ROB HAYDEN
JOE HASEMORE
Musical influences Include:
Stone Sour, Metallica, Black Stone Cherry, System of a Down & Dorje.
" Hanging out in a slightly damp shed on a chilly evening with a couple acoustic guitars playing to some rock, I don't think I and Mr Joe Hasemore could have believed how much we could achieve and be a part of in a couple years time.To have thought creating a strong, tight setlist powerful enough to spawn a micro moshpit (complete with a medieval sheld-wielder) and an enthusiastic crowd joining in with our call and repeats accompanied with amazing feedback upon our very first gig may have been laughable.But it happened!Me and Joe H would continue to strum along to numerous rock & metal tracks, self written quirks and various other oddities until we struggled to find time to jam because of life, work and various other projects happening at the time. I'd been tempted to pick up the bass guitar alongside playing the electric and acoustic but couldn't justify buying more gear, taking up more space because I fancied it. That was until I got a message asking if I wanted to join Joe H's new upcoming project with his mate Rob. Only thing was they both played six strings, They NEEDED a bass played, there was my excuse.Finding my way around the bass guitar for the first time playing along to these brand new, complex, louder songs than I was used to, may not have been the ideal starting point. Or maybe not EXACTLY how and where I should start. I'd stumble along through these songs through the coming months, until my skill & confidence became passable. Joe H & Rob would never judge or even give me a look if I messed up, they were very encouraging, and still are.Introducing Joe Andrews as the lead singer lifted the weight from Joe H's shoulders to be free to concentrate on hitting those riffs & solos spot on every time, while also having time to help me find a bass line to suite our next emerging concoction.Joe A picked up the sticks & I was impressed how quickly he could learn on the job, something I felt I had to do when I started with these guys.There's a massive deal of communication, support and laughs between us and that's what helps us gel. I hope that helps us bring a lot of ourselves into the music. Every practice is a delight. Our steadily growing fan base's positivity can only encourage us to push forward with our work and fun.Things can only get better! (including my bass playing...) "
JOE ANDREWS
Musical influences Include:
Aerosmith, AC/DC, Sir Paul McCartney, T.REX, The Darkness, The Hollywood Vampires.
" I was invited to audition as the MirrorGrinn vocalist in January 2016, which consisted of a rendition of AC/DC's 'Highway to Hell' and MirrorGrinn's 'Bringer's of The Light'.With a successful audition I was invited to become a permanent member of the band that month.
I have been a huge fan of rock & metal since secondary school with influences ranging from Nu-Metal and Groove Metal to Progressive and Black Metal, these influences can be heard in my vocal styles and song writing structure.
Later that year, I became MirrorGrinn's official drummer whilst still maintaining the position of Vocalist. This gave me the experience of providing rough & clean vocals, whilst creating a piercing yet rhythmic drum loop with exciting fills.
Becoming a member of MirrorGrinn has allowed me to enhance my musical skills as part of a group instead of flying solo; relying on the opinions of others provides a stronger foundation to achieve perfection."
Musical influences Include:
Linkin Park, Metallica, Tool, Amon Amarth, Ghost, Slipknot & Pantera.
KYLE OATLEY
I was born with drum sticks in my hand and have been influenced by music since an early age so when I saw the post about MirrorGrinn looking for a drummer I figured why the hell not.
After them sending me a load of their songs and giving me time to get to know them inside out I auditioned. They left me to stew for a week or so before calling me back for a second audition before they all voted for me to join. I didn't know until after that audition that they had already decided that I was going to be the new member! they just wanted to make me sweat! fml.
Musical influences Include:
Ice Nine Kills. Five Finger Death punch, I Prevail, Slipknot
" I was at a loose end music-wise and needed to find an outlet for my guitar playing, so I intermittently started meeting up with Joe H to let loose and ROCK.
After what seemed like no time at all, we soon realised that our guitar styles (if slightly odd) seemed to fit in an intriguing way.
I have been heavily influenced by the punk scene in previous years as can be heard from the play style of the chorus' in some MirrorGrinn songs.
After being in a few different punk & rock bands I felt it only right to up the ante and look for a heavier sound, and to try out new techniques.
Joe H's song writing style has really pushed our limits, the writing process is 'alternative' to say the least, I'm not suggesting that it involves a darkened room, a spatchcocked chicken (look it up) and a sacrifice..... but it ain't far off."
Musical influences Include: Black Stone Cherry, Billy Talent, Zebrahead & Falling in Reverse
" I had been writing songs for about 5 years when I met Rob H (thanks to my brother) and we started jamming in a leaky, rusty old shed when something just clicked.
It all started with a very rough song called 'Black Widow', when Rob and I accidentally played completely different harmonic chords, which created a beautiful, soulful dissonance. It was from that..... an accident, that 'Black Widow' was created.
From then, we started looking for more musicians. Warrick was the first name to come to mind, we had played guitar together before, covering extremely cheesy songs (Very badly), he offered to pick up a Bass guitar and I am so glad that he did, he was invited to join not long after.
When Rob mentioned Joe A to me, I had heard his name through family but we had never met, but I'd like to believe we became instant friends when he came to audition, he had an INCREDIBLE voice, Rough enough to shake your spine, but trust me, he can sing like a wee angel if you ask nice enough ha ha.
Joe A was auditioned because we wanted a contrast, (two vocalists) and he had everything we were looking (Plus a great beard). Me and Rob knew instantly that we were going to invite him to join, but we left it for about a month, including a couple more practices with him, just to let him stew ha ha ha.
Anyway, Yeah, that's how it all started.
We were writing new material, and perfecting it all ready to get to the stage..... for over 2 damn years.
But I have loved EVERY FU£%ING MOMENT OF IT!"