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I’ll
be honest with you, I wrote this to fill up space. Read it if you really want
to. If I get really bored by the time I’ve finished, I may lie elaborately.
You could say Echo Red
was half born out of the ashes of ‘The Source’ and ‘Get Frank’. After the sad demise
of The Source on New Year’s Eve, 2002, guitarist Adam was bandless and truly
heartbroken. Until through a friend he met bassist Alex and, being aware of the
complete lack of bassists in Pembrokeshire, developed the idea to form a band.
Alex and Adam jammed a
couple of times acoustically and came up with a few small dilly’s that now go
by the name of ‘Omega’. But there was something missing… For starters, a
drummer.
One drunken night, Adam
was speaking with best mate Luke and initially just as half a laugh Luke
offered to be a frontman. Adam, Luke and guitarist-turned-contemporary drummer
Mini-Tom spent some time jamming and also came up with little dilly’s we now
know as ‘Into Myself’. However, Mini-Tom didn’t seem quite suited to the part.
The idea of Echo Red, then nameless, slept for a little while.
Then, upon the sad
demise of the brilliant local punk band ‘Get Frank’, Scott was whining and
whining away at Adam about what we can only call ‘drum deprivation disorder’.
Knowing that Scott was definitely NOT lacking in talent, he was in. Alex, Scott
and Adam jammed and the musical puzzle was complete, as tunes like Omega were
developed and a gritty, painful, speedy punk-metal sound was developed.
Luke waltzed in again
with his book of lyrics and the drunken half-laugh became a brilliant idea. Mr.
Mayhew became the perfect choice for a frontman – he had powerful stage
presence and a voice that always gave 110%. Since this time in February, 2003,
Luke and Adam have combined lyrical talents while Scott and Alex’s musical
ability and creativity have exploded to great proportions. The wild debut gig
at the Merlin Theatre 5th annual band showcase was a musical, crowd
pleasing (cheers you skanking lot!!!) and critical success.
