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THE NOISE
HEADS BOUNCE, THE MOSH PIT CIRCLES, SCREAMING… and… RELEASE. DOWNSPELL is a ruthless purging of inner demons through musical rage. DOWNSPELL’S heavy groove and rhythmic hooks keeps them from sounding like a typical “death metal” band, while their speed picking and intense double bass separates DOWNSPELL from your average “nu metal” band. Relentless dual vocalists drive the music towards a feverish pitch. On stage, DOWNSPELL writhes with adrenaline, sending furious energy to the crowd, who then hurls it back at the band. DOWNSPELL’S connection with their audience is where their unique talent truly shines.
IN THE BEGINNING
The six founding members of DOWNSPELL came together in SITKA, ALASKA, a small fishing village with only 14 miles of paved road and little to do. MIKE (GUITARS), originally from California, met up with ERIC (DRUMS), JAKE (GUITARS), WAYNE (VOCALS), BRAD (VOCALS), and GREG (BASS), in the accidental way that seems unique to small towns. Harsh weather and seasonal work gave DOWNSPELL the opportunity to lock themselves away from outside contact and write their own brand of “metal”. After 8 months of rehearsing and writing, DOWNSPELL played only three shows in Alaska before deciding to relocate. SAN DIEGO was calling, and DOWNSPELL answered.
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Once in San Diego, DOWNSPELL recorded a 5-song demo and began playing live shows. DOWNSPELL quickly made a name for themselves and began opening for such national acts as Agent Steel, Cage, Prototype, SX10, Deeds of Flesh, Skinless, Cattle Decapitation, Exodus, Dying Fetus, Prong, Asesino, and many more. In early ‘03, DOWNSPELL recorded their first full-length demo entitled, “NO REDEMPTION”, which their So-Cal fans eagerly devoured. Multiple tracks from “NO REDEMPTION” received airplay on ROCK 105.3-FM’s “ANOTHER STATE of MIND”. In October of ’03, DOWNSPELL secured a spot on the “BANG YER HEAD FESTIVAL” with King Diamond, Entombed, and ....ing Razors. In mid ’04, a line-up change was necessary. Enter long-time friends, KENNY (BASS) and TYSON (VOCALS), two excellent musicians bringing forth intensity and dynamics. The DOWNSPELL machine grew stronger.
CURRENT EVENTS
With their fresh line-up and newly evolved sound, DOWNSPELL has just finished recording a full-length album, entitled, “AFTERBIRTH” at GOLDEN TRACK Recording Studio and is preparing to tour in support of this brutal production. DOWNSPELL is also featured along with Slayer, Lamb of God, Nile, Isis, and others, on XYZ CLOTHING CO.’s new extreme skate film, entitled, “DECADE of DESTRUCTION”, which is now on sale at www.decadeofdestruction.com. DOWNSPELL will also be on the road in support of XYZ and this video release. DOWNSPELL is currently filming two music videos for the songs, "Hatestrain" and "Pogrom" which will both be featured on the up-coming album, "AFTERBIRTH".
DOWNSPELL IS GAINING MOMENTUM… PREPARE YOURSELVES!
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