A Deadly Wish

A Deadly Wish

             A Deadly Wish is Metalcore band from Fontana, CA. The band is made up of five passionate youngsters who began their musical journey is 2009. Members Remy and Diego both play guitar, Remy on lead and Diego plays rhythm. Jeremy is on the the drums and Eddie plays bass. Jesse completes the group and leads the way with his powerful voice and lyrics. A Deadly Wish began in 2009, releasing an EP entitled “Through Pain Comes Glory”. The band played a few shows after the EP release, but the band fell apart and split up for a year due to commitment issues with some members. However, in late 2011 they picked up two new members (Diego and Eddie).

             “Diego and Eddie are the perfect addition to the group. They are both very creative and inspired by different styles of music, so they really bring a lot of creativity to the table.”

After picking up the duo, the band started practicing twice a week mostly on Friday and Saturday nights. ADW is back on track, but this time they are in a new location. They are now based out of San Pedro, were they all share a house. Although they moved out of Fontana, they will never forget the inspiration they got from life in the city where they grew up. ADW finished 2011 playing local shows in  the Inland Empire. They are currently planning to record two singles and shoot two music videos by the end of 2012.

Band Websites:
http://www.myspace.com/adeadlywish1
http://www.reverbnation.com/#!/adeadlywish

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Assuming We Survive

Assuming We Survive

Assuming We Survive is an unsigned alternative rock band from Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Assuming We Survive, also known as A.W.S. is made up of four friends Adrian Estrella (vocals), Phil Adams (guitar), Bran Stewart (bass), and Kris Pasos (drums) . With amazing talent and love for music, they became well-known locally in 2010.  A.W.S.'s sound is one that is sure to capture the attention of all its listeners with its heartfelt screams.The band is in the process of recording their second album and new songs are constantly being created in Bass player Bran Stewart’s at-home recording studio. Vocalist Adrian Estrella explained,

“A.W.S. is here to stay and shed light during our live performance with our lyrics and music to prove there’s still hope in a dying scene.”

A.W.S. plans to participate in the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands 16 which gives them the chance to win a $15,000 shopping spree at Guitar Center, a 2 week slot on the 2012 Vans Warped Tour, and record a 3 song EP with multi-platinum Warner Brothers producer John Feldman. Drummer Kris Pasos expressed his excitement saying,

“We are counting down the days until Battle of the Bands and putting in the extra time to perfect our sound. I think we have a really good shot at winning. It would mean everything to us to play at Warped Tour, so we are keeping our fingers crossed.”

Band Websites:

http://www.assumingwesurvive.com/ 

http://www.purevolume.com/awsband

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Notte Bella

Notte Bella

 

             Formed in 2008 in Covina CA, Notte Bella’s post hard-hardcore sound is what has gotten them high recognition throughout LA. The group recorded their first demo at the end of 2008 and passed it out at shows at local venues. They quickly became well known in LA and now have a dedicated fan base. A year later, Notte Bella found themselves playing full time throughout Southern California. At the beginning of 2010 they recorded their first album titled "The Bishop". Drummer Justin Garza explained,

“We were so pumped about the release of "The Bishop" because it was sold in Best Buys throughout So. Cal..”

Notte Bella released music videos for songs "For Our Dead" and "Between Dreaming and Drowning". The band has continued playing shows full time and is working on their newest EP, "Follow Me". The EP is being produced and engineered by Kris Comeaux, who has worked with the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and A Static Lullaby. "Follow Me" is due to be released digitally in summer 2012. However, the band experienced a lineup change earlier this year. Vocalist Bobby Horack commented saying,

“Arek Alvarez was brought in to play guitar after Joey made a decision to leave So. Cal.  for college.”

However, these changes aren’t standing in their way. The band will continue playing with a full schedule for the next six months. Notte Bella has shared the stage with bands such as Escape the Fate, No Bragging Rights, I Am Ghost, Modern Day Escape, I Omega, Bullets and Octane, DGAF, A Static Lullaby, and Story of the Year.

Band Websites:

http://www.myspace.com/nottebella08 

http://www.facebook.com/nottebellarocks/app_178091127385

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Silent Planet

 Silent Planet

          Silent Planet is a band that was formed by six musicians, some of which are APU students. The band’s Hardcore/Metal sound and Post-Rock style has caught the attention of many fans. The band was formed roughly three years ago, but the current group came together over the last six months. The story of how the current band was formed came from a vision the Keys/Guitar player Nathan Benedict had about a year ago.  Benedict was unsure of the significance until two weeks later. Guitar player David was thrown into prison, and Garrett Lemster (Bass) was involved in a late-night car accident which put him into a coma for over a month. So the members of Silent Planet spent much of their time visiting David and Garrett in 2011. Despite the band’s setbacks, they are in the final stages of finishing their EP, titled "Come Wind, Come Weather". The EP was recorded in January with Matt Goldman, who owns Glow in the Dark Studios in Atlanta, GA. Some other bands that Goldman has produced include Underoath, Copeland, Third Day, Casting Crowns, The Chariot, and Oceana. Silent Planet plans to release the EP on May 15th, and will be putting on a release/benefit show on May 19th at the No Future Cafe in Pasadena. Singer Garrett Russell commented saying,

“We've played some shows over the last few months at a variety of venues, and everything has been great so far. We've really been encouraged by the crowd response, and we are very excited to play more and more shows.”

When asked about Silent Planet’s goal Russell said,

“Our primary goal as a band is to spread the love of Christ. Plain and simple. We want to share the way He has impacted all of us. And to prove to people that the love of God is real to us.” 

Band Websites: 

http://www.purevolume.com/SilentPlanet

http://www.facebook.com/silentplanetmusic/app_178091127385

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A look inside Silent Planet's experience at Glow in the Dark Studios

Attilla the Hun

Attila the Hun

Progressive Death Metal Band Attila the Hun is an explosive, fast paced band from Rialto, CA. Formed in the garage of vocalist Aaron Alaniz in 2009, Attila the Hun has become increasingly recognized in the Metal/Hardcore scene. The band went from playing in small venues and dive bars to jamming in well-known local venues like Chain Reaction and Glasshouse. Attila the Hun’s unique technical style and roaring lyrics are what caught the attention of popular Metal/Hardcore bands such as As I Lay Dying, Suicide Silence, and Winds of Plague. Guitarist Elton Dellono proudly named the three bands as their three favorite bands they have played with saying,

“It has always been a goal/dream of ours to play with As I Lay Dying and the other bands. We feel so honored to have had the privilege to jam with these guys, they have been our idols for a long time.”

Attila the Hun has high hopes for the future. Drummer Chris Bergsma explained Attila’s plans to be featured in the 2013 Vans Warped Tour.

“I know that we have the drive and talent to get on next year’s lineup. We have a new album dropping in June and we plan on being at Warped Tour at Fairplex Pomona this summer to handout some copies (of the album) to promote.” 

Band Websites:

http://www.reverbnation.com/attilathehunoffcial 

http://www.facebook.com/AttilaTheHun.Metal/app_2405167945

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