holymatrimony
(Manchester)
Thursday 2 Aug 2018, 12:39pm
HOLY MATRIMONY are currently looking for a talented lead guitarist, drummer to expand our lineup.
Genre: Alternative / Electronic Pop
Influences: M83, Gengahr, Manic Street Preachers, Temples, Rammstein, Genesis
Firstly, apologies for the essay, I just couldn’t stop writing.
We released our debut EP last year to a good reception, Earning a 10/10 review in louder than war (amongst other great reviews), and various BBC Introduction airplay across the north west. In support of the EP we went on an 8 date tour across the north of England.
Sadly our guitarist, who was very integral to our sound, has had to leave the area. But rather than letting this hold us back we hope to use it as an opportunity to expand our sound and bring more people into the writing / live process.
Until now the band consisted of:
Roger Damen (myself): Keys / Vocals
Jack Ellis: Bass / Vocals
Jonny Adams: Guitar
We used backing tracks in order to perform live, and where this works to a degree the whole live experience would be a lot better with a real drummer.
The ideal lineup would be something like this:
Roger Damen: Vocals / Rhythm guitars / Keys
Jack Ellis: Bass / Vocals / Keys
??: Lead Guitar
??: Drums
The ideal drummer must be experienced in live situation and comfortable with playing to a click and backing tracks (e.g. Roland Spd-sx) and preferably have own gear and transport.
In terms of a lead guitarist, someone with a good knowledge of effects and sound creation, as well as a fairly in depth understanding of chords. I’m hoping to take up the majority of the rhythm guitar and let someone else do the fancy stuff. Must have own gear. Transport preferred but not essential.
Must be:
Dedicated
Ages 21-31 (or in that ballpark)
Relatively image conscious
Based in, or willing to travel to, Manchester on a weekly basis.
Confident on stage
Overall it’s probably best if you listen to our songs - if you like what you hear and think that you’re upto playing the songs then please get in touch. We also wouldn’t be adverse to ‘beefing’ these songs up to fit with a bigger lineup and would like someone who could put their own stamp on things.
You can find us on Facebook @holymatrimonyuk
Soundcloud / Bandcamp @ holymatrimony
Or Spotify and most streaming services @ Holy Matrimony
We also have a lot more songs / ideas that can be sent over email if interested.