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Conceived in what would seem like the least likely area for a metal band, Blackseed arose in Northwest Alabama. Comprised of guitarist Ryan Fowler, drummer Brandon Baughn, bassist Cory Lockhart, and singer Eric Watley, Blackseed seeks to bring new life to the South with a sound that combines elements of 80s metal with those of modern metal, creating a unique signature sound unlike that of other new bands.
Blackseed began as the brainchild of Ryan Fowler and Brandon Baughn, who began playing music with each other in their early years of high school. Years later, and after many lineup changes, Lockhart entered the band as the bassist in 2002, nearly completing the band. The three played together for almost a year under the name Identity Crisis, while searching for a vocalist to fit their distinctive sound.
In November of 2003, Watley auditioned for Blackseed, having heard of them from a former friend of the band. Knowing instantly that Watley was the voice they had been searching for, Blackseed immediately began working feverishly to prepare themselves to begin playing gigs together. On December 5, 2003, Blackseed played their first gig together at a Battle of the Bands competition in Winfield, Alabama.
Blackseed has since been on a relentless warpath to play at as many venues in the surrounding area, gaining more fans each time they play.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
founding members ryan, and brandon, have been friends since highschool, and played music togather in their teen years. both have been playing guitar since an early age. brandon began playing drums because the two couldnt find a drummer, because there arent many musicians that play metal in alabama. cory and ryan are cousins. erik, formerly bassist, drummer and singer, for too many bands to mention, was the last member to join blackseed, rounding out thier style with a unique vocal talent and meaningful lyrics.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
we play live as often as possible, and where ever we can. each musician in the band thrives on the live experience, and is constantly looking for ways to improve the live show.
Your musical influences
alice in chains, tool, bob marley, judas priest, queensryche, death angel, slayer, motorhead, soundgarden,guns and roses, iron maiden, iced earth, metallica, rage against the machine, pantera, zakk wylde, black sabbath, led zepplin,
What equipment do you use?
mapex drums, sure mics, epiphone guitars, peavey basses, marshall,fender, and peavey amps.
Anything else?
all of our stuff is home spun.
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