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bluesoundtraffic
» genre:
Metal >
Alternative Metal
» location:
Saúl Caires
» label: unsigned
» for fans of: paradise lost,anathema,metallica,iron maiden,opeth
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BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC
NEWS
- Thursday 27th of May has been confirmed as the bands first appearance with it’s new line-up. The gig will take place at the Antena 3 auditorium and starts at 21:30. It will be broadcasted live. The band will be playing mostly brand new material but there’s bound to be an “Oxygen” moment or two... don’t miss it!
- The band have qualified for the Lousã Rock 2004 Music Contest, and will be travelling to Lousã to play on Friday the 21st May at the “Nave de Exposições” around 00:30h. This will replace the Antena 3 gig as the first with the new line-up. The band will be trying to qualify for the Saturday (22nd) night final.
- 2nd PLACE! Congratulations BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC! The Lousã Rock 2004 jury said the live performances on both days of the contest were brilliant and awarded them with 2nd place overall.
- The show at the auditorium was fantastic.Everything from the bands performance to the stage and the amazing light show was great. The band played a whole new set: Collapse / All was proven wrong / Parting words / Moment / Behold the day / Through my eyes / Pledge. They ended up playing Pledge twice because of some sound problems with Saúl´s guitar which actually brought the crowd and band even closer together.The band say they loved the gig and thanked evertybody for showing up, plus SIRAM and Antena 3 for making it all possible.
- The band have qualified for the Lousã Rock 2004 Music Contest, and will be travelling to Lousã to play on Friday the 21st May at the “Nave de Exposições” around 00:30h. This will replace the Antena 3 gig as the first with the new line-up. The band will be trying to qualify for the Saturday (22nd) night final.
- 2nd PLACE! Congratulations BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC! The Lousã Rock 2004 jury said the live performances on both days of the contest were brilliant and awarded them with 2nd place overall.
- The show at the auditorium was fantastic.Everything from the bands performance to the stage and the amazing light show was great. The band played a whole new set: Collapse / All was proven wrong / Parting words / Moment / Behold the day / Through my eyes / Pledge. They ended up playing Pledge twice because of some sound problems with Saúl´s guitar which actually brought the crowd and band even closer together.The band say they loved the gig and thanked evertybody for showing up, plus SIRAM and Antena 3 for making it all possible.
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Blue Sound Traffic is a band from Funchal (Madeira Island), which started playing in 1994 as Drawned In Tears.
The band sounds as a mixture between several styles, metal and non-metal.Many different words were used to describe this band by the listeners in general,from gothic doom (specially in the early days) to modern gothic metal to “this guys are not metal at all” which only proves that BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC has achieved their first goal,to have their own personality. Melody has indeed a big part on the songs,but let´s not forget that this are guys that grew up with the death metal and early English doom metal scene,so the melody is backed with heavy riffing which helps the songs to grow instantly in one´s ears.
The band sounds as a mixture between several styles, metal and non-metal.Many different words were used to describe this band by the listeners in general,from gothic doom (specially in the early days) to modern gothic metal to “this guys are not metal at all” which only proves that BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC has achieved their first goal,to have their own personality. Melody has indeed a big part on the songs,but let´s not forget that this are guys that grew up with the death metal and early English doom metal scene,so the melody is backed with heavy riffing which helps the songs to grow instantly in one´s ears.
Why this name?
we just coupled three words that fit the musical universe of the band...and we like the way it sounds...
Do you play live?
we play everywhere we can...
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
well, it´s easy to spread your music...
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
sure...
Band History:
BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC are a band from Funchal (Madeira Island), that started playing together in 1994 as Drawned In Tears.
The band’s sound is a mixture between several styles, metal and non-metal. Many different words are used by listeners to describe the band’s sound, from gothic doom (specially in the early days) to modern gothic metal, to “these guys are not metal at all”, which only proves that BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC have achieved their first goal, to have their own sound, their musical personality. Melody has indeed a big part in their songs, but let´s not forget that these guys grew up with the death metal and early British doom metal scene, so melody is backed-up with heavy riffing that really gives their songs the BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC impact.
