Plot

When the Girls of Porn lose their lead singer, what does it take to keep the hard-rock dream alive?

In 2001, Brooklyn-based Girls of Porn (GOP) were a popular local rockband.

They were on the road to success and were doing everything right. They played clubs three nights a week. They booked regional tours. They had a world-renowned record producer set to mix their debut and shop their album to the majors.

But shortly before recording was to begin, powerhouse lead singer Ray West (Spread Eagle) left the band to pursue a solo career. This was devastating news and GOP was confronted with a tough decision: face band death, or find a new front man

State of Rock follows the remaining members of GOP on their quest, introducing us to a driven bunch of unsung dreamers in the process: the roadie who always wanted to be in a band; the businessman who used to be; and the two would-be lead singers who get their chance (including a pre-American Idol Constantine Maroulis).

Shot in and around Williamsburg, Brooklyn and two of NYCs most notorious rock clubs(The Continental & Don Hills), the movie acts as both an intimate portrayal of band dynamics and a down and dirty concert film. The filmmakers were granted rare access to their subjects over a four year period (2002-2006), allowing for a deep, inside look at these musicians lives - both offstage and on.