Obzidian formed in late 2001 when Baz (Guitars), Paul (Drums) and Jeffsy (Bass) who had known each other since the start of high school, formed the basis of the band. Two vocalists, both of whom played ryhthm guitar played with the band consecutively over the next 4 years, but it was in spring of 2006 that Baz decided to take over the role of lead and ryhthm guitars alone for a cleaner more groove driven sound and Matty J was added as a single vocalist.
The band have played extensively around the midlands area, centred on their Stafford base. Over the years they have broadened their horizons with gigs in: Leicester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Derby, Warrington, Manchester, Preston, Blackpool, etc and are currently working towards both english and european summer festival dates in the coming months.
Although ultimately aiming to promote their original material, they are versatile enough to play a full set of either originals or classic rock/metal covers usually a mixture of the two, introducing audiences gradually to their progressive, groove based metal original songs of powerful vocals, screamingly fast guitar solos and driving, thunderous bass/drum rhythm section.
In March 2007 the band signed a deal with Casket Records, and they are all hoping this will be the next step for them and help get their music into the right venues and shops and into the hands of the people who matter, metal fans.
The new album is now released through Casket and available at HMV stores, Play.com, Amazon.co.uk and many other internet stores.
Heavy stuff last night guys! Thanks for playing an intensely powerful set. Looking forward to listening to the cd. Photos should be up soon and we'll catch you again here in Brum in December.
ALUNAH “Fall to Earth Again” Tour ‘09
2 April REDDITCH The Tardebigge
3 April STOURBRIDGE Katie Fitzgeralds
4 April BURTON The Appleby
5 April COALVILLE The Vic
9 April BIRMINGHAM ‘The Electric Kool Aid Acid Fest’ @ The Old Wharf
10 April WOLVERHAMPTON The Giffard Arms
11 April LONDON The Unicorn
12 April ESSEX ‘Cosmic Puffin Fest’ @ Mersea Island w/ Litmus
16 April TAMWORTH Club Vertigo
17 April NUNEATON Queen’s Hall
19 April NOTTINGHAM Old Angel
24 April KETTERING Sawyers
25 April COVENTRY Golden Cross
27 April EXETER The Cavern w/ Solace
29 April LONDON The Gaff w/ Solace
30 April BIRMINGHAM Eddie’s Rock Club @ Busk
23 May EXETER Tiggas
6 June STOURBRIDGE The Rock Station
7 June LONDON ‘Damsels Of Destruction Fest’ @ The Bridgehouse 2 Canning Town
“Fall to Earth” cd available from HMV.co.uk “Fall to Earth” & “Song of the Sun” vinyl releases available from ALUNAH
Cheers for the gig the other night, i thought u guys were amazing, i thought the new songs were really really good, Keep in-touch guys, we'll 100% have to do some more gigs together, Sorry i cudnt stick around till the end, had to dash off to manc to go pick up See you next tuesday, as they were staying at mine, Cheers stu x
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Hey Obzidian ! 2 tracks off our brand new EP are now on our myspace! Please give them a listen, and if you dont mind, let us know what you think?! Also, please check our upcoming gigs and if you can make it to one, we'd love to see you there!