1994
- The band formed as Drawned In Tears;
- They perform at the "Golfinho" pub located in the “old town” in Funchal;
- They’re included on "From here to nowhere" a national band compilation CD (produced by the In-edita label)
1995
- They record their 1st demo-tape, the 5 tracked "Abstract Melancholy", at the Digo Dai Studios in Lisbon, produced by Armando Glória
- The band’s song "Tears of God" is included on the “Hypermetal” CD, another band compilation. (Música Alternativa label)
- The band was recognized by several zines and radios as “revelation of the year”.
1996
- Drawned in Tears present a new line-up with the arrival of Nuno Costa (vocals) and Jimmy Figueira (keyboards);
- The band record their 2nd demo-tape, the 4 tracked "Deep", at Rec N'Roll Studio, in Oporto, produced by Luís Barros.
- The band play at the 'Penafiel Open Air' metal festival, considered the biggest national event of its kind, with international bands the likes of Hypocrisy and Cradle of Filth;
1997
- The release of "Deep" gets the press atention it deserves in the “ProMusica”magazine and “Diário de Notícias”newspaper.
- Band perform at Cine Jardim, in Funchal, with major portuguese band Blind Zero;
- They perform at the Antena 3 auditorium, invited by the radio station to celebrate Antena 3’s 30th anniversary.
- They play at the “Festa da Juventude” festival with top portuguese artists Entre Aspas and Paulo Gonzo
- Live performances in Lisbon at the Marques Rock Club, Samora Correia and Ritz Club;
1998
- "4ªs de Música" winners. Local band competition promoted and organized by "Vespas";
- Live performance with 'Manowar' at the Hard Club in Vila Nova de Gaia;
- Their track “Temptation” from "Deep" is included on "Deathophobia", an international compilation released by the German label Earth A.D. Records.
1999
- Live performance at Funchal´s pier, organized and promoted by the DRJ (Regional Youth Department), celebrating the Portuguese Revolution’s 25th aniversary
2001
- The band change their name to BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC, and settle their line-up: Alexandre Jardim (guitar), Jorge de Abreu (drums), Nuno Costa (vocals), Saúl Caíres (guitar) and Sérgio Jardim (bass);
- The recording of their 6 tracked demo-cd "As we sit and watch", takes place at Paulo Ferraz Studios in Funchal, with production by Luís Nunes;
- The Demo-Cd is released and gets good national reviews in metal magazines such as "Loud!”, the press labels the band as “a very promissing act”;
2003
- The band return to play again at the Antena 3 auditorium, for a campaign to promote
portuguese music, organized by the national and local radio station Antena 3; The show is broadcasted live.
- BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC travel to Oporto to record the excellent 5 tracked demo-cd "Oxygen". The recordings and production by Luís Barros at the Rec’N’Roll Studios are the best to date.
- The band present “Oxygen” live and widespread opinion is that labels should be in touch very soon.
- The band begin a “Oxygen” promotional frenzy trying to get it to as many labels, radios, fanzines and other press as possible.
- Nuno Costa leaves the band for personal reasons and is replaced by Dieter, a long time fan of the band.
2004
-“Oxygen” gets great reviews everywhere and the band recieve some very interesting and long awaited label atention.
- The band dive into writing new material with new-comer Dieter.
- The band play 2 gigs, 21st and 22nd of May, in Lousã, Portugal, for the Lousã Rock 2004 Music Contest and with great live performances are awarded second place in the competition.
- BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC return to the Antena 3 Auditorium, on May the 27th, for the new line-up’s first gig on home soil. A brilliant performance, an amazing stage and light show and a full auditorium made it a very special occasion for everybody present.
The band’s sound is a mixture between several styles, metal and non-metal. Many different words are used by listeners to describe the band’s sound, from gothic doom (specially in the early days) to modern gothic metal, to “these guys are not metal at all”, which only proves that BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC have achieved their first goal, to have their own sound, their musical personality. Melody has indeed a big part in their songs, but let´s not forget that these guys grew up with the death metal and early British doom metal scene, so melody is backed-up with heavy riffing that really gives their songs the BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC impact.
