Upraw
Vocals-Andre
Guitar-Jason
Bass-Mike
Drums-Karl
A four-piece metal band that is synonimous with heavy. They write music according to what they feel which, for the most part, is anger and rage, and fill the void with their own experiences and views of the world. Each song is different from the last, always adding more and more of the personality which makes up the quartet.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
June 2003-Upraw receives its last member Andre, and the fun begins.
July 2003-Upraw's first gig at the Shadows Bar for a private function. Well-received.
August 2003-Upraw plays the Temple and receives a great crowd response.
February 2004-Upraw plays the Kings Arms, and receives much approval, and also receives some interest from an independant record label.
August 2004-Upraw exit the 2005 World Battle Of The Bands as semi-finalists.
November 2004-Upraw record their first EP, Shed 16.
May 2005-Upraw records the second EP, Grim Gauntlet, to greater reviews and response, with large emphasis on the overall difference in sound.
2006-Planning of Upraw's first album, TORMENT, featuring the songs The Devil's Influence, In My Mind and Misery Times Three, along with a lot of new, yet-to-be-heard stuff, to be released.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We play mostly smaller venues at the moment but we do have experience in playing in bigger venues and we prefer a crowd of 10 people going crazy and enjoying themselves than a crowd of 1000 people who are just standing around looking blank and not into it at all.
Your musical influences
Pantera, Slayer, Lamb Of God, Iron Maiden, Machine Head, and even the classics like Black Sabbath, KISS and AC/DC. If it's loud, heavy or hard out and we like it, you can guarantee we've been influenced by it.
What equipment do you use?
Andre uses:
Vocal chords
Lungs
Diaphragm
Jason uses:
Washburn 'Dime' signature guitars
Randall Amp Heads
Marshall Cabs
BOSS Effects
Dunlop Wah
Mike uses:
Ltd Bass Guitars
Yamaha Amps
Karl uses:
TAMA Drums
Paiste Cymbals
ProMark Sticks
Anything else?
Well, we hope everyone who listens to our stuff enjoys it. We appreciate any compliments, and welcome any constructive criticism as long as it isn't abusive or personal. Thanks.
