Solemn Oath
Solemn Oath, (nothing to solemn about us on stage) following the Canadian power trios of the 80s. Three very experienced long-time musicians together for the love of playing and making music. Performing live to pass that experience on to others. Over half a century of musical experience between three guys, having a good time, rocking your ass off. www.solemnoath.com
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Hamilton, Ontario - Canada's steel town and the stomping ground for the heavy metal cacophony, which is Solemn Oath.
Dave(guitar, vocals) and Kevin (bass,
backup vocals) had been playing in club bands together since 1982, playing the gamut of cover tunes that all musicians must if they want to eat. Solemn Oath was formed on October 31, 1994 as a vehicle for their original material and has become their main gig. The band's line-up is rounded out by Rick(drums, backup vocals).
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We play live most weekends. Play mostly in the southern Ontario Canada area. Many special moments ;) Can't remember most of them, as we've been at this for 20ish years, many dead brain cells. Most involve various intoxicants and members of the opposite sex, of course (followed by trips to the doctor...lol)
Your musical influences
Our music is influenced by "everybody who ever twanked on a guitar" according to Dave, though one can hear particular references to Metallica, Black Sabbath and Megadeth with a smattering of AC/DC thrown in. The music is heavy, yet not
lacking in melodic anthem-like power.
The lyrics tend towards the serious, yet there is an underlying satire.
What equipment do you use?
Dave (guitar, vocals) 1980 Dean V, 1964 Gibson SG, Rocktron Voodu Valve, Peavey Classic Series 50/50, Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, Marshall JCM800 Dual Channel/Reverb, wack of 4x12 cabs.
Kevin (bass, back vocals) Ibanez bass, Trace Elliot bass amp.
Rick (drums) Pearl Export million piece kit.
Anything else?
Rock Hard, F**k Harder.
