A perfect mixture of killer guitar and synth riffs, hi-octane sound & ultimate vocal hooks. Imagine the killers mixed with 70's glam, spiced up with Rammstein and Marilyn Manson, grooved up by Goldfrapp and topped with Depeche Mode.

13 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Modern Rock, ROCK: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock

Show all album songs: The Show Songs


Details:
THE SURGENTS are...

DR.OCTAVO - guitars, synths, scalpels
THE PROFESSOR - vocals, synths, megaphones
AYAN PAX - drums, percussions, pots & pans

Biography
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Civil Rights Leader)

Rock music is a medium in which we believe artists must say something and speak to people. Rock music has struggled to effectively convey something substantial for far too long. The power of message is undeniable and we are trying to channel beyond the meaninglessness and superficiality of much of today's mainstream music. We, as rock artists, have the responsibility to impact society and challenge everyday 'lazy' thought. We are attempting to say something in our music; we are rising up to the challenge and we are challenging you to make a change of thought and action; not through force or armed rebellion; no, never using sabotage or harassment; we are not insurgents - WE ARE THE SURGENTS...

THE SURGENTS were formed in April 2007 by worldclass producer/remixer Dr.Octavo, The Professor (vocals) and Ayan Pax (drums). The first produced track "The Show" was immediately chosen by the modern rock station Sonic Radio 102.9 and The Surgents became the Band Of The Month for October 2007. Their original sound is being described as alternative/rock/electronica - a perfect mixture of killer guitar and synth riffs, hi-octane sound and ultimate vocal hooks. Their socially conscious songwriting and production expertise immediately translated in the four songs that are included on "The Show" EP. The first single, "The Show", deals with the brainwashing of the media and gives new strength to rise up against this potentially harmful medium. The second single, "Calls in the Night", discusses the issues surrounding the neglect of the world's children and that we must respond to the 'calls' of those young ones in need. The third track, "Terra Mater", addresses the importance of loving our planet once again and taking care of our Mother Earth. The last single from the EP, "Talk Talk", is a song which makes mention of the countless politicians who excessively bombard citizens with mere rhetoric, having very little to say of meaningful consequence.

Jason Manning (Music Director of Sonic Radio 102.9) says:
"One of the best produced sounds I've heard to come out of Edmonton in a while. The Show is a sure hit! We've jumped all over it immediately."

DR.OCTAVO is no stranger to success - from numerous original projects to movie soundtrax to superb surgeries for heavyweight stars such as Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Ginuwine, Korn, Janet Jackson, Emma Bunton and Beyonce just to name a few, Dr.Octavo has produced it all. Doc's surgeries have been featured on virtually every major record & label, entering various top 10 charts in US, Europe and Asia, peaking at No. 2 on Billboard. Hailing from Bohemia he immigrated to Canada in 1990 where he started the music label, publishing and recording studios, Octavo Productions (www.droctavo.com) . His trademark progressive sound is based on high energy hooks, killer grooves and big production, fitting perfectly on radio as well as clubs. The latest project, The Surgents, is receiving lots of care & love from the Doc, as he strongly believes the time has arrived to showcase something very special & timeless from the surgical room!

THE PROFESSOR has been composing music and performing in bands for more than 20 revolutions around our star. He has made his presence known in two different Kanatian settlements: Torontonia and Edmontonia, where he has impacted radio stations and clubs with his music and performing prowess. The Professor has entertained many Club and party goers with his table-turning and disc-jockeying skills. He has fronted bands such as Customade, State Of Affairs, Civil Servants and Protocol, providing vocals and instrumentation. The Professor and Dr.Octavo have collaborated on countless original tracks and remixes for many in 'da biz' and the professor has the uncanny ability of drafting up and lyrically penning any kind of ditty on a whim. The Surgents is a project that the professor feels is the 'piece de resistance' of all that has cumulated throughout the aforementioned orbits.

AYAN PAX is an accomplished drummer and percussionist. He has enjoyed playing in bands spanning all genres of auditory purveyance. He has been known to throw down the gauntlet by thrashing out bombastic beats that challenge even the most staid audile to "let it all go". The import of his moniker is undeniable. "Ayan" has many meanings in various tongues, including: a reflection of self the soul, a style of African drumming, and a Shepherd. "Pax" is simply Latin for peace. In keeping with the band's desire to convey a message of significance, Ayan Pax is translated to mean the "shepherd of peace"⦠a noble cause and a fitting title


Discography
THE SHOW (digital single)
CALLS IN THE NIGHT (digital single)
TERRA MATER (digital single)
TALK TALK (digital single)
THE SHOW (EP CD including the above 4 singles + 9 remixes)


Links
http://www.thesurgents.com