The music will live on

Someone asked me why I continue to post content about my band, even though you guys are no longer active. I explained to them that there was an immense amount of hard work, passion, and dedication that went into creating the music. Regardless of whether the band is still together or not, I want the music to live on and be remembered, whether we are here or not. A great deal of blood, sweat, and tears was poured into every single song and every performance, and that effort absolutely deserves to be honored, appreciated, and carried forward for future generations to experience.

11 years ago today

This was our very first show back with our new singer and drummer, and it's genuinely hard to believe that it was 11 years ago today; how time truly flies and leaves us in awe. Reflecting on what I know now, I sincerely wish I had possessed all of this insight back then. I probably would have taken the opportunity to record many more shows, gone back into the studio with greater frequency, and performed a considerably larger number of live gigs. It was such a fantastic and exhilarating time to play in front of enthusiastic audiences and create some truly wonderful and memorable sounds together. Thank you to everyone who was part of this incredible journey.

Flyer for the show, quick note this was Nightfall Radio last show

Guitar pedals, loading up my car for the show.

Images taken by Matthew Ramirez

13 Years Ago

The last time I was at Mike’s Luv & Music was 13 years ago to play a Halloween show. The venue may be gone but the memories are still there, I miss those days.

Nine Years Ago Today (3-16-14)

I love this video of my nephew and I playing a cover song by Faith No More. I remember asking him can you learn this and show me how to play this song because at one point my band was going to play this as a cover and I wasn’t great at learning covers but I knew my nephew was. I wish I had more videos like this and I wish I would of asked Matthew to join my band sooner.

Cruel Melody Painting (2014)

Here’s an old painting that I never used. I think I was going to use it for my bands EP in 2014 but that never happened. I decided to re-edit the video, used a new backing track and shorten the video from six minutes to forty five seconds. I’m glad I used a new guitar track to the clip, the acoustic track gives the video a different feel, more peaceful than creepy.

Probably The Last Video… For Now.

This wasn’t a difficult project to complete but when the band was going to be no more, I didn’t see a point completing the video. After seven years, I finally had the nerve to go back and complete the music video. I think this video was a nice send off, hopefully one day we can get back together and have one final show.

The Metal Experience

Cruel Melody will be on The Metal Experience on Tuesday Jan. 26. Be sure to check us out at http://www.themetalexperience.com this will be our first online radio appearance, we can't wait. 

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Showtime!

If you haven't experienced Cruel Melody, then come check us out at The Q Bar in Darien, IL. The loud will definitely get louder this Friday and don't forget to pick up our latest EP, Last of the Alternatives.

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Excited!

Is it March yet! Why you ask, because we're going back to Black & White studios (with the help of Matt Motto) to record out next EP. Updates from the studio soon to follow. 

Andres 

Squarespace is Awesome!

I was using a website template from a company that I won't name. It was pretty plain and I was never happy with our old site. Basically it just never met my vision of what a website could be for an up-and-coming band or artist.  

That all changed once I found #Squarespace, they have all the tools right at your fingertips. If you lack the knowledge like I do or never felt comfortable building a site, Squarespace is the place to go. 

I wish more bands and artists would use Squarespace because I still think having a website is the key on building your brand.

Andres