Drenalin
Rock / Metal / Progressive
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"Official Drenalin '08 Press Kit Now Available!"
Akron, Ohio
United States
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| Member Since | 1/17/2006 | | Band Website | drenalinband.com | | Band Members | Josh Surgeon – Vocals
Dan Gutter – Guitar/Vocals
Josh Trinidad – Guitar
Tempest Christopher – Drums
| | Influences | Breaking Benjamin, Sevendust, Incubus, Taproot, etc. etc. etc... | | Sounds Like | Breaking Benjamin, Incubus, Sevendust, Nonpoint, Three Doors Down | | Record Label | Unsigned (...but looking.) | | Type of Label | Major |
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"DKC" Review in Buzzbin Magazine!
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Drenalin album review in the Plain Dealer! B+!
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| About Drenalin |
Akron, Ohio needed something in 2005, and nothing made it more evident than its stalling music scene. Stagnant with countless metal also-rans and emo never-will-bes, the time was ripe for a highly melodic, fiercely aggressive, and subtly more intelligent unit to emerge. With a strong double guitar attack in the vein of Breaking Benjamin and piercing bass and drums in the heart of Sevendust and Nonpoint, Drenalin formed from members of the dissatisfied Akron mire to become the new force of nature in the Midwest’s new rock renaissance.
After working hard in other bands throughout their youth, guitartist Dan Gutschmidt and bassist EJ Serdinak (with original drummer, Joe Iatonna) changed gears and decided to forge a different outfit while continuing to refine their sound. Recruiting second guitarist, Brian Meyer, was the first step in the evolution. To further the vision and add new direction to their song writing, local acoustic singer/songwriter Josh Surgeon was recruited for lead vocals in early 2005. With a cohesive unit formed, the band found their direction quickly and began playing at local competitions in the Cleveland and Akron areas while gaining a loyal fan base. Iatonna left the band in 2006 to be replaced by ex Xibit-A drummer Bob Dye, and the band was complete. The gigs started coming fast, and the following continued to grow, leading to an apex with the release of their self-titled debut album, released in mid 2007.
Highly accomplished and feverishly dedicated, Drenalin is a local favorite in northeast Ohio. Competing in multiple band competitions, Drenalin was a finalist in the 2006 Battle of Standing Rock (making it to the Top 6), and the winner of the 2007 Battle of Standing Rock (first out of 54 unsigned bands) in Kent, Ohio. This gave Drenalin an edge over their competition, and gaining the respect of Taproot, whom they opened for at Cleveland’s Peabody’s Down Under in spring 2006. In mid 2007, Drenalin released their first 11-track self-titled LP which has currently sold over 500 copies, and appeared and performed on the air on Cleveland’s 92.3 WXRK.
To commemorate their success, the band held a CD release party to thank their fans – which sold out Cleveland’s House of Blues Cambridge Room. The local media agrees as the Cleveland Plain Dealer said that, “Drenalin not only provides something different but could also be the band most likely to break out of Northeast Ohio.” Tim Webb of Cleveland’s Scene Magazine concurs on songs like "Your Savior" as it “is at once complex enough to marvel at the band's musicianship and simple enough to sing along with.”
In mid 2008, Josh Trinidad and Tempest Christopher joined Drenalin to take over the second guitar and bass positions, replacing Meyer and Serdinak. Since their arrival, the band has gone on to win the 2008 Rock 106.9 Battle of the Bands, while continuing to gain notoriety throughout the Northeast Ohio area.
For Drenalin, this is only the beginning. With the debut album out and selling in abundance and a dedicated fan following at their shows, Drenalin knows how to make their music work, and work hard.
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92.3 216-578-0092
88.9 330-626-4906
100.7 216-578-1007 or 1-800-348-1007
97.5 330-869-9797 or *975 from your Alltel cell phone
Sirius Octane 877-33-SIRIUS or www.sirius.com/octane
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