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smokescreentom
» genre:
Metal >
Heavy Metal
» location:
tom loose
» label: unsigned
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Risen Evolution
Smokescreen are an 8 legged metal machine, hailing from the Eastof the UK. Having played well over 200 gigs over the 7 years they have been together, supported the likes of PRONG, Panic Cell, Speedtheory, Mendeed and Breed 77, the band have spread like wildfire throughout the UK and are currently putting together a full length DVD, to be released and toured in summer 08. Keep watching, soon you won't be able to avoid...
Why this name?
It fitted the music and fitted the attitude
Do you play live?
We play as much as possible live, we live for it, you gotta in this business. Supporting PRONG was a real highlight!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It helps and crushes it
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
You offering...?
Band History:
Since their conception in 2001 Smokescreen have ripped through the UK like a wild fire. Hailing from small towns on the border of Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire, their hard work, determination and love for music has seen Smokescreen build up a reputation as a band to watch out for. 3 EP’s, 130 (and counting) gigs along side bands such as Prong, Breed 77, Mendeed, Panic Cell and Raging Speedhorn has seen them tear up venues and festivals through the length and bredth of the UK, helping them recieve reviews and airplay world wide. See for yourself why this band was voted into the top 5 ’Ones to Watch’ by Big Cheese Magazine readers.
Your influences?
Black Label Society, Soulfly, Machine Head, Pantera, DOWN, Iron Maiden, Black Stone Cherry, Dry Kill Logic, KISS, Slayer
Favorite spot?
London/Nottingham
Equipment used:
Marshall and Ampeg amps, Jackson guitars, Seymour Duncan Pickups and Bass EMG's, pearl drums and Dean basses
Anything else...?
Keep it 'heavy' boys and girls!