IdleRed (n)
1. An infinite balance represented by a state of coherence and complete chaos
2. Rock band from Phoenix, AZ.
Like the mythological bird their hometown is named after (Phoenix, AZ), Idle Red has risen once again from its ashes, this time with more power and conviction than ever before! Formed by original member Steve Ayotte (lead vocals), Idle Red is a four-piece rock group that has undergone many changes since its inception in the summer of 2004. The greatest change coming from the new life and maturity Idle Red found with the additions of Rob Elizondo (guitar), Tyler Alcorn (drums), and Taylor Ouellette (bass) in 2007.
"I owe a lot of how the band has progressed to the guys around me. Taylor, Rob, and Tyler bring so much to the table!” says singer Steve Ayotte. “The music we're writing now and the messages we try to get out there are so far beyond where the band was just a few years ago. These guys have helped finally make Idle Red complete!”
Over the past few years, Idle Red has gone from playing for their friends in garages & back yards to staring on a national television show (FUSE TVs Bodog Battle Of The Bands: Summer 2007), opening up for bands like LIT, Story Of The Year, My Chemical Romance, and Flogging Molly, and playing legendary venues like the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
"It's true we have all been through our fair share of turbulence," says guitarist Rob Elizondo. "But I think I speak for us all in saying that our strong belief in music and open minded attitudes have brought us a long way from where we first started! Individually we were ready to take the next step in our career but we couldnt do it alone. Because of the amazing chemistry between all of us now in Idle Red we finally have the ability to do so as a group. We're not just rolling the dice anymore!"
Now with 2008's "FROM THESE ASHES WE RISE" ep and a BRAND NEW FULL LENGTH CD for 2009 called "IF LOOKS COULD KILL" under their belts, Idle Red pushes towards the next level in their musical careers. Taking influences from bands like Incubus, Rise Against, Foo Fighters, Finch and Thrice, Idle Red's songs mix powerful messages with raw yet intricate musical pieces. Some say they fit in with today's mainstream but Idle Red still prides themselves on their original sound that is as diverse as it is distinct.
Pick up your copy of either "IF LOOKS COULD KILL" or "FROM THESE ASHES WE RISE" to witness the rebirth and future of Idle Red...
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VIDEO BIO: BILLY SMASH (Tyler Alcorn)
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Hey what up bro!! Like the new sound of the song n edgieness of it. Army is tuff stuff, but hey I am as equally strong as I am dumn (signing my life away). Comming home for tanks giving, perhaps we can jamn.
Hey Idle Red, I would like to personally invite you to our cd release party on Saturday November 7 at CLUB RED in tempe. The show starts at 8. We are going to have a giant raffle where we will give away a customized guitar, gift certificates, and free drinks. Jason Devore, the lead singer of Authority Zero will be playing with his new irish punk band THE BOLLOX. Our pre sale tickets are 10 dollars, and if you buy pre sale you get a free copy of our debut album. I wanted to personally invite you because your attendance is important to me. Please let me know if you can attend, I have tickets. Thanks
Thanks for the well wishes on Wednesday (that was an awesome alliteration :-P). Things are going great over here. I have my benefit concert going on this weekend (on Saturday!). I'm so excited for it. You guys are more than welcome to come join in the festivities of that night if you have the time. The info is on my profile pic.
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