffart, Full Metal Attorney

"Throw The Goat is a quartet that plays energetic Stoner Rock with a Rock 'n' Roll attitude. This band has just released their first demo and it is immediatly a step in the right direction. This demo contains six catchy songs with nice guitar riffs, screamy vocals and a solid rhytm section. Throw The Goat displays their capabilities with this demo. This band is for sure a promise for the future. Enjoy!"
- Insane Riez, Stoner Rock Is Here To Stay (Nov 23, 2011) 

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