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Self-Inflicted Wounds, the debut release by 8 Lives Spent |
Engineered by Billie Spencer of Nostalgic Records, Self-Inflicted Wounds contains all of the songs you've screamed for live. The CD is available at CD Baby, Amazon, I-Tunes, Rhapsody, and many other Internet outlets.
Outcast - The Newest Release by 8LS
Soon to be avaiable at all major online distributors and on CD. Until then we will be loading the release on Reverb Nation for free limited time downloads. We'll keep you posted.
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The 8LS Timeline
July 2008
WWRT Rock 105.5 Interview. "Distorted" is placed into regular rotation.
August 2008
Class X Rock Radio Interview - Cincinnati OH
September 2008
2nd Place DC Fox Rocks Band Contest
December 2008
Release of debut CD "Self-Inflicted Wounds"
January 2009
WWRT Rock 105.5 Interview. "The Drought" is placed into regular rotation.
March 2009
8 Lives Spent is featured on FatCat Radio's Monday Marathon.
April/May 2009
"Self-Inflicted Wounds" is reviewed by Fireworks Magazine - United Kingdom
May 2009
8 Lives Spent appears at the inauguration Summer Jam Series featuring LA Guns.
July 2009
"Self-Inflicted Wounds" debuts on Bob Rocks 101.5.
August 2009
"I Don't Wanne Be" debuts on WJCU Rock Radio Cleveland OH
"Licka Sto" is placed in regular rotation at Jango Airplay w/ 7 million listeners
October 2009
Shared the stage with Rhino Bucket, American Dog, and Ill Angelic at Jaxx Nightclub, Springfield, VA
December 2009
Featured Artist on FatCat Radio's Monday Marathon
February 2010
The band releases it's second recording "Outcast" digitally. CD to arrive in spring '10.
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Hailing from the foothills of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, 8 Lives Spent is a band with a wide variety of musical influences. Combine that vast collection and the result is an original rock band that blends various eras of styles into their own special sound. Hard-hitting out of the gate, the band puts its entire being into a show. Referred by many as “Southern boys with a kick-ass punch”, the crew enjoys building their material from the very roots that started it all. Raw power chords, upbeat tempos, and catchy breaks, their music attracts the blue-collar audience and that is something that they are especially proud of. The last thing that can be expected from these guys is “mainstream”. When they do include covers they are far from usual as they rip into obscure tracks from bands such as UFO, Montrose, and even vintage Cult, which gives a very good indication of their original styling. One thing is for sure, this band is not about conforming to a box.
In December of 2008 the band released its debut CD, “Self-Inflicted Wounds” engineered by Billie Spencer of Nostalgic Records. Shortly thereafter interviews ensued by local rock station WWRT who added “Distorted”, “Mucho Cervasa, and “The Drought” to their regular rotation. Soon to follow was FatCat Radio who routinely features cuts (we love ya Swede). Classic X rock radio in Cincinnati interviewed the band and featured two cuts during the band's Rezonate Music Festival appearance. In February 2009 the CD was picked up by UK's Fireworks Magazine who gave it rave revues, and in May of that same year the band was chosen to be one of the inaugurating acts for Summer Jam I featuring national recording artists LA Guns. In August of 2009 cuts from the same project were featured on the Bob Rocks show at 101.5 radio in Greencastle Pennsylvania as well as WJCU rock radio in Cleveland Ohio. Jinga Radio (an internet station with 7 million listeners) jumped on board at the same time featuring the yet to be released “Licka Sto”.
In February 2010 the band released its second recording "Outcast", and revealed the band's true identity in style. Their first release was primarily a melting pot of individual writings while "Outcast" was co-written by the entire band giving it a much edgier feel. The band will be in the studio throughout the winter and will be once again hitting the stage in spring of 2010.
For a full-color electronic press kit including stage requirements, contract, etc. click here .
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Brandon James - Guitar, Vocals
Born 6/19/70 Los Gatos, CA
Musical Influences : Everything from BB King to Metal Church. I have been influenced by virtually every genre of music therefore it's difficult (if not impossible to list them all). I like it all and I try to take a little info from everybody.
