9 Days Down - The Meek Need Not Bother

So - you like your music raw, aggressive, intense but you still like a bit of a intelligence lurking around eh? Why not check out heavy thrashing metal guys - 9 Days Down?

Hailing from Essex."9 Days Down" are an exciting new force in raw metal. Getting it together and forming the band in the late summer of 2005, this four piece spent the whole of 2006 gigging hard and creating a set of top songs.Combinbing muscular music with intelligent lyrical content they have quickly built a fearsome reputation as one of the tightest and most exciting new live bands in the uk. The objective of main songwriter and guitarist James Tyler is to create hugely heavy tunes which also blend hooks and melody - thus giving you metal with just a bit more...

In this he is ably assisted by the Herbert brothers, Peter and Simon on bass and drums respectively, this together forms one of the most formidable rhythm sections to be found in any metal band anywhere in the world. The final piece if the puzzle is vocalist Grant Stacey. A fine young singer who can use his voice to stunning effect and can change from a ferocious death metal roar to hardcore to classic metal melody in the blink of an eye.

Musical talent is here in abundance but the focus of this band is not simply to showcase individual virtuosity but create powerful, interesting and meaningful songs. Throughout there a big riffs, powerful drumming, funky bass, fast and furious solos and numerous styles of vocal delivery but most importantly each song stands out from the next and has something to say.

Live performance is where it's at - and here the band is in its element, and they are selling out renowned venues. Although only a four piece with one guitar the sound is huge and a suitably enthusiastic reception is guaranteed from any crowd. The band have attracted a strong following and their fans have absolutely loved the band having followed them through 2006. Their myspace profile is full of praise from those that have witnessed the live performances and from those worldwide that have appreciated the power and honesty of their music. In just 18 short months their myspace page got 4,1323 hits and the new album tracks racked up 13,162 plays between the 3 of them in 2 months. The band put this down to the combination of keeping a close relationship with their community and giving out great music that metal fans truly relate to.

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9 Days Down's eagerly anticipated debut album is already making waves in the industry:

""A Sign Of Things To Come is a combination of pure british attitude and aggression mixing thrash metal and hardcore resulting in what could be best the British Album of 2007!!... make no mistake... 9 Days Down is 'da bollocks'!"

Metal Habit Website"

9 Days Down debut album is due for release in June/July 2007, eagerly awaited by Magazines/Radio stations alike - the album boasts nine great original tunes that are set to be massive - 2007 will be the year that "9 Days Down" finally give britain the true metal band the fans have been waiting for

Meet 9 Days Down:
Grant Stacey - Having sung in various bands before 9DD, it was in this band he truly put his voice to full effect. He started singing at the age of 14 in practice room to a backing track (as well as receiving vocal training from legendary metal figures ex-Greed & ex-50 Caliber frontmen Dave Pennell and Terry Simmonds) and since has gone from strength to strength

James Tyler - Knocked up a profile in Deadbolt (as well as playing onstage with Corrosion of Conformity), but after loosing interest enrolled in a music college. After passing the course and taking some time out, Tyler decided to try and start one more serious band - enter 9 Days DOwn.

Pete Herbert ( Bushman) - All to often is he drawn into a conversation about his bass techniques. Playing his instrument for longer than any of the band (15yrs and counting) this time the bass player really isn't the weak link. Also formerly of deadbolt. Has played Reading Festival for a former band and was signed to a major label.

Simon Herbert ( Sharky ) - Started life as a guitarist and singer. Simon has extraordinary drumming ability, knowing when to speed up the kick drum and slow down as best befits the situation, always trying to make sure what he does is never off the shelf.

Grant Stacey (vocals) Introducing you to the youngest member of the band - the voice of the devil and he's just 21.		James Tyler (guitars) Main songwriter of the band. Formerly of Deadbolt. Playing guitar since 14yrs old - The devil 's voice is sweet to hear.		Pete Herbert (bass) aka Bushman Formidable Bass skills. the devil makes work for idle hands!
Simon Herbert (drums) aka Sharky Played Drums for 10yrs for various bands. The devil himself is good, when he is pleased "		9 Days Down Debut album due for release June/July 2007 THE ALBUM: A Sign Of Things To Come Devilish!		9 Days Down Visit the bands MySpace website for more info about this hard core thrashing metal band. Just for the devilish...