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About Me

Hello! I’m Joshua Matthews, guitarist and vocalist for Khapra. I figured I’d write down a few things and let out a little information about the band since we are brand new, right out of the box!!
Khapra was conceived in the summer of 2007 when band members Jordan, Dustin and I decided to record an album. We had flown under the banner of “MIDIS” for three years approximately and knew that if we were going to undergo this huge process of releasing an album that we would want to do so under a name we were proud of… and a name that suited the new material we were writing.
Under the name “MIDIS” we released a quick single of a song called “Bitten” as well as other good but somewhat less impressive songs. Issues within the private lives of certain members, and the growth of ourselves as individuals pushed all of us to write material that would change our point of view on what we were trying to accomplish as a band, and as musicians ourselves. We are very proud of what we have accomplished so far, but are far from done at this point!
We recorded our album this summer/fall. Half was recorded in Canada, with our good friend Derek Pendree in his personal studio, and the other half was recorded with our other good friend Lance Dean, in Mesa Arizona, USA. The album is entitled “The Day of the Digger Wasp” and features some really kick ass material that we hope you enjoy! The fantastic artwork was done by Mattias Noren, a very talented artist that I am proud to have worked with. Check our blogs out often for new information on the album when it becomes available.
We are beginners playing in a cage with all the big dogs. We are not a band who is out there to re-invent or re-introduce, nor are we wanting to re-do what has already been done. We simply are playing what we enjoy playing, and metal is exactly that... and we realize how hard it is to play this genre of music and remain original in doing so and we have a huge amount of respect for our peers and to the bands that are ahead of us and have influenced us along the way. But the biggest thing to keep in mind however, is that we are just getting started! So with that being said, I guess it would be polite to welcome you to our myspace. I hope you enjoy your stay!
Peace, Sex and Metal!
-Joshua Matthews
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Member Since: 8/26/2007
Band Website: www.khapra.com
Band Members: Joshua Matthews. Dustin Hodgins. BJ Gingell. Alan Nieman.
Influences: Megadeth, Mastodon, The Haunted, Arch Enemy, Slayer, Exodus, Strapping Young Lad, Fear Factory, and Tom Waits
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

The New

My life is a crazy new television program on the CBC just begging to get cancelled. Ive spent the better part of the last five months completely turned upside down. I almost lost the project Ive put...
Posted by on Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:56:00 GMT

Now on iTUNES!!

iTUNES users can now get Khapra!  Download away metal lovers!
Posted by on Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:48:00 GMT

Buy The Album Online!

Hey Everyone, Everywhere!You can now buy "The Day of the Diggerwasp" on CDBaby.com!  You can get the physical album, or digital mp3s to avoid shipping charges.  www.cdbaby.com/khapra
Posted by on Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:12:00 GMT

One Final Delay

Well, as delays take place, albums get pushed back... BUT I am getting the shipment on Monday!!!! FUCK YES!!!
Posted by on Thu, 29 May 2008 17:46:00 GMT

Another Album Update

Hey All! The album is going to be out and about on May 23 2008.  Or at least I think... just thought you'd like to know.  ;)
Posted by on Mon, 05 May 2008 14:57:00 GMT

May Release

Listen up! A May release is scheduled for "The Day of the Digger Wasp"!  We are really excited for this record to be finished and out, and it’s been a year since we started this project, so...
Posted by on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:40:00 GMT

Album Update and a big thanks to our friends so far!!

By the looks of things, the album "The Day of the Digger Wasp" should be completed by the middle of April!  We are very excited to finally have the record in our hands and ready to get it out the...
Posted by on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:44:00 GMT

Kill City Vol. 6 and The Day of the Digger Wasp

The Day of the Digger Wasp; Title track for our upcoming album release due out this april will be featured on a 272 Records Metal Compilation release called Kill City.  It is the sixth volume to ...
Posted by on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:31:00 GMT