We
Are Masked is a band aiming to bring progressive music to wider audiences.
Hailing from Greensboro, NC, the group formerly known as Perestroyka,
formed in 2005 and has been polishing their act relentlessly ever since.
With their debut full-length album, Paradigm, the group aims
to conquer the local and regional music scene by captivating audiences
with their tight blend of progressive hard rock and non-stop live performances.
The
three members of We Are Masked- Cameron Fitzpatrick (vocals, bass);
James Abbott (guitar), and Vincent Russell (drums)- met as adolescents
and quickly discovered they shared the same interest and passion for
music. Though pulling inspiration from many different musical styles
and artists, the group cites bands such as Fair to Midland, The Receiving
End of Sirens, Coheed and Cambria, A Perfect Circle, Three, and Rush
as their main influences.
Coming
from an area impregnated with hardcore and pop punk bands, We Are Masked
is not afraid to create a distinctive sound that refuses to be pigeonholed
into the musical genres of their local counterparts.
“It
has been hard to find our niche,” avows Abbott, “But we feel that
we have finally found ourselves with the new album, hence the name
Paradigm.”
Comprised
of eleven tracks, the band’s debut full-length album Paradigm
is a cohesive collection of songs intricately written to create a sound
that defies classification but is instantly recognizable, transcending
conformity yet without pretension. Melodic vocals flow effortlessly
over a sonic palate richly woven with distorted guitars, thundering
bass, and pulsing drums, driven through rhythmic complexity, potent
dynamics, and heavy riffs. Contemporary while at the same time familiar,
Paradigm is an album fed by the fires of musical depth and sincerity.
“We
write music that we enjoy playing,” asserts Russell, “and that is
of the utmost importance to us.” “We love these songs and believe
in them to the fullest. To be able to share them with others is a most
gratifying experience.”
We
Are Masked stress their attention to writing songs that not only satisfy
their art rock hunger, but also offer an accessible entry for the more
mainstream rock listener.
“At
the end of the day, a great song is our ultimate goal,” adds Fitzpatrick.
“We let the song dictate its own direction and try to write what the
song demands, whether it’s hard to play or not. We are not a band
obsessed with technical difficulty; we care about what sounds good.”
Armed
with a well defined sound and a professional approach to the industry
We Are Masked is ready for whatever the future may hold.
