Red Bee - Chokehold I Alone

Since the release of their E.P. in 2008, Red Bee have become one of the most technical, melodic and exciting bands the Australian underground hard rock/metal scene has to offer. The delivery of their almighty debut album Ictus, a hectic live schedule and focused ambition has culminated in them landing a support slot for platinum selling US hard rock band Flyleaf this August. 'Red Bee are simply a must-see for ANY metal-head, period. They have a very unique sound - something I have never heard before from any band. Combining catchy hooks and melodic vocals with an aggressive, progressive and distinctly METAL sound, their live performances leave you with an experience that isn't easily forgotten. And they have chops that will leave even the most seasoned musicians speechless.' - Dearhead Press Lying somewhere between the fuzzy borders of punk, hard rock, prog and metal, Red Bee is Daniel Silk (vocalist/guitarist), Jim Silk (bassist) and Ian Dunn (drummer). From a young age, brothers Daniel and Jim have shared a deep musical connection through their love of the dark, genre-defying works of an eclectic range of artists, including The Dillinger Escape Plan, Mr Bungle, Stanley Kubrick, Hunter S. Thompson and Charles Bukowski. With the introduction to Ian Dunn, they found a third brother with aligned inspirations and a common purpose: to forge new musical boundaries. Quick to dispense with formulaic rhythms and time signatures, Red Bee creates every song differently. All three members co-write songs and lyrics; every Ictus track bears the compositional mark of each inspanidual. The result is an incredibly tight live band that hits the stage with an explosive, atmospheric energy. Delivering big slabs of Slayer-like riffage, complex melodies, huge harmonies, and an all powerful spine of rhythm, Red Bee blows the minds of their audiences and leaves them with sore neck muscles the next morning. Funk and groove is injected into the band's sound amid their odd time signatures and staccato blasts of intricate fury. The vocals coursing exuberantly and aggressively over the top are more akin to bands such as Faith No More and Mastodon than the usual howling or brutal/melodic trade-off. Red Bee is authentically Australian - both sonically and in their hard-work approach to recording. Daniel's vocals are delivered with a refreshing Aussie accent - a touch of Frenzal Rhomb's punk style blended with Cog's anthemic, soulful renderings. Ictus does not have any looping or studio trickery; all tracks were only allowed to be mastered following perfect live performances by each band member in the studio.

Members

• Jim Silk
• Ian Dunn
• Daniel Silk

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