Tearing through the speakers like a swamp monster summoned from some
dark cosmic morass, Texas riffmasters Wo Fat unapologetically blast out a
southern fried, blues-infused version of Psychedelic Doom, conjuring up
visions of hoodoo shacks, prowling undead, hell hounds at the
crossroads, Lovecraftian cultists and ghouls, and worlds beyond where
the riff reigns almighty.
Wo Fat rose from the deep and began their psychedelic quest circa 2003 when guitarist Kent Stump formed the band with drummer Michael Walter and bassist Tim Wilson. Their goal was to create a music that is crushingly heavy, but that stays within the paradigm forged by Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix, ZZ Top and the other 70's greats. A music that allows for improvisational freedom, extensive jamming and interplay between the three members yet that, at the same time, allows them to crank out monolithic, fuzzed out, downtuned riffs, all the while staying true to the haunting blues that wail and moan deep within their souls. Lord Foul 1st album: Endless Dynamite - Fake Four Inc. 2nd album: Moon Queen - Small Stone Records Founded 2007 Riff Rock/Retro Metal Members John Conine Don Freeman Vechel Jaynes Mike Pellegrino New Haven, CT Freedom Hawk Rock n fuck'n roll Hailing from the barrier dunes of Virginia, this quartet blends heavy riffs, a rolling groove, and soulful guitar melodies to produce the sound that is Freedom Hawk. Their brand of rock coupled with a high energy live show, leaves many wondering if they’ve stepped through a time warp, which has taken them to rock’s heyday in the 70’s. Members Lenny Hines - Drums T.R. Morton - Vocals, Guitar Matt Cave - Guitar Mark Cave - Bass Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA Las Cruces Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, Las Cruces has spent the past several years bludgeoning audiences with their Doom-Driven Precision sound. Influences ranging from Venom, Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Fates Warning to vintage Sabbath. Las Cruces has risen to the top of the South Texas metal heap and left its mark across the Lone Star State. With a resume that includes opening slots with such acts as Overkill, Nebula, Kyuss, Trouble, Spirit Caravan, Solitude Aeturnus, Cathedral, Monster Magnet, Ignitor, Activator, Jack Knife, Rob Zombie, Bio-Hazard, Pissing Razors, King Diamond, Mercyful Fate, Soilent Green, Eyehategod, Crowbar, Sixty Watt Shaman, Archie Bunker, Vader, Kreator, Debris Inc., Atomic Bitchwax, Reverand Bizarre, Orodruin, Gates of Slumber, Lo Pan, Place of Skulls, Earthride, Against Nature, Pale Devine, Kamelot, Well of Souls, Sour Vein, WeedEater & many others, Las Cruces is poised to take its brand of music to the masses. Formed in 1994 by George Trevino, Las Cruces began touring the Texas scene, gaining widespread recognition and the interest of John Perez, guitarist of Solitude Aeturnus & owner of Brainticket Records. Thus forging the Debut release: S.O.L.(1996-Brainticket Records). After a year of touring Texas and the Southern States, Las Cruces decided to re-enter the studio. Driven by the hunger and sharpness of old school metal along with the power melodies of 70s rock, Las Cruces released their skull-crushing follow-up, 1998s Ringmaster(Brainticket Records). Las Cruces was invited to perform at the first annual Stoner Hands of Doom Fest in August of 1999 and have been asked to perform regularly at these events. Las Cruces then began some extensive touring that gained them the well deserved exposure and respect of many of their peers. During 2001 Las Cruces returned to the studio to record & release "Lowest End". Las Cruces was also featured in "The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal" by Author Daniel Bukszpan in 2003 as well as in the publication 'Rockdetector music presents: "Stoner, Doom and Gothic metal" series published in 2003. Las Cruces are poised to begin the metal onslaugth for the masses as they prepare to record their 3rd full length album. Over the years Las Cruces have gone through line-up changes & rumors of break-up. However, these things have not foiled the bands ideology. The 2005 Las Cruces line-up is the most solid & unified members to date. Discography: 1996:S.O.L. L.P.-Brainticket Records 1998:RingmasterL.P.-Braint The Maneaters of Tsavo A WALL OF SOUND REMINISCENT OF THE SABBATH SLUDGE, THE PSYCHEDELIC SPACE TRIP BLUES OF HENDRIX & TROWER, AND THE FEROCITY OF MAIDEN-ESQUE/BURTON-ERA METALLICA. WARRIOR ROCK AT IT'S FINEST! TMEOT LEFT DEEP PURPLE FANS WANTING MORE WITH JAW-DROPPING PERFORMANCES SUPPORTING DP DIRECTLY FOR A SMALL LEG OF THEIR TEXAS TOUR IN 2007! Genre: Warriorock Members: Eddie, Blaine, and Birdo Hometown: San Anto, Texas |
605 San Pedro, San Antonio, Texas 78212