Photo Cred: Comeuppence.com

WHO: Brandon Carr, Scott Certa, Stephen Carr, Steve Radakovich

ORIGIN: Crown Point, Indiana

GENRE: Experimental/Metal

LATEST RELEASE: I Have Made My Bed In Darkness (2008)

WHO CARES?: Not only did the four-piece get a spot in Alternative Press’ “100 Bands You Need To Know” issue, but their music speaks for itself. Drawing heavily from a variety of influences, Exotic Animal Petting Zoo are a rabid, hormonal creature that speaks with not words, but with tantalizing rhythms and passionate vocals.

SOUNDS LIKE: The artistic yet daring love child of The Mars Volta and every metal band you love.

LISTEN TO: “Ira Lore”, “Translations”

MYSPACE: www.myspace.com/exoticanimalpettingzoo