Garrison McCabe

SEEKING

Band to Join, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Background Singer, Other, Electronic Music.

ABOUT

Hi. Mature & experienced Lead Vocalist (myself) and Bassist / Vocalist seeking to form a rough 'n' rowdy raw 'n' dirty punk influenced rock / metal band, in the Greater Glasgow, Clyde / Inverclyde, Dumbarton, Helensburgh & Lomond areas. Doing mostly originals plus a few covers - and seriously looking to go full time pro and seek a recording contract.

We're both experienced (both the wrong side of 50 - but obstinately refusing to grow up or old, or stop doing what we love), with numerous bands behind us, and many years playing gigs on local circuits, as well as playing some larger scale festival & rally venues.

Seeking to form something loud, often fast, raw & powerful, yet also melodic in places, with catchy choruses, etc., and the odd occasional experimental foray into different sounds (e.g. Hawkwind style sound effects & symphonic influences - just for the odd track to keep it interesting). Combining old school with newer influences, and the professionalism, musicianship & showmanship of metal with the attitude & social conscience of punk (especially with the lyrics - i.e. the epitome of the term "rock 'n' roll rebellion").

For a rough idea, imagine a mixture of Motorhead, early Metallica, Airbourne, Volbeat & The Cult crossed with The Ramones, MC5, Sex Pistols, GBH & Anti-Nowhere League, then topped off with the occasional sprinkling of Epica, Majestica, Sabaton and the like ... vocals with a naturally deep voice (bass / baritone) and gruff growls on higher notes, and a bassist who blasts out Lemmy style hard, downtuned overdriven lines - with the intention of razor sharp lead guitars, thrashy chugging rhythm guitar riffs, and whatever experimental noises can be practically made. Who knows, it might just be mad enough and different enough to be a success.

So looking for like minded talented capable musicians with their own instruments & kit (comfortable with backing vocals would also help - and any who can additionally do a bit of keyboards & effects welcome), who refuse to give up on their dreams just because age, circumstances, day jobs or any of the usual excuses (and who presumably have the attention span to have read this whole ad ... "Is that a test" I hear you say!!) and want to make a success & possibly even a living out of their music.

We both have the writing & recording experience, stage experience, an understanding of the importance of putting on a good show, the confidence to stand in front of a big crowd and give it some banter - and the attitude & image. We just need similar others to bring the beast to life!

Anybody interested, get in touch (look for me on or Messenger) and I'll get back to you ASAP.

Cheers, Gaz.