Half A Halo
NEWS   "The Thrashing Floor ep" coming March 2004!
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Half A Halo was created in Toronto, Canada in April of 2003. The band consists of Dave singing and playing guitar, John the screamer playing bass, Joe on guitars and Collin on drums.

Spawned from failed pasts, Half A Halo came together out of desperation to create the music they weren't hearing. Fusing heavy riffs, light melody and a sense of song with 2 distinctly different vocalists, Half A Halo quickly caught the attention of The Agency Group, who have been booking them steadily at legendary venues such as Zaphods in Ottawa, and producer's Ruben Huizenga (Edwin, Glueleg) and Byron Wong (David Usher, Crystal Method) who recorded a 3 track demo in September of 2003. Management quickly followed in the form of Krista Evans (K.N.E Entertainment) and Bob Luhtala (I Mother Earth, Edwin)

Drawing on influences such as Pantera, Jeff Buckley, Coldplay, U2, Zeppelin and Metallica, Half A Halo's sound is an organic meld of polyrhythmic guitar parts over percussive grooves while melodic vocals dance with the devil. From the Radioheadish "Incurable" to the face melting "Past", Half A Halo's mantra is one of self discovery, acceptance and the search for truth.

March 2004 will see Half A Halo release their first EP "The Thrashing Floor".
Why this name?
The name was a reference Collin made to the ideal sound of the band. It's also a metaphor for devils horns.
Do you play live?
At this time, Half A Halo are recording a 6 track EP "The Thrashing Floor" to be released March of 2004. Playing Sarnia Bayfest with Foo Fighters, Mat Good and Cheap Trick was a definite buzzworthy event.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
The digital distribution era is here. I think it impacts the marketing of less than stellar music. The fact is that now people do not have to purchase what they don't want. But I think people will always pay for quality and what they love.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
We would have to consider of course, what was in the contract. But I would think so, given the terms were mutually beneficial.
Band History:
Dave, Half A Halo's singer/guitarist/songwriter has toured Asia, Australia and North America for the past 10+ years in cover/top 40/tribute shows and has played 1,000's of gigs from the smallest of venues to outdoor festivals and entertainment centres for agencies such as S.L Feldman and IAA.

Dave has worked with members of Savage Garden and the producers of the Mathew Good Band, and currently remixes major label artists for Promo Only in Calgary. Past successes for Promo Only include released remixes for J-Lo, Justin Timberlake and Celine Dion.

Dave's remix of Chris Vrenna's (NIN) Microsize boy was included on a released DVD this past June of 2003. Dave also produces solo artists, bands and creates music for TV shows seen across North America on Sportsnet, Fox and Chum for Digital Underdog Productions, a company he formed in 2000.
Your influences?
Half A Halo are influenced by Pantera, Jeff Buckley, Stone Temple Pilots, Radiohead, Soul Fly,
Led Zeppelin..
Favorite spot?
Singapore is fantastic, can't wait to get back there...Canada is a great country, also Australia..Earth is just a great place...
Equipment used:
Half A Halo use Balbex drumsticks exclusively, Gibson Guitars, Mesa Boogie Amps, Brass Teckpicks.