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Award Nominations
9/06/06 - Gabriels Fallen get nominated for "Best Heavy Metal", "Best Hard Alternative", "Best Live Performance" and "Best Overall Band" by The South Bay Music Awards. 1/25/06 - Gabriels Fallen get nominated for "Best Punk Band" by Southern California Music Awards. Reviews Gabriels Fallen smokes the competition. Like a tsunami washing over a concrete paradise, Gabriels Fallen splatters everything in its path. Combining the best of early era Metallica with a sweet dose of hardcore, this is one angel that's going down tough..... Heidi Siegmund Cuda – LA Times --------------------------------------------- I'm really liking these guys sound. Reminds me of "Avenged Sevenfold" in a way. Drums are really kicking on this album. Though I'm not a huge fan of 'punk'. This punk-metal stuff is starting to grow on me. Seems more upbeat and creative. Guitars on this album remind me of like a melodic-metal sound mixed together with a pinch punk. My main problem with punk bands is the repetition. It satisfies me to hear Gabriels Fallen not doing this. The production of this album is really good as well. Its always nice to hear every part portion of the band and not having one drown out the other... I had a buddy of mine who is real into punk listen to a few songs. His opinion was the drums and instruments were awesome... 'Hell Is For Heroes' was a good listen. Overall I'm satisfied and I look forward to hearing some more tunes from these guys. Dan http://www.adrenalinfanzine.com --------------------------------------------- Gabriels Fallen – HELL IS FOR HEROES - Endline Records By Moira K. Wiley Don't let the name fool you, this isn't a religious band, but a hard rocking group that believes in never giving up. Originally formed to give lead singer and guitarist Steve Huante something to do while he was on house arrest, the much anticipated debut album, “Hell is for Heroes,” lets Gabriels Fallen bring their brand of music to the masses. Blending old metal style with a modern punk rock edge, the band shares their passion for both punk and early heavy metal through their music. From blistering guitar solos to meaningful lyrics that are influenced heavily by Avenged Sevenfold, Metallica, Thrice and The Misfits, just to name a few, each song takes hold and doesn't let go even after the last note has died. Huante and fellow band members Chris Saunders (rhythm guitar), David Gray (bass guitar) and Victor Braden (drums and vocals) wanted their music to be “noticeably different” than the standard commercial fare and they accomplish this with music that's really easy to get into. It's upbeat without being trite and not too complicated without being simplistic. All eight tracks tells its own story and if you liked the movie “Boondock Saints,” you'll appreciate the opening and closing of track one's “Awful Past” which includes lines from the last rites spoken during the movie. Though this song is my personal favorite, every song really makes you think while the thunderous guitars and drums drives home the feeling behind the music. Their hardcore sound with just a splash of punk to mix it up brings listeners something more upbeat and creative than they might expect. http://cravemagazine.com --------------------------------------------- Gabriels Fallen do it SO good live!!!!!!!!!!! If you like the recordings, you will LOVE these boys live and in person! the music is obvioulsy well rehearsed and the performances are exciting and FULL of energy. Sue Landolfi, LA promoter (The Viper Room, The Roxy, The Mint, Club Good Hurt, etc.) Other Achievements The only band chosen to play both days at The 15th Annual Inkslingers Ball The only band chosen to play both days at The World Wide Tattoo Tour Misc. Quotes My name is Tasha Lahera. I'm from Las Vegas, NV. I'm 20 and I attend UNLV. I didn't just add the band back to be nice - I really thought they were good! I don't represent musicians who have a lack of talent - it goes against my morals. Their sound is just rock enough, just upbeat enough, not too intricate, but not simple. It's really easy to get into. --------------------------------------------- I've listened to a few of your songs now, and I'm totally diggin' your sound. I've never heard of you before My Space, but now that I have and have heard your music I would definitely go to one of your shows. If you have a site where I and hear some more of your music and would like to send it to me that would be great! I see you'll be at the Cheyenne Saloon in Las Vegas, NV on Feb. 17...I will definitely be there! I live right off of Cheyenne, so I'll have no excuse for not attending. lol. You guys sound great, so keep it up! Besides, my son's name is Gabriel, so "you had me at hello". lol. Missy O'Connor Las Vegas, NV --------------------------------------------- Gabriels Fallen Rocks! Not to mention the guys in the band are Hot! Christi Smith