Eels mate during the dry season. It lives in the rivers of the Amazon and can grow up to 8 feet long. The inner ear is connected to the swim bladder by small bones derived from vertebrae that increase hearing capacity. This 14 Track CD contains 2 videos, so you can see, hear and believe that Rock And Roll CAN rescue the world! Similar to other eel shaped fish, the electric eel lacks pelvic fins. Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Shocking Electric Eel Facts." Electric Eel Shock (a.k.a. A true power trio from the time before rock became fractured into a diverse multitude of sub-genres and we were all still. Eels have been known to jump out of the water to shock prey or dissuade threats in the air. The band toured throughout Europe in support of the new album, later appearing as a support act on The Presidents of the United States of America's These Are the Good Times People tour. Stream Tracks and Playlists from ELECTRIC EEL SHOCK on your desktop or mobile device. Add or edit the setlist and help improving our statistics! The album was licensed to several labels around the world and was released in October 2009. Unfortunately there are no concert dates for Electric Eel Shock scheduled in 2021. Electric Eel Shock is a Japanese rock trio that powerfully combines classic rock, metal, and punk influences with a gritty garage rock delivery. The electric eel can generate deadly shocks up to 600 volts strong. EES formed in Tokyo in 1998, they first toured the United States in 1999 and came … It is only found in muddy, shallow waters surrounding the Amazon and Orinoco rivers in South America. A true power trio from the time before rock became fractured into a diverse multitude of sub-genres and we were all still. While the fish live in water and possess gills, they breathe air. Live at The Abyss, Gothenburg, Sweden on August 16th, 2018. Electric Eel Shock (EES) are a three-piece garage rock band, formed in Tokyo in 1994. An electric eel needs to rise to the surface and inhale about once every ten minutes. In 2004 they raised £10,000 from 100 fans (the Samurai 100) by offering them guestlist for life. Maekawa's low-slung bass and unkempt appearance was at odds with The Apollos' suited and polished image, and meant that his time in this role was short-lived. Performing Arts . Each Volta electric eel can produce a shock of up to 860 volts, the strongest shock of any animal on planet Earth. [17] Electric Eel Shock also made an appearance in the video clip for the Bloodhound Gang song "Uhn Tiss Uhn Tiss Uhn Tiss". Together, the organs make up four-fifths of an eel's body, allowing it to deliver low voltage or high voltage or use electricity for electrolocation. Community See All. Electric Eel Shock (EES) are a three-piece garage rock band, formed in Tokyo in 1994. The three electrical organs are developed from muscle and exhibit several biochem… When they mass together, the group of eels is called a swarm. The electric eel was first described by Linnaeus in 1766 and since then, has been reclassified several times. The electric eel has three pairs of abdominal organs that produce electricity: the main organ, Hunter's organ, and Sachs' organ. Electric Eel Shock (a.k.a. [citation needed] They returned to the US and toured almost constantly for the next two years. A shock from an electric eel is like the brief, numbing jolt from a stun gun. [citation needed] However, Maekawa left a lasting impression on their drummer, Tomoharu Ito (known as Gian, due to his similar appearance to a well-known Japanese comedian of that name). Whether the shock of an electric eel is fatal also may depend on the size of the eel, which, by the way, isn't actually an eel at all. [7][8][9] Gian has been arrested once, in Hong Kong[3] and fined HK$100,[10] for playing this way. The eel jumped out of the water and into the air to deliver its shock. I Think We Can Beat Nirvana. An electric eel has three organs in its abdomen that produce electricity. The eel would hope that you make some splashes which would help the eel to find you. Gian, who had a day job making artificial teeth, was soon introduced to Morimoto, and the three started practicing together shortly afterwards. These electric fish deliver enough electricity to stun an adult human but are not fatal. [4] The gigs were a big success, and the handful of dates that were planned turned into an East Coast tour. On 25 June 2008 after 55 days the band successfully raised $50,000.[23]. 104 people have seen Electric Eel Shock live. EES formed in Tokyo in 1998, they first toured the United States in 1999 and came … The electric eel, Electrophorus electricus, is a fish classified in the order Gymnotiformes and is a cousin to the carp and catfish. Here's what you need to know. Normally, the shock can't kill a person. The band used the London Underground as their only form of transport. Riverboat Gamblers* / Electric Eel Shock: Riverboat Gamblers* / Electric Eel Shock - That's Entertainment! The eel can vary the intensity of the discharge, curl up to concentrate the charge, and repeat the discharge intermittently for at least an hour without tiring. In captivity, they may live 22 years. [21] It has been Electric Eel Shock's most successful album to date in terms of both press and sales[citation needed]. There are 19 species of catfish, which are related to electric eels, capable of delivering an electric shock up to 350 volts. [2] After this, they returned to the US with Bob Slayer as their new manager.