Andrew Hopkins, Drums, Percussion & Backing Vocals
Ted Newsom aka The Rose Phantom, Lead Vocals, Keyboards/Synthesizers, Atmosphere
Influences
(Musical)
Mikey Collard- 311, Deftones, Rage Against the Machine, Guns and Roses, Motley Crue, Muse, Nirvana, Incubus, At the Drive-In, The Doors, Rush...
Zakkary Hale- RUSH, Silverchair, HIM, Megadeth, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani Queensryche, Led Zeppelin, Marty Friedman, Whitesnake, Deep Purple, The Doors, King's X, Skid Row, Faith No More, Devin Townsend,The Cult, Incubus, Porcupine Tree, Eric Johnson, Winger, Yes, Fates Warning, Depeche Mode, a-Ha, Opeth, Extreme, Dramagods, Nuno...
Andrew Hopkins- Opeth, Porcupine Tree, Sikth, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Nirvana, Steve Vai, Alice In Chains, Rush, Dead Can Dance, Depeche Mode, Recoil...
Ted Newsom aka The Rose Phantom- Depeche Mode, Clan Of Xymox, Rush, Jean Michel Jarre, Recoil, Red Flag, Alphaville, a-Ha, Tears FOR Fears, Talk Talk, Yes, Duran Duran, Dead Can Dance, Pink Floyd, Tangerine Dream, Agnes Poetry, U2, The Cult, The Doors, Alice In Chains, HIM, Faith No More, Porcupine Tree, Braindance...
(Spiritual)
Life, Death, Sex,The Higher Power, Babes, Light, Mexican Food, Spirit, Nature, Pride, Flowers, Cats, Cd's, iPods, Arnold Movies, Movies, Subway, Coffee, Plackers, Exercise, Recycling, Doritos, Good Jokes, Bad Jokes, Bill and Ted, Friendship, Love, Anger, Power of Creation, Musicianship, Energy, "The Place To Be".
Two years have gone by since Melodramus, a four piece band from SLC, Utah, released their first full-length album. Now, it has been three committing years since the four members have worked with one another as friends and musicians to create an everlasting impact on listeners as they ride on the waves of a musical journey.
Lead vocalist and guitarist Zakkary Hale, bassist Mikey Collard, drummer Andrew Hopkins, and keyboardist and second lead vocalist Ted Newsom aka The Rose Phantom, have consistently put their musical minds and hearts together in Melodramus to create a sound that blends metal and progressive pop. In other words, a melting pot of genres makes up the lack thereof.
Hale, Hopkins, and Collard set the basic foundation of Melodramus’ sound with hours of carefully written guitar hooks and riffs, groovy bass lines, and precise and punchy drumming; all the while, The Rose Phantom puts the icing on the cake by contributing layers of atmospheric sounds created from his collection of synthesizers and keyboards.
The band’s first album, ‘30 Silver Pieces’, released in 2007, paved the beginning steps for the band. The album comprises more than one genre as elements of rock, metal, and pop weave in and out of songs. Two years following their first album has allowed the band to grow on many different levels in terms of musicianship and songwriting through stages of time and trial. The two years leading up to now has also given the band members a chance to create an ultimate sound for Melodramus. The next album, titled ‘Two: Glass Apple’, will be released in late 2009, and is said to be vastly different sounding than the first.
Melodramus has enjoyed playing numerous live shows to all ages and is ready to see where their future lies.
It seems that Christmas time is here once again, and it is time again to bring in the New Year. We wish the merriest of Christmas to you and your loved ones, and we wish you happiness and prosperity in the year ahead. Yola
PURGE AT DAWN..... WHAT UP MELODRAMUS ............CHECK US OUT.................................................. HIT US UP.......................... ..........THANKS..................
I came across one of your songs on the BoHo Digitalia profile. I wasn't sure if Melodramus was the name of the band, song or album as those seem to be all mixed up on the BoHo music player. So I was glad to notice your comment on the Liquid Joe's profile. I really like your music.
Its been far too long since we've seen a melodramus show. but you probably don't need me to tell you that. Just so you know, Everyone is talking about your new album and how excited they are to hear it. If I may boast for a second, I have some cool news. Advent Horizon won the alta battle of the bands and for our victory we get to compete at regional, we get hours of studio time, and proffessional training. We are very excited. Anyway, just thought I'd say hi. You guys are amazing and inspirational to local musicians everywhere
you want me to check out your music? well let's make it official! me and the crew have a podcast strictly for underground artists. we'll play your song on our show for all of our listeners, and give our opinions and ideas on it. we'll read a bio for you so the world can get to know you a bit and we'll even shout out if you got a tour coming up or an album or ep dropping soon and let people know where to find you or where they can watch you perform. it's a critique show infused with comedy that will give you exposure and promo your projects. hit me back if you are interested.
in 2012 our world will change positively for the human mankind!
drink clear water. breath deep and slowly. go outside and enjoy the nature. don't trust your ego - trust your fellings. follow your dreams. beware of illusions. if you do this i promise you: your life will change the best way!
kind regards! wolfgang
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