The Casino Riot
The Casino Riot (formerly Sinfura), are a Hard Rock act hailing from Auckland.
TCR is:
Iliyas Hafiz - Lead Vocals/Guitar, Jim Clynes - Bass, Edz Greaves - Drums, Vaughn Mittens - Lead Guitar
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Band Bio:
Since their formation in 2006, the band has achieved a variety of successes including the release of their debut EP 'Lay To Rest', and music video for their first single 'Trial and Error' which had a lot of airplay on C4 Select Live. This led to the band gaining recognition as one of the countries number one unsigned acts.
2009 has seen a number of changes and improvements in the band thanks to a new line up and exciting live set.
So far TCR has played numerous shows, released their debut album and have a music video for their first single "Aside from me". The future plans for the band involve, touring both locally and internationally and are currently in discussions with record labels and new management.
With a growing fan base and more determination than ever, The Riot is definitely coming...
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We play show regularly in New Zealand but are planning to move to America and break out into the bigger market there.
Your musical influences
Everything and anything. It's not just music that influences our style but also people and the world we live in.
What equipment do you use?
Mesa heads, ENGL cabs, Schecter and Ibanez guitars, ESP basses, Pearl drums...
Anything else?
Watch out world! We are here to take over!!
