Hell yes! First band profile for this blog and I thought, what the hell, let's pick one hell of a kick ass band. I featured them in the #1 spot on my Top 5 Bands You Need to Listen to. I first was introduced to NeverWake just after JohnnyD started following me on twitter. As usual when a new band follows me, I check them out see what they sound like. (I have a sick need to hear good new unheard music...) Anyways, the first song I played was 'Pulse' and seriously I stopped working and just listened. That really hasn't happened since 'Toxicity' from SOAD.
So, I investigated further, listened to everything and they were solid in my mind. Music is tight, the recording was perfect, vocals matched the music beautifully and I want more. After that, I sent the band a list of some questions because I knew I wanted them to be the first Band Profile. With the ranting and raving out of the way, ladies and gentlemen, I give you:
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Vocals/Guitar - Johnny DiCarlo
Guitar - James Watson
Bass - George Scott
Drums - Marcus Giannamore
Albums - 'Vitality' (2011 Release)
Located - Pittsburgh, PA
Sounds Like - Damn good music. Seriously, what more do you want me to say?
Music Link - ReverbNation
Let's get down to brass tax here. Go for a little bit of understanding and history that I was able to dig up. (OK, really I'm more or less paraphrasing from places and what the band told me. At least I'm honest.)
ReverbNation band bio says the following in regards to NeverWake:
'...They combine memorable, melodic vocals and gothic guitar harmonies over heavy distortion to achieve their style. Their goal is to be signed to a major record label, and they are widely talented and capable of making music of any genre. NeverWake continues to develop their style by incorporating more complex riffs, heavier background vocal style, and dark orchestration while keeping their melodic lyricism. NeverWake released their debut full-length album "VITALITY" in August 2011, produced/engineered/mixed by Mike Ofca at Innovation Studios!'
Yea, that sums it up better then I could. I horrible with writing bios. (You should see my profile bio.. *shudder*) Either way, NeverWake has created a sound that when you hear it, it crafts this epic duality with hard rock and metal that flows so smoothly it's ridiculous. You can hear every band that influences them, but at the same a originality that is welcome in these over-saturated days.
When I asked the band how long they've been together and the story behind the forming of NeverWake, they had this to say,
'JB and I (Johnny) have been making music for 6 years, but the bands been together for about 2 years. When we went into studio we needed a drummer and I knew Marcus from high school so asked him to jump in and record a couple tracks, so he did and it worked out great. About a year went by and we wanted to play out so we got George to put down his guitar and pick up a bass. From there we recorded our debut full length album "Vitality."'
Now for the break down of the interview!
1. Where do you draw your inspiration from when writing new music?
"We have a ton of different influences ranging from hard rock to metal so we decided to fuse them together in hopes of creating sort of a bridge between the two. We don't really study music in terms of what fits together in what key, we write strictly from emotion, that's what I think music is about. There's no rules."
2. What is the best gig you've had (so far)?
"Well we got to open up for times of grace, last winter ( Adam D, and Jessie and Joel from Killswitch) War of Ages, and Straight Line Stitch. Unfortunately we were playing our old material but regardless it was an awesome experience."
3. Plans for upcoming shows, touring or recording new material?
"We are trying to plan a winter tour with a national act at the moment. As far as material goes get ready, we have so much it's ridiculous. We are also planning something massive that's gonna surprise a lot of people."
Sounds exciting, can't wait to hear more regarding that!
4. Johnny, what is the reference to the "Hair so fine in some states it's considered a lethal weapon" on your twitter page?
"Haha I really don't even know, I was just trying to be witty. My hair actually sucks. JB's is better, he's got all the secrets."
5. If you could go on tour with one band, who?
"Trivium. Definitely no exceptions."
Hell yes! Loved the concert I went to a few months back. NeverWake's sound would fit perfectly on tour with Trivium.
6. What is your hidden talent?
"We really put all of our time into music so whatever hidden talent we had is pretty much gone. We are all nerds and play video games a ton. But that's the generation we grew up in so it's not really a talent. But don't even think you can out match us in Call Of Duty Zombies."
7. 140 characters or less: Why should everyone listen to your music?
"We don't sacrifice melody for metal. We try to keep it so everyone can enjoy. Also we're a new band that's been started in the last 2 years and isn't hardcore."
8. Sell your self, plug an upcoming show, say anything you want the world to read!
"Check out the album on iTunes, find us on Facebook (facebook.com/neverwakemusic) and Twitter @neverwakemusic. And stay tuned for new material and tour info!"
BAM!
Just like that we have out band profile. I will be updating as more new info is released. To wrap this all up, this is a band you need to listen to, need to love. They've worked damn hard in two years and have shown that they have the drive, passion and will to succeed in this industry. They want to be signed and dammit, they deserve to be signed.
