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Experienced drummer looking to start a band. Here's what I'm looking for: (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

Ages 24-30
2 Guitars with lead ability
Bass Player
Keys
Diverse Front Man (Screaming and Singing with a MASSIVE range)

All musicians must have good stage presence! I hate watching a band preform and stand there like they have something better to do. Get into your music!!! Put on a show!!!! People always remember a band that puts on a good show and they WILL come see you again!


I have a full time job, just like most of you. I would like to practice at least 2 times a week, gig as soon as possible, and tour. I do have practice space near the Philadelphia area. I am looking to turn this into something professional, so if you are tied down, (wife or kids) this isn't for you!!! If I find the right musicians, I'm sure we could put enough songs together for a set, and start playing out fairly quickly.

I am looking for advanced musicians ONLY! I have been playing for 11 years so please, only reply to this post if you are REALLY good. I would like to create songs that are 5+ minutes in length. The style I am going for is heavy, dark, gothy, with lots of transitions and melodic breakdowns. I would like to incorporate speed metal parts as well as clean & mellow parts. I'm NOT looking to play just some heavy sh*t that people can mosh to and beat eachother up to. I am looking for well crafted band that incorporates a vast range of metal music into an organized and impressive composition.

If you are SERIOUSLY interested, please contact me at blackmetalx@yahoo.com.

I am open to joining a band, but you have to be what I am looking for.

Thanks

Hey boss,
Sounds like you really got a grip on what you want and what you expect. Having the practice space is a huge plus that will allow you the freedom to be choosy, too.

The age range is a bit constrictive, there's a ton of young 30somethings who could give you a show.. you might want to be more flexible. Hell, I'm 39 and got carded yesterday.

You should put up some demos to show people you got the talent to back up your claims.. with online ads being so easy now, many posers have flooded the market, and the more experienced folks more or less now demand a demo before even considering meeting up with you.

Anyways.. good luck.. nice to see a fellow PA musician out there. Rock on dude.

Yep, your age limit seriously limits your available "experienced" players. I mean, how many pro-quality 24-30 yr olds live in or near Willow Grove, or even Philly, that aren't otherwise playing already? Add in your other limits - the lack of family ties & such, & you're maybe gonna find 1 or 2 ppl, at best, I'd bet, both of which have their own ideas of what a band should be, & where it should be going, musically.

One of the worst mistakes ppl make is when they set too many limitations on what they'll accept as they set goals for themselves.

There are bunches of experienced pro players out there over 30. Huey Lewis didn't "make it" until he was 32. John Mellencamp was, what, 40 or so? Same with Cyndi Lawper. Many successful acts didn't really hit it big until they were well over 30, & had miles of experience under their individual belts.

So, the question becomes - are you looking for compatible musicians, or ppl to hang out with? Another would be - are you looking to make music, or get a flash-in-the-pan teen idol boy band like Wham or the Backstreet Boys?

In my humble opinion, the musician goes for the music more than the image. One or two of you can carry the image part, while the rest of the band produces great music.

Another thing - it's easy for you to expect ppl to dance around on stage - you get to sit down to play, ya drummer, ya! LOL

Think of all the playing experience you may be wasting waiting for that perfect bunch of guys to build your dream band that might not even work out. Time you can spend learning new chops, new styles of playing to apply to your own preferred genre. You could become a well-rounded player, or a one-trick pony. Of course, it's your decision, your dream. Good luck with it & all. I'm just pointing out another viewpoint, as a pretty experienced player who still learns stuff from others whenever I can.