EnigmaMachine96
(Washington)
Tuesday 8 Nov 2016, 1:25pm
Hello,
I'm a Drummer from the North East of England looking to join a Prog metal/rock band.
I'm aware that this genre is a very paticular/scarce one up here.
That being said I'm desperate to find like minded people and start something.
This is really what I want to do (profit or not).
I'd love to able to make music that not only I love, but could be so appreciated by such an underground/dedicated fan base.
There is a gap in the market right now for bands like this.
With bands like Rush retiring, Dream Theater nearly reaching the end of its lifetime (apart from John Myungs immortality) and Opeth unfortunately ageing a few questions remain.
Where are the next generation of bands like this?
Will there be a next generation of bands like these?
Who are the next generation of bands like this?
I know the answers are very doubtful for all of the question above.
(With having those bands I mentioned being so unique in the first place).
But what I'm trying to say is, there is always going to be fans of these bands/genre.
Looking to quench their appetite/hunger with something new/the closest thing (or similar) to their favourites.
That is where Progressive Metal is at the minute.
Examples of bands in this wave are the likes of Dorje, Animals as Leaders, Haken, TesseracT, Leprous, Special Providence etc...
I know I'm talking as if I can find something and we're going to be the next big thing.
But trust me, I'm just trying to show that there is an audience out there, who will appreciate the music as much as we do as fans of the genre and playing it.
I would love for nothing more, to be able to make the music I have such a passion for with like minded people.
To even to be able to record and play shows/potentially tour would be a dream!
I know there has got to be at least a few other people out there likewise.
But it's making the contact/actually engaging them that is the hardest thing (especially for the area I live in and the genre I'm aiming for).
I'm not setting out to conquer the world on an international tech fest quest.
I'm not even looking to "make it" (or whatever that means these days!)
I'm just looking to do something I love.
Even by some freak chance a potential band I find "make it" it will be a bonus.
A bit about me -
Influences include:
- Dream Theater
- Haken
- Opeth
- Rush
- TesseracT
- Third Ion
- DTP
- King Crimson
- Avenged Sevenfold
- Disturbed
- Lamb of God
- Scale the Summit
I have all of the necessary equipment to play/play live/record.
I also have my own practice room at my local recording rooms/studio.
I'm experienced in gigging and working in live performance. (Both through education & previous experience).
As for travel I do not currently drive/own a car.
However transport is not an issue as I have contacts who are willing to assist me/a potential band.
Feel free to message for more details or for any questions you may have!
I look forward to hearing from you, and potentially playing along side you.
Also thank you for taking the time to digest this essay! (If you got this far anyway!)