Battle of the Bands Preview
Published by Matthias August 28th, 2006 in Gigs.
With only ten days until the first six bands take to the stage in Fusion, it’s time to find out a little bit about them. With only three of the six bands advancing the competition is going to be tight, and while a couple have a bit of experience behind them, we still expect it to be very neck and neck. The first Battle of the Bands post caused quite a stir, so keep it coming: listen to the tracks, and tell us who deserves to be in the final.
Emerjj
As already discussed, opening act Emerjj are a newly formed rock/punk group with lots of support behind them. Vocalist Josh Kent, lead guitarist Malcolm Coghill, rhythm guitarist Ewan Coultherd, bassist Jamie Anderson & drummer Ryan Taylor are all only 12 years old, and got together after performing in The Rocky Monster Show. Emerjj Bebo (they have 72 groupies already!)
Superego
You may know them as: Vanity, 3 Second Memory, Sonic Death Monkey or as they are now, Superego. Yes they do change their name a lot but make no mistake their Music is solid. All 4 members are talented and have strong songwriting ability, like most they started on covers but have developed their own style. You may remember the name Ross Harnden from 4th Dimension as he is their Bassist, but it is guitar that is his forte here. Ian Nelson plays bass, Michael Gillon on drums, Kieran Delanie on Vocals that sound far in excess of his age. (no website)
4th Dimension
This band has been on the scene for roughly two years and feature Magnus Harold on Lead Guitar, Colin Buchan on rythm guitar, Ross Harnden on Bass, and Colin “Mull� Nicholson on drums. Front man Sam Francis has a strong stage presence that has served the band well at venues like Fusion and Matchmakers. (no website)
Vague Inspiration
The moodiest band in the line-up, emo-kings (queens? just kidding Pete) Vague Inspiration have built up quite a myspace following, and will be hoping that BOTB breaks them out a bit more locally. They enjoy labeling themselves in their spare time, coming up with such mouthfuls as “endemically balanced, monchromatic animists� whatever that means. They debuted at our first Orkney Bands gig and put in a strong performance, and have written alot of new material since then. Line-up, info, & listen to tracks: Vague Inspiration Myspace (wow 6000+ song plays to date).
Roll Machine
Best known for supporting Embrace and Sandi Thom at Magfest in July, Roll Machine believe that “your only excuse for not liking heavy metal is being a girl�. They feature Ian Craigie on vocals, Max Inkster and Hugh Mainland on guitar, William Mills on bass and John Brown drums. Roll Machine Bebo
Audio Narcosis
Having put out their own album this year, Colin & Scott Van Schayk and Gordon Kovachich are already in the process of writing a second. Covering a wide range of styles, from rock and metal to funk, the lucky lads get to finish off the night and forever claim that they were so good they had five support acts. Have a listen: Audio Narcosis Bebo
I say Roll Machine (because it’s inevitable) 4th D and Superego going through, what does everyone else think? Feel free to say your band if your a member!
You’re probably Right jcm, although, I havent heard any songs from any of the bands you mentioned so anything could happen!!
interesting checking out the competition i can’t wait for our second gig will own getting back on stage gonna try my best 2 smoke everyone im allowed 2 hope =) and too show people the different approaches we are taking on in our new music ..surpised no-one else has commented yet im totally amped about the competition x
im not realy checking out the competition the sound card is lost hahaha but im sure reading about them because i have only seen audio narcosis and blindspot play so far x
Also, when was gothic music acoustic? I hate any form of ‘emo’ or ‘gothic’ music. Queens Of The Stone Age and Death Cab For Cutie is the way to go.
our manager has encouraged us 2 state that we vague inspiration hate pink and black blue 2 for that matter why not and there are no emotions in anyones music and its the governments fault you have a burnt face …quazzy modo owns! your funny ian, led zepelin back in your day huh??? don’t reli agree with your comment why is battle of the bands crap? i think its incredibly funny
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Damn right, fucking emo scene. I say we burn everyone that likes black and pink. What happened to the good old days where everyone got stoned and listened to Led Zeppelin. Anyway, putting the shit aside I say that Roll Machine, 4th Dimension and Superego will go through. I’d like to see Audio Narcosis go through due to originality but someone, I don’t see them capturing the Judge’s eyes. Battle Of The Bands is crap anyway, I would rather be knocked out now and be forgotten than go down as being in the final and losing.
I was joking haha, but I do love Led Zeppelin, How The West Was One is an amazing album. Quoting from Burn Face Man, “I’m Not Gay”. We can all aspire from his words.
who’s footprints are these… holy shit i killed a dog by sweating x
So, any thoughts on the article in the paper this week? I noticed that one band article seemed a lot larger, and all the text was in bold! Anyone else notice that? It seemed a little unfair for the other bands in the column.
Indeed, some favouritism displayed in the paper this week and the week with the interviews for that matter. I just hope they don’t with due to popularity but for the songs they play instead.
OI! change the picture o us at the rocky monster show its gay