Grate (band)
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Grate is a Serbian modern alternative rock band formed in the end of 2006. in Novi Sad. Current band members are Goran Beg, Dragan Alimpijević (Pik), Robert Moldvaji and Vladislav Kokotović.
), which is his first time as a singer in a band, and Vladislav Kokotović (bassist from Goblini
) replaces Nenad Patković. The video for the song “Lepljiv Mrak” (eng "Sticky darkness"), which will be on the upcoming album, was recorded 7 June 2011. live in the studio ROAD and premiered at the 10th July 2011. on "Gruvanje".
in the style of hard rock
and grunge
, and with their second album, as can be seen with "Lepljiv mrak", are moving to modern, alternative rock
.
Former members
2006–2010
Grate was formed by Damir Marković and Dragan Alimpijević-Pik, that were previously in a band “Red Cloud”, in the end of 2006. Original band members were: Damir Marković (vocals), Dragan Alimpijević-Pik(guitar), Andraš Išpan-Bandi (bass guitar) and Robert Moldvaji (drums). In summer of 2008. band begins with recording their debut album „Prodaj nas“ (eng. “Sell Us”) in studio ROAD, and album producer is Pik. In the end of 2008. Damir Marković has left the band, and on his place came Milan Petrović, with who is later recorded the album. In January 2009. band has published their first single “Be There”, and in May the same year was released the album. The album was released on the Studentski kulturni centar Novi Sad label. Month after releasing the album Andraš Išpan leaves the band, and replaces him Nenad Patković with who they later recorded live session in studio ROAD. Official promotion of the album was the 15th October 2009. in the club “Trema” (Serbian National Theatre) in Novi Sad. Premiere video for new single “Beli šengen” (eng "White Schengen”) was held on 16. October 2010. on "Gruvanje".2011–present
After a while the band is back with a new crew and began recording their second album. Now on Milan Petrović’s place comes Goran Beg (guitarist from Plug'n'playPlug'n'play (band)
- History :Plug’n’ Play band was formed in Novi Sad, in November, 2002. Initial band members were guitarist/vocalist Goran Beg, bassist Zoran Mandić and drummer Predrag Novković...
), which is his first time as a singer in a band, and Vladislav Kokotović (bassist from Goblini
Goblini
Goblini are a Serbian punk rock band from Šabac.- Formation, rise to prominence :...
) replaces Nenad Patković. The video for the song “Lepljiv Mrak” (eng "Sticky darkness"), which will be on the upcoming album, was recorded 7 June 2011. live in the studio ROAD and premiered at the 10th July 2011. on "Gruvanje".
Musical style
Their first album is an alternative metalAlternative metal
Alternative metal is a genre of alternative rock and heavy metal that gained popularity in the early 1990s. Most notably, alternative metal bands are characterized by heavy guitar riffs and experimental approaches to heavy music.-Origins:...
in the style of hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
and grunge
Grunge
Grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged during the mid-1980s in the American state of Washington, particularly in the Seattle area. Inspired by hardcore punk, heavy metal, and indie rock, grunge is generally characterized by heavily distorted electric guitars, contrasting song...
, and with their second album, as can be seen with "Lepljiv mrak", are moving to modern, alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
.
Band members
Current members- Goran Beg – vocals, guitar (2011–present)
- Dragan Alimpijević-Pik – guitar (2006–present)
- Vladislav Kokotović – bass (2011–present)
- Robert Moldvaji – drums (2006–present)
Former members
- Damir Marković – vocals (2006–2008)
- Milan Petrović – vocals (2008–2010)
- Andraš Išpan-Bandi – bass (2006–2009)
- Nenad Patković – bass (2009–2010)