Hour of the Awake

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Nik - Vocals
Shiri - Guitar
Luci - Guitar
Edy - Bass
James - Drums

At the height of the metalcore scene, Shiri Takacs (guitarist) and Luci (guitarist) left their home in South Africa where they played together in the locally well known and respected hard rock band “In Dreams” and came to the UK where they immediately began recruiting and began formulating the songs which you hear today.

Drawing influence from “In Flames” and “Lamb of God” Shiri was able to write and pre-produce the main body of works belonging to Hour of the Awake. The band were quick to progress and find in themselves the ability to veer away from stereotypical breakdowns and mindless thrashing and instead form a conduit that allowed a steady flow of force throughout each track. A self styled midpoint between technical playing and pure enjoyment.

In the winter of 2009, Hour of the Awake, now joined by Nik Ward (vocals) from previous band 'Red Letter Sunday' and Edy (bass) began recording their EP 'Lakeshore Murder', with the use of a session drummer. Of the good things to happen to the band in early 2010, possibly the best, has been the addition of James D on drums The blend of dramatic intros, dark melodies entwined with the crushing guitar sounds and the addition of vocals carrying a message of hope and despair is the sound which defines this 5-piece.

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