Fuse
Fuse, Venezuelan Alternative Rock Band Influenced by bands Like Radiohead, Muse, U2, among others
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
FUSE is a spanish Alternative Rock band, that was born as a project five years ago, with their actual members and name 3 years ago. The band members are:
Gustavo Vargas: Guitar, Lead Vocals
Francisco Cuevas: Lead Guitar
Ricardo Ríos: Rythm Guitar, Back-Up Vocals
Gilberto Martínez: Bass, Back-up Vocals
Francisco Osal: Drums
Fuse main influences are Radiehead, Muse, Cldplay, U2, and others. Theyve played live in various clubs, and taken part in different festivals such as Alma Mater in 2003 and 2004, won a small festival which took place in Las Mercedes, where some of Caracas best night clubs are, and in some of Caracas major universities. With three years, FUSE has recorded several demos, the last one with six songs. Overall, they have 15 songs in their repertoire.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes, we do. WEve placed in some of Caracas best-known rock clubs, such as Moulin Rouge, Little Rock Café, La Belle Epoque, and others. WEve also played in some festival, such as Alma Mater, a festival organized by Fundación Nuevas Bandas (New Bands Foundation)
Your musical influences
Radiohead, Muse, U2, Coldplay, Placebo, INTERPOL, and others
What equipment do you use?
4 guitars (Ricardo alternating an electric and an acoustic), a bass and drums
Anything else?
Ask for Venezuelans to support rock made in our country, because theres plenty of talent here, and we cant let it go to waste, and to everybody in general. There are very good rock bands in Venezuela, and because other countries get more attention, like Mexico or Argentina, we remain practically unknown. Support us and support good music.
