Artist description The Prototype is a four piece hard edged rock band. With influences such as Tool, The Tea Party, I Mother Earth and Finger Eleven, The Prototype are developing their very own hard rock style that mixes strong melodies and a variety of sounds.

Music Style Hard-Edged Rock

Musical Influences The Tea Party, I Mother Earth, Tool, Finger Eleven, A Perfect Circle

Similar Artists The Tea Party, Tool, Finger Eleven, I Mother Earth, Our Lady Peace, Linkin Park, Live, A Perfect Circle

Artist History The Prototype was formed in 1998 in Ottawa. The band has released two CD's, "No Possible Way" ('99) and "Not Too Far To Go" ('01). The band has received great reviews for both CD's and the first single from Not Too Far To Go, "NPW Remix", has been added to regular rotation at 101.1 XFM in Ottawa, with national radio play to follow in the fall. Over the last two years, The Prototype has been fortunate enough to share the stage with bands such as Nickelback, Headstrong, Clarknova, Barstool Prophets, Headstones, J. Englishman and more, as well as a spot on the 2002 Vans Warped Tour. The Prototype's music has been featured in radio ads by Pontiac as well as on a Garageband.com compilation CD featuring the best reviewed music of their site.

Group Members Ian Shackleton - vocals, Tom Pambrun - guitar, Dan Tasse - bass, Andre MacAfee - drums

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals

Albums No Possible Way (1999), Not Too Far To Go (2001)

Press Reviews The (musicians) blanketed the room in a metal-velvet curtain of sound while (listeners) were deluged with the awesome vocals of Ian Shackleton.

Additional Info Be sure to check out http://www.theprototype.com

Location Ottawa, Ontario - Canada

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