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ALIEN8 (Album On iTunes)
Rock / Alternative



Wichita, Kansas
United States

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Member Since10/11/2007
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ALIEN8 is an amalgam of musical background and tastes. Some of their more profound influences are: A PERFECT CIRCLE, 30 SECONDS TO MARS, SOUNDGARDEN, SHINEDOWN, AEROSMITH, INCUBUS, DARK NEW DAY, TOOL, LED ZEPPLIN, NIN, PINK FLOYD, LES CLAYPOOL, ALTER BRIDGE, HALESTORM, U2, SHUVEL, BIG WRECK, ALICE IN CHAINS, BREAKING BENJAMIN, EARSHOT, SMASHING PUMPKINS, JOHNNY CASH, DAUGHTRY, VELVET REVOLVER, LEO, FLAW, JOURNEY & STABBING WESTWARD.

A8 has had the good fortune of sharing the stage with bands like: FLAW, ADEMA, 12 STONES, MODERN DAY ZERO, SWITCHED, BOBAFLEX, ALLELE, ANEW REVOLUTION, NEUROSONIC and many more.

ALIEN8 uses the following equipment on stage: Gibson Les Paul guitars; Mesa Boogie amps; Mesa cabs; Mesa effects, Rocktron effects, Line-6 effects; Warwick basses; Gretsch Drums, Zildjian cymbals, a load of Travis Barker Signature Series sticks; and any mic that gets mistakenly put in front of James.




1. While the rest of the members were in the cheap seats at the Tool concert, A8 singer and founder, James Dean, was third row, center, at the Daughtry show... not that he could hear it over the deafening screams from nearly 20,000 females. Ironically, James had gone to Daughtry mainly to see the bass player... who wasn't there. It was rumored that he'd skipped out to hang backstage at the Tool concert. Of course, there were enough females to keep him company. Too many, actually. Dean, a life-long stage performer who sang his first solo when he was five, is terrified of public gatherings.

2. At one of his first performances with A8, hard-hitting new drummer Kevin Hollinger smashed not one but two major pieces of hardware. A member of the audience, (and close friend to James who'd been told of his penchant for the destruction of all things percussion), sponsored him and Kevin soon found himself in front of a brand new and much more solid kit. Hollinger hits like a bomb. That is, of course, assuming he remembers to bring sticks. He has to date forgotten so many necessary items that other members have taken to hauling his gear and even know how to set up his kit for fear that the show might not go on.

3. Guitarist and backing vocalist, Owen McLain, suffers from a mild case of O.C.D., causing him to tie his shoelaces tighter than what was previously believed to be humanly possible. Owen isn't alone. When his frontman, James, (who also suffers from obsessive compulsive disorder), is in a car and is about to pass by an oncoming vehicle, Dean's left foot raises as if it was jumping over it. About 2% of the U.S. population has OCD in a given year.

4. Bass player and ALIEN8 funnyman, Daniel Worley, learned all of A8's set in the three days before a big show, when he was originally asked to play in place of the previous member. He did so without ever practicing, (or even meeting with), all of the band. A job so well done that none of the national bands they played the show with had any idea he wasn't a normal part of the group. Daniel was in, becoming the 12th official member of the band. Of course, he had an inside man, as his former lead singer and bass instructor was A8 guitarist, Owen McLain, who was originally a bass player, himself. The have been friends ever since and are often seen horsing around after the shows.

5. Originally a drummer, fast-learning JJ Nold picked up the guitar and eventually became lead guitarist for ALIEN8, but only recently found his sound. Nold went through three major brands of guitars, two types of amplification and a load of effects processors until settling on his current rig - one so full of electronic life that it's known only as "R2". A 3-foot-tall rolling rack of the world's best guitar effects processors, (his actual amp can't even fit in the same rack), that is now so overloaded, it's actually breaking off bracketing bolts from the wheels underneath. Not helped by the fact that JJ sometimes jumps off of the rack at ALIEN8 performances. He’s now investigating an even more elaborate and heavy-duty, custom-built rack.

6. ALIEN8’s first full-length record came out in March of ’08. In the same month, they signed on with the professional management company, Concept Artist Management, played the Chicago House of Blues, played at their CD release in front of 800 people and hit Number 1 on the Ourstage.com Hard Rock charts with ‘I Bid U Well”, out of over 1300 songs posted. “Watch the World”, a song from the heart, has also hit number 1 on the Rock charts.


I Bid You Well, by Alien8 on OurStage

Watch The World, by Alien8 on OurStage




ALIEN8's album, "Minor Emergency" is available exclusively in Wichita at Borders East, on Rock Road, just north of 13th Street. Please stop in Borders, today, and get your copy or come see the band play at any of their upcoming shows. If you're out of the area, you can download a copy of the record on iTunes, now, as well. Thank you for your support.

