The beginning of a road built some time ago...

After realising that in hindsight I should of started this 8 years ago, I have decided to start my own blog on the life of a musician in the misunderstood and under estimated genre of extreme metal.

I have been a vocalist for around 8 years now and over these years I have shead blood, sweat and tears for my art. I've had both the best days and the worst moments of my life during my time as a band member. As my band reaches a point that I see as a cross roads I feel that giving my account as a member could serve
as interesting reading and an eye opener for some including myself! I hope that in some way it can be a guide to others and a reference point of wether or not they really want to make the same decisions I have.

I have decided that I will give a brief account of my opinions and feelings following each gig and I will also give updates on developments within the band that are worth noting. I've promised myself to be honest in all my posts. I don't want this blog to simply seem as another cheap way of promotion.

I just hope that for readings sake (and my own sanity) the future is as interesting as the past has been!

My band is 'This is Turin'. Our myspace is www.myspace.com/thisisturinuk. We are an extreme metal band signed to Rising Records from Cheshire, England.

Below is a biography of what once was and what is now.

Thank you for you time.

Darryl

Turin
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This is Turin formed in 2008 but the roots of the band were planted years earlier. In 2002 lead singer Darryl Jones and guitarist Anthony Hayden joined forces to create a band known as Fall.Out. The original concept of the band was to give like minded individuals the chance to enhance their musical capabilities and create unique material without boundaries. Fall.Out picked up notoriety within the local scene and continued to establish their own style whilst playing shows with bands such as American Head Charge and Raging Speedhorn. The band then grasped the attention of people further afield, even as far as winning ‘The Mic’ award for excellence in their field of expertise through a Kansas based radio station.

During 2007 & 2008 members of Fall.Out joined forces with core band members from other popular local metal acts. All members had different skill sets and personalities which created a unique and diverse playing field for the development of fresh music. The years of experience gained through being involved with various bands of contrasting styles gave the members a chance to develop their musical skills and taste what is involved whilst working in a band. In 2008 it was decided that the heart of every member involved in this project lay in the future of their work together and This is Turin was conceived.

This is Turin is a concept that has a focus on musical progression and stimulating the listeners senses. In a time where extreme music has becomes increasingly saturated with sub-genres and cliché scenes, This is Turin has focused on what is essential for the future of extreme music and that is not only too push the abilities of their performance but their ability to create innovative music with a purpose. It is hard to categorise This is Turin and that is the true essence of the thought process behind the band. There is a firm focus on creating music that holds aesthetics, emotion and ability to keep the listener interested throughout.

The band has already laid down the foundations of their future within extreme music. Alongside a series of mini tours across the country that included festival appearances, the band has also started to grasp the attention of their public & peers. The band convincingly won ‘Post-mortem Manchester’ which was a competition set out to find Manchester’s finest unsigned metal act. The band won with an impressive 54% of the public vote. The band also won the finals of ‘MCN live! 2008’ which was a competition including 8 of the UK’s finest unsigned acts compiled by Kerrang. The band won by an “overwhelming” public & judges vote.

This is an expression and passion that has been forged through years of dedication and development. This is a sound that holds raw emotion with a furious under current of feeling that has the capability to transform from relentless aggression and tragedy to prosperity and hope.

This is what we are and where we want to be.


This is Hell


This is Turin