Artist description Bound for glory, Thru the Hollow is a rare find in the local rock scene today. Although they are loud enough to knock the wind out of you, it's not always about the volume. This band's focus is on being tight, being dedicated, and having a positive enduring attitude. It surprises audiences to find out how new they really are. Formed literally overnight in the fall of 2001, these four young men come from very humble beginnings. They met through mutual friends with the intent of writing together. Two weeks later they found themselves recording a demo, and headlining at clubs in Worcester. Loved by Worcester club owners as well as their patrons, Thru the Hollow makes lasting impressions wherever they play. It is not hard to see where they are destined.

Music Style Alternative Rock

Musical Influences Paul Stanley, Chris Cornell, and Steve Perry

Artist History The gifted front man Jason Paulino exudes an intensely passionate rage in his music that is immediately appealing. His lyrics are powerful. Jason creates melodies that are surprisingly sweet against the dark rock, and heavy metal-rap where one might expect more raunch. It is not unusual, however to see a vein-popping scream. Paulino is happy that Thru the Hollow is affectionately compared to Tool, but feels his strongest influences lie in three very different singers: Paul Stanley, Chris Cornell, and Steve Perry. When asked "what do you want your fanıs to know about you", Jason answers," Itıs all in the music". He writes to be understood. Guitarist Pat Keating is no stranger to the stage. A founding member of the now defunct band Powerslide who were originally from Worcester, Patıs role in the band was all about "the faster the better". Soloing was more prevalent on the higher registers of the guitar neck. This allowed Keating to pay tribute to his biggest influence Eddy Van Halen. In Thru the Hollow, Patıs guitar work has evolved to a heavier, more solid style. He finds the writing for Thru the hollow to be more in open tunings making room for heavy thrashing and burning. Keating is happier when things are heavier. He wants fans to know as little as possible about him but his presence in Thru the Hollow is as metal as metal gets. He makes it hard not to notice. Thrashing the skins for Thru the Hollow is Mike Paquin. Paquin has certainly paid his dues. Enigma records was about to give the final blessing when his former band Furious Dance, suddenly went sour. Thru the Hollow was all he needed. With Mike as the backbone, this band really kicks. Mikeıs influences are Mike Portnoy, of Dream Theater, and Mark Zonder whoıs been with Fates Warning since 1988. It is immediately obvious to any one within earshot that Mike is the perfect fit for this group. He knows when to hit hard, along bassist Maartin Pelligrini, Paquin drives it to the bone. Bassist Maarten Pellegrini is a solid cornerstone of Thru the Hollow. His musical roots can be traced back to his fatherıs Jazz influences. Although Pellegrini started his love for music playing the trumpet, it wasnıt until he picked up a guitar that he realized he was born to write music. Maarten has always been a heavy metal head waiting for the right band to express it with. His style envelopes a lot of slapping and scratching of the strings, which he feels, is in part a tribute to Flee. He also is comfortable with or with out a pick and often plays with his E string tuned down to a B making his sound very unique. Pellegrini also feels as though listening to Cliff Burton is a very big part of who he is as a bassist today. Thru the Hollow has the talent needed for great success and plenty of ambition to burn. Itıs just a matter of time.

Group Members Jason Paulino Pat Keating Mike Paquin Maarten Pellegrini

Instruments Drums, Bass, Guitar, Vocals

Albums Off the Maggots

Location Worcester, MA - USA

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