
Oratory
Four guys from the middle of nowhere who love to play metal. Just "metal" Not nu metal, not rap metal, not groove metal,Not 80s metal "LOL" METAL THE WAY WE LIKE IT!
Est. 1990
Oratory-USA- has thrashed the stage with many well known Metal bands such as,
Chimaira
SpineShank
SuperJointRitual
Slayer
Dope
Deicide
and many others.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Mike Swanson-AKA M.C.Izzil guitar/vocals
Rich Thobe-Drums-AKA Sally
Darren Followwell-Bass-AKA D DBL Dizzil
Jeremy Draper AKA-JHI guitar/Leads
www.oratoryweb.com
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
All the friggin time. Anyplace that'll have us.
We've openend for national acts such as Superjoint Ritual, Chimaira, Spineshank and played with the Jagermeister Tour featuring Slayer, Hatebreed, Sworn Enemy, Hemlock and various other regional bands.
Your musical influences
Slipknot,Slayer,Korn,Metallica,Pantera,Tool, Smashing Pumpkins,Primus, Killswitch Engage, Machine Head, Prince, Prong, Infectious Grooves, Eddie Van Halen, Iron Maiden blah, blah
Anything else?
One of the best live shows you can see in the Quad cities!