Centiment
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Centiment are an English
metal
group with Dubstep influences from Brentwood
, Essex formed in 2000.
Within the weeks of Dave joining the band they began recording the 7-track EP named 'Planet Alarm'. With the EP lasting over half an hour (30:15) it was the longest Centiment EP to date. Following the release of the EP the band supported another Essex based band 'Fei Comodo' on their UK tour (with only supporting on the English dates) and was the first tour Centiment had appeared on.
Late in 2007 the band began recording a few demos for a potential first album. The tracks 'We're In This Together', 'Earth: Part One' and 'Science and Victory' were all uploaded at the beginning of 2008 and were set to be re-recorded for the albums release (scheduled for 2009). The track 'Origin' was also demoed however Greg's Mac broke before it could be uploaded.
Since the band couldn't afford to replace the broken Mac and had lost all master files of the demos they declared themselves 'Credit Crunched'. Greg posted a blog stating they simply couldn't afford to keep the band running.
So after working writing at least 6 songs the vacancy of drummer was filled by friend of the band Steve McGeary (Bongo Steve) in March 2010. Within the weeks after Steve joining the band there was an announcement that Gazz Marlow (new member of InMe
had also been added to the band, adding a second guitar into the mix. During this period there was no mention of Neil Howard re-joining the band with Greg stating that the bass was going to be studio-programmed in a Dubstep
style, however in October 2010 it was revealed Neil had re-joined the band and they were working on the 'Streets of Rage' campaign.
On Xmas day 2010 the band released another demo from Streets of Rage. This track was an instrumental track plainly named 'Christmas Demo (No vocals)' which was later named 'Defenders of Oasis'. This track was also made available to download via Dave's Pledge site.
On the final Day of Dave's album pledge as a bonus download he uploaded another Centiment demo (this taken directly from the Streets of Rage recording sessions). This demo, named 'Pixelated' was instrumental and also unfinished with only guitar and drums being used in the track (vocals and bass to be added at a later date).
Recording of the album began on 22 March 2011 with Mike Curtis (of Fei Comodo) acting as producer. It is being recorded at CDS Studios (Mike's studio in Essex).
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
group with Dubstep influences from Brentwood
Brentwood, Essex
Brentwood is a town and the principal settlement of the Borough of Brentwood, in the county of Essex in the east of England. It is located in the London commuter belt, 20 miles east north-east of Charing Cross in London, and near the M25 motorway....
, Essex formed in 2000.
Current members
- Dave McPhersonDave McPherson (musician)David Alexander John "Dave" McPherson is a rock musician and solo acoustic artist from Brentwood, Essex...
- VocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
(2010–Present); DrumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(2006–2010) - Greg McPherson - GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(2000–Present); VocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
(2000–2010) - Gazz Marlow - GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(2010–Present) - Neil Howard - BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2004?-Present) - Steve McGeary - Drums (2010–Present)
History
Originally formed by Greg McPherson and Lewis Llewellyn, Centiment started as a recording act, drawing on thrash/speed metal influences. They first performed as a 4 piece in 2004.Planet Alarm and Demoing (2006-2008)
During 2007 Greg's brother, Dave McPherson, joined on drums to take over from Dave Carter who left after the recording of the Embers in Burning Fields EP in late 2006. Greg posted a rather small entry on the band's Myspace page with the info:- "Saturday, January 27, 2007
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- Title: Dave McPherson confirmed as new drummer
- Current mood: artistic
- Well, not the best kept secret. But Dave McPherson is our new drummer and we're all excited."
Within the weeks of Dave joining the band they began recording the 7-track EP named 'Planet Alarm'. With the EP lasting over half an hour (30:15) it was the longest Centiment EP to date. Following the release of the EP the band supported another Essex based band 'Fei Comodo' on their UK tour (with only supporting on the English dates) and was the first tour Centiment had appeared on.
