Northeast Ohio needed something in 2005, and nothing made it more evident than its stalling music scene. Stagnant with countless metal also-rans and emo never-will-bes, the time was ripe for a highly melodic, fiercely aggressive, and subtly more intelligent unit to emerge. With a strong double guitar attack in the vein of Breaking Benjamin and piercing bass and drums in the heart of Sevendust, Drenalin formed from members of the dissatisfied Akron mire to become the new force of nature in the Midwest's new modern rock renaissance...all while evolving and redefining what an unsigned band should be.
After working hard in other bands throughout his youth, guitarist Dan Gutter changed gears and decided to forge a different outfit while continuing to refine a signature sound. To further the vision and add new direction to the already accomplished song writing, local acoustic singer/songwriter Josh Surgeon was recruited for lead vocals in mid 2005. After building a fiercely loyal following in the years that followed, Drenalin was finally a cohesive unit after adding guitarist TJ Jones, bassist Nick Rescina, and drummer Mark Peddle - collectively totaling over 65 years of musical experience under their leather belts. The band found their direction quickly and began playing at local competitions in the Cleveland and Akron areas; all while catching unsuspecting listeners and their lesser contemporaries off guard with their strikingly ambitious rock melodies and uniquely energetic live outings. The gigs started coming fast and the legions of fans continued to grow, aided by a self-titled album released in mid 2007 - selling over 1200 copies and appearing and performing on the air on Cleveland's 92.3 WXRK.
Following the overwhelming success of their debut release, their second effort - Ground Zero - dropped to thousands of anxiously waiting fans in July 2009. While still delivering the incendiary sound of the previous album, Ground Zero adds a hint of mainstream sensibility, with mature melodies, rioting guitars, and pivotal drums to match - the exact sonic assault their loyal and ever-growing fan base continues to crave.
Highly accomplished and feverishly dedicated, Drenalin is a local favorite in Northeast Ohio and throughout the region. Notably, the band was voted Akron's Best Local Original Band for 2009 in the Akron Beacon Journal. Competing in multiple band competitions, Drenalin has won the 2008 Rock 106.9 (Canton, OH) Battle of the Bands (1st out of 18 bands), and conquered the 2007 Battle of Standing Rock; a classic 60 band battle in Kent, OH. This gave Drenalin an edge over their competition, all while gaining the respect of regional venues and promoters - consequently being invited to open for national acts Taproot, Red, Trust Company, Primer 55, Sponge, Saliva, Evans Blue, and Flaw throughout the intervening years.
The local media agrees, as the Cleveland Plain Dealer states that, "Drenalin not only provides something different, but could also be the band most likely to break out of Northeast Ohio. [Drenalin's] solid songwriting and textured performance easily puts it alongside the Nickelbacks, Godsmacks and Breaking Benjamins of the rock radio world."
And Tim Webb of Cleveland's Scene Magazine concurs on songs like "Your Savior" as it "is at once complex enough to marvel at the band's musicianship and simple enough to sing along with."
Buzzbin Magazine sums it up by saying that "[Drenalin] is a group that everyone needs to see. Drenalin has hit the music scene head on and are taking no prisoners."
Currently touring Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania - Drenalin has played over 75 shows in 2009 alone! And with a sophomore album selling in abundance worldwide and a fanatical following at their shows, Drenalin knows how to make their music work, and work hard. If you haven't heard of Drenalin - you soon will. They are setting the new standard that success is no longer attached to a record label, but merely to passion, determination and inevitable destiny.
Def will do man. The reason I mentioned Florida earlier was because the scene down there is all about your type of music. I can hook you up with a couple shows down there with my friends band Marion Crane (Check them out)... right now they are blowing up in Florida and you guys would get some real good attention doing some shows there. If the right people heard your sound I'm sure you guys would blow up also. Anyway... ill be seeing you guys soon. Keep rocking man.
thanks for adding my business page fellas...ya ever wanna do an acoustic set with some candles let me know and ill hook u up!! when u coming back down this way??
sounds sweet .. i am not to far from there. there's always decent shows there! so i willl def be interested in getting the girls and checking it out ! hopefully we see some skin;)
had ur old myspace lol guess u got a new one since then XD dunno if u remember me, i told you guys u were better than trapt lol been supportin you guys since your first album, hope you guys do real well, you dont need it tho you always have and u always will :) im comin to see ur guys show tomarrow night, finally lol im back from west virginia so itll be a pleasure. goodluck and hope to see you there :)
You need to hit up FL sirs... your sound is fucking amazing... you just need the right people to hear you. Best of luck on your tour also... rock out!!!
yo yo yo.... coming back to the big town of ashland!!! celebrating my birthday that evening w/ you guys... last time i saw you guys was halloween... remember the waiter costume
Hey u lil busy bees!! Cant believe its almost time to party it up in the 419 once again!! Im so effin xcited!! Hope u still get taken care of well at the bar cuz ill be standin right in front of u guys all nite!! Let me know if you need anything as far as the "travel arrangements", etc go!! TTYS!!
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