Neptune

**Neptune** is a Boston-based experimental noise rock band known for their DIY ethos and inventive use of custom-built instruments crafted from scrap metal, industrial salvage, and repurposed machinery. Formed in the late '90s by brothers Jason and Mark Sanford (guitar/vocals and drums, respectively) and Aaron Zarzutzki (bass/electronics), the trio creates chaotic, clanging soundscapes that blend punk energy with avant-garde mechanics. Their live shows and recordings, like *Live at SCSI Cell 11.20.2004* and *Gong Lake*, feel like junkyard symphonies—raw, rhythmic, and relentlessly creative. Over the years, Neptune’s releases, including *Green White Red* and *Mother of Millions*, have cemented their reputation as pioneers of "scrap metal rock," merging dystopian noise with hypnotic grooves. They’ve shared stages with acts like Lightning Bolt and continue to push boundaries with projects like *msg rcvd* and *Tell My People to Go Home*, proving that art-rock can be both abrasive and weirdly danceable.