Evolution

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If you would like me listen to your new track just message me and while your on my cloud have a listen or two, we can support each other.
I would like to thank all the friends that have supported my music all these years on Sound Cloud. I’ve had the privilege of working with some wonder artists here as well. The last several years I had the privilege of working with Randy Hedrick (Hedd RoXX) who lived two houses down from me growing up, who knew he could sing like that-I got lucky. Sadly Randy passed away in early 2021 unexpectedly. I was blessed to have him as a friend and a songwriting partner. So I hope you enjoy the Original and cover songs we attempted. Feel free to comment and follow. Let me know what you think.
Tom

Howe:  Ralph Brunjes / Niall Lavelle /  Eric Brunjes




2 songs in the 2008 Grammy Awards ballot, shows with Nine Inch Nails, Siouxsie & the Banshees e Dita Von Teese, countless tours in USA, UK and Europe, their tracks included in the international TV spots of Hollywood movies such as Minions, Black Panther, The Dark Tower, My Cousin Rachel and Split, collaborations with Sylvia Massy (Tool, J. Cash) and Mike Tacci (Metallica), a single written and recorded with legendary UK film composer Michael Nyman, a track included in the Michael Moore movie Fahrenheit 11/9, Belladonna are the self-proclaimed originators of Rock Noir and are one of the most successful self-produced bands in the world.

Stone Sonic is a Hard Rock / Progressive Metal Band from Fremont, in Northern California. Stone Sonic has a unique retro sound that is a blend from the 1990’s and the 2020’s. The band has a definite hard alternative rock sound w/ progressive metal vocals, groovy rhythms and soaring guitars.
The Stone Sonic band members started as Deleon Conspiracy in the 1990’s with Gerry de Leon as the lead singer. Deleon played with Testament, Love Hate, Vixen, Bullet Boys, Lizzy Borden, Dee Schnider's WidowMaker, Vicious Rumors etc. and toured small clubs and venues all over the West Coast of the United States. The band finally disbanded in the late 90’s.
Gerry went to sing for "Villain", and recorded one album well after Carl Albert left for Vicious Rumors. Brooks Ramsdell played in various Northern California Bands and Steve Coulthard played with the "Street Freaks", "Wrekking Crew" and "Tattoo Blue" before becoming a studio drummer for hire.
In 2008 the core group of writers and musicians from Deleon were asked to perform at a Niles Station Reunion Concert at the SaddleRack nightclub in Fremont, CA. The newly formed 4, Gerry de Leon - Vocals, Brooks Ramsdell - Guitars, Steve Coulthard - Drums and new bass player Randy Bridges who played with Steve Coulthard in Wrekking Crew, all had a great time playing live so they decided to write a full album for release and play again. The original band name Deleon was dropped because of old band members disagreements and the name "Stone Sonic" was chosen to become the groups new name.
Gerry’s brother Rob de Leon was brought in to fill the rhythm guitar slot because a bigger sound was needed for live shows and Rob brought a new thicker sound to the band. Rob’s years of live stage playing in Rock & Country bands, including "Hillbilly Rockstar" was a huge asset in the stage show and to the recording.
All the music was written by Brooks Ramsdell, Steve Coulthard, Gerry de Leon and Randy Bridges
The "Stone Sonic - Not Your Typical High" CD was produced by Brian Lee White @ RxBx Studios in Berkley, CA

Guitarist for over 30 years, I only started composing/recording my own material around 2006, which is when I also began dabbling in piano & synth.   

Many of these 100+ tracks are centered around life experiences, as well as people I've crossed paths with.  

These tracks are all presented "as is," and as such may have varying sound quality and volume levels.  Many of the older ones were recorded before I had any idea about multi-tracking.  

Some may even sound a bit "out of context", as several of these pieces were pulled from larger, more experimental compositions.  

Over the past several months I have started slowly returning to my rock & metal roots.  It seems to always come down to a lack of time; having lots of ideas but no time to actually sit down and bring them to life.

Let me end by saying "thanks" for stopping by to check them out.  I'm always up for a collaboration, so drop me a line if you're interested......