1994
- The band formed as Drawned In Tears;
- They perform at the "Golfinho" pub located in the “old town” in Funchal;
- They’re included on "From here to nowhere" a national band compilation CD (produced by the In-edita label)
1995
- They record their 1st demo-tape, the 5 tracked "Abstract Melancholy", at the Digo Dai Studios in Lisbon, produced by Armando Glória
- The band’s song "Tears of God" is included on the “Hypermetal” CD, another band compilation. (Música Alternativa label)
- The band was recognized by several zines and radios as “revelation of the year”.
1996
- Drawned in Tears present a new line-up with the arrival of Nuno Costa (vocals) and Jimmy Figueira (keyboards);
- The band record their 2nd demo-tape, the 4 tracked "Deep", at Rec N'Roll Studio, in Oporto, produced by Luís Barros.
- The band play at the 'Penafiel Open Air' metal festival, considered the biggest national event of its kind, with international bands the likes of Hypocrisy and Cradle of Filth;
1997
- The release of "Deep" gets the press atention it deserves in the “ProMusica”magazine and “Diário de Notícias”newspaper.
- Band perform at Cine Jardim, in Funchal, with major portuguese band Blind Zero;
- They perform at the Antena 3 auditorium, invited by the radio station to celebrate Antena 3’s 30th anniversary.
- They play at the “Festa da Juventude” festival with top portuguese artists Entre Aspas and Paulo Gonzo
- Live performances in Lisbon at the Marques Rock Club, Samora Correia and Ritz Club;
1998
- "4ªs de Música" winners. Local band competition promoted and organized by "Vespas";
- Live performance with 'Manowar' at the Hard Club in Vila Nova de Gaia;
- Their track “Temptation” from "Deep" is included on "Deathophobia", an international compilation released by the German label Earth A.D. Records.
1999
- Live performance at Funchal´s pier, organized and promoted by the DRJ (Regional Youth Department), celebrating the Portuguese Revolution’s 25th aniversary
2001
- The band change their name to BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC, and settle their line-up: Alexandre Jardim (guitar), Jorge de Abreu (drums), Nuno Costa (vocals), Saúl Caíres (guitar) and Sérgio Jardim (bass);
- The recording of their 6 tracked demo-cd "As we sit and watch", takes place at Paulo Ferraz Studios in Funchal, with production by Luís Nunes;
- The Demo-Cd is released and gets good national reviews in metal magazines such as "Loud!”, the press labels the band as “a very promissing act”;
2003
- The band return to play again at the Antena 3 auditorium, for a campaign to promote
portuguese music, organized by the national and local radio station Antena 3; The show is broadcasted live.
- BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC travel to Oporto to record the excellent 5 tracked demo-cd "Oxygen". The recordings and production by Luís Barros at the Rec’N’Roll Studios are the best to date.
- The band present “Oxygen” live and widespread opinion is that labels should be in touch very soon.
- The band begin a “Oxygen” promotional frenzy trying to get it to as many labels, radios, fanzines and other press as possible.
- Nuno Costa leaves the band for personal reasons and is replaced by Dieter, a long time fan of the band.
2004
-“Oxygen” gets great reviews everywhere and the band recieve some very interesting and long awaited label atention.
- The band dive into writing new material with new-comer Dieter.
- The band play 2 gigs, 21st and 22nd of May, in Lousã, Portugal, for the Lousã Rock 2004 Music Contest and with great live performances are awarded second place in the competition.
- BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC return to the Antena 3 Auditorium, on May the 27th, for the new line-up’s first gig on home soil. A brilliant performance, an amazing stage and light show and a full auditorium made it a very special occasion for everybody present.
Your influences?
well, we basically listen to everything...we grew up on old death metal bands,so that obviously was an influence, even though we can´t be described as a death metal band...other major influences might be bands like paradise lost,iron maiden,pink floyd...every band which makes good music influences us in a certain way, and probably even the bands we don´t like...
Favorite spot?
hmmm...Wacken!