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Bavmorda is currently in the studio recording their first album due out in early 2008!!!!
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Bavmorda - "Chicago's Rock Trailer"
Bavmorda - "Your life's a lie"
The story of Bavmorda
First, there was a band called Christpuncher, which formed sometime in 2002. This outfit featured Tariq (a.k.a. Rumblegut) on bass, Phil DiCicco (The I-talian Rapscalion) on drums, and Michael Hraha (The Wee One) on lead guitar. Their music was of a thrash metal style similar to what was all the rage in Sweden throughout the 90s.
Tariq presented some instrumental demos to co-worker/friend Albert Rybka and though the songs were going to be recorded with a growly vocalist, both pals agreed that the tunes could be just as interesting with a more traditional-styled metal vocalist. Seeing as how Albert was from the melodic camp of singers, he asked Tariq about the idea of working on those songs in a different context. Rumblegut pitched the idea to Phil and Hraha, only to be shot down by their lack of enthusiasm for what they deemed to be "pussy metal."
Fast forward to February 10, 2005. While rocking out at a Seven Witches show, Tariq, the Wee One, and Albie discussed the state of Christpuncher. Tariq had revealed to Al that the band was going to be on hiatus due to the vocalist leaving to study political science in Costa Rica. It was then that the thought from two and a half years' past resurfaced. As it turned out, Phil and Hraha were reluctantly exploring the realms of progressive and power metal, and Rumblegut thought the time was right to convince them to give Al a shot at singing with them. Tariq and Al then decided that perhaps it would be interesting to not only keep the same musicians as those in Christpuncher, but to also keep the same songs. The only differences would be the vocal styles and lyrics.
To test the waters, Albert was given an instrumental demo tape and asked to write lyrics for one of the songs. Two weeks later, Al came back with some lyrics and vocal melodies for the song that Christpuncher had originally called "Torn." About two minutes into the song (now entitled "Predestination"), the reluctant duo had realized just what they were missing. After some debate over how the band would carry on with two vocalists and two different sets of lyrics, it was decided that a second band should be formed. After much debate, the second band was named Vulture. After Al had penned lyrics for more songs, the band began playing out wherever they could get a gig. It was becoming apparent that Christpuncher was becoming less and less of a serious band and Vulture was becoming quite the opposite. After a string of shows throughout 2005 (all eight of them), it turned out that Tariq's heart wasn't in it anymore. He favored the slow, sludgy noise of another band with whom he was playing, that being Couldron.
After a month of interrogation, Rumblegut announced his departure on January 12th, 2006. Vulture played one more show on January 29th, though without a bassist, to announce the next step in their musical journey. Since Tariq was the only member who was gung-ho about the name Vulture, it was time to change the name.
On that night, Vulture was laid to rest so that Bavmorda would arise from its ashes. Since then, the band has acquired a most excellent guitarist in one Jon Kwiatek, affectionately known as "Janusz." In addition, the group has added lightning-quick bassist Jose Salazar to their ranks.
With a handful of shows under their belts, the band is entering the pre-production stages of their debut album, which will be recorded at DiCicco Sound Studios in the south suburbs of Chicago. Expect more news on the recording as well as some new songs in the live repertoire in the months to come. Now go listen to the tunes!
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Member Since: 5/26/2005
Band Website: myspace.com/bavmordarocks" myspace.com/bavmordarocks
Band Members:

