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Description : Pop/Rock



Brief History :
Scarlet Theory was conceived in San Francisco in it's earliest infancy some four years ago. They have been digging their nails in and climbing their way to a respectable position in Northern California. The work and commitment has paid off with a number of awards, including BAM Magazine's Best Unsigned Band and culminating with a live performance at a sold out Warfield Theater in San Francisco.

The Scarlet Theory musical experience draws from their rock upbringing in the '70's and 80's and converts into modern erratic, hook filled pop, built by smart and introspective song writing, supported by sweet guitar riffs and addictive melodies.

The current lineup has been together for nearly three years now and has really hardened in the latter two years. A traditional four piece consists of Dave Vogeler, providing lead vocals and guitar work, Eirik O'Neal delivering the guitar riffs and reluctant background vocals, and the low end supporting the whole experience is discharged by Wise on bass and George Lambert on Drums, both deliver a variety of back up vocals.

The Scarlet Theory discography consists of two efforts thus far and both have been released on their own record company, Capsize Records. In May of 1995 they released the seven song EP 'ru*barb'. This piece has driven the band to there current status here at the eve of 1996. All the songs on the record have reached the radio airwaves, but the "hits" have proven to been 'Change of Heart' and 'Stuckee'; 'Familiar Forces' also has had strong support too! The piece has been picked up by Café Records from Jacksonville, Oregon for what has been a successful regional radio campaign and distribution. The band will continue to support Café Records on this piece through the middle of 1997.

In late March of 1997, Scarlet Theory has released on Capsize Records, their debut full length album entitled 'Circus-Sized Peanuts' in the bay area only. This seventeen track effort represents the bands musical maturity with a variety of tunes that are consistent with their initial effort, and also includes gracious pop rock and some pensive pleasing melodies. The band is actively looking for a label that not only will provide radio and distribution, but put them on the road!

Their live show has been reported to be a "consistently not to be missed event' and has to date been displayed throughout northern California and western Nevada. Shortly they will venture to the all important southern California region, and also Oregon and Washington!




Discography :
Ru*barb 1995 Circus Sized Peanuts 1997

Contact Information :

WEBSITE : http://www.capsize.com/ST/sthome.htm
EMAIL : scrlthry@hooked.net

Sift



Description : HardCore



Brief History :
From Austintown Ohio, a suburb of Youngstown, these five members of the band take music to the next level of intensity. Formed in November of 96' in a New York Music Shop, SIFT is a diverse mix of Rap/HardRock-Metal that makes the listener beg for more. They are influenced by a keen genre of the "new metal". Bands like Deftones, Korn, Limp Bizkit, and Coal Chamber are stated as their most influential. From the first note, they pack a hard-driven sound that is surrounded by energy. From Shmoe's seriously emotional fronting, packed by the rumble of Duke's drumming, mixed in with the heavy-edged guitar sounds of Speedy and Mijo, sealed with the final power-groove of Bubba's bass is the reason why this band can't be missed.

Their stage presence slams together a wallop of emotion and aggression all at the same time. This is truly a serious band that will gift the listener exactly what they do best for years to come. Right now SIFT is just playing shows and trying to get their music out to the people..Their doing what they love to do, and they'll keep doing it!!



Discography :
4 song demo January 97'..SONGS: Why?, Because, Cold World, No Use...called "self titled"...
4 song demo in May 97' untitled, SONGS: FuckShow, No Pity, MeltDown, Cold World
4 song demo in January 98', this was also untitled,SONGS: Geek, Plunger, Shootin' Da Breeze, Meltdown..

Contact Information :
SIFT
47 Valencia Dr.
Niles, Ohio 44446-1064
1(330) 792-5000
SIFT HomePage: http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Vault/6127/sift.html
SIFT Email: sift@cisnet.com


Description : heavy aggressive rock



Brief History :
I am Jimmy. A lot of you nice folks out there may know me as the guitarist for SMACK, but I've also held down some other intersting jobs, and certainly better paying ones. I have been playing geetar since just before I started blowing up cars in my teenage years. Kiss is what sparked my interest in music, and Randy Rhoads is who influenced me to learn more about music in general. I have learned an immense amount from studying the two Ozzy albums Randy played on, Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman. Progressing on, I found a couple of cats to jam with, and started my first band,,,the rest is... blah blah blah........

KIB. I was introduced to music at a very young age. Piano lessons since I was 5 years old, to playing trombone in the crappy school band. I then decided, "THIS SUCKS", and quit. In 1984, my dad (who acted as an undercover officer) confiscated tickets from a scalper and took me to see a Van Halen show. (DLR years). I was hooked. Excited about what I saw, me and some of my padnas from Fairwood, decided to form a band a month later. I played a junky blue keyboard and hated every minute of it. (Twenty minutes to be exact.) At age 15, my dad made the biggest mistake yet, he bought me a bass for Christmas. So, I grabbed my bass and my stereo (my amp at the time), and went looking for a band.

The next few years are a blur. I've played in some terrible bands and some alright bands, but I have always tried to have a good time no matter the situation.





Discography :
Boss (1998)

Contact Information :
Smack
15043 Woodstone Dr. Ste. #136 Hammond, Louisiana 70401
504 345 3577
WEBSITE : http://www.webmake.net/smack
EMAIL : smack@webmake.net

The Spit Brothers



Description : The Spit Brothers are best described as a Heavy Metal/Hard Rock band, but their sound has evolved from your typical rock sound to a fresh, new, inventive sound incorporating many new recording techniques & unique sounds that can't be found anywhere else.



Brief History : The Spit Brothers began in late 1996 for a one time gig, but then decided to continue what they started. They have released one independant album, "Greatest Hits", and are still getting great reactions from listeners. They are currently in the studio wrapping up recording of their second independant release, "Nutpunch For Grandpa!!!" "Nutpunch" promises to be a better album in all respects.





Discography :
Greatest Hits
Nutpunch For Grandpa!!!

Contact Information :

WEBSITE : http://www.erols.com/dcknight/spitbros.html
Email : The Spit Brothers


Description : Playing what has been described as cure era gothy/ glammy pop with a modern twist...

laurence - voice, guitar
Charlie - bass, voice
John - guitar, treatments
haz - guitar, treatments
jon - Drums, voice

Brief History :
Recorded a cd in summer 2001(The death of a lie) and began playing the local circuit began to build a following sold about 250 copies locally, Continued playing live playing venues such as harlow square and bedford esquires gigging solidly through 2002, We did a small tour in jan 2003 playing Leeds, Winchester, Harlow, Kingston, Leicester and Home town Hitchin club85... Recorded our latest EP in April due for release in early june we have been pulling crowds of 250+ in the Hertfordshire area.


Discography :

The Death Of A Lie (2001)

Wished And Then Kissed (2003)


Contact Information :

Shard
146 Bearton Rd, Hitchin, Herts
Sg5 1ub
phone: 01462 620659
email: shard_band@hotmail.com
web: www.shardcyberhome.cjb.net

 



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