Shotgun Rules rules the Office stage
London's own Shotgun Rules headlined a high-energy show at Call The Office recently which previewed new tracks off their yet to be released album.
The show opened up with Del Asher, Red October, along with long-time friends and touring mates, The Fully Down, helped to whip the large crowd of excited fans into a frenzy. Shotgun Rules opened up the set with “I'm Not Down Unless You're Fully Down,” a song from their last release entitled “The Demo Sessions Vol. 1,” released early 2005. The song had the entire room singing along and tapping their foot to the fast paced beat, which really gave the band more energy and desire to play for the fans that support them loyally.
Although they played a few songs off of their newest EP, the show was highlighted by four brand-new songs, which will be featured on their 2007 full-length release.
The new songs really showed fans where the band plans on moving with their music and finding their very own sound. Comparing Shotgun Rules to other bands out there is a tough thing to do, as the band is influenced by a large variety of music, which has helped them develop a unique sound of their very own. Not to mention a different fan base to go with it.
Shotgun Rules first came together before 2002, when guitarists Ric Mattingley and Corry Van Spronsen met at Fanshawe College. Their styles mended together and created a new sound.
After 2002 Joe Giugno was added on bass and Mattingley's brother Dusty on drums. The band found their lead singer in John Mackenzie, who came in from Nova Scotia and, eventually, tried out for the position.
The lineup has stayed consistent since 2002 and it's really paid off. Shotgun Rules has an intense live performance that shakes the entire room with their tight sound and spin tingling vocals.
In the past, Shotgun Rules has shared the stage with 30 Seconds to Mars, Rufio and Bleed the Dream. Most recently the band has been featured in the 2006 Warped Tour, as well the Taste of Chaos Myspace stage right here in London. Shotgun Rules is yet to be signed, but have stirred up the buzz by self-promotion and touring across Canada several times.
With over 3,000 copies of their 2004 release, “Estimated Time of Arrival,” and over 2,000 copies of “The Demo Sessions Vol. 1” sold simply through touring, the bands hard work and persistence has paid off.
Future plans for Shotgun Rules include finishing up their full-length release, which the band has been working on since June, and doing a North American tour. Shotgun Rules is defiantly a band worth looking into, so if you're interested check them out at shotgunrules.net or at one of their upcoming shows which can be found on their website.
The show opened up with Del Asher, Red October, along with long-time friends and touring mates, The Fully Down, helped to whip the large crowd of excited fans into a frenzy. Shotgun Rules opened up the set with “I'm Not Down Unless You're Fully Down,” a song from their last release entitled “The Demo Sessions Vol. 1,” released early 2005. The song had the entire room singing along and tapping their foot to the fast paced beat, which really gave the band more energy and desire to play for the fans that support them loyally.
Although they played a few songs off of their newest EP, the show was highlighted by four brand-new songs, which will be featured on their 2007 full-length release.
The new songs really showed fans where the band plans on moving with their music and finding their very own sound. Comparing Shotgun Rules to other bands out there is a tough thing to do, as the band is influenced by a large variety of music, which has helped them develop a unique sound of their very own. Not to mention a different fan base to go with it.
Shotgun Rules first came together before 2002, when guitarists Ric Mattingley and Corry Van Spronsen met at Fanshawe College. Their styles mended together and created a new sound.
After 2002 Joe Giugno was added on bass and Mattingley's brother Dusty on drums. The band found their lead singer in John Mackenzie, who came in from Nova Scotia and, eventually, tried out for the position.
The lineup has stayed consistent since 2002 and it's really paid off. Shotgun Rules has an intense live performance that shakes the entire room with their tight sound and spin tingling vocals.
In the past, Shotgun Rules has shared the stage with 30 Seconds to Mars, Rufio and Bleed the Dream. Most recently the band has been featured in the 2006 Warped Tour, as well the Taste of Chaos Myspace stage right here in London. Shotgun Rules is yet to be signed, but have stirred up the buzz by self-promotion and touring across Canada several times.
With over 3,000 copies of their 2004 release, “Estimated Time of Arrival,” and over 2,000 copies of “The Demo Sessions Vol. 1” sold simply through touring, the bands hard work and persistence has paid off.
Future plans for Shotgun Rules include finishing up their full-length release, which the band has been working on since June, and doing a North American tour. Shotgun Rules is defiantly a band worth looking into, so if you're interested check them out at shotgunrules.net or at one of their upcoming shows which can be found on their website.
