Artist description Gen who have just released a killer album in Rite of Refusal seem to be a band with a lot of potential having won the British side of Emergenza, Gen are a band to be taken seriously. Gen have a passion about them that no one can stem and be it Eddies (a local rock club) or an Out reach in a local high school, the gospel will be preached! Gen don’t really have a style and easily cover early rapcore early POD style with songs like Exile to the new evolution of nu metal of bands like System of a Down with songs like Helix Doll and Hinting @ Nothing. Flameboy also has one of the most dynamic voices since the likes of Benji Webbe going from sweet and innocent vocals to gruff dog like barking vocals and back again in seconds. Add John T’s machine gun like drumming and Andy’s funk bass riffs underneath Richy’s guitars nuff said.

Music Style Hardcore Christian Nu Metal

Musical Influences POD, RAGE LINKIN,ECT

Similar Artists P.O.D, SYSTEM, FINCH AND OTHERS!!

Artist History gen This band won their regional "battle of the bands" contest, went to the national and won it for all the UK, went on to Europe, and placed in the top 13, I believe. The band flew over to the USA to record in the home studio of Tim Bushong (Lovewar, Channelsurfers). The outcome is quite solid sounding, capturing the aggression you want from a nu-metal or raprock band. And like their big brothers across the ocean, Gen has crafted many songs and moods that stretch beyond the simple raprock formula of hip hop vocals over straight up crunchy riffs. The P.O.D. Satellite (and specifically Marcos Curiel's guitar tone) influence is strong and undeniable, but I've got to admit I really like many of these songs. "Dead To The World" is a standout track and a perfect example of the Curiel sound.

Group Members Gen Vocals: John G (Flameboy) Guitars: Richy (Fretboy) Bass: Andy (no silly nick name YET answers on a post on www.lostgen.com forum) Drums: John T (Phatboy)

Instruments Voc's, 2 Guitars, Drums and Bass+samples

Albums RITE OF REFUSAL........Recorded Feb 2003 In the US.......Exec Producer Tim Bushong

Press Reviews I have not seen many good reviews in this magazine for British bands but I think Gen did quite well. Here the review for those of you who don't buy HM gen This band won their regional "battle of the bands" contest, went to the national and won it for all the UK, went on to Europe, and placed in the top 13, I believe. The band flew over to the USA to record in the home studio of Tim Bushong (Lovewar, Channelsurfers). The outcome is quite solid sounding, capturing the aggression you want from a nu-metal or raprock band. And like their big brothers across the ocean, Gen has crafted many songs and moods that stretch beyond the simple raprock formula of hip hop vocals over straight up crunchy riffs. The P.O.D. Satellite (and specifically Marcos Curiel's guitar tone) influence is strong and undeniable, but I've got to admit I really like many of these songs. "Dead To The World" is a standout track and a perfect example of the Curiel sound. The tune only suffers from a tired chorus. A nice step up for this band. "Hinting @ Nothing" is one of their earlier tunes that received a facelift that broadens its sound. Contact the band at www.LostGen.com [tribunal] // DOUG VAN PELT Not a bad review.....

Additional Info http://www.meltdownmusic.co.uk/

Location BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS - United Kingdom

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