'Downwards' was started by Lance and former Drummer Derek in October of 2006 after leaving their previous metal band, of which they played together in for 3 years prior. It was a moderately popular band, and they had played numerous shows, both local, and out of state, as well as opening for national bands, such as Lamb of God, Fear Factory, Soilwork, Children of Bodom, Devil Driver, Opeth, etc. Even though they played all those shows, it had seemed like that previous band just wasn't moving forward. So they made the decision to leave that band, and to create 'Downwards'.
They spent 8 months or so writing, and tightening their songs. Then recorded a 5 song demo.
After the demos were recorded, they put ads out, looking for a vocalist, and a bassist. They found a guy named Josh, who has great range, and brutal lows, and vocally, and personality-wise fit like a glove.
Then, after toying with the idea of adding a 2nd guitarist, and not finding anybody that fit after some time, they were about to abandon the search. Then a guitarist named James came out a few times, and nailed it, showing that he's a great player AND performer.
In mid-November 2008, Drummer Mike Casadei joined the band. He's an amazing drummer, and just what they were looking for. And he learned 4 songs in only 2 practices!
In mid-december, a guy named Chris joined the band as their new bassist. Even though he's actually a guitar player, he's also an exceptionally good, well diversed bass player, and added a great deal to the bands sound.
Unfortunatly, Chris had to leave the band for personal/legal reasons, so, we are currently looking for a new bassist.
REVIEWS:
Downwards was formed in 2006 hailing from Detroit,Michigan and from listening to their 6 songs on their myspace page there are definitely influences ranging from Lamb Of God to Dying Fetus with more emphasis on the death metal genre this is a very promising new band that should make some serious waves in the scene and with the excellent production on their songs they should garner some label interest very soon check this band out at their myspace site myspace. com/downwards666
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