Author Topic: DORIAN GRAY (music, pics and updates 3/18) (Read 5905 times)

MykeHavoc · « **on:** January 29, 2011, 03:00:01 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrU4B5KRJ-s

Hope you guys dig it.

Please help support us by "liking" our facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/doriangrayus

EDIT:

Updated the thread to now feature the entire EP up to listen (for free!) and download (for a BUCK)!

https://doriangrayus.bandcamp.com

dethklok09 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2011, 03:18:33 PM »

I loved it great track

jsem · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2011, 03:20:24 PM »

I can only do this to your song

Adami · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2011, 03:34:30 PM »

Were those programmed drums?

Either way that was really good! Was it just you or did other people play some instruments? You are a very talented singer!

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2011, 06:09:23 PM »

Thanks guys! I really appreciate the kind words

Quote from: Adami on January 29, 2011, 03:34:30 PM

Were those programmed drums?

Either way that was really good! Was it just you or did other people play some instruments? You are a very talented singer!

Yes, the drums were programmed. They sound like most triggered/sampled drums these days so I wasn't too tiffed about it (although the drummer was lol). Our producer will get an even more authentic tone out of them for our next sessions. I just did all the vocals. Everyone else did their parts. I do play some guitar on a few other tracks. I will post some more soon.

Thanks again everyone!

CountVoorhees · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2011, 06:11:28 PM »

That was really badass man, great job!

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2011, 06:12:35 PM »

Quote from: CountVoorhees on January 29, 2011, 06:11:28 PM

That was really badass man, great job!

Thank you sir!

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2011, 11:14:12 PM »

Fix your facebook link though.

https://www.facebook.com/doriangrayus

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2011, 02:20:53 AM »

Quote from: DTVT on January 29, 2011, 11:14:12 PM

Fix your facebook link though.

https://www.facebook.com/doriangrayus

haha thanks for pointing that out!

Kosmo · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2011, 02:23:00 AM »

Dayumn. Everything was topnotch, vocals were the best part. Only complaint i would have is that the drums sound over produced but that's a matter of taste though.

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2011, 02:33:14 AM »

Right. For fake drums they came out decent, and with modern stuff, they do almost hark back to that 80's overdone sound

The kid who produced it is in the midst of improving all his equipment and recording setup, so next time we go back, the results will be even superior.

Thanks very much for the vocals comment. I've really honed in on trying to find my natural unique tone and stick with it while throwing in those occasional high notes for flair. I can't do any harsh stuff though haha. I'm hardly a tough guy.
I'm also proud to say there is no pitch correction on my voice here. I'm very keen about getting the right notes naturally.
I do believe the producer pitched one or two on another, and then missed some really obvious stuff,
but it all seemed to work alright, all things considered...

I'll be sure to post more stuff soon!

wolfking · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2011, 03:23:13 AM »

Shit man, that was awesome!! I would buy your album in a second, amazing vocals. Guitars are great too, I'd love to play in your band.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #12 on:** January 30, 2011, 08:49:10 AM »

Whoa. That was pretty awesome.

ZBomber · « **Reply #13 on:** January 30, 2011, 10:31:44 AM »

Awesome stuff man!

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #14 on:** January 30, 2011, 11:52:50 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on January 30, 2011, 03:23:13 AM

Shit man, that was awesome!! I would buy your album in a second, amazing vocals. Guitars are great too, I'd love to play in your band.

If you moved to the states I'd start a band with you in .5 seconds

Quote from: skydivingninja on January 30, 2011, 08:49:10 AM

Whoa. That was pretty awesome.

Quote from: ZBomber on January 30, 2011, 10:31:44 AM

Awesome stuff man!

Thanks so much fellas

aparadoxindeed · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2011, 11:45:49 AM »

Hey man, sounds great! VERY heavy. Cool to see your from the Boston are too!

TAC · « **Reply #16 on:** January 31, 2011, 11:58:52 AM »

Myke, great stuff. The vocals aren't what I expected, but I actually mean that in a good way. Nice n clean! I'm not a facebooker, but I'll friend ya on DTF!

Look forward to hearing more. I'm going to see UFO at Showcase Live in May. You guys didn't pick that show up, did ya?

King Postwhore · « **Reply #17 on:** January 31, 2011, 12:06:08 PM »

Myke. Your vocals are the bomb. Melodic and powerfull. The wife loved it. She's more of a metalhead than me.

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #18 on:** January 31, 2011, 12:20:58 PM »

Quote from: aparadoxindeed on January 31, 2011, 11:45:49 AM

Hey man, sounds great! VERY heavy. Cool to see your from the Boston are too!

Thanks dude! Add our facebook page and hit up a gig sometime! We're opening for Death Angel this Thursday in Nashua NH

Quote from: TAC on January 31, 2011, 11:58:52 AM

Myke, great stuff. The vocals aren't what I expected, but I actually mean that in a good way. Nice n clean! I'm not a facebooker, but I'll friend ya on DTF!

Look forward to hearing more. I'm going to see UFO at Showcase Live in May. You guys didn't pick that show up, did ya?

Thank you sir! I actually am in touch about getting on that show, so we shall see!

Quote from: kingshmegland on January 31, 2011, 12:06:08 PM

Myke. Your vocals are the bomb. Melodic and powerfull. The wife loved it. She's more of a metalhead than me.

Excellent! lol Tell your wife I appreciate the support!

Space Invader · « **Reply #19 on:** January 31, 2011, 02:01:49 PM »

Holy crap man, you rock. Amazing vocals. Seriosuly, top notch stuff. Just work out the drums and, man, you guys will be rockin' hard.

