| The Trojan Warfront lf described as orchestrated metal meets hardcore, 2006 formed The Trojan Warfront sought to capture the attention of the local scene with their tenacity and proved successful by making the Florida finals of the Bodog Battle of the Bands. Though these young musicians didn't win and advance to Las Vegas, they left an impression that was hard to forget. No strangers to hardships and blood letting sacrifice, TTW has survived two names changes and the removal of several core members. Made stronger by their trials, the band emerged bruised and scarred by no less victorious. TTW has performed more than 23 shows in the three months that led to the B.o.t.B., averaging one to two shows a week, feeding their vastly growing fans base and securing their title in the under ground scene as one of Tampa's hardest working bands. |
| Empty Ask for the name of a good metal band in the Tampa area and you'll get one response from more people than not. Empty. Another participant in the Bodog finals, Empty arrived guns a'blazin. The crowd literally roared their name, a demonic chant that at times overpowered the sets of the competing bands. Empty finished a rumored close second behind Oldsmar's Murdok, earning them recognition from JRock and Patty of the Rock Solid Pressure fame, as well as executives on the Bodog staff. As of now Empty has released two demos and a full length album, but are currently in the studio working on the album that will be released publicly |
| Audiology A five-piece arrangement of aggressive rock, Audiology takes the best of the bar band scene and combines it with the presence of the most in demand area rock artists. Based out of Orlando, Audiology has dominated the Central Florida music goers and built a fan base and reputation that allowed them to play beside such major acts as Mudvayne, Staind, and Shinedown. A self-titled album was produced in 2006 and are currently recording their as of yet untitled second album due out this year. |
Strength Thru Discipline
As with most of the bands coming out of Central and South Florida, Strength Thru Discipline is one of many
different shades of Hardcore. But unlike the other bands that blend into one screamy sound, making it damn near
impossible to distinguish them from one another, Strength brings a message and delievers it in a way that isn't
preachy. They offer a choice, an opinion, and leave you to decide whether you agree or disagree, much like their
music brethren Throwdown. With slight flavorings of Christinaity peppering their lyrics one might shy away
from Strength. But with any musical interest one must keep an open mind. The demo "Paid My Dues," offers a
little something for everyone, religious preferences aside.
As with most of the bands coming out of Central and South Florida, Strength Thru Discipline is one of many
different shades of Hardcore. But unlike the other bands that blend into one screamy sound, making it damn near
impossible to distinguish them from one another, Strength brings a message and delievers it in a way that isn't
preachy. They offer a choice, an opinion, and leave you to decide whether you agree or disagree, much like their
music brethren Throwdown. With slight flavorings of Christinaity peppering their lyrics one might shy away
from Strength. But with any musical interest one must keep an open mind. The demo "Paid My Dues," offers a
little something for everyone, religious preferences aside.