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   About ALIEN8 (Album On iTunes)
It has been said that rock is dead. The five guys in ALIEN8 disagree. They’ve taken the road less traveled by musicians of late - concentrating on writing songs they can see themselves playing in ten or twenty years... instead of riding the latest musical waves. The result: "Minor Emergency"; eleven original songs of life, love, loss and the little voice inside telling the truth about what happened to a world that didn’t pay attention, with the hope that the planetary wake-up-call wouldn’t fall on deaf ears. Apparently, some of those people are listening.

In under three years, ALIEN8 has played with dozens of national and regional touring acts, as well as playing numerous large venues around the midwest, including the famed House of Blues in Chicago and Dallas, Oklahoma’s Bricktown Ballroom and Cain’s Ballroom, and their own area’s Cotillion Ballroom. A rock and hard rock favorite on OurStage.com, ALIEN8 has been in the top ten of both categories and is still currently gaining momentum. (“I Bid U Well”, the first song they sent, hit number one by the time this was posted.)

In March of this year, they became a top 50 finalist for the BODOG Battle of the Bands, (out of nearly 10,000 applicants), before leaving on their own terms at the regional finals. They have also just signed up with Florida’s Concept Artist Management, headed up by Doug Wimmer. CAM has worked with bands like Cinder, Under The Flood and Echovalve and is dedicated to help ALIEN8 see a very big 2008, including helping ALIEN8 pursue their dreams through hard work behind the scenes.

Made up of James Dean on lead vocals, JJ Nold and Owen McLain on guitars and backing vocals, Daniel Worley on bass and Kevin Hollinger on drums, ALIEN8 has been described as "rock with a conscience". Many of the songs from their new album are about finding a positive outlook in a negative world and finding the inner strength to overcome adversity. Now, check out the new album, "Minor Emergency", available through Borders or online at iTunes.com, and decide what the songs mean to you.

Representatives from TAXI, the world’s leading independent A&R:

"Great marketable hard-rock sound"

"Strong songs with killer hooks, tight arrangements, great musicianship and outstanding vocal performances"

"The band is extremely marketable, while maintaining an original sound."

"Commercial appeal with an original and unique sound, great hooks with outstanding vocals and musicianship…"

"Great voice, solid writing, tight band… professional."




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WOO





May 8 2008 2:45 PM

BOMBS AWAY!!!!!!!!!

ROCK ON!

WOO
WOO Band
MORTON





May 6 2008 2:03 PM

Just to say thank you,and Great to be with you ,
i'll take pleasure in being with you ,
love & respect from France,
Morton.
SHRIVE





May 3 2008 11:32 AM

Thanks for comin out last night guys!
Daniel Dion





May 2 2008 7:35 PM

Thanks!
Kismet





Apr 28 2008 1:24 PM

Thanks for the add!!! Love the tunes,love the name!!!
peace
kismet
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Apr 26 2008 11:11 AM

I miss you guys!!!
Counting down until May 10th!!!
Thank God I have internet, my zune and stereo,
I listen to A8 ALL the time!
Take care.
Dani





Apr 24 2008 9:32 PM

You know, I thought you guys were already on my friends list. That's weird... Well thanks for the add anyway. Haven't seen you guys in awhile... maybe you could come up to Des Moines and do a show? ~Dani
Christian





Apr 24 2008 8:41 PM

Well then, I am happy that you got your new page up and it looks amazing anyway. Great job.. So what is in store for you guys here in the next couple of months?
Christian





Apr 24 2008 11:18 AM

HOLY SHIT! I love the new page Gentlemen! I am so proud of you guy! now it is time to take over the world in one fail swoop.
Candlelight Red





Apr 24 2008 9:12 AM

Just stopping by to say hi!

Check out our new band "Candlelight Red"!
HIDDENROCKMUSIC





Apr 21 2008 9:44 AM

LIKE THE SOUND...WE PUT YOUR BANNER UP ON OUR PAGE TO PROMOTE YOU...KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!

HIDDENROCKMUSIC.COM
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Apr 18 2008 3:22 PM

I came across you guys on Egypt Central and Leo's page.
Dre™





Apr 17 2008 7:24 PM

Why, yes, I was at the Critical Bill show...had to see my friends, GANEM. Loved my first experience of Alien8 and P.D.A.! Hope to see you again, soon....
Nate





Apr 17 2008 3:06 PM

I used to play drums for TAINTED
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Apr 17 2008 10:56 AM

We saw you at Liquid about a month ago with Critical Bill, PDA, & Ganem.
It was a good