A LOVE OF GOOD MUSIC - Just one of the things that make up the Maryland based heavy rock band UNDER COMMAND.
Starting around November ..98, drummer Steve Songy and guitarist Wayne Johnson jammed in a 5x5 storage shed. Enduring the change of seasons and temperatures they created the ten songs that would become their debut release, the 1999 hard rocking CD, SECRET PLACE OF THUNDER.
Playing concerts over the mid-Atlantic area out to the mid-west and as far as California, they come out hitting hard and heavy. An unmistakable sound and energetic live show make Under Command a crowd favorite sharing the stage with such great bands as Disciple, Skillet, Seventh Day Slumber, Kutless, Stryper and Pillar. At this time, the group was featured on several compilation CDs, all of which became international sellouts.
At the end of 2001, the band teamed up with the on-line record label, Fight Cloud. They released a project called DAMAGE CONTROL. It featured ten songs of over an hour of music, a thing that the group would become known for. By early the next year Fight Cloud closed it..s doors, ending DAMAGE CONTROL..s availability.
In 2002, Under Command released its ..second.. CD SEEING RED, a more aggressive project that featured thick guitars, chunky grooves and more harmony vocals. Lyrics described as real, positive and spiritual speak to the listener in an honest way. With the Seeing Red sessions 90% done, they started a third project, A.E. THE ACOUSTIC EXPERIENCE. An idea that originally was to be an all-acoustic EP turned into a full-length 12-song release. Using a different writing formula, they created stripped down songs with few guitar solos and more sonic texture. Acoustic Experience became the calm to Seeing Red..s storm. This ..sister.. CD was released a year later.
2003 saw Under Command participate on another compilation CD, this one being for Compassion International, an outreach that helps sponsor needy children all over the world. The compilation CD, Together with Compassion, is a double CD with all sale proceeds going to the outreach program, and can be purchased at all Under Command concerts.
Not wanting to sacrifice musical excellence to fads or trends, they perform with a progressive guitar style played to the extreme. Being equally at home on electric or acoustic instruments, they round out their musical sound with both male and female lead vocals.
Always staying positive and moving forward, they continue to show their love for GOD and a dedication to great songs as they set out to conquer the world.
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I'll be prayin' for y'all continually, but also specifically at 8 p.m. July 2,3, and 4th. Just hope you make it, cause C-Stone ain't in Marietta...it's Bushnell... :) I know you guys will have an amazing time there. You'll be blessed and so will all who hear you. Wish I could be there with you.
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I'd like to be the sort of friend. That you have been to me. I'd like to also be the help. You've been always glad to be. I'd like to mean as much to you. Each minute of the day. As you have meant, dear friend of mine. You’ve been to me along the way. I'd like to do the big things. The splendid things for you. To brush the gray out from your skies. And leave them ever blue. I'd like to say the kindly things. That I so often heard. And feel that I rouse your soul. The way that mine you've stirred. I'd like to give you back the joy. That you have given me. Yet that were wishing you a need. I hope will never be. I'd like to make you feel. As rich as I, who travel on. Undaunted in the darkest hours. With you to lean upon. I'm wishing at this time. That I could but repay. A portion of the gladness. That you've strewn along my way. And if I had to make one wish this year. My only true wish would be. To be the sort of special friend. That you have been to me
Friendship is a blessing it's the best you have to share, The talents and the wisdom, the capacity to care.... It's being there to lend support, whatever needs arise, It's making sure that others know they're special in your eyes... Friendship is a blessing, and, to all who have a friend, It's one of the most precious gifts, that life could ever send
just wanted to check in and let you know how important you've always been as a friend to me. you have never been taken for granted and you're thought of today. I wouldn't trade your friendship for anything. Have a great weekend and memorial day holiday.
Life is too short and sometimes people to fail to appreciate their friends. Well, I come here and leave some love, respect, and warmth and maybe a smile, letting to let you know that your friendship isn't taken for granted and your friendship means alot. Tomorrow's NOT promised or guaranteed to ANYONE and sometimes, we don't always know how to tell people what they truly mean to us, not that they don't want to. Today, I want you, ALL MY FRIENDS to know your friendship means the world and you are special. You are valued. If tomorrow doesn't come, everyone knows how I feel inside, how important you all are to me. Keep it metal and have a happy Thursday. May the metal play loud and proud at your side.
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