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"the perils of being dig deep into the psyche of hard rock, dissecting it, piece by piece, to reveal its many depths and dimensions. the perils of being pound on you with an onslaught of treacherous guitars and fiercely beating kick drum while simultaneously tugging at your heart strings with the melodic yet subtle cry of their penetrating lyrics. With determination and strength, this band has a long road of making music ahead of them."
- sdmusicmatters.com
- SD Music Matters
The Perils of Being were nominated for "Best Rock" in the San Diego Music Awards. The ceremony is on the 12th of September at Humphrey's by the Bay. For more information and voting visit:
www.sdmusicawards.com - SDAM/CityBeat
This intro led me right in!Great guitar feedback for the intro. The vocals ar very inspired. The drums ar pounding out a great beat for the band. The bass does his job very handily. This song has movement and goes from slow to faster and sounds great. Back vocals are an added addition to the song. Good production and the band's performance is great. Good lyrics and just the right breaks for some added enjoyment. This song has hit written all over it. Good luck!
Double C
Cecil Cotten
thepickincottenband.com
Extra Credit: Male Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Bass, Production, Beat, Mood, Grooviest Rhythm.
- cwc45ntx
Omaha, Texas
June 4th, 2005 - Garageband.com
Fantastic intro, it really got my interest, and the drums caught me even further. When the vocals came in I was again captured by the great hook. The chorus topped it all. Every step grabbed my attention. The guitars are not overbearing the music, everything is in its place and balanced. The mellow break worked wonderfully at breaking up the song but perhaps slightly too long. But attention was again capure in the finale, and it was good to see that the chorus was not repeated the same way, and this change added gave variation to the ear. You guys have spent time on thinking this one through and it has paid off. This was the last song of for us to review and it was the best one I have heard, what a way to finish.
Thanks and good luck.
Extra Credit: Drums, Melody, Beat, Mood, Most Rocking Track.
- Mal1
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
June 5th, 2005 - Garageband.com
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Discography
-self titled EP (2004) "the perils of being"
-Garbage Pail Compilation 2004
-Garbage Pail Compilation II 2005
-"The Unheard" 4-song sampler EP
-"The Unheard" full-length 2007
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Bio
Three years ago in a small Poway rehearsal studio, The Perils of Being was born. Formed from the ashes of many previous bands and deriving their sound from numerous influences, The Perils of Being has remained true to its sound. Writing self-proclaimed ambient hard rock, The Perils of Being combines ethereal melodies with rhythm-driven rock music. With their original line-up still intact, except for acquiring a new vocalist in 2005, the quartet continues to thrive in the San Diego area supported by a strong assembly of fans, friends, and family.
Comprised of Noah Slifka and his passionate, vigorous drumming; Sean Barrett and his driving, yet melodic guitar work; Matt MacAdams and his amazing mastery of the bass; and Matt Wehrens heartfelt vocals, The Perils of Being create more than just ordinary radio-friendly rock. The members captivate audiences with energetic live shows and strive to leave no one feeling disengaged. Their music speaks to all, both lyrically and aurally, and they are truly a band that loves what they do.
To date, The Perils of Being have performed up and down the Southern California coast from San Diego to Santa Barbara, stunning audiences with their energetic live performances. They have performed live on San Diegos Fox 6 News, been invited to the Connexion International Music Festival in Las Vegas, NV, and have shared the stage with national acts such as Mushroomhead, Drowning Pool, and most recently, Disturbed. The San Diego music community has also recognized The Perils for their talent. In 2005, after only three months with new front man Matt Wehren, The Perils of Being was nominated for a San Diego Music Award in the Best Rock category. The band is currently at work on their debut album, The Unheard, expected to be released independently in early fall of 2006.
Three years running, and with countless more to come, The Perils of Being continue to perform for anyone and everyone. From playing more than a few shows for less than a few people to awing the audiences of sold out theaters, their quality remains the same. Passionate, emotional, and strong
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"the perils of being dig deep into the psyche of hard rock, dissecting it, piece by piece, to reveal its many depths and dimensions. the perils of being pound on you with an onslaught of treacherous guitars and fiercely beating kick drum while simultaneously tugging at your heart strings with the melodic yet subtle cry of their penetrating lyrics. With determination and strength, this band has a long road of making music ahead of them."
- sdmusicmatters.com
the perils of being would like to acknowledge our sponsors for their support: Jagermeister, Whiteboy Clothing, Camel Cigarettes, Rival Sports and Clothing, Monster Energy Drink, in addition to local radio stations 91x and 94.9 for their continuous playback of our music, and Furnace Management for taking us under their wing. We thank you.
-the perils of being
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