Artist description Incorporating elements of all extreme music and music not extreme, Upon Crimson Wings have utilized all favorite styles of music to create the perfect blend of metal that they love. Thrash, death, black metal, hardcore, grind, classical, even a tinge of jazz and experimental music make up what is Upon Crimson Wings. Without trying to sound like any other band or trying NOT to sound like any other band at the same time, Upon Crimson Wings have acheived their goal of "sounding like no other band in the scene," as countless fans have said. So raise your horns and praise the metal. SLLLLAAAYYYEERRRR!!!!!

Music Style Heavy Melodic Death Metal incorporating Black Metal, Thrash Metal and not-so-typical Breakdowns

Musical Influences Slayer, At the Gates, Death, Arkangel, Heaven Shall Burn, Caliban, Lynard Skynard, The Haunted, Guns n' Roses, Black Sabbath, Destruction, Darkane, In Flames, Hypocrisy,The Misfits, Broken Hope, Dying Fetus, Assuck, Nile, Napalm Death, Borknagar, Dimmu Borgir, Emperor, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Steve Vai, Opeth, Marduk, Black Flag, Dead Kennedys, and many many more

Similar Artists Slayer, Death, Carcass, At the Gates, Dissection

Artist History In March of 2000, Dave Maggot (vocals) and Mark Richards (guitar) quit their then current musical endeavors to embark upon a new direction in music, titled In God's Descent. A complete lineup was never found, and by August of 2000 a name change was needed. After going through lists of countless possibilities, they had almost given up. But at the last minute, they decided to change to Upon Crimson Wings, taken from a story that published horror writer Dave Maggot had manifested at the time. From that point the 2 desperate metalheads searched high and low for a full lineup, eventually finding Jon Rusk (guitar), Greg Sabin (bass) and Brian Carson (drums) to fill the spots. By September of 2001 the band released their first 7 song demo, "Cancer of the Gemini." Only 150 copies were sold, due to the fact that it was not exactly the best demo ever released. In February of 2002 the band ran into some problems, resulting in the expulsion of Jon Rusk and Brian Carson quitting. Rob Devlin (guitar), good friend and former Beyond the Sixth Seal guitarist was asked to join and accepted right away. After Rob joined, the search for a drummer ended in March of 2002. Local music fan Seth Conway (drums) was picked up, found by chance and pure luck. But it seemed as if it was meant to be; by June of 2002 the band was ready for shows once again, with a much refined sound, and a live demo, "Live Masochism" that is still in circulation. The new line up of Upon Crimson Wings was then ready to record a full length in late July of 2002; 8 songs recorded for the self-titled release were pumped out faster than a thrash riff, but many problems ensued trying to release the cd. It is now January of 2003 and the full length is being reproduced, ready by mid-January.

Group Members Dave Maggot-Vocals and cranial violence Mark Richards-Lead and Rhythm Guitar Greg Sabin-Bass Rob Devlin-Lead and Rhythm Guitar Seth Conway-Drums

Instruments Dave Maggot sings through a smashed up microphone with his throat; Mark Richards shreds on a Jackson Performer; Greg Sabin plays a 6-string Dean Bass with a crippled finger; Rob Devlin represents the metal with his BC Rich Warlock and Seth Conway hits Mapex Drums and Zildjian cymbals with sticks.

Albums Self Titled Full length Release, 8 songs for $8

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Additional Info We like Slayer.

Location South Shore, Massachusetts - USA

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