Krash Rover - Krash Rover (2014)

From the barren lands of the Texas plains, quartet Krash Rover’s sound is as expansive as their home state. Utilizing duel lead guitar sounds that originated with Iron Maiden and have been modernized by the likes of Avenged Sevenfold, Krash Rover has been able to marry the generational divide with their own brand of galloping, heavy rock. While the guitars work in unison, the rhythm section pays homage—working between the furious nature of blast beats and the rich, melodic foundations of meat-on-the-bone rock and roll.

Krash Rover has now passed their half decade of existence since Newman and Quincey began collaborating on tracks that would eventually become the backbone of Krash Rover’s current sound. Three years later, Ayers and Fuentes provided the cement-mixer rhythm needed to hold the material together. The band’s moniker was born out of an excursion from Indian Trails Studio, a Denton area landmark where the band recorded their initial demo with the production team of Scott Headstream and Alex Gerst.

Their live shows have become an infusion of youthful energy and studied showmanship. Having cut their teeth in the same venues as longtime Dallas favorites Drowning Pool and Hellyeah, Krash Rover has brought increasing crowds to The Curtain Club, Prophet Bar, House of Blues, Ft. Worth’s historical Aardvark and various festivals, including Six Flags. However, it’s their latest gig at the House of Blues that has brought the band into the limelight.

The Rockstar Mayhem Festival 2011, the traveling heavy metal tour promoted by John Reese and Kevin Lyman of Warped Tour fame, evolved as a way to promote local hard rock in select markets. The Battle For Mayhem competition allowed regional bands the opportunity to compete for a slot on the Mayhem stop of their city—in Krash Rover’s case, the Dallas Gexa Energy Pavilion. After qualifying and being selected by judges based on their material, live delivery and presence, Krash Rover was able to claim victory over the competition and take their spot amongst the heaviest of bands currently touring. This allowed the band to play for thousands, showcase to promoters and tastemakers, and prove that they are ready to step up to a new level.

Krash Rover is a myriad of progressive and melodic heaviness, bolted together with the swagger of southern rock. Their tracks range from the locked in sync guitars of “SAS”, the frantic riffs of “She Gets Around”, the southern rock anthem “I’m from Texas” and the hands-on heart grind of “Nobody Knows”. The wide spectrum of their sound is based more on their experimental nature and influences than a need to be everything to everyone.

Their new Krash Rover CD includes these four tracks, in addition to their demo, and has been rounded out with three new tracks that fans have been looking forward to after hearing them live at recent shows. Their self-titled album produced by Alex Gerst and recorded at Indian Trails Studio, will be available this Fall 2011, with their CD Release party to take place September 24th at The Curtain Club in Dallas, Texas. Shows and tour plans are in the works and will be announced via the band’s social networks and dedicated websites.


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Tracklist:

01. I'm from Texas (03:38)

02. She Gets Around (03:51)

03. S.a.S (03:39)

04. Release Me (03:37)

05. Russian Roulette (03:58)

06. Nobody Knows (04:49)

07. Sorry Song (03:49)

08. In My Mind (02:56)

09. Russian Roulette, Pt. 2 (04:30)

10. Feel Good on the Inside (03:13)

11. Shadows in My Eyes (04:46)

Label: Krash Rover


Bedford band Krash Rover hasn’t necessarily learned the hard way when it comes to gaining support and booking gigs. The guys are fresh out of high school and have already shared the stage with Godsmack, Disturbed, and Bowling For Soup. Their skillful southern rock has charmed music listeners, helping to bring support out to shows when they needed it most.

This time of need came when the progressive group decided to audition for the local stage at the Mayhem Festival, a national tour featuring the biggest heavy metal bands to date. Lead guitarist Ashton Quincey heard about the opportunity on 97.1 the Eagle and signed the band up without even asking. Kris Newman, frontman of the young group, easily came on board, simply looking forward to playing at the House of Blues where the contest was being held. The guys ended up selling 150 tickets to the show.

Next thing they knew, they had made it to the top five out of roughly 300 other local bands, and they ended up winning the whole thing. Drummer Zach Fuentes said it was a whirlwind.

“We were so used to playing gigs with 100 people, so when I got to Mayhem Fest and saw all of the people pouring in the gates, I kind of froze,” he said.

That show was years in the making, even despite the band members' relatively young ages. Quincey and Newman have been playing guitar for almost 10 years, first putting their talents to use when a friends’ dad passed away. They wrote a song for her and eventually started playing regular gigs. Ayers joined in later, and Fuentes, who was a sophomore in high school at the time, was chosen through drummer auditions at their high school.

Photo, taken 2011-09-22 09:05:56
Now, two years later, Krash Rover has finally finished its self-titled debut album, which resembles Avenged Sevenfold’s boisterous style and includes songs from their high school EP. They’ve gone through the writing and recording process a few times, picking a handful of songs at a time to go take into the studio. They credit Newman's mom, who is also their manager, for her motivation. (Aww!)

“We’ve been working on this album since 2009, even since before Zach was in the band. For young guys to stick with something that long is kind of rare,” Newman said.

The record reflects the band's current state of mind, delving into lost relationships, romantic revenge, and simply enjoying life. Quincey’s guitar skills are far beyond his 19 years. Newman's voice resembles a more baritone Rob Thomas. Ayers' bass lines and backup harmonies add consistency. And it’s obvious that Fuentes enjoys heavy metal listening: his drumming style pounds away against the dominant guitar, fighting for the spotlight.

Fuentes is still in high school, so the other members decided to forego far-away college to maintain their current lineup. Newman and Quincey opted for Tarrant County College instead. All of the guys agree that being in a band is what they want to do for a living.

Fuentes shows the most fervor, saying, “I want to do this for the rest of my life if it takes me there. I want to be somewhere doing what Avenged Sevenfold is doing now. They started off at a young age like us. I want it so bad I can taste it. I’ve wanted it since I was little.”

The band's CD release party was September 24 at Curtain Club in Dallas.



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Subgenre: Hard Rock
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