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SWINGSHOT

SWINGSHOT Radio

General Info

  • Genre: Death Metal / Hardcore / Metal

    Location Knoxville, TN, Un

    Profile Views: 125974

    Last Login: 4/26/2013

    Member Since 8/8/2005

    Website www.cdbaby.com/artist/swingshot

    Record Label No Record Label...Yet

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    Knoxville, TN's SWINGSHOT formed from the ashes of a cashed-out bowl in August of 2005..... Often called 'Percussive Metal' or 'Swing-Metal' by their fans, SWINGSHOT has perfected a heavy metal style that incorporates both melody and aggression, combining influences from the genres of hardcore, metal, and rock, they often dare to tread ground most metal bands fear, exploring the roots of influence even in pop, rap, blues and swing. .... After previous years of playing music together, the members of SWINGSHOT decided it was time to take their love for music to the next level, it was time to make their dreams reality. Adhering to a strict practice regimen and focusing on professionalism on and off stage, their mission was clear. Coming out swinging, they shot onto the Southern metal scene like a cracked-out hobo in Bum Fights 6, playing every rock club, national guard armory, dive bar, skating rink, performance hall, battle-of-the-bands, and high school gymnasium in the South-East area they could find. .... Utilizing all 4 members on vocal duties, along with blood-curdling guitar riffage (Mike Collins), a variety of slap-bass techniques (Loren Queener), super-tight and thunderous rock drumbeats (Matthew Bradley), and intensely emotional and philosophical lyrical delivery (Shane Reed), SWINGSHOT are sure to make a name for themselves with their self released EP "Farewell The Season" (Feb 2011), and continue to draw a fan base as diverse as the members themselves. .... In 2005 SWINGSHOT got their first sponsorship and press exposure when 420Magazine.com http://www.myspace.com/420magazine helped them put on a benefit show to raise awareness about the advocation of the legalization of cannabis for medical use in the state of Tennessee..... In 2007, independent clothing company Kringe Clothing http://www.myspace.com/kringeclothing signed SWINGSHOT for sponsorship and got the first official SWINGSHOT gear on the streets..... In summer of 2009 SWINGSHOT gained a major sponsorship with Jagermeister and were given the opportunity to play to a crowd of 11,000+ on the Jagermeister Mobile Stage at The Rockstar Energy Drink MAYHEM FESTIVAL in Atlanta Georgia, performing alongside National and International bands including Slayer, Marilyn Manson, Killswitch Engage, Bullet For My Valentine, Cannibal Corpse, Job For A Cowboy, The Black Dahlia Murder, Behemoth, Trivium, God Forbid, All That Remains, and Whitechapel..... In mid-2009, SWINGSHOT was included on the 2009 J&T's Metal Mayhem Tour, hitting the road with regional acts including Circles In Autumn, A Road Eternal, and Every Man's Enemy..... SWINGSHOT has also performed on independent dates with other National bands including Silent Civilian, Straight Line Stitch, Dead Gospel, and 10 Years. Show your support and visit our sponsors! http://www.jager.com http://www.myspace.com/kringeclothing SWINGSHOT wishes to give special thanks these Oneida businesses: .. Hidden Paradise Body and Tan.. Hair Visions.. Duncan and Sons Insurance.. Lyon's Barber Shop.. The Country Store.. Teresa's This and That.. The Nurses Station.. K Nails.. Kut-n-Kurl.. Video Stop.. El-Rey Azteca..

  • Members

    Shane Reed - Lead Vocals - Mike Collins - Guitar/Vocals - Loren Queener - Bass/Vocals - Matt Bradley - Drums/Vocals -

  • Influences

    All Shall Perish Within The Ruins Machine Head Lamb Of God Primus SlipKnot Killswitch Engage Parkway Drive The Acacia Strain Emmure Unearth Nirvana Asking Alexandria Dead To Fall 311 Victor Wooten Job For A Cowboy Whitechapel Conducting From The Grave

  • Sounds Like

    Aggressive therapy Swingshot now available on iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, Myspace Music, and more! www.cdbaby.com/swingshot2

Stream

  1. SWINGSHOT

    Thanks for coming out last night to 90 Proof to support local music!

  2. SWINGSHOT

    SWINGSHOT has a show on 12/21/2012 at 08:00 PM @ 90 Proof in Knoxville, TN http://lnk.ms/dYqWv #concert

  3. SWINGSHOT

    has a show Dec. 21 @ 90 Proof in Knoxville, TN. $5 door, 21+up. 9pm

  5. SWINGSHOT

    has a show Nov.2 @ 90 Proof in Knoxville, TN at 9 pm

Comments

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  • Christian Lamitschka

    Are you on Twitter? Yes! Than please add me ( https://twitter.com/Lamitschka ) to your Twitter buddy list, so I can keep you up to date when I publish News at Country Music News International ( www.CountryMusicNewsInternational.blogspot.com ). By the way, everybody who add me to his buddy list have the chance to win. So please inform your friends about it. For more information and what you can win follow link: http://countrymusicnewsinternational.blogspot.com/2012/02/ein-jahr-country-music-news.html Warm regards Christian Lamitschka

    8 months ago
  • Jeff Atkinson

    miss you guys. hows it going. im on facebook more then here. hit me up.  

    1 year ago
    • SWINGSHOT

      whats happening man?   we do a lot of our communication on Facebook.  can't wait to get up your way. we will be back at it real soon.  

      11 months ago
  • Shay Vest

     Hey, I live in Somerset, Ky and went to every showing at the Center of Rural Development when you performed for Battle of the Bands. I was just wondering if you guys were planning on coming back this January. My younger brother has been dying to see you guys perform, all he's been able to hear and see is the video I got from the last shows and the cds I bought (yeah I bought more than one of the same cd to help out haha). But yeah, we were just wondering whether or not to expect your guy's and your awesomeness. ((= We honestly only go to the thing to see you guys perform. Well, hope to hear from you guys. 


    Shay

    1 year ago
  • The Fluke

    hey guys just wanted to say whats up and miss ya. 

    1 year ago
  • Jens S.

    thanks for the request!!

    1 year ago
  • EH

    Thanks for adding EH, Rock 'n' Roll

    2 years ago
  • KRIS

    hey guys got your alls cds to the higher ups. they were excited to get something new and different. hopefully c u on the bill soon

    2 years ago
  • EMETAH®

    We've been good , what about u guys?

    2 years ago
  • Christopher West

    u guys are still unsigned..seems like the only thing getting places right now is that stupid autotune rape

    2 years ago
  • Natasha Bites

    ♥Have an awesome day♥ Rock on♥ •·.·´¯`·.·• ♥Bites & Kisses♥

    2 years ago
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