Absence of Despair is a five piece Metal band from Providence, Rhode Island, who have their own distinct sound and style of “Metal”. They have many influences ranging from Rap, Hardcore, Country, Blues, Metal, and many more. Each song of theirs sounds completely different from one another. Each member of the band has a very strong passion for music, and has that rare spark that drives them all to write their best and perform their best. The band formed in April of 2008. The members incldude Cody Laflamme on lead vocals, Tyler Caruso on Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals, Brian Moulton on Rhythm Guitar, Billy Achille on Drums/Backing Vocals, and Jake Needham on bass. Local promoters/ promoting companies have commented on how AOD always draws a good sized crowd of people out to their shows and that they are very tight and entertaining live. Absence of Despair is extremely driven, determined and passionate to make this into their full time music career. AOD will stop at nothing to further their career as musicians. You can contact us on our myspace profiles in our top friends.
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its not massive, but there are much much more venues out there that make this one look big. max's is our home venue, so you can probably get an idea if you check our max show pictures out, there's a bunch posted. but we're going to try and move the pa monitors off the stage to the floor for more stage room when we set up the sound equipment.
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
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1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
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