Here are some words about Machetes since April 2008:
"The Machetes kidnaps you with an earth-shattering, raucous post-punk work-out infusing elements of glam and early 90's riot-grrrl. Jen is a supercharged combination of Kathleen Hanna and Siouxsie Sioux, as the band unleashes high-speed breakneck fury, reminiscent of the punk-spirit and dive-bomb energy of late 70's CBGBs. Full of sass and no-bullshit bravado--these ladies will remind you that the sleaze, danger, and flash, is not dead."-http://lonelyvagabond.blogspot.com
Interview in the Toronto Star
"I headed to the Bovine Sex Club, and am so glad that I went when I did, as Machetes had just stepped onto the stage. Machetes are an all female foursome from here in Toronto that features blazing guitars and bass, and punked-glam outfits to match. Having only formed back in April of this year, their stage presence was that of a band with years under their belts, not just months."-http://blogto.com
"As an added bonus, before the heart stopping performance by Woodhands, Wrongbar patrons were treated to the first ever performance by the post-punk inspired all girl band the Machetes who even whipped through a cover of Souxie and the Banshees' Love in a Void just to make sure that you knew where they were going."- http://www.publicbroadcasting.ca
"I would be remiss if I didn't mention the opening act, Machetes, a 4 girl band that reminded me of something vaguely British, though I suppose that isn't very descriptive. The girls looked like rockers, and rocked like a mother fucker. I can't describe how disappointed I was to learn they didn't have any music for sale. I'll have to find out when they're playing live next. Seriously, I was really disappointed they didn't have a CD. Also, the lead guitarist had purple pants on which looked hype."-http://funkaoshi.com