Formed in Tokyo in the 90’s EES left their native Japan at the end of the millennium to see what they could make of America and the rest of the world. We are now 18 years into the 21st century and the band continue to tour the world playing to an ever increasing and loyal fanbase. Electric Eel Shock have toured 33 countries around the world on 4 continents and performed on pretty much every major rock festival in Europe.
Highlights include: Headlining a stage at the prestigious Roskilde Festival in Denmark and Bonnaroo, One of biggest US festival, following The Black Crowes and closing the main stage at Azkenna Rock Festival in Spain, playing every state in America except Alaska and Hawaii, performing at SXSW 4 times, playing with a full orchestra at Beached Festival in Scarborough and Toured with, Bloodfound Gang (2007&2008), Turbonegro, Danko Jones(2003), Sepultura, The Framing Sideburn(2003), The Datsons(2003), Supporting The Subways, The Answer, Enter Sikari, kvelertak, and Supported Dutch legend Peterpan Speedrock in Japan and their last Eindvohen show(2016).
“Mixing dark fuzzy stoner rock riffs with classic rock sensibilities and addictive song-writing hooks, EES occupy the gaping void somewhere between Queens Of
The Stoneage, AC/DC and Black Sabbath.”
– Kerrang
“You’d have to be the most miserable of metal purists or the ultimate elitist trend follower not to allow yourself to simply enjoy this band…”
– Classic Rock
