Hey folks,
I just moved to East Vancouver from Edmonton and I'm looking to restart my band GATEKEEPER with a Vancouver line up. We play Heavy Metal with lots of themes/imagery borrowed from Sword and Sorcery, mythology and folk legends, fantasy fiction, that sorta stuff. Music is also inspired by Epic Doom metal and old NWOBHM. Clean vocals exclusively. We strive for a sound that is ancient, massive but competitive and gets the blood pumping and fists raised in the air.
I started writing music for Gatekeeper back in 2010. Since then, we have put out two CDs, two vinyl records, a live album on cassette (now sold out) and we have another split 7” record due out this summer with the band FUNERAL CIRCLE. All of our releases have been put out by labels and most of our fanbase is in Europe, Greece and Germany and the USA specifically.
Primary influences for me are viking-era Bathory, 80's Manowar, Solstice, Manilla Road, Candlemass, Maiden, Thin Lizzy, Wishbone Ash, Fates Warning, Blind Guardian etc etc.
Up til this point, I've been writing all the music/lyrics myself, with the other band members aiding in the full band arrangements of the songs. I've got a lot of new material written, but I'd love to work with other people on new songs as well so it's not just a one-man show. If you're into the tunes but not interested in writing, that's cool too. Credit will be given where credit is due, we'll come up with an arrangement that everyone can be happy with.
I play rhythm guitar with occasional leads and sing backup vocals. I am also a keyboard player, but that is not a focal point of Gatekeeper. I'm looking for a drummer, lead guitarist, bassist and lead singer. Backup singing abilities would be an asset; I'd like to get a massive vocal sound with strong choirs and shit. You should also have a passport, or at least be eligible for one as we have had several offers for international and overseas festivals. You should also have a vested interest in bands and music from our style, old and new. It's a tight scene and we need to work together.
Being relatively new to the city and the scene, I don't have access to a jam space, but I do have gig-ready gear and a reliable vehicle and over a decade of musical experience (5 of those involved me being a full time musician), including 10 physical releases, loads of musical theory knowledge, 3 tours, booking/promotion/management experience and all sorts of other useful crap that has come in handy.
I want to jam regularly, write music, play gigs and tour, make memories, have fun, make a fucking racket and always always always be learning and improving and bettering myself. Message me if this interests you, or please forward this to someone who you think would be interested.
Check us out here:
http://gatekeepervinland.com