Pullchains history starts out over 10 years ago when 3 of the members (all from Cedar Rapids Iowa) met to form a local band Chakra. They have been playing together ever since under different names and musical styles. After changing the name to Pullchain in 1999, there has been many lineup changes in the vocal department (think Spinal Tap but with singers instead of drummers and not nearly as many deaths caused by choking on vomit and spontaneous combustion). Finally, in 2003, things were set right when an old friend living in Kansas City puked into a microphone and blew everyone away with his vocal styling. Now with a complete lineup of all very good friends whom are all on the same page musically, things are finally where they need to be to allow the band to play and record the music they have always wanted. Except for one small problem:
NOT ENOUGH CANADIANS!
Fortunately, with the help of Sean Cameron, Pullchain's Canadian quota was filled after only a year of searching. Sean brings with him the experience needed to make Pullchain's dreams of world domination a reality.
Musically, Pullchains style can best be described as brutal but well thought out metal with very aggressive vocals. Their lyrics, although dark at times, reflect a more positive attitude towards life in general rather than the same old, whiny assed problems that everybody seems to churn out and attempt to call music.
The philosophy of the band can be summed up in seven words: BEER IS BEER AND BEER IS GOOD! Major influences include bands like Opeth, Dream Theater, Soilwork, Into Eternity and Darkane. Throw in the humor of Strapping Young Lad, Gwar and Primus, and you have a band who doesn't take itself too seriously, while taking their music VERY seriously.
