"I am always looking for bands that show the kind of energy, enthusiasm and excitement that I get out of shadowWax - it is so great to hear something that makes me stop and say 'who is that?'...shadowWax kicks a whole new generation of ass!!!" - Sass Jordan Canadian Idol Host, Solo Artist
"They've got attitude. They've got passion. They live it and breathe it. See this band once and you'll realize that they don't do it because they want to...they do it because they have to." - Jesse Capps Rock Confidential
"shadowWax is a real rock band that pulls from many influences yet sounds unique. Meaningful lyrics, powerful guitars and tight arrangements that move you, make shadowWax a major force that will not be denied." - Jeff Tomei, Producer/Engineer/Mixer Smashing Pumpkins, Jerry Cantrell, Matchbox 20
"The Knoxville music scene has really grown and so have these guys! shadowWax is a straight ahead rock band. If you don't get this band you don't get ROCK! Once you hear them you'll know why these guys make more than music, they make sense! Get it, got it....good! Play it
and say it...shadowWax!!!" - Anthony "Roach" Proffitt Asst. Program Director 99X WJBX- Ft. Myers, FL
"...what shadowWax does best...raise the roof, rattle the rafters, and work all the metalheads and peirced punks up into a frothing, moshing frenzy." - Steve Wildsmith The Daily Times
Influences
Eric -
Mark Lanegan, Queens of the Stone Age, Twilight Singers, R.E.M., Institute, Pearl Jam, Screaming Trees, Blind Melon, Richard Ashcroft, The Beatles
Khhriss -
Nirvana, Veruca Salt, Smashing Pumpkins, Pixies, Garbage, Sonic Youth, L7, Sponge, The Toadies, Belly, Superdrag
Rocky -
Silverchair, Big Wreck, Foo Fighters, J. Mascis, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, MC5, Bush, Candlebox
"Emotion, honesty, passion, energy...in all forms!!!" That was the answer given when shadowWax was asked, "What makes for a great band?" That's nice to hear from a band when today's music industry is one primarily made up of bands that exhibit the exact opposite of those qualities. shadowWax leaves no doubt as to what kind of band they are or what they stand for upon hearing their music or seeing them live.
shadowWax is Eric Christopher (vocals, guitar), Khhriss Hamlet (bass), and Rocky Norman (guitar). Three guys who have sacrificed everything for the sake of their art. That sacrifice has brought them many accomplishments. shadowWax has headlined their hometown's Sundown In The City to over 10,000 people. Shared the stage with Korn, Flyleaf, Seether, and too many more to mention. Won D'Addario's "Get Me Loaded" contest beating over 3,000 bands, to be named the best unsigned band in the country. Even recorded records with heavyweights Jeff Tomei (Smashing Pumpkins) and Travis Wyrick (P.O.D.). When asked, "How do those things make you feel?", Christopher replies, "Though we are massively appreciative of the fruits of our labor, at the end of the day...it means nothing unless you made some sort of difference."
Now, six years, hundreds of shows, and thousands of fans later, shadowWax is a band that has done just that. They made a difference, and they will continue to make a difference, keeping their sights on what's important: the music...something that is now usually last on the list in a "smoke and mirrors" industry. It's nice to see a band that understands that music is a beautiful gift to give and receive. After the Fall '08 release of their next album, one will once again see that shadowWax leaves no doubt that they are one of those bands...(to be continued).
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I love yall so much i got to see you last year...Ima marine and i had to leave Knoxville and come to Japan!! I so wanna see yall again! Yall are absotively AMAZING!!!
Hey! Thanks for the req. And sorry but I rarely leave comments. I only add bands I like and that's all I can say really - I like you. I'm not good at reviews and stuff. Anyway, best of luck. Take care.
i've heard you guys at the downtown in morristown a few times...with bands like adoration, einstein's dream, and conrast gray. you're music is good from what i can remember. have a great week guys!
i remember seeing you at Bluecats in Knoxville I got one of your albums signed by all the members for my wife who is ca close friend to you all and also is a huge fan keep it up