Manhattan Beach --------------------------------------------- Gabriels Fallen is a great band! My favorite song is Driven. It represents so many expiriences I've had. I had the pleasure of attending the show at the Key Club and not only do these guys rock but they put on a GREAT show!!!!! I LOVE these guys..... Holly Fuller San Diego, CA --------------------------------------------- So I listened to all the songs so I could figure out just what to say. First, "Destroy Myself" is my new favorite song. I hesitate to compare you to anyone else because every artist is unique (at least we hope so) and you guys are definitely that. There is a definite South Bay punk/metal vibe, reminiscent of Pennywise with some Bad Religion and Unwritten Law thrown in. (I hope that doesn't offend you.) But the end result is a new sound that the music industry sorely needs in an era of cookie cutter, carbon copy "musicians". Hope you guys can use something from that :-) Sarah --------------------------------------------- Gabriels Fallen has exemplafied the tonalaties and melodies of a band that takes punk/rock to another realm of musical paradise! Definately another door and window to a sound of punk rock! Fabian Manhattan Beach --------------------------------------------- You guys are awesome!!!!!!!!!! We saw these guys on new years eve live and we couldnt help but to stop walking and listen until they were done. Count this as 2 votes because my boyfriend feels the same way. Cant wait to come see you guys again. Michelle Wells Huntington Beach, CA |
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Interviews:
Keeping Hope Alive By Angela Generoso Some bands start playing music together because they have something in common. Some start because their parents bought them a guitar, and some even get started just to give themselves something to do on Saturday afternoon. But for the boys of Gabriels Fallen, it started with a DUI. “I was put on house arrest when I got my third DUI,” Steve Huante, the lead vocalist and guitar player says. “So we just converted my bedroom into a soundproof room.” They nicknamed it “The Hell Room” because of the high temperature inside. “I kind of miss it,” Huante says. “I mean, I don’t miss the ankle bracelet, but I miss the room.” Now almost two years later, they have released their premier album “Hell is for Heroes” and are on a non-stop touring schedule. They describe their style of music as a mixture of modern punk rock with old heavy metal, in which they’ve coined the term “petal.” They even have high school bands covering their songs. “When I heard that I dropped my jaw,” Huante says. “I can’t believe they spent the time to learn one of our songs.” Being friends for so long, they’ve learned how to deal with each other on a daily basis. They see one another more than they see family and they feel they’re the closest to being brothers as one can get without being bonded by blood. But overall one of the most unique qualities they hold is their fan base. “Honestly we have a really good network of friends,” Huante says. “I don’t think a lot of other bands get that. Although they consider themselves true body art enthusiasts, none of them are considering getting a Gabriels Fallen tattoo just yet. At least not for awhile, anyway. “It’s almost bad luck in a way, because it’s like tattooing your girlfriend’s name on you, or like being branded,” David Gray, bassist for the band, says. “Maybe if we’re sitting by our large pool in the backyard of our mansions we’ll get a tattoo then,” Huante says. “Or if we get really drunk in Vegas one night,” Chris Saunders, guitarist for the band, says. But for now all four band members wish there was a way that they could get sponsored so they can afford to continue collecting body art. “Tattoos are the best form of self-expression,” Victor Braden, drummer, says. “Anyone you talk to can tell you the sentimental aspects of their tattoos. “All my tattoos are milestones in my life,” Gray says. “I have a tribal band from when I was surfing a lot, a winged lion from when we started the band. The next one I’m going to get is for a friend of ours that passed away. They all have heavy meanings.” Sentimental meanings show through the band especially in their name, as the band name is symbolism for hope. “We’re not a religious band,” Huante says. “Gabriel the angel was banished from heaven for defying God and how that applies to our name is that no matter what happens when you fall, pick yourself up and keep on trucking. Gabriel did and God took him back into the ranks. The main thing is that we’ve all been through all sorts of stuff but no matter what happens we’re going to keep going and not lose hope. We’ve had all our shit stolen, been kicked out of rehearsal studios, but we bounce right back. No matter what happens, we just keep going.” http://www.rankmytattoos.com/mag/music-mayhem.html |
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