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About Me

Late October, 04. . .
Kevin H. and Jason (long time friends and fellow musicians) were in a pressing search to find the right musicians to complete their two piece ensemble. . .
(Jason) "You just have to love Dream Theater fans."
Thanks to the Dream Theater shirt Kevin wore to a local Steak n Shake he came to meet Justin, a former employee, who joined Kevin(guitar) and Jason(drums),in early November of 04. Together the three began eagerly composing material into spring of 05 where final member and bassist, Kevin "Go-Go" Morris joined the group. With eclectic influences and backgrounds ranging from Alt Rock to indie hardcore, the group has pushed themselves to write music that meets their demanding standards. This talented group brings an energy to the stage that has no equal, pouring emotion into any crowd who cares to listen. With over a year in the making, this band is still undergoing many sonic changes. The band that you think you know is already changing into something, faster, heavier, groovier, and more melodic. Stretching out in all directions makes the bands sound palette more diverse, and a little more unstoppable. The Cincinnati bar scene has become S.O.R.'S testing ground for their unique blend of rock, alternative, and metal, with a positive message as a backdrop to it all. Their goal is simple: To be recognized in the city they grew up in as a Rock Superpower. Only time and hours of scale runs, drum fills, torn vocal chords, and sore backs will tell. Oh yes and of course, the people of CINCINNATI, OH!!!!!!!
! Justin Secrist A.K.A..."JAS.." ! KeVin Hoppins ! Kevin Morris A.K.A..."GoGo.." ! Jason Von Seelen ! ARCANA ! The VIS VITALIS ! MiLk WeeD ! LIGION !

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Member Since: 13/04/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/shadesforall
Band Members: Justin Secrist: lead vocals, lead guitar
Kevin Hoppins: vocals, rhythm guitar
Jason Von Seelen: drums, percussion
Kevin Morris: vocals, bass

Influences: Dream Theater, Megadeth, Sevendust, Creed, P.O.D., Pantera, Deftones, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Tool, Smashing Pumpkins, Primus, Mudvayne, Liquid Tension Experiment, Dillinger Escape Plan, and most importantly from each other............

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Sounds Like: "It sounds like the music on my home planet but to put it in Earth terms, it sounds like four muscians got swallowed up by a wormhole in space and it puked us out in Cincinnati OH" ~JAS~
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

The Brutality of Recording

Drum Mics, condenser mics, instrument cables, microphone cables, vocal mics, sampling rates, mic phasing, room texture, dynamic mics, POD settings, cool edit, pro tools, scratch tracks, sound cards, p...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:29:00 GMT

Metalocalypse

Hey, I just want to say that the afformentioned title: Metalocalypse is an awesome show and anyone who is in a band, was in one, or has ever known one would get a kick out of it so.........check it ou...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 00:19:00 GMT

NEW PICS!

My thanks to our photographer, Jack Fleming for climbing around the stage while we were bashing away. These pics are from a show we did back at Club Evolution. Check em out and tell us what you t...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:27:00 GMT

UPDATES

Hey Shades fans I know its been a while so heres whats going on. We have been taking a break through the winter getting some more music written (which is sounding really good) and taking care of...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Jan 2007 07:21:00 GMT

Where the heck is Shades of Reality?

Wadup America, Hey, it's your buddy Kev(bass) bloggin ya'. Just wanted to keep everyone out there informed and happy, or something close to that. Some of you hardcore shades fans(all 5 of ya)are proba...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 20:34:00 GMT

Heavier Shades, Deeper Reality

Hey Hey Shades Fans, How is everyone in Reality? As a new band our definitive sound is always under constant scrutiny, both from our biggest fans, and more importantly from each member in the group.&...
Posted by on Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:47:00 GMT

ITS THE BLUE NOTE

ATTENTION SHADES FANS!! I know its been a long time since our last Post but everything is well. We know that the school season has just begun, and thats going to take a lot of time and effort.&...
Posted by on Wed, 30 Aug 2006 07:45:00 GMT

The Band

Hey Shades fans this is Kevin H. Practice is over and the entire band is here getting ready to make our press pack. Were goin to go out and rock the cincy scene with our music. L...
Posted by on Mon, 19 Jun 2006 17:38:00 GMT

IRELAND

Hey, whats up guys this is Kevin from all the way over here in Ireland. Found a good internet cafe and figured that I would reply to the irish thugs comment. I'm doing great, ...
Posted by on Tue, 23 May 2006 10:37:00 GMT

Shoutout to my Irish Thugs

This is for Kevin, our rhythm guitar player who is in Ireland right now visiting his folks: TOP OF THE MORNIN TO YA LADDY!! Have you had a pint? How is it buddy!? When you get back we are gonna ...
Posted by on Thu, 18 May 2006 18:58:00 GMT