BAND: Tomorrow's Tragedy FROM: Milo, Maine www.tomorrowstragedymusic.com
Tomorrow's Tragedy, hailing from the Maine metal scene, has a totally unique sound. Playing tomorrow for Mushroomhead, Tomorrow's Tragedy is building some cred. With a strong fanbase in the Maine scene, and also a couple other openings for National bands like Hell Within, The Agony Scene, and Chimaira, Tomorrow's Tragedy will definitely be a band of the future.
I took a listen to these guys, because they added me (like most MySpace Bands). However, me being a music critic, i don't just randomly accept an add. So i went to their page, and their song "Lower Than Dirt" played, and i loved it! The Vocalist, Thomas Washburn Jr., growl, and sing. Just what i've been looking for in a band. The instrumentals are also rather technical and thrashy, which gets the thumbs up in my department. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing Tomorrow's Tragedy in concert when i move to Maine.
Husson College hosts rock event that inspires both friendship and community while helping out those in need
Mmmm, November. The perfect month for pumpkins, turkeys, sweaters, and ... hardcore? That's right, if you weren't at the Husson College Campus Center on Saturday night, you missed a night of rock, charity, moshing and a family atmosphere rarely associated with metal and hardcore rock groups.
There were too many bands there to be mentioned, but all were show-stoppers in their own way. Harder groups like Nobis and Inbound got the enthusiastic crowd moshing, while others like The Echo Theory soothed the savage beasts that night with their calmer sound. The Echo Theory was perhaps the most unusual group at the show, standing out from the other metal and hardcore acts with their use of acoustic guitar, layered vocals and odd metal-jam-band blend of music. Echo's set, right in the middle of the show, was a nice alteration from the wild screams of Tomorrow's Tragedy and Soundbender's solid guitar-based theme. These acts definitely drew in the crowds, as did Nobis and Red Cloud Revival, the night's closing acts.
The crowd at the show was just as eclectic a mix as the musicians on stage. Everyone from preppy blond girls to big, long-haired men dressed in all black were gathered that night to support the bands and support the cause.
At approximately 9 p.m., the attendance was at 180, and more were coming in throughout the evening. At the time, the total amount raised was around $700, and the goal for the night was $1,000. The money will be donated to help fuel the passage of three tractor trailers, all loaded with relief supplies, from Maine to Louisiana to help Katrina victims rebuild their health, lives and homes.
Show organizer Steven Williams paused for a moment between setting up the stage, calling bands to make sure they were on their way, and keeping a running tally on how much they'd raised to talk about the show. He mentioned that he was very impressed with the show, and while he wished the crowd turnout had been higher, he was extremely pleased with the bands' approaches to this show.
The most impressive thing about the show Saturday night was not the bands performances; however, it wasn't the cause or how much money they raised, although that was the focal point for the evening. The most impressive part of the show that night was the atmosphere. I will admit, this was the first metal, hardcore or what-have-you show I'd been to in years, and I was a little worried about how it would go, what the people attending would be like, how rowdy it would be, and things of that nature. However, when all was said and done, it was one of the best concert experiences I've ever had. Thomas "TJ" Washburn of Tomorrow's Tragedy explained to me that the entire metal and hardcore music scene is like this in Maine, making it much more of a community than a "scene." The support the different bands showed for each other was inspiring - TJ and Jesse Thulin of Soundbender, both before and after their own sets, were always standing together in front of the stage, listening, headbanging, screaming and clapping just as loud as anyone else at the show that night. Members of other bands like Inbound, Rip Roarin and Nobis were there early and stayed late, watching the other sets and helping tear down and set up between acts, to the beats being spun by DJs between sets. There were children at the show, and everyone who walked through the doors was welcomed with big smiles from the girls selling tickets, band members and other concertgoers.