Al Rybka - Vocals

Mike Hraha - Guitar

Jonathan Kwiatek - Guitar

Jose Salazar - Bass

Phil DiCicco - Drums

Influences: So far, AC/DC, Angel Dust, Anthrax, Arch Enemy, At The Gates, Balance Of Power, The Black Dahlia Murder, Black Label Society, Black Sabbath, Blind Guardian, Boston, Children Of Bodom, Dark Tranquility, Death, Demons & Wizards, Bruce Dickinson, Dimension Zero, Dio, Dragonforce, Dragonland, Dream Theater, Dreamscape, Edguy, Evergrey, Fates Warning, Firehouse, Marty Friedman, Gamma Ray, Gwar, Halford, Hammerfall, Helloween, Iced Earth, In Flames, Iron Maiden, Iron Savior, Jag Panzer, Judas Priest, Kamelot, King Diamond, Labyrinth, Lamb Of God, Liquid Tension Experiment, Lizzy Borden, Yngwie Malmsteen, Manowar, Megadeth, Mercyful Fate, Metallica, Nevermore, Nocturnal Rites, Ozzy Osbourne, Pain Of Salvation, Pantera, Persuader, Primal Fear, Queensryche, Rage, Joe Satriani, Savage Circus, Sentenced, Skid Row, Slayer, Soilwork, Sonata Arctica, Stratovarius, Symphony X, Trivium, Steve Vai, Van Halen, Wintersun
Sounds Like: Take old-school progressive metal a la the first three Fates Warning albums, throw in some elements of power and thrash metal, sprinkle some Gothenburg-styled rhythms, and add the occasional black metal tremolo riff.
Record Label: LOOKING FOR A DEAL ASAP!!!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Bavmorda to open for Possessed at the Pearl Room!

You heard it here, folks! After six months of trying to fit in recording time, we'll finally have a show!  We'll be opening for the world's first death metal band!  Possessed is coming to th...
Posted by BAVMORDA on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:59:00 PST

Firewind show recap

Hey, hey, hey! So, we've played our biggest gig yet, and I have to say that it was pretty sweet.  We appreciate everyone coming out early and either supporting us or checking us out for the first...
Posted by BAVMORDA on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 11:29:00 PST

Midwest Metal Anthem Recap

Thanks to everyone who stuck around for our set at the Midwest Metal Anthem!  We realize that our set was way after everyone's bedtime, so we really appreciate the support.  Big thanks go to...
Posted by BAVMORDA on Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:29:00 PST

SNAPPY WIENER BASH ...

FRIENDS...JUNE 2ND 2007...ON THIS DAY, WE TOOK THE STAGE WITH SOULS DEMISE... AND SACRED DAWN... AND HAD PROBABLY ONE OF THE BEST TIMES WE'VE HAD PLAYING LIVE FOR OUR FRIENDS...FIRST OFF... THANX TO T...
Posted by BAVMORDA on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 06:15:00 PST

A Big Thank You

Hi, everyone!     Bavmorda wants to thank everyone who either came out to celebrate at the Snappy Weiner's Last Hurrah or watched the performances last night at kwtfworldwide.com.&...
Posted by BAVMORDA on Sun, 03 Jun 2007 09:53:00 PST

Bavmorda article featured on "Are You On Something.com"

An article on BAVMORDA done by "Dr. Music" was recently posted on the "My Space Discovery Zone" feature for www.areuonsomething.com. We want to thank Mr. Scott "Dr. Music" Itter for all his help.CLICK...
Posted by BAVMORDA on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 06:54:00 PST

Interview and pics for Band of the month!

We were chosen as band of the month for February 2007 by www.chicagosrock.com. Here's the interview that was done for us.CR: For starters, tell me a little bit about the name Bavmorda. Where did that ...
Posted by BAVMORDA on Sun, 25 Feb 2007 08:41:00 PST

Bavmorda is www.chicagosrock.com's band of the month!!!

We are happy to announce that Bavmorda is Chicago's Rock'sBAND OF THE MONTH!!for the month of February 2007.We want to thank Mario Salazar for everything that he's done for us and the local music scen...
Posted by BAVMORDA on Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:25:00 PST

Bavmorda News!!! Album Update!!

Hello all!!!First off let's start out by saying thanks to everyone that has supported this band in one way or another, our fans are the main reason why we all do this and without every single one of y...
Posted by BAVMORDA on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 01:28:00 PST

CHICAGOSROCK.COM REVIEW

THANKS TO MARIO SALAZAR FOR REVIEWS AND PICS FROM OUR DEC 15TH SHOW AT PADDYWACKERS IN BURBANK ... CHECK OUT BAVMORDA ON CHICAGOSROCK.COM HOMEPAGE...CHICAGOSROCK.COM ...
Posted by BAVMORDA on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 03:24:00 PST