Neil James - Lead Guitars
Harry Rostovtsev - Lead Guitars
Julie Schultz - Lead Vocals
Jake Stone - Lead Drums
Mike Strohkirch - Lead Bass
Influences
Iron Maiden, In Flames, Megadeth, Anthrax, The Haunted, Bad Religion, Tori Amos, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Primus, At The Gates, Dream Theater, Morbid Angel
"You'll never go anywhere playing that type of music with a band name like that..."
....was a common refrain heard by the members of St. Paul based metal band, Cwn Annwn (pronounced, Coon-uh-NOON, loosely translating as The Hounds of Hell in Welsh mythos.) Their music was outdated. It didn't sound like what was popular. But deaf to the criticism, Cwn Annwn diligently and painstakingly honed their craft. Naysayers slowly but surely became supporters as Cwn Annwn's intense live performances led to capacity crowds at First Avenue, Triple Rock Social Club, Station 4, and other venues throughout the region. Their vision of metal was validated through direct support for established national acts, including Trivium, All That Remains, Exodus, Gojira, Iced Earth, 3 Inches of Blood, Skeletonwitch, Chimaira, Prong, Testament, Divine Heresy, Early Man, Crisis, Five Finger Death Punch, Watch Them Die and others.
Cwn Annwn's music, while decidedly metal, combines a wide array of musical influences to form a sound that is familiar, yet unique. Guitarist and original frontman Neil James' solos and harmonies evoke classic Maiden and Metallica, while bassist Mike Strohkirch's quirky Primus influenced basslines give Cwn Annwn's riffs their distnctive quality. Guitar player Harry Rostovtsev brings a technical aspect derived from Dream Theater prog and Gothenburg pioneers At the Gates. In 2005, drummer Jake Stone joined the group, replacing longtime drummer Marty Allison, incorporating his passion for the complex arrangements of Rush and Tool.
Then, in 2007, shortly after the release of their critically acclaimed debut full length "The Method of Murder," Cwn Annwn shocked their fanbase by announcing that ex-Vile Red singer Julie Schultz would be taking over primary vocal duties, with original frontman Neil James stepping back to focus solely on guitars. Schultz' dynamic voice integrated seamlessly into the band's material, introducing a power and intensity unknown from the band's previous offerings. In 2008, Cwn Annwn released the EP "Blood of the Djinn" - the first official recording with Schultz's vocals. Title track "The Djinn" achieved Garageband Track of the Day status, has received airplay on local, regional, and international radio, and has been featured on several compilation CDs.
With plans to expand their presence in the Midwest and record a full length al bum, Cwn Annwn is more determined than ever to bring their metal to the masses!
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July 12 at 11:53pm Hi this is just a note to let you know that my band "The Three Man Salute To Pink Floyd" will be playing three shows this month, first a stripped down shorter set at the Stars & Strikes in Wyoming MN. on Sunday July 19th at 8:30, and one at the LCO Casino in Hayward WI. on Thursday July 23rd. at 8:00 and the other at Neisen's in Savage MN. on Saturday July 25th at 10:00. The Neisen's show is the first time I've ever done a show completely using all of my own equipment ( P.A., Lights, etc...) and it will be our first twin cities metro area concert so please help spread the word and help make it a huge success. Thanks So Much Sonny G
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The July 25th "Three Man Salute To Pink Floyd" show at Neisen's in Savage is coming closer, please everyone start spreading the word and help make our Twin Cities Metro area debut a big success........... Thanks Sonny G
I just wanted to stop by to say hello and give you a little update on what Blood Root Mother is up to! We will be recording an EP of new music in August, and we recently finished recording a live DVD. The DVD is currently unreleased and I actually just saw it for the first time yesterday. It features the last two performances with Tony Ellis still alive, and some footage from the tribute show we played on the night of his funeral.
