Boomslang
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Metal / Progressive Rock / Heavy Metal
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Location:
AMERICA NORTH: USA:Illinois (IL) -
Record Label:
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Website:
myspace.com/boomslang217 -
AirPlay Direct Link:
AirPlayDirect.com/Boomslang
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Biography
BOOMSLANG is a progressive metal band that takes an innovative approach to the realm of metal music.From the very beginning, BOOMSLANG has been driven to inaugurate their listeners to a new and indescribable musical experience. With tight, well-versed songs that appear like magic they clearly stand out from the rest. Their original hooks, powerful vocals, and wide range of hypnotic and potent harmonies, give this band an edge. They clearly prove they are a force to be reckoned with. Their drive and dedication to the music and their fans sets these guys apart.
Boomslang rewrites the rules of metal with an unparalleled live performance. Every act is a riveting experience, brimming with unpredictable stage antics that draws their audience into a realm of metal music that is different from the norm. Each member of this power group brings his distinct style and talent to create the bands musical intensity that leads the crowd into a compelling display of power and energy. This energy, passion and dedication has led to their strong following and die-hard fan base throughout the U.S. and Europe.
With standout tracks like "So Long" and "How Does It Feel?", look for BOOMSLANG to be a major force in the metal landscape for years to come.
The band recently released its debut CD entitled INSANITY which they recorded at Sleepless Nights Studio in Madison, WI with Paul Schluter as engineer and co-producer and was mastered by Greg Reely of Vancouver.
The band has been ruthlessly promoting their CD and packing clubs throughout Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missourri, Ohio, Tennessee and Wisconsin. The bands energy never fails to draw large audiences and has led to their huge, dedicated fan base.
BOOMSLANG has kicked off the year 2008 with their usual ferocity. Most recently they opened for Jackyl to a Sold Out crowd of 3,500 people in their hometown of Danville. With BOOMSLANG at the start of the lineup, tickets sold out in just 2 days. In 2007 they were responsible for the creation of the first ever all day Metalfest in their hometown of Danville, IL featuring several various bands from the Region.
The event was so successful in 2007 that they held Slang MetalFest II in June of 2008 and featured some of the best Metal talent in the Midwest including special guests Scum of The Earth featuring Riggs of Rob Zombie fame.
BOOMSLANG intends to continue the momentum and plans to spread its name and talent as far is it can possibly go and feed their ferocious appetite.
BOOMSLANG is returning to the studio in March 2008 and are currently shopping for a record label.
Critics
"Boomslang, a four-piece band from Illinois demands your attention with their debut CD, Insanity. Featuring six tracks, including one live cut, they attack your speakers with pounding metal laced with melodic vocals reminiscent of Alice In Chains and Godsmack. Backed by top-notch musicianship and solid songwriting, Boomslang's Insanity is a perfect example of arena-ready rock."
-Susan Masino
Let There Be Rock-The Story of AC/DC
"Boomslang's energy will kick you between the eyes with their thick and heavy guitar hooks that are surrounded by precision harmonies and a primal lead vocal. Their six track E.P. features a hybrid genre that lends itself to rock radio charts, yet still rings true for hardcore metal fans. The perfect combination for success in the international metal music scene."
-Don Coleman
A/R Group International
Boomslang is exploding across the Midwest and are our #1 most requested local group. Their rabid fan base never misses a chance to call in and request them and make their voices heard. They are one of the most impressive bands to come out of East Central Illinois in Decades. In three wordsThese Guys ROCK!
Bill Cain
Program Director
WXTT-FM, Extra 99.1
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94.1 WJJO Madison, WI
104.9 WJRH Layfayette, IN
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Equipment Listing
- JBL P.A. system
- Peavy monitors
- Crest performance sound board
- Crest power amps
- DBX 31 dual band EQ's
- TC Electronic Effects
- Samson Quad Gates
- Alesis Compressor
- Vocalist Rich Treadway uses Synheizer Mics
- Guitarist uses Gibson Guitars, Randall & Marshall Amps and GHS strings
- Bassist uses Ibanez Bass, Ampeg Amplification and GHS strings
- Drummer plays C.B Drums and uses Pro- Mark sticks
Song Titles
- How Does It Feel
- Paint A Picture
- Filthy Lies
- Pain
- Stand Up
- Insanity
- Wanna Be
- Honesty
- Tomorrow
- Bringing Me Down
- Saddam
- Fallen Down
- Frustration
- Only One
- So Long
- F*ck It
- Showtime
Boomslang Links
Boomslang on GarageBand
www.garageband.com/artist/boomslang_217
Insanity earned Track of the Day on Jul 6 2007.
Best Production in Hard Rock; week of Jun 18 2007.
So Long earned Track of the Day on Mar 19 2007.
Best Male Vocals, Best Lyrics; week of Mar 12 2007.
Feel Good Track in Metal; week of Feb 26 2007.
Reviews of Boomslang's track So Long
Official MySpace Page
www.myspace.com/boomslang217
Boomslang on Rocket Radio
www.rocketradio.com/boomslang
Purchase the CD Insanity
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