Dream Theater Porcupine Tree Necrophagist The Dillinger Esape Plan Flyleaf Yann Tiersen Behold the Arctopus Bela Fleck and the Flecktones System of a Down Avenged Sevenfold Trivium Pantera Rage Against the Machine Sugarfist 311 Liquid Tension Experiment John Mclaughlin
Sounds Like
"New to the Sling Slang family, Shadow Act has mastered the smooth transition. Their
creative and refreshing genre mixes never de-tracks; only adds interest to their hooky melodies!!"
-Sling Slang Records
This up and coming year is going to be a big one for Shadow Act. The band is raising the bar and embracing a bunch of new genres into their music. Be on the look out for plenty of new songs to come. Also, this year is going to be a busy one on the show front. For booking feel free to contact us here or send a message over to myspace.com/tylerlevander. For email, reach us at shadowact@hotmail.com.
May 18th, 2008 Update: The Shirts are in! Check them out! THEY ARE 10 $ EACH AND COME IN ALL SIZES IN BOTH COLORS. If you would like one, you can message us here on myspace or get one at our merch table at one of our shows. Peace & Love - Meela
April 18th, 2008 Update: Heyo people, haven't written on here in a long time. If you haven't already seen it, check out our in-studio video. Its on the myspace. In further news, T-SHIRTS ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING PRODUCED, our lovely street team designed them at they're at the printers. More merch will be on it's way depending on the success of the shirts. If you haven't check out our street-teams myspace do so, they're on our top friends. You have most likely met them at our shows. If you want to join the street-team you can mail us or the street-team on either myspace. Much Love - Meela
January 27th, 2008 Update: Hey everyone! Huge news! Yesterday we were in the studio all day recording with Alien Productions and we finished off our first EP with Sling Slang, it's pretty exciting. We have a couple more recording dates lined up and soon we will be releasing our demo, so be sure to pick one up when they're out. Also we recorded a bunch of videos in the studio yesterday and Tyler is going to be compiling the clips together into a great promo video so keep your eyes peeled. - Meela
January 16th, 2008 Update: We've been in contact with the label recently, and have come to the decision that Shadow Act will begin recording our first EP in the January and Febuary months. - Tyler
November Update: Shadow Act has been signed to CT Indie Record Label Sling Slang Records. Check them out: www.slingslangrecords.com there, you can see Shadow Act under Artists. There will always be updates, so check it out! -Tyler
Background
Together since 2004, Shadow Act blends progressive rock with jazz / funk and progressive metal breakdowns. Influenced mainly by bands such as Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment, and The Mahavishnu Orchestra, most of the band's original blend of styles stems from virtuosos such as Mike Portnoy, John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess, and John McLaughlin.
Tyler has been playing drums since he was 4, and has gained influences from musicians including Neil Peart, Billy Cobham, and Mike Portnoy.
Doug plays keyboards and synths. Playing piano since he could walk, and he has played recitals and concerts numerous times.
Ian has been playing bass for about 3 years and has especially learned a lot since. His first and greatest influence is his John Myung, but since playing he has derived great influence from other bassists.
Meela has been singing forever. She sang in the Connecticut State Chorus in her younger years and soon after played her own indie/folk music. Now, in Shadow Act, she's transformed into a purely progressive/alternative rock singer. Meela has studied at Berklee College of music for two summers. Her influences are Lacey Mosley, Chan Marshall, Shirley Manson, Karen O, and Hayley Williams.
Ricky has been the latest addition to the band. Added in early fall of 2006, he brings a new edge to the band's ever-changing style. Influenced by John McLaughlin, Tray Anastasio, and The Breakfast, Rick channels a jam as well as jazz fusion influence into the band.
Hi friends!!! The fifth LANFEAR album is called "X to the Power of Ten" is out now! We also have new shirts and hooded zippers in stock so don't hesitate and place your order...
Feel free to visit our page and listen to "ENTER DYSTOPIA", taken from the upcoming album! We also uploaded a little Making-Of video and hope you enjoy it :)
Hey there, my band Whirl is one of 14 semi finalists (out of 800 bands that entered from all over the country) in a national competition. We need your support to win - please visit http://www. borubarband. com and vote for Whirl once a day each day until October 25. It only takes a few seconds to do, and you'll be automatically entered into a sweepstakes to win $5,000!
Im playing the heirloom arts theatre in danbury tomorrow night w/The Mae Shi. thursday the 17th. come out if you can. it would be great to see you there:)
We started off promoting metal/hardcore. The band that we currently manage, In Eyes Of Ruin is a metal band. Were interested in helping bands of all genres, we don't have a preference. :)
aww guys im sorry i didnt make it yesterday!!! had a tire blow out this weekend and spent most of yesterday dealing with my mechanic :(:( i've got three snowtires and one bald regular tire now, and i missed your show, too. NOT COOL!!
hope it was awesome though, keep me posted on more shows!
Hey Shadow Act
Two new Song Samples from our forthcoming CD “RETROSPECTIVE” are online. Please feel free to comment…. Have a nice weekend!
SILENT MEMORIAL progressive rock/metal from Switzerland