As per usual, don't forget to subscribe, pass it along, follow on twitter and email me!
~ChittyB
twitter@chitty_b
fluxtop10@gmail.com
UPDATE 07/17/12:
After much thinking about it, I've decided to do more then just write a blog. NeverWake wants to be signed, and I feel they should be signed. So, I have created a petition. Take a few seconds and if you agree with me that they need to be signed, throw your name on the petition, lets hit 5000 sigs and show the industry that we know what we like and want to hear!!!
Sign here!!!
Albums - 'Vitality' (2011 Release)
Music Link - ReverbNation
Let's get down to brass tax here. Go for a little bit of understanding and history that I was able to dig up. (OK, really I'm more or less paraphrasing from places and what the band told me. At least I'm honest.)
ReverbNation band bio says the following in regards to NeverWake:
'...They combine memorable, melodic vocals and gothic guitar harmonies over heavy distortion to achieve their style. Their goal is to be signed to a major record label, and they are widely talented and capable of making music of any genre. NeverWake continues to develop their style by incorporating more complex riffs, heavier background vocal style, and dark orchestration while keeping their melodic lyricism. NeverWake released their debut full-length album "VITALITY" in August 2011, produced/engineered/mixed by Mike Ofca at Innovation Studios!'Yea, that sums it up better then I could. I horrible with writing bios. (You should see my profile bio.. *shudder*) Either way, NeverWake has created a sound that when you hear it, it crafts this epic duality with hard rock and metal that flows so smoothly it's ridiculous. You can hear every band that influences them, but at the same a originality that is welcome in these over-saturated days.
When I asked the band how long they've been together and the story behind the forming of NeverWake, they had this to say,
'JB and I (Johnny) have been making music for 6 years, but the bands been together for about 2 years. When we went into studio we needed a drummer and I knew Marcus from high school so asked him to jump in and record a couple tracks, so he did and it worked out great. About a year went by and we wanted to play out so we got George to put down his guitar and pick up a bass. From there we recorded our debut full length album "Vitality."'
Now for the break down of the interview!
1. Where do you draw your inspiration from when writing new music?
"We have a ton of different influences ranging from hard rock to metal so we decided to fuse them together in hopes of creating sort of a bridge between the two. We don't really study music in terms of what fits together in what key, we write strictly from emotion, that's what I think music is about. There's no rules."2. What is the best gig you've had (so far)?
"Well we got to open up for times of grace, last winter ( Adam D, and Jessie and Joel from Killswitch) War of Ages, and Straight Line Stitch. Unfortunately we were playing our old material but regardless it was an awesome experience."3. Plans for upcoming shows, touring or recording new material?
"We are trying to plan a winter tour with a national act at the moment. As far as material goes get ready, we have so much it's ridiculous. We are also planning something massive that's gonna surprise a lot of people."Sounds exciting, can't wait to hear more regarding that!
4. Johnny, what is the reference to the "Hair so fine in some states it's considered a lethal weapon" on your twitter page?
"Haha I really don't even know, I was just trying to be witty. My hair actually sucks. JB's is better, he's got all the secrets."5. If you could go on tour with one band, who?
"Trivium. Definitely no exceptions."Hell yes! Loved the concert I went to a few months back. NeverWake's sound would fit perfectly on tour with Trivium.
6. What is your hidden talent?
"We really put all of our time into music so whatever hidden talent we had is pretty much gone. We are all nerds and play video games a ton. But that's the generation we grew up in so it's not really a talent. But don't even think you can out match us in Call Of Duty Zombies."7. 140 characters or less: Why should everyone listen to your music?
"We don't sacrifice melody for metal. We try to keep it so everyone can enjoy. Also we're a new band that's been started in the last 2 years and isn't hardcore."8. Sell your self, plug an upcoming show, say anything you want the world to read!
"Check out the album on iTunes, find us on Facebook (facebook.com/neverwakemusic) and Twitter @neverwakemusic. And stay tuned for new material and tour info!"
BAM!
Just like that we have out band profile. I will be updating as more new info is released. To wrap this all up, this is a band you need to listen to, need to love. They've worked damn hard in two years and have shown that they have the drive, passion and will to succeed in this industry. They want to be signed and dammit, they deserve to be signed.
As per usual, don't forget to subscribe, pass it along, follow on twitter and email me!
~ChittyB
twitter@chitty_b
fluxtop10@gmail.com
UPDATE 07/17/12:
After much thinking about it, I've decided to do more then just write a blog. NeverWake wants to be signed, and I feel they should be signed. So, I have created a petition. Take a few seconds and if you agree with me that they need to be signed, throw your name on the petition, lets hit 5000 sigs and show the industry that we know what we like and want to hear!!!
Sign here!!!