Present Favorites : I don't really play favorites but here's a few that come to mind...SRV, Johnny Lang, Eddie Van Halen, Zakk Wylde, Ian Gilliam, Johnny Winter, Vivian Camble, Randy Rhodes, Maroon Five, Candlebox, STP, Dio, Savatage, Nickelback, Santana, Daughtry, Pearl Jam, Taj Mahal, Tesla, Mr. Big
Hobbies/Pastimes : Collecting guitars, motorcycling, any kind of water craft, martial arts, love weapons...guns, knives, etc.
Gear Used : Fender Strat (Sweet Thang), Fender Baja Tele, Gibson BFG Les Paul, Fender Blues Junior amp synced with Fender Front Man amp. Boss ME 50 Effects Pedal, and Steyr .40 caliber auto.
Rob "Sugarspoon" Saville - Guitar, Vocals
Born 4/09/80 Winchester, VA
Musical Influences : Gary Rossington, Mark Tremonti, James Hetfield, Godsmack, Tantric, John Fogerty, Kirk Hammett, my dad (Marvin Saville), and my brother Ben. If it hadn't been for them I don't know if I would be playing. As a kid I used to always watch my dad at family gatherings playing old CCR songs.
Present Favorites :Godsmack, Alterbridge, Godsmack, Tantric, Velvet Revolver, Disturbed are some of my favorites however I like a lot of different music including Bluegrass, which takes a lot of talent to play.
Hobbies/Pastimes : Hunting, fishing, riding ATV's, doing the family thing, and we can't forget playing music. Hopefully it becomes my full time job.
Gear Used : Epiphone Les Paul Custom Deluxe, Fender Hot Rod Deville 212, Peavey Tube FX processor, Danelectro pedals to include Tuner, EQ, Fab Tone Distortion, Coolcat Chorus, Ernie Ball Volume Pedal, Ibanez Weeping Demon Wah, GHS Boomer strings, Jim Dunlop picks, Planetwaves Spectraflex cables, and Taurus Millennium Pro .40 caliber auto.
Ben "AK" Saville - Bass Guitar
Born 12/12/74 Winchester, VA
Musical Influences: Nirvana, Metallica, Alice In Chains, Kix, Days of the New, Creed, AC/DC, The Cult, and of course my "Pops" for teaching me various chords growing up, and my brother Rob who continues to amaze me.
Present Favorites: Breaking Benjamin, Seether, Shinedown, Disturbed, Evans Blue, Three Days Grace, 10 Years, Mudvayne.
Hobbies: Family, building, collecting, and shooting guns, gun shows, muscle cars, drag racing, anything outdoors, doing sound for local bands.
Gear Used: Ibanez SR 500, Ibanez SR 700, Ampeg BA300 115 Combo, Sansamp Bass Driver, Korg Pitch Black Tuner, Planet Waves, Monster Cable, Elixr Strings, Dunlop Picks, and Kimber 1911 .45 caliber auto.
Brian "B" Holt - Drums, Vocals, 12-Gauge Pump, Louisville Slugger
Born 11/18/60 Annapolis MD
Musical Influences : Hank Williams Sr, Johnny Cash, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Grand Funk Railroad, Pat Travers, Black Oak Arkansas, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, Ronnie Montrose, Rolling Stones, UFO, Judas Priest, Foghat, The Winter Brothers, Frank Marino, Sex Pistols, Dead Kennedys, Thin Lizzy, Alice Cooper, Iron Maiden, Savatage, Lizzy Borden, GNR.
Present Favorites : Airborne, Collective Soul, Yell County, Michael Fath, Rhino Bucket, Beautiful Creatures, George Jones, Johnny Cash, James McMurtry, lots of new Indie stuff too numerous to mention.
Hobbies/Pastimes : Writing and Playing Music, Studying Music Theory/Piano, Reading (anything educational), Camping (anything outdoors), Target Shooting, Tinkering with ProTools and Finale, Hiking. Of course I rarely get to do any of this.
Gear Used : Pearl Master Series kit, Yamaha Stage Custom kit, Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals, Zildjian K Custom Cymbals, Sabian XS-20 hats, Sennheiser Microphones, Crown Headset,, Ludwig Acrolite Snare, Donoho Custom Snare, Gibraltar Hardware, Yamaha EMX-5000-20 Board, Yamaha Club 15 Speakers, JBL, Nova Sticks, and Taurus 24/7 Pro .40 caliber auto.
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