BIOGRAPHY: HAILING FROM LOS ANGELES, CROWNED BY FIRE was conceived in early 2006 by guitarist JUSTIN MANNING, bass player REECE TURNER, vocalist JOHN-THE IMPALER, and drummer J.R. CRAMPTON. This band is built on a strict set of guidelines. Those being you have to be of the highest standard musically, without losing the all to important looseness that most of today’s over produced hard rock acts seem to overlook . Think tight and punchy like PANTERA but dangerously loose like GUNS N ROSES. The hard rock / metal genre is missing that big band feel. Minimalism seems to be the trend these days. Small amps, single bass drum sets, no guitar solos and an alternative look. CROWNED BY FIRE is the opposite of this using multiple amplifiers and a large triggered drum kit to set that “over the top†vibe and being able to back it up with serious musical prowess. Guitarist JUSTIN MANNING was taught by some of today’s leading guitar heroes. ZAKK WYLDE actually took Justin “under his wing†for several years teaching him and bringing him out on the road with him on two different tours. First a BLACK LABEL SOCIETY headlining tour, and then the all mighty OZZFEST. He has also worked extensively with GEORGE LYNCH of DOKKEN and the infamous YNGWIE MALMSTEEN. He is the next guitar hero. Swinging a Les Paul (actually given to him by Zakk Wylde) down low through a set of dual stereo Marshall Amplifiers. Vocalist JOHN THE IMPALER with his foot in a dive bar, trip to the Moon approach to writing, think MOTORHEAD’s Orgasmatron, BLACK SABBATH’s Symptom Of The Universe mixed with a cosmic cocktail with Aleister Crowley and a Charles Bukowski bar fight. Owner and Operator of one of Los Angeles County’s longest standing Body Piercing only shops, "Just Passing Thru". John’s love for horror, sci-fi, tribal history, mysticism, underground metal and classic rock are evidently clear in his writing, creating an original melodic doom feel. With years of indie acclaim, John has honed in on his craft in the studio and always commanding the stage with his Sasquatch stomp and distinct blues rooted growl. Drummer J.R. CRAMPTON is the artillery unit of CROWNED BY FIRE. What he does on the drums is unobtainable by most drummers’ standards. With machine gun like double bass and unbelievably fast hands he is hands down one of the world’s greatest unsigned drummers. Bringing a positive attitude and an eye for business J.R. is an irreplaceable part of this band. Bassist REECE TURNER is the meat and potatoes of CROWNED BY FIRE. Having been in multiple previous bands as a guitarist gives him the ability as a bass player to lock up with the guitar and drums in an unstoppable way. His dedication and attitude have earned him respect from all that he meets. Think LEMMY meets REX BROWN. REECE’s song writing ability is also a major part of CROWNED BY FIRE’s success. What we are seeking is a record deal with a company that understands what a band like us needs and is capable of. To see us live is something you would never forget and with that being an open invitation, thank you for exploring our package and we hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely, CROWNED BY FIRE. THE ULTIMATE BEAST-MACHINE "CROWNED BY FIRE" HAS NOW BEEN BUILT- SOON TO DESTROY ALL IN OUR PATH, ALL IN THE NAME OF CREATION. IF BLACK SABBATH AND PANTERA HAD A CHILD AND IT WAS ADOPTED BY MOTORHEAD, YOU’D HAVE CROWNED BY FIRE... DOOM ON!!!
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COPY THIS CODE AND PASTE IT IN YOUR PROFILE TO SUPPORT CBF!Los Angeles, California’s CROWNED BY FIRE is a newly formed heavy metal band that has one of the scene’s more talented guitar players leading them into battle versus the over-populated and mostly over-hyped hard rock acts that they will be competing against on their way to the top. I don’t think they’re going to have any problems gaining label attention quicker than most due to the fact they have that ’Us Versus Them’ vibe going on that Guns N Roses gave off when they first hit the Sunset Strip, yet clearly back it up with serious musical prowess as the Gunners always did. What I like most about the early demo work from this band is that it has real soul to it, that is sorely lacking in any rock music that’s being put out today, and I think that’s what’s going to really help them in the long run. -rocket (the metal den/metal underground.com...
