BlackWatch formed in early 2002 in Raleigh, NC. The original
members were Dan, Michael and Mark doing a three-guitar project, first called
Triumvirate, and later Triune. Mark had recently returned from college. Michael
and Dan had played together in ShadowLore, with Dan playing bass and Michael
guitar. During highschool, Michael and Mark had also played in Visceral
Remains, an all out brutal death metal band.
During 2003 BlackWatch picked up Drew (formerly of Innocent) as
drummer, and in 2004 Jim of ShadowRealm joined the band to play bass. And so,
BlackWatch was complete.
In July of 2004 BlackWatch released its three-song demo to great
acclaim. Also, in July BlackWatch played their first gig at a party, along with
Jim's other band ShadowRealm.
BlackWatch is a triple guitar metal assault, with influences based
in death metal, power metal and Celtic folk music. Complex and powerful, with
triple guitar and vocal harmonies, BlackWatch is a massive aural barrage.
Influential bands include Iron Maiden and Opeth, however,
BlackWatch has developed more of a Celtic flavor over the years.
Expect to see BlackWatch coming soon at the following venues and
up and down the east coast:
Kings Barcade, Raleigh, NC
Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh, NC
The Brewery, Raleigh, NC
Berkely Caf�, Raleigh, NC
And
Martin Street Music Hall, Raleigh, NC
To contact us for booking please call:
Mark @ (910) 281-2053
or
E mail us at BlackWatch@nc.rr.com
Gear:
Michael:
Ibanez and Fender Guitars with Mesa Boogie
Amps
Dan:
Ibanez Guitars and Randall Amps
Mark:
Jackson and Fender Guitars with Marshall Amplification
Jim:
Yamaha and Carlo Robelli Basses and Ampeg Amplification
Drew:
Pearl Drums
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