Opium of the Masses formed in early 2005. They comprise of Eddie Pepper on Vocals and Lead Guitar, Kieran McCarthy on Bass Guitar and Daniel Meany on Drums. With influences such as Muse, Guns n Roses, Audioslave, Queens of the Stone Age, Rage Against the Machine, Interpol and even Dire Straits, they fuse deep, raw riffs with classic guitar bass-lines that will tear even the most sedate observer off their seat.....................
Due to their energetic live gigs Opium of the Masses have been gathering a lot of momentum on the Cork live music scene. Playing in great venues such as Sinners, Cubiculo, Fred Zeppelins, Cruiscin lan, Ruby Tuesdays and Cyprus Avenue their stage presence and charismatic performances set them apart from many other aspiring bands. Opium of the Masses has been described as having the ability to create a much bigger and more powerful sound than is expected of a three piece band. The originality of their music attracts interest and respect from all those who appreciate rock music at its very best........................
The band has an undying devotion and passion for their music which is clearly conveyed in their songs. The dedication of the band and the sacrifices they made to create such unique and adrenalin pumping sounds are a testament to these three musicians who are intent on making a name for themselves in the industry. From the interest the band is gathering it looks like Opium of the Masses are destined to achieve great things......................
Opium of the Masses is a band with all the attributes to rouse and satiate the musical appetites of any audience.
Yo, Schmutzig returns to Cork this September the 13th with Kevin Gorman (Mikrowave, International DJ Gigolo) @ The Liquid Lounge. Doors at 10:30pm and it's €10! Video of Kev's last visit to cork can be found here http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=D9djzJSWxo8
good day lads how thoust thou be? just sendng you on a weee freebie for your good self. a sweet little download of our ne song Red Light... so go henceforth and clicky SWEET LITTLE DOWNLOAD!!
cheers lads...much appreciated..we jst whiling away the day in an orgy of aural cacophony...practice i suppose you could call it;) much ado for the week?
good day lads i trst this message finds you well;) ust letting your good self know....new song up...Red Light tis called do come for a wee ear peek and tell us what ya think;)
happy new year just to let you know declan and christian from cyclefly have a ne project called MAKO, our debut album has just been released and is for sale on myspace, all the best, declan & christian Mako
Hey Guys, how's it going? Just letting you know that Seeing Red Records is back with a new website & download store.. Check it out.. Hope you're keeping well.. :) Click on..
thanks a lot Eddie, shur we'll give it a few weeks anyway!! Should have a major label record deal by then no hassle! (that's all it takes, or so I hear... ;) Brian
