Biography
Shamos originated from the ashes of two finnish bands (namely SoulSet and Sad Apple) in May ´96. They started as a 5 piece band consisting of 2 guitarists (Tomi & Arto), bassist (Matti from January ´98), drummer (Migis) and vocalist (Tommi). After half a year of intensive rehearsing and composing they met up with Erkka (a wizard from the land of analog soundscapes) who lifted the band's sound to higher spheres and twisted it to be more psychedelic.
During a year (summer 2000 - summer 2001) band was more or less dysfunctional. Tommi had done some composing with Arto all the time but the band didn't rehearse or play gigs. Some changes needed to be made and they were! When the first rehearsal session with new songs was held the line-up was: Tommi (vocals and acoustic guitar), Tomi (guitar), Arto (bass), Olli (drums) and Ismo (keyboards). This new line-up worked well on the new, more emotional songs...
When it comes to making music they try not to compromise but be open to various ideas and that's why shamos' music is as diverse and intriquing as it is; they incorporate the music of the 90s with progressive and heavy elements from the 60s and the 70s. One can hear hints from the bands such as Led Zeppelin, Monster Magnet, Smashing Pumpkins, Beatles, Tom Waits, Portishead... with touches of oriental moods, of course!
At the moment shamos are trying to find a lot more gigs. New songs are being made all the time and the time for the first full-length release is nearing. The band is trying to find a bigger label to work with but if it doesn't happen the new rehearsal demo (again with 8-track ADAT) will be recorded and the band will also enter a proper studio (Music Bros) during autumn to record 2-3 songs for a promo-CD to be sent to record labels and gig organizers. This will be released through Freaked-Out Recordings.
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