FR8
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"A brand of home grown metal in the vein of Soilwork and Arch Enemy, mixed with some Brutal hardcore elements, ala Haunted and their very own dab of North East honesty." - Copro Records
Bio
Four piece FR8 formed in 2002 to create a unique old school sound with influence from Fear Factory and Nine Inch Nails (to name a couple). Released in 2003, their album In Cold Blood has proved very popular. Produced and engineered by Dan Turner (Cradle of filth, Anathema, Napalm death) the album appealed to members who have been fans from the beginning and it also provided an introduction for new listeners.In past years FR8 have supported many popular bands (earthtone 9, Lost Prophets, The Gathering) allowing them to reach larger audiences and has given them national recognition in the metal scene. Their name has become familiar because of their frequent gigs and regular air play on stations such as Total Rock radio, Kerrang and The Radio One Rock Show.
The band
Richard Ryder - Bass Co-founder of FR8, Ryder started playing the bass in his early teens, inspired by bands such as Opeth, Nine Inch Nails, My Dying Bride, Tool, Fear Factory and many other bands which fit into the darker category.Leigh Final - Guitars / Vocals Leigh began playing guitar at the age of around 12 and co-founded FR8 many years ago. He is serious about the future of the band. His influences are Carcass, Fear Factory and Iron Maiden. Leigh has matured with his developments in vocals and guitars over the years and enjoys bands such as Pissing razors, Machine Head, Stampin' ground, Mnemic, Fear Factory, Soilwork, Sepultura, Inflames and many more. He believes a lot in the history of British metal.
Dan Wilson - Guitars Dan started playing guitar on his 15th birthday and had been in many previous bands before FR8. He finally joined the outfit he had followed within the Newcastle scene for years in February 2003 and draws influence from many bands such as Pantera, Slayer, Pissing Razors, Sepultura and other similar bands.
Ant Smith - Drums Ant started playing drums on in February 1999 and spent a lot of time behind the kit in the early months. He jammed to old Metallica beats which moulded his style into the thumping double kick orientated style he uses today. After discovering death and black metal a year later, he began using pulse beats and more challenging bass drum patterns.
Album
In Cold Blood[link] - In Cold Blood
External links
Influences- [link] - Fear Factory
- [link] - Stampin' Ground
- [link] - Dimension Zero
- [link] - Opeth
- [link] - Nine Inch Nails
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