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Genre: Alternative / Lyrical / Rock
Location SAN ANTONIO, Texas, US
Profile Views: 24462
Last Login: 1/31/2011
Member Since 1/5/2009
Website tba, EMAIL US AT pirahnaband@hotmail.com
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.... .. ..................Charm of Distance........Pirahna.......... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..........Download.. ..Share........ .. ..................Livewire........Pirahna.......... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..........Download.. ..Share........ .. "PIRAHNA rocks the house, hard. Their 3-song mini-EP is full of power licks and in your face vocals. With elements of metal and harsh tones of pop, the disc screams with crossover potential. At the end of the day, it's that killer guitar work that leaves us wanting more." A&R Select .. .. The band name “Pirahna” is expanded from the word “prana” which means “life source or vital energy”. That being said, Pirahna offers a powerful uplifting perspective coupled with hard hitting instrumentation that is equal part stirring and raucous. .. You won't find any fluff in their artistic and inspirational style of modern rock, but instead you may be reminded of some of the great rock movements of our time. Pirahna's sound skirts the fine line between radio friendly arena rock and soulful alternative rock oozing with message. .. Pirahna was founded in late 2008 when long time bandmates, Nathan (vox) and Spade (bass), who also share similar musical tastes, committed to creating their own music and subsequent band. San Antonio phenom Randy Toman was at the top of their list of guitarists they felt could make Pirahna work. They were right, as the trio began writing songs that they loved and were confident would turn some heads. Finding a drummer proved to be more challenging, but in '09 Roy Hernandez (Accord of Dissonance) joined the group and Pirahna played many gigs that criss crossed the SA music scene. .. In late 2009 the founding members of Pirahna welcomed a new drummer Jason "Shakes" West to the group which allowed them to step up their live performances and also to be more versatile as the group began playing the cover band scene in SA. Shakes is a veteran drummer, formerly with regional juggernaut Pitbull Daycare, and he has toured Europe with Sebastian Bach (Skid Row). .. Pirahna is fronted by San Antonio native Nathan Alvarado who honed his vocal and performance chops on the local cover band scene. Like most lyricists, Alvarado draws from his personal experiences to craft his part of a song. However, he is mindful to include the unifying spiritual themes of love, eternal truth, and awakening. Alvarado's melodies are revealed atop the exceptional musical foundation of guitarist Randy Toman, bassist Steve Coronado (Spade), and newest addition, drummer Jason West (Shakes). Pirahna isn't afraid to allow the creative and skillful instrumentation of its players to develop and even dominate a track. This all indeed makes Pirahna's music for the masses. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .......... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .............. .. ...... .. .. ...... .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .......... .. .. ...... ...... ...... -
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NATHAN: Tool, Dredg, Goodnight Goddess .. .. RANDY: A Perfect Circle, Incubus, Led Zeppelin .. .. SHAKES: Deep Purple! .. .. SPADE: Black Sabbath, Santana, Pink Floyd -
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Pirahna "Open Wings" live at Jack's Patio, San Antonio, TX
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3 Songs | Jan 5, 2009
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"PIRAHNA rocks the house, hard. Their 3-song mini-EP is full of power licks and in your face vocals. With elements of metal and harsh tones of pop, the disc screams with crossover potential. At the end of the day, it's that killer guitar work that leaves us wanting more." A&R Select
The band name “Pirahna” is expanded from the word “prana” which means “life source or vital energy”. That being said, Pirahna offers a powerful uplifting perspective coupled with hard hitting instrumentation that is equal part stirring and raucous.
You won't find any fluff in their artistic and inspirational style of modern rock, but instead you may be reminded of some of the great rock movements of our time. Pirahna's sound skirts the fine line between radio friendly arena rock and soulful alternative rock oozing with message.
Pirahna was founded in late 2008 when long time bandmates, Nathan (vox) and Spade (bass), who also share similar musical tastes, committed to creating their own music and subsequent band. San Antonio phenom Randy Toman was at the top of their list of guitarists they felt could make Pirahna work. They were right, as the trio began writing songs that they loved and were confident would turn some heads. Finding a drummer proved to be more challenging, but in '09 Roy Hernandez (Accord of Dissonance) joined the group and Pirahna played many gigs that criss crossed the SA music scene.
In late 2009 the founding members of Pirahna welcomed a new drummer Jason "Shakes" West to the group which allowed them to step up their live performances and also to be more versatile as the group began playing the cover band scene in SA. Shakes is a veteran drummer, formerly with regional juggernaut Pitbull Daycare, and he has toured Europe with Sebastian Bach (Skid Row).
Pirahna is fronted by San Antonio native Nathan Alvarado who honed his vocal and performance chops on the local cover band scene. Like most lyricists, Alvarado draws from his personal experiences to craft his part of a song. However, he is mindful to include the unifying spiritual themes of love, eternal truth, and awakening. Alvarado's melodies are revealed atop the exceptional musical foundation of guitarist Randy Toman, bassist Steve Coronado (Spade), and newest addition, drummer Jason West (Shakes). Pirahna isn't afraid to allow the creative and skillful instrumentation of its players to develop and even dominate a track. This all indeed makes Pirahna's music for the masses.
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January 05, 2009Influences:
NATHAN: Tool, Dredg, Goodnight GoddessRANDY: A Perfect Circle, Incubus, Led Zeppelin
SHAKES: Deep Purple!
SPADE: Black Sabbath, Santana, Pink Floyd













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10 of 178MoreHi Mandy, thanks for keeping in touch. Nothing going on in our camp. We are actually on indefinite hiatus. You can find Nathan singing with a new band out of Austin called Aperture early next year. Our drummer Shakes is still playing with Cult to Follow and has a new project in the works as well.
Merry Christmas!
Hi! Well my home for now is back in San Angelo, (West Tx), Not a whole lot goes on over here but if u ever make it over to these parts give me a holler. Much Love!!
I can't say enough about ur music; every song sounds spectacular! I found myself missing u guys with "Charm of Distance" in my head, and just wanted to see how things were goin. I haven't been in SA for awhile but I hope u all are doin great! Keep doing BiG things guys!! Wish u the best and Take care.
*Mandy*
I can't say enough about ur music; every song sounds spectacular! I found myself missing u guys with "Charm of Distance" in my head, and just wanted to see how things were goin. I haven't been in SA for awhile but I hope u all are doin great! Keep doing BiG things guys!! Wish u the best and Take care.
*Mandy*
soo...my birthday is Sep 29th. Its a wednesday and my gf asked me what I wanted to do....and i wanna go where yall will be playing. so let me know, plz and thank you :)
Come rock out with us on Sunday, Aug 8th! NEVER FAIL SAFE @ SCOUT BAR with MARCY PLAYGROUND..."I smell sex and candy". We hit the stage @ 8PM! Join us at www.facebook.com/neverfailsafe .
do you have any shows coming up
Please pass this on as much as possible! More Promo Online Flyers to come. Please send people to www.myspace.com/fallssummerconcertseries Radio commercials should start at the latest by Tuesday.
so my sister and i will celebrate our birthday with you at Tonic this Friday :)