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TAINTED - "Scars" now on Playlist

TAINTED

About Me

Founded in 2001 by guitarist Tim Facoory (formerly of “Human”) and drummer Quentin Forster, Tainted has become a true premier band in the New Zealand metal scene. Tainted finalised their line-up by adding bassist Sean McCurrie (formerly guitarist in “Dementia” and “Crisis”) and guitarist/vocalist Nick King (formally drummer in “Wart”) in October 2004, recorded a 7-track demo, and burst onto the stage mid-2005 and blew audiences away with their relentlessly energetic performances.
By the end of that year 2005 Tainted had played shows with New Zealand heavyweights “Sinate” and “8 Foot Sativa”, and recorded their debut album “The Awakening” at Blast Studios with the assistance of Sinate’s Sam Sheppard in the role of producer.
“The Awakening” debuted in the top 10 in the New Zealand independent charts and also featured their first video, “Broken”, and also the popular song “Take the King”, featuring 8 Foot Sativa’s first vocalist, Justin “Jackhammer” Niessen sharing the microphone with frontman Nick King.
A very busy 2006 saw Tainted play all over New Zealand in support of their album, as well as hitting the road once again with Sinate, and Australia’s “State of Integrity” and none other than NZ rock legends Blindspott on the “End the Silence” tour. Tainted were also behind the very successful, two-show Kiwi metal weekend “When Winter Reigns” which involved an all-ages as well as an R18 show.
2007 has seen the band line up change with the departure of Nick King and the recruitment of Campbell Jenkins (SLIM) on Vocals and Linly Baxter on guitar duties. Fans can expect a brutal new take on some older tunes, as well as some exciting new material unlike anything in their back catalogue.
2007 will see Tainted continue to play shows all around New Zealand as well as enter the studio to start work on their second album.

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Music:

Member Since: 5/14/2005
Band Members:
Vocals: SLIM
Guitars: Timmay
Guitars: Linly
Bass: Sean
Drums: Quentin




Record Label: MFT RECORDS
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Pics from Shows

Hey All Heaps of Pics have beeen put up from previous shows so go check 'em out. More photo's to come, some never seen, so check back soon   T
Posted by TAINTED - "Scars" now on Playlist on Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:12:00 PST

"SCARS" Full version now up

The Full Version of "SCARS" has now been uploaded   Enjoy
Posted by TAINTED - "Scars" now on Playlist on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:22:00 PST

Scars Sample on the Playlist

Due to licensing issues Tainted can only offer a sample of the single "Scars" on Myspace at the moment, the only way to hear the full version is to request it at your local radio station.  The R...
Posted by TAINTED - "Scars" now on Playlist on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 03:56:00 PST

Scars due for release SOON

Tainted are pleased to announce the first single from their upcoming album (due for release in 2008) "SCARS" is now finished and due for release very soon stay tuned for more    ...
Posted by TAINTED - "Scars" now on Playlist on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 04:52:00 PST

LINE UP CHANGE

Changes in Tainted With being quite for the last few months TAINTED are announcing the departure of Nick King and Justin Neissen, both will be missed and Tainted wishes them all the best for the ...
Posted by TAINTED - "Scars" now on Playlist on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 04:46:00 PST

TAINTED TO PLAY "SOUTHERN AMP 2 - JADE STADIUM - SATURDAY 10th NOVEMBER 2007"

((CHART)) STAGE BANDS ANNOUNCEDThe ((Chart)) stage artists have been announced. Gracing the local stage will be:SHE'LL BE RIGHT RECORDS (incl MUSTARD, TRILLION BAND) BAND THEFT AUTOCHARLIE ASHTHE ENRI...
Posted by TAINTED - "Scars" now on Playlist on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:32:00 PST

"The Awakening" now on sale at The Warehouse

Tainted are pleased to announce "The Awakening" is now available at The Warehouse. The Warehouse is New Zealand's leading music retailer....
Posted by TAINTED - "Scars" now on Playlist on Wed, 02 May 2007 10:10:00 PST

Tainted Announce plans to record with award winning producer

Tainted are pleased to announce plans to record with award winning producer Clint Murphy (Blindspott, 8 Foot Sativa, Manic Street Preachers, Melanie C, G-Unit, Carly Binding, The Feelers) in May, &nbs...
Posted by TAINTED - "Scars" now on Playlist on Wed, 02 May 2007 09:55:00 PST

NEW ADDITION TO TAINTED

Tainted are pleased to announce that Justin "Jackhammer" Niessen has joined the band to take over frontman/vocal duties, with former vocalist Nick King focusing on guitar.  Jackhammer hails form...
Posted by TAINTED - "Scars" now on Playlist on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 03:45:00 PST

New Years Metal Mayhem

PRESS RELEASE NEW YEARS EVE AT THE JETSET IN CHRISTCHURCH   Joining 8 Foot Sativa, Tainted, Sinate, Without Constraint, Noose on New Years Eve will be Sacrament and Athenic.   Tickets are se...
Posted by TAINTED - "Scars" now on Playlist on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:06:00 PST