ABOUT:
ALS is a metal band from Budapest that released its debut EP titled "To
Whom It May Concern" in early 2007. Fronted by two vocalists the
Hungarian six-piece draws influence from many sub-genres of heavy metal
keeping their music diverse and energetic.
BIOGRAPHY:
Nedo,
Zsolt and Dani decided to form a band in their high school years, and
started out with playing Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and AC/DC songs.
While constantly looking for fellow musicians to fill in the post of
drummer and vocalist, the three guitarists began writing their own
music. In 2004, after they went to a neverLAND gig, they got in touch
with the vocalist/guitarist, Maci and asked him to join ALS. By this
time the influence of progressive, death metal and a bit of hardcore
grew stronger, thus finding a drummer who is able to tackle the often
unconventional rhythmic structures and keep up the fast tempo was far
from easy. After recruiting Stawy in 2006, ALS began working on their
debut material and started giving their first shows. In 2007, with
Bálint (who appeared on the EP as a guest vocalist) coming aboard to
share vocal duties with Maci, the line-up of ALS became complete. After
releasing their first EP titled "To Whom It May Concern" to critical
success, the six-piece went on to tour with Depresszió, one of the
leading Hungarian rock bands, open for Killswitch Engage and As I Lay
Dying in Budapest, and win a spot at the Sziget Fesztivál's stage
devoted to new talent. While constantly giving concerts throughout
Hungary and receiving invitations from Austria, Slovakia and Serbia, ALS
began working on "Delirium Provides the Safest Shelter", their first
LP, which was released in April of 2010 by Edge Records.
Influences:
Opeth, In Flames, Pink Floyd, Amorphis, Iron Maiden, Katatonia, Dark
Tranquillity, King Crimson, Mercyful Fate, King Diamond, Machine Head,
Muse, Gutted, Porcupine Tree, Megadeth, Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam,
Faith No More, Black Sabbath, Moonspell, Metallica, Helloween, SikTh,
Killswitch Engage, Pantera, Down, Ozzy, Black Label Society, Pain of
Salvation, Fates Warning, Dream Theater, My Dying Bride, Psychotic
Waltz, Dead Soul Tribe, Bruce Dickinson, Hatebreed, Biohazard, Death By
Stereo, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Queens of the Stone Age, Shai Hulud,
to name a few.....
