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Bor'Tas

Bor'Tas

About Me

Bor'Tas, is a Metal band with the final line up coming together in August of 2006. Originating from four corners of the globe and from very different musical backgrounds, all members bring a different flavor to our music ranging from Death Metal to Funk and Jazz.
Review from Drill Magazine
Live Review
Primer One - Decortica/Bor'tas/Fingerpint/Setonend Jan 11, 05:16 by Ben
An impressive display from Bor’tas, who combine the elements of punk and progressive metal with mathcore style guitar solos and a heavy yet accessible approach to their sound. Winning over punters with their opening tribute to seminal sci-fi flick The Terminator, from there on in they wowed everyone with a number of sprightly numbers, showing all the charisma and stage presence and backing that up with the talent and good time melodies. Bor’tas play the kind of alternative metal that many people can appreciate; which is a pretty hard achievement to appeal to a wide spectrum of alternative fans.

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Music:

Member Since: 9/9/2006
Band Website: your here
Band Members: MyGen Profile Generator Dai- Vocals/Bass-
Originally from the UK Dai has played in various bands from the Birmingham area for about 10 years. With a love for bands like Faith No More, Incubus, Machine Head and Snot he brings a Metal/Funk feel with his Bass playing and a raw punk style vocal to the progressive flavour of Bor'Tas's music.

Ed- Guitar/vocals-
Ed has played in various UK metal bands, five of those professionally. With a solid rhythm and quick solos, Ed encompasses the early English Death metal sound with a Jazzy feel to his playing.

JJ-Guitar/vocals-
JJ is originally from Seoul Korea, has had 20 years of musical background and is known as a shredder. He has a strong knowledge of music theory and piano.

Gary- Drums
Gary is Native American Indian and comes from Shelby,Ohio and Nashville,Tennessee, USA . He has been playing for 20 years and has worked professionally in bands and as a session drummer in the US and NZ.

Bor'Tas use and abuse

Influences:

Ed's influence's are Opeth, Tool,Metallica and Al Di Meola

Dai's influences are Incubus, Deftones,DJ Shadow This week Dai is listening to Mastodon, The Bronx (looking forward to their show @Kings Arms Friday), Deftones & Incubus latest albums

JJ's influences are Joe Satriani, Marty Friedman,Pantera

Gary's influences are Mike Martin for his love of the music, and the musicianship of all the guys in Back on Earth.

Drummers that can use their imagination and play in odd time and hold a good solid groove.

We would like to thank the crew from Paeroa for their support and their sacrifices of blood (Jay hows the eye) sweat and gas ! They always come to our gigs and get the pit started. Thank you so very much !
Sounds Like: Listen and see !
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Chaos HQ Updated 2

Well new update on the Chaos.Amy did apologise and promise money......but NEVER DELIVERED !!!!!!!!!!DON"T GIG THERE NOR TRUST HER !!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Bor'Tas on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:25:00 PST

Latest news on Bor’Tas...sports and weather

Just a quick note, Dai is away on Holiday for a month in Tamwoth so we are kicking back for a short rest. We have put up a new song called "Moth" please come have a listen and definately leave your co...
Posted by Bor'Tas on Sat, 31 May 2008 11:47:00 PST

Update on Chaos HQ

Well , the manager Amy from the Chaos HQ called and apologised and has come up with some money for travel costs. Thanks for that Amy.  
Posted by Bor'Tas on Mon, 12 May 2008 05:28:00 PST

Chaos HQ in Tauranga = WORST VENUE EVER !!!!!!!!

The Chaos HQ in Tauranga is the worst venue EVER and the manager, Amy is completely incompitant !!!!!!!! We were booked in for a gig there on the 10th of May, the other bands pulled out and the C...
Posted by Bor'Tas on Sat, 10 May 2008 03:02:00 PST

BorTas needs your HELP !

Hey All,   We need your help !!!!!! We are in a compitition and NEED YOUR VOTES !!!!!!!! Go to http://www.amplifier.co.nz/kfc/ look for us - Bor’Tas  under CENTRAL AUCKLAND !!!!ne...
Posted by Bor'Tas on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:49:00 PST

Staying Busy !!!!!!!

Hey all you Folks out there ! Wonder what we been up to? Well here's the news. This Friday night we (Bor'Tas) has set up a private all ages gig with 3 other bands (Fuelset,Upraw,Anabyss) to shoot...
Posted by Bor'Tas on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:01:00 PST

Splinters Of Sin (DVD Filming)

Hey been a while since the Damo left a blog, So we got this gig we put together on 29th Feb, features 3 awesome bands plus us of course (Fuelset, Upraw & Anabyss) and the best bit, were recording ...
Posted by Bor'Tas on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:20:00 PST

Check out this event: BorTas back to work gig

Hosted By: Bor'Tas When: 25 Jan 2008, 20:30Where: Hunter's Lodge56 McKenzie rd karaka Auckland/Karaka, New ZealandDescription:Bor'Tas Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Bor'Tas on Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:24:00 PST

METAL BANDS NEEDED

Hey All,Bor'Tas is looking to put up their own Kick ass Auckland Metal show...So we are looking for Bands out there who are keen for a good time and are keen for a loud metal/rock night! let us know s...
Posted by Bor'Tas on Sun, 02 Dec 2007 07:38:00 PST

World Battle of the Bands 2007

Well folks, Bor'Tas played last night in a World Battle of the Bands  heat last night and have made it through to the Regional Finals. We would love for you to come out and support us on the...
Posted by Bor'Tas on Sat, 04 Aug 2007 10:10:00 PST