Conquest (US)
Conquest is a St. Louis based heavy metal, hard rock band bringing to the tables old sounds of Metallica added in with their own unique sound. A MUST see, MUST hear who are receiving rave reviews from critics and fans alike on their recently self-released cd titled, "No Boundaries".
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Conquest formed in the mid 80s by front man guitarist Derrick Brumley, with the addition of drummer Tim Fleetwood by the late 80s. Conquest was well on their way of creating a sound they could call their own. By the mid 90s and a line up change, which brought in the guitar work of Mike Crook, and a new life to the bands creative energy! Seven years later Conquest has shared the stage with over twenty national acts, and has recorded and produced three full length CDs. Receiving strong reviews from some of the undergrounds well known mags, such as, High Wire Daze, Ballbuster, Scream and Metal Hammer just to name a few. With the addition of Robert Lloyd on bass, Conquest is set to unleash their new effort (Their third in five years) Titled “NO BOUNDARIES” A collection of 10 songs that will showcase the talent that has been several years in the making, Conquest are now set to tour tour tour!!!!!!
Conquest has been selected to open for these bands:
QUIET RIOT, TESTAMENT, BULLET BOYS, OVERKILL, DOKKEN,
IRON MAIDEN, LOVE HATE, WASP, POISON, NAPALM DEATH,
SLASHES SNAKEPIT, SAVATAGE, MANOWAR, WARRANT, NAZARETH,
FATES WARNING, LILLIAN AXE, ROB HALFORD, MORBID ANGEL,
QUEENSRYCHE, EVERY MOTHERS NIGHTMARE, STUCK MOJO,
RATT, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, PRONG & GREAT WHITE.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
All the time. We are currently on tour in the USA. I think our most special moments would be opening for Judas Priest, Prong & of course, when Poison invited us up to sing "Rock and Roll All Night" (by Kiss) on stage at the Riverport Theater in St. Louis, MO - definite highlights.
Your musical influences
From all over the metal spectrum. Each band member has their own individual influences. From Judas Priest to KISS and some kick ass talent in the middle.
What equipment do you use?
BC Rich Guitars, Marshall Amps, Tama Artstar 2 Drums Anton, BC Rich bass guitars, Trace Elliot -Hartke
Anything else?
Come check out our website - . It's constantly being updated with tour information, reviews, news, pictures, etc.
