Highroad No. 28
Andrew J. Cantwell- Drums/Lead Vocals/Samples
Alex Markovic- Guitars
Jeff Newton- Bass
From their inception in November 1998, Highroad No. 28 have
always stayed true to their roots, defying trends and untiringly
pumping forth a heavy and groove orientated style of rock.
After four months of arduous rehearsal the band entered the
studio to record their debut release 'Obscure Madness',
a five-track CD/EP with a deranged and unearthly sound. The CD
was recorded, mixed and produced in three days, and after its
release in April 1999 the band enjoyed many positive and encouraging
reviews, from both local and international music press.
After the release of 'Obscure Madness', up until the
end of 2001, the band incessantly promoted 'Obscure Madness',
went through several line-up changes, and wrote and refined new
material for future releases.
September 2002 saw the band once again return to the studio
to record their second release, another five-track CD/EP, entilted
'Dynamic Introspection'. The disc, which featured only
drummer/vocalist Andrew J. Cantwell and guitarist Phillip Brien
(Brien also playing bass on the record), was officially released
in October 2002.
After procuring a full three peice line-up in late 2002, 2003
was to see the band fully focus on the local live scene. Their
first ever gig was played on May 24 2003, from which a number
of gigs followed, including a (belated) CD launch for 'Dynamic
Introspection' which saw the band play to a large and passionate
audience.
July 2004 saw the departure of long-term Highroad No. 28 guitarist
Phillip Brien. The band, determined and poised as ever, found
a replacement, in the form of Steve Young, within a weeks time.
He was subsequently replaced by Alex Markovic.
In addition to recording again and writing a plethora of new
songs, 2005 will see the band play continual live shows and also
embark on a mini-tour of Australia . Mid 2005 also will see the
band enter the studio to record their debut album, "Unsteady
and Steady State"
For more information, visit the band's website at http://www.geocities.com/highroadno28
Created - 7Apr 2005