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About Me

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Orca was first formed in South Wales in 1992 but didnt develop into a full band until 1995. Since then they have played numerous gigs across the country, in local pubs, village festivals and at a number of charity events.
Despite several line up changes, Orca have always put original songwriting to the forefront, continuing to develop their own original melodic / hard rock sound.
In 2003, Orca recorded 3 demo albums, compiling original songs from '92 up to '03 -"Black & White" ('92-'96), "Acoustic Children" ('95-'97), and "Silhouette" ('00-'03). Then in 2005, Orca recorded their fourth album, "Eye Of An Eagle". A further line up change was to follow with the departure of long time guitarist Martyn Underhill. So, "Eye Of An Eagle" (2nd Edition) was born, with new versions of a number of a songs plus new guitars throughout.
In 2007, Orca completed their 5th album, "Evolution", which featured 15 new tracks, combining the melodic Orca sound with a heavier and more progressive direction.
Further line up changes were to follow with different guitarists and drummers. Orca are now working on a brand new CD for 2010.
DISCOGRAPHY
THE FIRST AND THE LAST (part I) - 1998
THE FIRST AND THE LAST (part II) - 1998
BLACK AND WHITE - 2003
ACOUSTIC CHILDREN - 2003
SILHOUETTE - 2003
EYE OF AN EAGLE - 2005
EVOLUTION - 2007

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 29/04/2007
Band Members: Barrie Wharmby
(vocals & keys - 1992 & 1999 to present)
Andrew Martin
(bass & vocals - 2004 to present)
Ron Keats
(guitar & vocals - 2008 to present)
Mel Wharmby
(drums - 2010 to present)

PAST BAND MEMBERS

GUITARS:
Lukasz Zalunski (2007 - 2008)
Chris Hodgson (2005 - 2008)
Martyn Underhill (2000 - 2005)
Andrew Martin (2000)
Martyn Underhill (1999 - 2000)
Andrew Martin (1992 - 1998)
Jonathan Evans (1992 - 1994)

BASS:
Chris Hodgson (2003)
Bob Hayes (1996 - 2001)
Chris Eyre (1995 - 1996)

KEYBOARDS:
Steve Wharmby (1995 - 1998)
Carla Allen (1995)

DRUMS:
Keith Davies (2010)
Philllip Lowery (2009 - 2010)
Martyn Underhill (2009)
Keith Davies (2008 - 2009)
Dean Melbourne (2007 - 2008)
Keith Davies (2004 - 2007)
Mel Wharmby (1999 - 2004)
Martyn Underhill (1995 - 1998)

Influences: BAZ: Dare, Bonfire, Sinner, Scorpions, Helloween, Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica.

AND: Bon Jovi, Iron Maiden, Thin Lizzy, Green Day, Manic Street Preachers.

RON: Led Zepplin, Eagles, Whitesnake.

MEL: Bon Jovi, Dare, Nightwish
Sounds Like: Melodic hard rock.
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

New drummer, video and CD!

Hi all!September 2010 sees yet another change in the Orca camp, as Keith Davies moves onto "Blue Gasoline" with fellow x-Orca members Martyn Underhill & Matthew (Bob) Hayes. Mel Wharmby returns to the...
Posted by on Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:02:00 GMT

Orca - live @ Llanfest (new video)

Saturday 31st July saw the first ever "Llanfest" (Llangan & St Mary Hill Village Festival) and proved to be a great day. Many thanks to all the other bands who played with ORCA ... Little Red Ambulanc...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:16:00 GMT

New ORCA video to Guardian Angel

ORCA's new video to "Guardian Angel" premieres on today, 27th February 2010.The track was originally recorded in 2007 with the line up of that time. The new video, filmed in January and February of th...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:24:00 GMT