Broken Crown

Artist Information

Biography

"People are afraid of themselves, of their own reality; their feelings most of all,” the great front man Jim Morrison brooded, "Feelings are disturbing.” Although ever so poetically stated all that time ago, it holds true today more than ever. Broken Crown’s latest offering, The Great Paranoid, evokes exactly that, with conceptualized songs that drive the listeners to challenge their own fear, of things both known and unknown. The Omaha based hard rock band, comprised of Ryan Matcha (drums), Jeffrey Den­nis (bass), Nick Aldieri (lead guitar/vocals), Kyle Buffinton (guitar/vocals), and Nathan Foutch (lead vocals) site their influences as Pink Floyd, Tool, Led Zeppelin, and Alice in Chains. There’s no doubt similar morose themes explored by their influences, are present in Broken Crown’s songs.

The band’s first release, an EP entitled Element6, was released in 2009, and served as a milestone for the band in many ways. The song “Aftermath” is a crowd pleaser and has received regional rotation on several radio stations, while songs like Burning Angel” truly illustrated the bands talent for arrangement and songwriting. The album garnered high praise from critics, and showcased the band’s growth since their formation in 2007. Broken Crown have since received rotation in many regional and online radio stations, appeared in music maga­zines and periodicals, built up a loyal following across the Midwest, and WON the 2011 Omaha Entertainment Award for Best in Hard Rock.

In November of 2011, the band released their first full length album, The Great Paranoid. This aforementioned release brims at all points with boundless instrumental flourish. From the blistering guitar work and unrelenting drums of “Hold the Fire”, to the crushing downswings of “Whiskey Friend”, Broken Crown achieves a markedly BIG, layered sound that reminds listeners of the rock bands of yesteryear, yet at the same time achieves something entirely new. Broken Crown hopes that The Great Paranoid can be a stepping stone to even greater things, but one thing is certain…this band knows no fear.

Selling Points:

-Energetic and engaging live show
-Consistant draw of over 200
-Opened for National Acts
-Increasing regional presence
-2 hours of original material
-Rotation in regional/online radio stations
-Reviewed by regional publications
-2011 Omaha Entertainment Award Winner

Instrumentation

Nick Aldieri: Lead Guitar
Kyle Buffinton: Rhythm Guitar
Jeff Dennis: Bass
Nate Foutch: Vocals
Ryan Matcha: Drums

Discography

"Where Giants Roam" (2011)
single on 89.7 (KIWR) The River in Omaha, NE and 104.1 (KIBZ) in Lincoln, NE.

The Great Paranoid LP (2011)

"Aftermath" (2009)
single on 89.7 (KIWR) The River in Omaha, NE and 104.1 (KIBZ) in Lincoln, NE.

Element6 EP (2009)

"Human Hangover" (2008)
single on 104.1 (KIBZ) in Lincoln, NE and on 105.9(WHCN) in Hartford, CT.

"No Evil" (2008)
single on 89.7 (KIWR) The River in Omaha, NE and 104.1 (KIBZ) in Lincoln, NE.

Official Website

http://www.reverbnation.com/brokencrownmusic

Links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• MySpace

Audio

• Where Giants Roam
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• Sorrow Sun
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• Human Hangover
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• Aftermath
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Video

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Press

• Stadium-sized Sound [+ Show ]
  

  "Broken Crown’s stadium-sized sound tends to hock the crowd with their surprisingly well-polished mu..."Broken Crown’s stadium-sized sound tends to hock the crowd with their surprisingly well-polished musicianship. "

• Powerful [+ Show ]
  

  Hi Guys, I really enjoyed your music. It is very powerful and Nate is a great vocalist... Thank you ...Hi Guys, I really enjoyed your music. It is very powerful and Nate is a great vocalist... Thank you for letting me listen. You must KILL live! Jack Douglas

• Multiple encores at Slowdown [+ Show ]
  

  Next up was the headliner, Broken Crown. First and foremost, I want to thank them for inviting me ou...Next up was the headliner, Broken Crown. First and foremost, I want to thank them for inviting me out, I really enjoyed this band. They played till last call, and though it was getting late and the crowd was starting to die down a bit, they still maintained their energy from beginning to end, and kept the attention of everyone in the crowd till the last song. In fact, I'm pretty sure I counted three encores because the crowd kept begging for one more song, so it didn't even matter how many people remained in the crowd, the die-hards were there till the end. Broken Crown lists Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Led Zeppelin, and Metallica as some of their biggest influences behind their music, and I can hear a little bit of each of those inspirations is every song, mixed in with their own original styles to build something unique. The highlight of the set was when the band did a cover of Rage Against the Machine's "Killing in the Name". Whether you were way in the back or moshing up front, EVERYONE was rocking out somewhere, and though I'm not always the biggest fan of covers, they really nailed this one flawlessly.

• Deserving of Headlining Spot [+ Show ]
  

  "The final band of the night Broken Crown, deserved the headlining spot on the show... and they are ..."The final band of the night Broken Crown, deserved the headlining spot on the show... and they are amazing...they were playing like they have been playing together for years. They had a very unique style and a great mix of instrumentals and vocals that are catchy, and also powerful. "
  -Matt, LMAO Reviews

• The Kings of Omaha Grunge
  

  "The kings of Omaha grunge"

• Best Unsigned Band [+ Show ]
  

  All I can say is wow!! You guys have to be one of the best unsigned bands out there! There isn't one...All I can say is wow!! You guys have to be one of the best unsigned bands out there! There isn't one song that I don't like- everything is kickass!! The vocals and music compliment each other perfectly! Thanks for introducing me to your music and I wish you guys all the luck! Keep in touch and let me know if you ever play in NYC...
  

Setlist

Broken Crown makes a custom set list for each show. They often play a cover, but are prepared for 2 hours worth of original material.

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