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Crux

Pete — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:46:44 +0000

Whereas the original jams and songwriting edged towards the Southern end of the rock spectrum a liquid lineup in the early days has left its mark, as Crux now write and perform progressive rock with a nod towards Queensryche, Savatage and Fates Warning - with elements of early Judas Priest and other NWOBHM bands - together with some of the punch of Alice in Chains and other post 90’s rock. However labels do not easily categorise Crux, a name chosen as the bands sound is a result of the confluence of all their influences and the band as the focal point - not the musicians themselves.
Adam (ex 9xDead, First of the Stygian, This System Kills, Armageddon, Distorshaus, Backlash….) is a guitarist who seeks sonic perfection. A fan of using the guitar as an instrument, not a weapon, his playing and writing span a wide generation of influences from the frantic (Lynch, Satriani) to the intense (Lifeson, DeGarmo/Wilton). From spacious, textural soundscapes (Polaris, Prey For Sanity) to brutal rhythmic and tonic assault (Prepare for War, Crown of Thorns) he aims to have no one tone, no safety zone - using whatever sounds and tones fit the song.

Gareth has been playing bass for 8 years he brings a thundering bass to CRUX. His previous bands were Psycho Circus, Ghetto Machine and Winter Air. His influences are Metallica plus classic/southern rock

Chris is a 20 year old drummer from Ebbw Vale. He recently played in a screamo/thrash metal band called Until Now.. He picked up his first drum stick wen he was 7 but he didnt actually play seriously until he was 12. He play’s a wide range of style’s like rock, metal, funk, pop, jazz etc, which we believe he will combine well within Crux. His influences are Metallica, Korn , Slipknot, Terrovision, Pantera, Faith No More, Nirvana and his idols are David Silveria (Korn), Joey Jordison (Slipknot) and John Bonham (Led Zepplin).

Dafs Dearson ; the melodic yet powerfull vocals of Dafs speaks for its self , his influences range from Crimson Glory to Judas priest . He joined Crux and changed the direction of the band from the southern grind to the prog metal sound thats been compered to Queensryche and Dream theater , he has an energy on stage that is created by the members of crux that forms a power house of classic yet original metal

James has been playing for over 12 years, influenced by such greats as Glenn Tipton, Adrian Smith and Dave Murray, Vivian Campbell as well as the legendary Eddie Van Halen - he brings to Crux a feel for the twin guitar sound, in rhythm and in lead, that we hope will thicken us out further.
A lover of the traditional ‘thick as a brick’ Marshall … See moresound in contrast to Adam’s more textural approach, James plays Jackson, Dean and Tokai guitars… It is this contrast, this dark mingled with light, that we feel will drive Crux forward - after all, Crux was formed in conflict, and its music thrive

Crux are now a live preforming band and has many gigs lined up so watch this space \,,/

Rib

Pete — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:45 +0000

Classic heavy rock/metal powerful female vocals-gert thick sound-great songs-big performance.

Midnas reach

Pete — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:22:22 +0000

Midnas Reach are a Bristol 4 piece who’s beginning to brake the live scene in such places as surface unsigned and are eager to play there original material in literally any place possible around Bristol.

They are currently recording there EP and when its finished it will be up here and for sale on itunes

Blackbud

Pete — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:47:26 +0000

We’re called Blackbud, we’re originally from the Shire (Wilt) and we’ve just recorded our second album in East London.

BLACKBUD, the critically lauded West Country 3 piece, are finally set to release their much anticipated new, self-titled, Mike Crossey produced (Arctic Monkeys, Razorlight) album ‘Blackbud’ on June 8th through Independiente.

The album is a follow up to 2006’s ‘From the Sky’, described at the time by David Sinclair from The Times as a ‘Truly an epic band in the making’, the band and album went on to receive praise and plaudits from the likes of Zane Lowe, MTV2, Uncut Magazine, Classic Rock and The Guardian.

Black Chalk

Pete — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:30:23 +0000

We are Blackchalk. We are Bristol’s finest pop-punk party band.

Blackchalk is:

Patt - Vocals, Guitar
Beany - Guitar, Vocals
Jay - Bass, Vocals
Rory - Drums, Vocals

Teller

Pete — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:17:39 +0000

‘I can’t believe we didn’t start this earlier’, reflects singer, Stuart Pridell when asked about TELLER’s origins. He goes on to blame himself for this when remembering numerous conversations had with bass player, Daniel Baker about getting together and doing some writing. I was busy with solo stuff and we never got around to it, better late than never I guess, he muses.

So, the solo project was scrapped & TELLER were born. Having said that, the name was some weeks away from being decided. One of the toughest and yet most insignificant things to do in a band is name it, says Matt. This prompts the question, where does the name come from?

Every band, every artist is trying to tell you something with every piece they create, I guess we’re happy with the name meaning nothing more than that. TELLER just want to make good music and affect people. They figure the best chance they have of achieving this is by doing what affects them.

It’s a musical thing first. Once the chords, rhythm and melody has given a song it’s feel, I try to attach lyrics accordingly. More often than not, the mood created by the four of us playing writes half of it for me.

Stuart maintains he is getting the best out of himself since TELLER formed, This is the best environment for any songwriter, he insists.

Rock Bristol says:

Amid instant hooks, memorable melodies & lucid soundscapes, Teller exude moments of genuine cerebral satisfaction

Fortune Drive

Pete — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:49:07 +0000

…Multi (non) generic rock and roll. Five twenty-somethings, one old pub and a family of hundreds by the river. Influenced most by their best friends. Bristol. In the city, but off the beaten track. Living life, writing about living life. Loving good tunes. Never leave a man by himself with a pint.

Never call another band shite. Apples. Get involved. Loving what you do and doing what you love. Theyre not good with the cold weather, but they do like a nice gin and tonic. Acutely clever?! Just give me two days without the drinking (you gotta give your liver a rest!) Always pushing the boundaries and testing the limits. Its all jolly good unclean fun! Loving the rebellion, as long as you really mean it. Ready for anything. A boozey do?

Fortune Drive are…

Bobby Anderson
Alan Akehurst
Andy Lowe
Ingo Nyakairu
Desmond Rodgers

…they hold nothing back, rip up genre boundaries, dance floors and conventions as if their lives and instruments depend on it - Spill 2006

Basically, the greatest band ever. Ever. And from Bristol.