Justin - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Matt - Guitar, Vocals
Zach - Bass, Keys, Vocals
Brandon - Drums
Influences
Foo Fighters, U2, Switchfoot, Anberlin, Queens of the Stone Age, Pink Floyd, Johnny Cash, Elton John, Jimmy Eat World, Mute Math, Leeland, The Cure, Muse, Huey Lewis and The News, Areosmith, Radiohead, Angels & Airwaves, Stone Temple Pilots, All the "The 80's Hairbands," Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters, The Wonders, etc.....
Worship is not a title for a particular sound you will hear when listening to Harlend’s newest CD, but it is worship that does not soften the reality of the struggle. The music liberates, and comes alive with rich layers of heart thumping sound. The lyrics pull the listener in with gut wrenching honesty and hope found in every song. With the perfect mix of driving beats and earthy ballads, the music holds appeal for a broad base of listeners. Songs like “Sounds Like” and “Jubilee” drive home the message of our miraculous God, while other favorites such as “Last Bridge Back to You,” confront the issue of our struggle in this imperfect world. Harlend uses their art to worship, to inspire, and to be a conduit for God’s love to a heartless world.
It all began several years ago when guitarist Matt Sawmiller (of the former Broken Yoke) and frontman Justin Mackey (former guitarist with Fusebox) were introduced at a local steakhouse. Sensing the instant connection, Justin and Matt joked about one day being in a band together. Little did they know that path was already being laid for each of them.
The momentum grew with the addition of Zach Harmon (also of the former Broken Yoke). The three men immediately sought God’s plan for the newly revived group. Thus began the birth of a collaboration and a feeling of correlation amongst the artists. The music, the melodies, and infectious guitar riffs came one after the other. The feeling was one of divine appointment and a call to a greater work for the kingdom.
At the same time God was working to bring the finishing element to the group. Brandon Suever, drummer for the band and the final addition to the rock quartet, is fueled by the same passion as the rest of the group. The passion is for the ministry and the passion is for the music. From Harlend’s introduction to the moment when the last fan leaves a Harlend show, participants cannot help but feel the Christ-loving genuine nature of Harlend.
“When this life is over what will any of us have to justify our existence?” asks Mackey, “Except that we answered the call to be witnesses for Christ in a world that has forgotten Him.”
i know you want to do more on your records, and i know you're really busy going other places, but i really miss you at the source! you guys are AWESOME!!!!!
thanks for the amazing concert in bellefontaine. It was great sitting down and chatting with you after the concert. By the way I am part of the fellowship committee. See you next year. I think it is August 18th according to April.. Anyways thanks for the great concert and sorry that there weren't more people there as it was the same week as fair.
God Bless you all and see you at the Auglaize County Fair.
hey !!! hows it going?? me and demma REALLY miss you guys! also demma says thanks soooo much for the text message Justin!!! i love how you guys sat with us at lunch and things like that!! you are like no other band that i have seen.... MISS YOU GUYS SOOO MUCH!! ~keir and demma~
you guys were amazing in bellefontaine. thanks for going. sorry there wernt alot of ppl cuz of the fair. but it was great. you can get this pic bigger on my myspace if u want it. well ttyl. im siked im getting one of your t-shirts soon =) haha there really cool looking. well God bless. <3
