Under The Influence

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TX USA

Rock • Rock General

August 16, 2002

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A five piece hard rock band from Rowlett TX. In an area that is heavily populated with pop/punk bands, they are a breath of fresh air to hard rock fans. Under The Influence has developed a strong fan base in the Dallas area. They have put together heavy guitar riffs along side their two vocalists to create a unique, attention grabbing sound.

Band/artist history

We started back in Feburary of 2001. We have been writting ever since and trying to do as many gigs as possible. We started as a four piece with Geoff Duncan singing, Ryan Kraemer as guitarist, Nick as bassist and Kyle Allender as Drummer. Then we noticed Kyle really had a singing talent and we contacted another drummer that Ryan and Kyle had jammed with before. So we moved Kyle to vocals with Geoff, and Micheal Aguero became our new drummer. Since we have lost singer Kyle Allender and have added on Grant Kemp who is an extra guitar/vocals. His addition has greatly added to the band.

Have you performed in front of an audience?

Yes we do, and in fact we believe it is our strong point. A good live sound is very important and with modern music styles it is rare to find a band with a good live performance, therefore we work hard to maintain a good stage presence and give fans what they want.

Your musical influences

We are influenced by bands like Linkin Park, Disturbed, Adema, Godsmack, Metallica, Drowning pool (rest in peace Dave), Deftones...etc. We have our own sound but it is their music influences that enable us to make the music we do. We like to put in heavy guitar riffs with meaningful lyrics in order to make highly impactful songs.

What equipment do you use?

Ryan Kraemer uses a Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 electric and an Ovation Acoustic. He has a Marshall half stack with a JCM2000 duel lead head. Grant Kemp plays a Dean ML Phantom with an EMG 89 through a 3/4 stack powered by a Line 6 Flextone II HD. The bassist uses an Ibanez HX1000 and plays through a Crate half stack. Our drummer plays a Pearl drumset with Zidjian A and Z custom cymbals.

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