Late in 2007 the band began recording a few demos for a potential first album. The tracks 'We're In This Together', 'Earth: Part One' and 'Science and Victory' were all uploaded at the beginning of 2008 and were set to be re-recorded for the albums release (scheduled for 2009). The track 'Origin' was also demoed however Greg's Mac broke before it could be uploaded.
Since the band couldn't afford to replace the broken Mac and had lost all master files of the demos they declared themselves 'Credit Crunched'. Greg posted a blog stating they simply couldn't afford to keep the band running.
Reform (2008-2010)
They have however 'reformed' later during 2008, with a slightly changed line-up. Greg stood down from being vocalist in place of Dave, with Dave subsequently giving up the role of Drummer. The two members began writing some material and were piecing demos together slowly. As they still had no money to get the band off the ground again they decided to take things slow and simply write up some ideas. During this time Greg gave some small updates to the fans on how the album work was coming along:- "Monday, November 09, 2009
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- I have written 5 tracks for this thus far, but there will be no rushing. I want the first full length to be perfect.
- It is as of yet unnamed with no working title, all of the music will be created by me and all of the vocals will be by Dave."
- "Wednesday, November 11, 2009
- I reckon the hype can calm down, you won't be hearing anything for about a year!
- It sh*ts on the old stuff."
- "Friday, December 25, 2009
- Just passed the half hour mark on the centiment album, 6 tracks."
- "Wednesday, December 30, 2009
- As it is, it is just a studio project, and I do all the music and Dave does all the vocals."
So after working writing at least 6 songs the vacancy of drummer was filled by friend of the band Steve McGeary (Bongo Steve) in March 2010. Within the weeks after Steve joining the band there was an announcement that Gazz Marlow (new member of InMe
InMe
InMe are an English alternative metal band from Brentwood, Essex, who were formed in 1996. To date they have released four studio albums – Overgrown Eden ; White Butterfly ; Daydream Anonymous and Herald Moth and a greatest hits compilation album, Phoenix: The Very Best of InMe...
had also been added to the band, adding a second guitar into the mix. During this period there was no mention of Neil Howard re-joining the band with Greg stating that the bass was going to be studio-programmed in a Dubstep
Dubstep
Dubstep is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in south London, England. Its overall sound has been described as "tightly coiled productions with overwhelming bass lines and reverberant drum patterns, clipped samples, and occasional vocals"....
style, however in October 2010 it was revealed Neil had re-joined the band and they were working on the 'Streets of Rage' campaign.
Streets of Rage (2010-2011)
In October 2010 the bands myspace, facebook and twitter pages was given a mass makeover by Greg and Dave to suit the new 'Streets of Rage' theme. This mainly consisted of a new band logo, basic artwork for Streets of Rage a and new theme for the sites. Within the next few days they uploaded the first demo the band have recorded since re-forming earlier in the year; 'Viktor Frankl'. This track was made available to download for exclusive members who have donated/bought an item from Dave's solo Pledge website.On Xmas day 2010 the band released another demo from Streets of Rage. This track was an instrumental track plainly named 'Christmas Demo (No vocals)' which was later named 'Defenders of Oasis'. This track was also made available to download via Dave's Pledge site.
On the final Day of Dave's album pledge as a bonus download he uploaded another Centiment demo (this taken directly from the Streets of Rage recording sessions). This demo, named 'Pixelated' was instrumental and also unfinished with only guitar and drums being used in the track (vocals and bass to be added at a later date).
Recording of the album began on 22 March 2011 with Mike Curtis (of Fei Comodo) acting as producer. It is being recorded at CDS Studios (Mike's studio in Essex).
EPs
- UN Earth (2002)
- Tainted By Your Black Cross (2005)
- Year Of Winters (2006)
- Embers In Burning Fields (2006)
- Planet Alarm (2007)
Unreleased Tracks
- Feel No Anger (2006, recorded during Year of Winters sessions)
- We're In This Together (2007)
- Earth: Part One (2008)
- Science And Victory (2008)
- Origin (2008, Lost Demo)