All in all, the experience was an exciting, wild and welcoming one. Maybe that's what happens when people unite for a good cause. Maybe that's what happens when people come together to make and appreciate good music. Either way, that's exactly what happened on Saturday night, and the only thing that could be said in criticism is that not enough people showed up for the concert. That campus center should have been packed. If you thought about going but didn't, next time any of those bands play at Ushuaia, Soma 36 or another nearby venue, get over to the show. They'll be standing beside you in the crowd about five minutes after they're done, so take a minute to say hi, too.
".....The closet young band is Tomorrows Tragedy. They played in Dover-Foxcroft a couple of times at the Stars and Strikes on the Milo road. They also played on a flat bed truck during the Dover Homecoming days parade. They are from Milo. They are a very high-energy band. Their sound is really unique and has a lot to do with emotion. It will get your heart pumping. The members of the band are Scott Stetson, who is a guitarist, Tylor Hunter, who is also a guitarist, Thomas Washburn Jr, who holds the lead vocals, Austin Bell, who holds the position of the drums, and the band would not be complete with an amazing bass player, none other than Louis Mclaughlin. You can find them at there website, www.tomorrowstragedymusic.com. When you listen to them you might hear a mix of Rage Against The Machine and Slipknot, with their own zing! When Thomas (also known as TJ) sings up on stage you cant really look at his face and know what hes singing, you have to listen to what he sings. Check them out! ...."
THIS WEEKS ARTIST OF THE WEEK: TOMORROW'S TRAGEDY
REVIEW FOR THE SONG "VOICELESS"
REVIEW WRITTEN BY STC ONLINE RADIO STREET-TEAM LEADER / CREATIVE WRITER DAVID RUSSELL (EL_BASTARDO)
CHECK OUT "VOICELESS" @ WWW.MYSPACE.COM/TOMORROWSTRAGEDYMUSIC
"VOICELESS" RECORDED AND MASTERED BY UPSTAIRS SOUND STUDIO, IN MILO, ME.
This 5-piece heavy metal onslaught comes all the way from Milo, Maine with brutal force. The song Voiceless really brings out the talent of each member. Immediately opening with tribal like drums and heavy distorted bass while the guitars go from speaker to speaker. The melodic vocals should really be recognized here as they open the song and then immediately switch into screams. The stop-and-go double bass accompanying the guitars are also a highlight of this song. This song is originality at it's best. The closing of the song is amazing as well with the tribal-like drums and the eerie guitar riff. The metal scene in Maine has been waiting for a band like this to come and really show people what Maine is made of. So crank this shit up and enjoy!!!!
Written by Phil Foster
Metal fan's unite, local band Tomorrow's Tragedy has released their first 5 track CD. Fresh off of recording their self titled album, Tomorrow's Tragedy has already set up 2 gigs and has formed a solid following.
The band has 5 members; Front man Tj Washburn, Guitarist Scott Stetson and Tylor Hunter, Drummer Austin Bell and Bassist Louis McLaughlin. With the wide variety of bands that they draw their influences from, great synergy between band mates, and an amazing feeling that is expressed through their (music/lyrics), Tomorrow's Tragedy is definitely a band to watch.
For anyone interested in hearing "Lower than Dirt" and a few other songs visit www.tomorrowstragedymusic.com and click on 'Downloads' to purchase their self titled CD, ask the Perspectives very own editor-In-cheif Tylor Hunter.
Tomorrow's Tragedy will be appearing at The Ale House, Saturday April 2nd. They will be playing with "Blue Collar Product" at 9pm, and Saturday April 16th at Penquis Valley with "Soundbender","Unscarred", and other's TBA at 5pm.
The band has a somewaht familiar sound, but with so many different influences, which ends up creating a unique experiance. Also having both Stetson and Hunter playing guitar gives the band an amazing range. Washburn has an incredable voice for Metal, allowing him to go from growling to shrieking almost instantly. Bell's drumming is great, helping Tomorrow's Tragedy attain their unique sound. McLaughlin's Bass gives the gritty, Metal sound to their music.
Taken from the Penquis Perspective
