FROM THIS WE RISE
Progressive Metal, Lancaster PA.

Let me start by saying that From This We Rise is probably one of the best bands out right now, local or National. I could put them in a battle with almost any signed metal band on the radio, and watch them dominate, and rise to the top. I could probably say with confidence, that most National signed bands would have a hard time even playing covers of this band. Big statements, yeah I know. So what makes me think FTWR is so good? Two things,a cool writing style, and raw talent. So let's get down to it.

Chaz Squillace on drums, brings a powerful, heavy handed style to the band (none of that typewriter,tack,tack,tack sound) often playing around the obvious beat, giving a fat, in your face sound to the tunes.
Peter Barth and Josh Highfield use a double guitar assault style that is powerful, and heavy. Their riff based playing style sets them apart from the "power chord" pack. One listen and you know that these guy's spent a long time learning to play before they ever joined a band.
Then we come to the master of the lows. Ken Orem is nothing less than unbelievable on the bass. I can tell you that I've been playing the bass sense I was 14yrs old, and listening to Ken play makes me want to throw in the towel. He's that good. Tasty "in the pocket" bass lines, broken up by lightening fast runs where he follows Pete and Josh's guitar lines. (Witch is no easy task, even for a guitarist, especially when you play with your fingers) Ken once told me that during the recording of "Army Of One" his fingers bled!
Then we have front man Doug Hill. With a combination of grindy/brutal and clean/melodic vocals Doug brings the metal monster to every show. Songs like "Army Of One" and "The Absurd" show his wide ranging vocal abilities.

"Army Of One", "The Absurd", and "Continuance" are among my favorites by FTWR. "Army Of One" is a fast paced, jack hammer pounding, assault on your metal senses, while "Continuance" starts off heavy, and then flows seamlessly into a melodic bridge that is eerily
 reminiscent of something RUSH would have done, in their early days.
Then the song takes you right back into the pain.
Through hard work, a killer stage show; and an awesome set list, FTWR has gained the endorsements of Black Market Clothing, and Knucklehead Strings. FTWR is based in Lancaster PA. and plays all over the Northeast and down the east coast. FTWR is currently unsigned (one of the worlds great mysteries) but is well on their way.

We consider From This We Rise to be a must hear for all metal heads, and music lovers. You can hear FTWR at    http://www.facebook.com/fromthiswerise/info?ref=ts  or here in the Underground http://www.blakmrktclothing.com/underground.html you can also get their music on Itunes, and Amazon.