Tool, Pink Floyd, Opeth, Dream Theater, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden are a few of our influences. In truth, everything that comes across our path has influenced us, and by extension, our music.
Burden started in the the late fall of 2005 as a collaboration between friends as a way to jam and see where things lead. With the eventual addition of a singer in April of 2006, the band (tentatively named Bi-Polar) decided on the name Burden and played its first live show.
After a few line-up changes over the course of several months, Burden finally locked into its current line-up, and has played over 25 shows at places such as: Peabody's, the Phantasy, the Symposium, Club Khameleon, Fat Jimmy's, the Daily Double, Thursday's Lounge, and the Hi-Fi.
Stylistically, Burden makes it a point to do what it wants and plays the music the comes most natural to its members. Generally speaking it can be said that they have a strong background in classic and psychedelic rock, early 90s grunge, prog, latin percussion, and truthfully, any rock music that has substance and intelligence behind it.
Burden prides itself on not being part of a passing fad, or part of a manufactured scene. Music, according to them, is meant to be an ascetic journey and enjoyment, and not a social tool that connotes a person's sense of style or clique. In other words, there is no wardrobe inspired by their music, and there is no social crowd in particular that they seek to reach. The music is written in sincerity by three very different individuals, and is meant to be enjoyed by anyone who finds a connection to it, regardless of where they find themselves socially.
i just wnted to say thank you for your music and talent it is helping me cope with my problems and you guys just are not a good band your good people to i hope more people get to hear your music people are deprived when they dont get to hear it you guys rock
Hey guys, this is Shawn, long time no talk, remember me? haha
This is my new metal band with Mario and Big Codi that I was telling you dudes about. We're gunna have a demo CD soon, hopefully, and then maybe we can book some shows together?
Hey shit head!! Whatcha been up to? Hey I'll be in Cleveland this weekend...I see you have a show Friday in Kent..sorry can't make it got the kid..but what are you and Nick doing on Saturday night? Let me know we can have some drinks and play with some fire..sorry no gas(Bill is gone!) HEHEHE I'll tell ya all about it laters!! Text me babe!! TTYL!! Have fun at your show tell the guys I said HIIIIII!!!