As long as you keep making songs like this, I will follow your band with great interest.

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #20 on:** January 31, 2011, 04:41:35 PM »

Quote from: Space Invader on January 31, 2011, 02:01:49 PM

Holy crap man, you rock. Amazing vocals. Seriosuly, top notch stuff. Just work out the drums and, man, you guys will be rockin' hard.

As long as you keep making songs like this, I will follow your band with great interest.

Thanks so much! We intend to, for sure. We have a clip of another track posted on our facebook, so feel free to check it out

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #21 on:** February 02, 2011, 02:56:22 AM »

Hey gang, I set up a Band Camp account for people to preview and purchase the new EP!
I put up the 6 tracks + a bonus demo, all for a buck!
These are the lossless, high quality cuts, too. Feel free to listen and share the tunes!

https://doriangrayus.bandcamp.com/

wolfking · « **Reply #22 on:** February 02, 2011, 04:51:12 AM »

Quote from: MykeHavoc on January 30, 2011, 11:52:50 AM

Quote from: wolfking on January 30, 2011, 03:23:13 AM
Shit man, that was awesome!! I would buy your album in a second, amazing vocals. Guitars are great too, I'd love to play in your band.

If you moved to the states I'd start a band with you in .5 seconds

I might hold you to that one day dude!

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #23 on:** February 06, 2011, 01:25:02 PM »

Changed the thread title to reflect that the entire EP is now up for listen and download:

https://doriangrayus.bandcamp.com

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #24 on:** February 07, 2011, 03:38:12 PM »

Paul Di'Anno, Death Angel, now Apocalyptica!

wolfking · « **Reply #25 on:** February 07, 2011, 03:42:26 PM »

Quote from: MykeHavoc on February 06, 2011, 01:25:02 PM

Changed the thread title to reflect that the entire EP is now up for listen and download:

https://doriangrayus.bandcamp.com

I will be listening to this later when I'm not at work.

Kosmo · « **Reply #26 on:** February 08, 2011, 12:44:48 PM »

You're playing with Apocalyptica?! Jesus, dude...

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #27 on:** February 08, 2011, 05:35:20 PM »

Quote from: Kosmo on February 08, 2011, 12:44:48 PM

You're playing with Apocalyptica?! Jesus, dude...

Indeed. Opening for big acts isn't really all that difficult. Just sell some tickets for the promoter and you're good.

jsem · « **Reply #28 on:** February 11, 2011, 06:49:03 AM »

Quote from: MykeHavoc on February 08, 2011, 05:35:20 PM

Quote from: Kosmo on February 08, 2011, 12:44:48 PM
You're playing with Apocalyptica?! Jesus, dude...

Indeed. Opening for big acts isn't really all that difficult. Just sell some tickets for the promoter and you're good.

Goood luck with the gig mangs.

icarus4321 · « **Reply #29 on:** February 12, 2011, 12:49:07 PM »

Sounds great man. You're vocals really are a perfect fit. Great timbre and really fits the musical passages. "Mouth of Madness" sounds to me like Tom Araya w/ a developed higher vocal range.

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #30 on:** February 12, 2011, 02:13:40 PM »

Quote from: icarus4321 on February 12, 2011, 12:49:07 PM

Sounds great man. You're vocals really are a perfect fit. Great timbre and really fits the musical passages. "Mouth of Madness" sounds to me like Tom Araya w/ a developed higher vocal range.

Interesting! I love unique compliments like this

Thanks for the support everyone.

We just announced a show with All Shall Perish as a way to balance out the heavier side of our potential.
Should be an interesting one-two punch after Apocalyptica

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #31 on:** February 14, 2011, 08:51:36 PM »

Here's the flyer I made:

Space Invader · « **Reply #32 on:** February 23, 2011, 08:11:00 AM »

So cool man. It's great to see you're having success. Keep it up! I'll totally buy your EP.

Edit: Listened to your whole EP. Super stuff man. You have a great voice.

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #33 on:** February 23, 2011, 12:45:25 PM »

Thank you sir! Really, really appreciate the kind words and download support! All I ask is spread the word! Feel free to burn copies for friends, put it on people's ipod's etc. whatever gets the word out! Much love gang.
Got our first live write up! I feel so pro now haha:

(In regard to our slot opening for Death Angel)

Quote

The openers were all stellar. First to perform was DORIAN GRAY, a cadre of talented youngsters playing melodic progressive groove metal. Frontman Myke Havoc has described their sound as a combination of FEAR FACTORY and KAMELOT, which seemed pretty accurate, especially in a live setting. They recently finished work on their debut EP and are selling it relentlessly at their gigs; if they keep it up, they'll go pretty far.

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #34 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:22:17 AM »

Tuesday, we opened for Apocalyptica at The Webster Theater in Hartford, CT. It was absolutely insane! It really was the perfect gig. We played well, the crowd loved it, we sold tons of CDs and got lots of good exposure. The place was packed. Literally, must've been 2,000 people. Honestly, the best gig of my life thus far. Here are a few highlights:

Again, for those who haven't checked out the EP yet, give it a listen here:

https://doriangrayus.bandcamp.com

And add our facebook while you're at it!

https://www.facebook.com/doriangrayus

News: Video of online chat between fans and members of Dream Theater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx8cLlXnHpA&feature=youtu.be (*no chickens were harmed during the filming of this chat)

Author Topic: DORIAN GRAY (music, pics and updates 3/18) (Read 5905 times)

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