one man and his blunderbuss

"A need for a new challenge." Adam Parkin vocals OMAHBInitiated by Heavy rock six-string shredster E Rudd as both a reaction and commentary on current developments in extreme metal music. At first to assist in his enterprise, Rudd recruits the relentless percussive talent of cyber-grind drummer Matt Smith. This pairing is then complimented by the addition of bestial air blower Adam Parkin.One Man and His Blunderbuss set upon the thankless task of creating an overwhelming musical narrative which they feel should be inedible for arbitery mass market consumption. For the following 10 months the trio put together a collection of songs, of outer limits and open forms, in their Pitsmoor based dwelling Lone Pine Studio.OMAHB draw upon inspiration from initially disparate sources. As mentioned, their point of departure lies within the lands of Heavy Rock and Extreme metal. Incorporate in part the electronic rhythmic complexities of Warp Records artists Aphex Twin, Autchre and Squarepusher. Integrate the harrowing bleakness and dark humour of David Lynch. Flavour this mix with demonic outbursts of social realism and upbeat observations on the finer elements of life. OMAHB create a fresh and unique imprint on Grindcores unvarying generic template.Experimentation complete, satisfaction guaranteed, to the victor the spoils. Blunderbuss unleash their sonic boom onto local stages, invariably culminating with a performance at The Fenton boozer in Leeds. Lee Vincent, drummer for art noise duo Concentration Champ, observing this presentation believes the ensemble will be an ideal launching point for his new acute musak recording label Childhood Sweet Heart Records.Adam Parkin became aware of the work of A A Locrian through a shared interest in pub rock giants The Macc Lads and the subversive influence of be-bop jazz. AAL has worked in various areas of music. Playing with The Sheffield Bach Society Choir, Koriesch and a free jazz quartet featuring Mick Beck, Tom Jenkinson and Rob Dainton. Appearing and collaborating with Martin Archer on several albums for his Discus label. Studying music performance with classical pianist Peter Hill and electro-acoustic composition with Dr Adrian Moore.Parkin, impressed with AAL's resume, asks if he would like to be seated in the producers electric chair for this freshmoor outing.Subsequent codecs programmed in the aforementioned Lone Pine and Neepsends Cotton Meadow studio. The latter becoming a base of operations for a duo from AP and AAL. Electro-acoustic contributions from AAL realised in his Mob Hut studio at Parsons Cross Sheffield."Electro-acoustic sensibility meets a de-tuned Iron Maiden on amphetamine sulphate fronted by a gang of classically trained gorillas." A A Locrian producer"Heavy, fast, a face melting Klan rally. Hyperactive man! It's Hyper!" Haward Greene artist............ Many thanks-AA Locrian