There are some cool covers, as well as some NEW music that will be on our upcoming EP. We're very excited about the new music and we'd like to share a sneak peak with you. Here's a link to the video for a new tune called Run Bobby Run:
Hey!! July 17th and 18th is BEERFEST WEEKEND!! It's at The Gas-Lite in Ellsworth, WI. My band Detour is playing, alongside Saving One, Heavens Gate, Blue Felix, and A Moment Without!
It's 21+, and tickets are $25 for camping, live music, and FREE BEER!!
If you're interested, hit me back and I can get you as many tickets as you need!
This is it! THE show of the year. we are celebrating the release of our new cd "ANNO MMIX" with a FREE show. we have gathered our closest friends in CWN ANNWN, URN and RISINGFALL to celebrate with us.
PLUS - we will be selling metal vinyl, videos, dvd's and cd's from the ROOT OF ALL EVIL empire! so even if you don't like the bands, come to shop!
this will be the last show til the winter so DON'T MISS IT! It's FREE for fup sake!
The first volume of Wisconsin Sickness is here, ready to infect the world with our own special brand of Wisconsin psychosis. This compilation of underground Wisconsin bands features music from:
Put Her In The Trunk, The Killer Dolphin With Rabies, Meth Tooth, [the] Commuter Exit, Fall Out Fracture, Diemertus, Time To Kill, Burial Ritual, Failed The Fire Drill, A Pale Ghost, Dear Astronaut, Festerfuck,and Corpse Donor.
Help spread the infection. Download the sickness here: http://www.wisconsinsickness.com
MAULER'S METAL FORCE (HEAVY METAL D.J.) AND THE CHALET BAR PRESENT:
METALLICA NIGHT!!
WE WILL BE PASSING OUT THE FINAL DRAWING TICKET AT 10 P.M. FOR THE METALLICA PRIZES!!
AND THE DRAWING AT 10:30 FOR: 1 PAIR OF METALLICA TICKETS 1 "DEATH MAGNETIC" CD 1 "RIDE THE LIGHTNING" T-SHIRT 1 "KILL 'EM ALL" T-SHIRT (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN)
PLUS WE WILL BE PLAYING THE BLACK ALBUM FROM 8-9
AND DOING A DOUBLE SHOT OF METALLICA EVERY HOUR STARTING AT 10 P.M.
ALSO DRINK SPECIALS SUCH AS: $2 RAIL DRINKS FROM 9 - 11 $4 BOMB DRINKS (JAG-BOMBS ETC.) FROM 10 - 12
AFTER THE BLACK ALBUM IS COMPLETED, WE WILL DO OUR USUAL REQUESTED METAL D.J. STYLE BETWEEN THE METALLICA DOUBLE SHOTS!!
MAULER'S METAL FORCE (D.J.ING METAL EVERY WEDNESDAY)
THIS IS THE LAST CHANCE TO BUILD UP ON YOUR DRAWING TICKETS!! WEDNESDAY JUNE 10TH (THIS WEDNESDAY) I WILL BE HANDING OUT DRAWING TICKETS AT 10, 11, 12, AND 1. GIVING YOU A CHANCE AT 4 MORE TICKETS FOR THE DRAWING ON JUNE 17TH! (FOR THE SOLD OUT METALLICA SHOW ON OCT 13TH) AFTER THIS WEDNESDAY THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE MORE CHANCE AT A TICKET ON JUNE 17TH, SO STOCK UP THIS WEEK!!
We appreciate that you're doing your own thing and glad that you're our friend!
I wanted to share an insight that I had recently. Blood Root Mother really believe in the power of music. Genuine music transcends all limitations and boundaries, and happens when musicians and listeners are communicating with one another on the deepest level possible. In a society overcome by an obsession with flashy images and stale radio hits, we seek to do something that shakes the foundation of the status quo. Since the dawn of human civilization, music has been about sharing humanity and truly connecting with others. So stay connected with us, and join us on our journey.
Peace, Elliot
The artistic activity does not lie in art itself as such. It penetrates into a deeper world in which all art forms flow together, and in which the harmony of soul and cosmos in the nothing has its outcome in reality. -Bruce Lee
