Training Icarus.
Where are you from?
Who is in your band?
Leigh Turner (vocals),
Martin Eldon (guitars), Jayson Turner (bass) and Michael Bates (drums).
How would you describe yourselves?
Female fronted melodic
metal.
Who are your main influences musically?
Leigh: Heart, Queen, Bruce
Dickinson. Martin: Hans Zimmer, Nightwish, Iron Maiden Jayson: Rammstein,
Nightwish, Maiden. Michael: Too many to mention!
What do you hope to achieve in music?
LT: Fame and fortune (she jokes)
ME: To write my idea of the perfect piece of music MB: To work and write with
T.I (Michael has just joined the band).
What has been the highlight of your career so far,
and why?
JT & LT: Playing at
Bloodstock!
And what’s the moment you want to forget?
JT: Lugging the gear
about (Note: Jay has an a truly amazing bass rig that weighs about the same as
a tank). LT & ME: Leigh's voice going half way through a gig (Leigh was
trying to sing through laryngitis).
If you could choose one of your songs as an advert
for your music, what would it be and why?
MB: Judgement Day - I love
the intro! ME: Stand Aside as it gives a good idea of our sound and who we are
JT & LT: Now or Never.
Where can we listen to it?
http://www.facebook.com/trainingicarus or
you can download the songs directly from www.trainingicarus.com
Where can we find out more about your music?
Twitter, Facebook or Reverbnation or our website at www.trainingicarus.com
Anything else you’d like to say about your band
that I forgot to ask?
We hope to have the 'Stand
Aside' album out soon. Keep in touch on our FB page for regular updates. We're
always looking for new places to play too. Hoping this year will be one to
remember for us!
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