“People just want music they can get up and shake their asses to” A crass but fitting description from guitarist Mike Allen of the musical drive that fuels Southern Ontario’s heavy groove kings HARM. Everyone who has seen HARM live has been churned back through the venue doors hooked, and ready for more. Their musical innovation and intensity translates strongly through mics and amps, hitting the crowds right in their core. They’ve booked packed–house shows around the region and back, including Lee’s Palace, Absinthe, Kathedral, Casbah, Red Rooster and the Horseshoe, to name a few.

Take them off the stage, and HARM further reveals themselves to be professional in all aspects of the job. Formed in 2003, their original material is extensive, hashing loudly the finer points of political prowess and emotional landscapes, combining easily with addictive melodies and empowering hooks. To coin them ‘metal’ would be a sore understatement; their sound is teeming with edgy grunge and an ever–reaching boldness that’s instantly appealing to the inner rocker in us all.

In May 2009 HARM began work on their highly anticipated follow up album, The Nine, with noted producer Tom Treumuth. Early on, the material for the new album showed a marked increase in intensity, performance, direction which coupled with a truly compelling set of songs promised to deliver a smashing sophomore album. Recorded, mixed and mastered in only three months the album has lived up to all the promise it initially held and beyond. The Nine was first released through Greyskull/eOne Records in Europe during the fall of 2009 to glowing reviews and solid airplay. Stellar reviews have followed accompanied by strong sales as well as regular airplay of the singles “Little Pariah” and “Another Conspiracy” in the clubs and radio stations of Europe. Truly all expectations for the release have been shattered and HARM now stands poised to bring “The Nine” to their native Canada. Look for HARM this fall both in stores and on the road promoting “The Nine” released through Frostbyte/eOne Records.

ARTIST LINE-UP
Steve Sharpen - Vocals
Joe Schacher - Bass
Enrique Changanaqui - Drums
Mike Allen - Guitar


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