Rich Rehfuss(22)- Guitars,Songwriter-Self taught, 4 years playing time
Guitar Influence- Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert, Nils Norberg
Greg Rice(17)-Drums- Self taught, 4 years playing experience
Drum Influences-Nicko McBrain, Thomen Stauch, Owe Lingvall, Christian Nyquist
Influences
Iron Maiden
Scar Symmetry
Mors Principium Est
Nocturnal Rites
Lost Horizon
Into Eternity
Sounds Like
STEADFAST - “The Uprising”
(Demo)
The first band to be reviewed on TSP is back with another demo since the departure of their bassist/vocalist. This time around, the boys have decided to go with a more power metal feel and scrapped the death vocals for clean ones. The two new songs , “End Transmission” and “Polarity”, are still as technical and heavy as the tunes on the “Final Element” E.P., only this time new singer Jeremy Lynes adds an emotional performance to the fold with his unique style. The vocals may be different, and the lineup may have changed, but the music is still going in the same direction. Aside from the keyboards, which are missing from the new material, the guitar work and drumming is as masterful as ever. Rich even threw in some solos for you to enjoy. Those of you who dug “The Final element” may be scratching your heads after listening to the new stuff. But one thing is for sure, you wont hate it. Just make sure that you are listening to the metal band Steadfast , from Philly, and not the lame ass Christian pop group. These dudes are exceptionally talented and have a bright future ahead of them.
-Rob”Bubbs”Harris
Steadfast formed in late 2007 with four members based out of Philadelphia, PA. As the band progressed, musical differences led to the departure of the rhythm guitarist and vocalist. Now moving forward with its two founding members; guitarist/songwriter Rich Rehfuss and drummer Greg Rice, vocalist Jeremy Lynes was soon recruited thereafter. Writing a full-length LP complete with addictive, high-energy music and virtuoso guitar work, the trio has set their sights on raising the standard for American metal bands to come.
With the bands focus on catchy melodies and lightning fast riffs, Steadfast is on their way to creating a new breed of heavy metal.
Jeremy Lynes- Lead Vocals,
Rich Rehfuss- All Guitars/Composition & Arrangement,
Greg Rice- Drums.
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Steadfast Glad you came my way, I was beginning to think we had no more guitar shredders here in the US. There has been alot of tuff aggersive bands coming from the UK. But its nice to know there is some good stuff out in the market now. Great work on all tracks, thats my style. Your Indiana brother.
hey good luck on finding your new bassist.. he's gonna have to be pretty gurd to keep up with you guys XD i still love your songs!! Metal up your ass! =]
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