Gutter Humor

Punk rock, regardless of what the more militant camps will tell you, has always survived on its underlying humor. Sometimes it takes a little digging to uncover it, and sometimes it doesn't. Guttermouth has never been shy with its comedy. Hell, it might be its only saving grace — Lord knows Mark Adkins' voice teeters on the fine line between snotty-nasal and just plain bratty. But we guess that's the factor that has allowed this California skate-punk/metal-core act to be at it for so long. What is it, like nine full-lengths already? Hopefully the little incident at the (now-defunct) Edge involving someone's ass and a drumstick will not be replayed while the kids yell out for early faves like "1-2-3 Slam," "Bruce Lee vs. the Kiss Army," and newer "hits" like "Hot Dog to the Head" and "Surf's Up Asshole." At least this show will be fun. Remember that?

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Guttermouth performs with Valient Thorr and ASG at 6 p.m. Sunday, January 8, at Respectable Street, 518 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Tickets cost $12. Call 561-832-9999.