general noreaga

Singer Christian Allen started his musical career with Red Sky, a local death-core band. Bassist Kris Porter has played with many bands, including Allen�s Red Sky, for a brief time. Guitarist Andrew Bufalino, who played in a few projects prior to joining General Noreaga, has found his niche with this band. Drummer Tristan Gall also plays with the melodic metal group, Orphean Son. He has been with them for the past five years.

This project originally formed out of Porter and Allen�s desire to begin an original rock gig. After only two months together General Noreaga recorded their demo, "Give Them my Regards," at Hammersound Productions over a 48-hour period during December 2001. In November of 2002, the band released their first full-length project together on 203 N. Skytop Records entitled �Choose Your Sins.� The group worked again with Hammersound Productions recording this album prior to coming on board with 203 Records. Although General Noreaga and 203 N. Skytop Records are young in their time together, each entity displays a well-built dedication to each other�s future plans.

This latest album shows the band�s dedication to their sound, along with a desire to expand beyond the live show presence they are so widely known for. Tracks such as �The Profane� involve outside artists for backup vocal tracking, adding an element unseen on stage. The power experienced in their live show however, is not lost in the production. The CD begins with �Waiting For A Miracle,� echoing the vibrant presence of Allen and company in the flesh. Each member brings a definitive outside influence, yet the end product is a stronghold of group vision. Bringing together a power grove with an in-depth melodic flow.

Over the last year and a half, the band has created a large local following in the Erie, PA area, playing mainly in bar and club venues. General Noreaga opened up to a younger audience through a September 2002 all ages show at Edinboro University, where they played with Super No. 7 and Sponge. Although short-term promotions are keeping the band in the over 21 scene, there are more all ages shows in the not-so-distant future. As for plans outside the tri-state booking arena, General Noreaga is looking to expand their fan base through radio and other media, along with a U.S. Summer Tour in the works. �Choose Your Sins� is now available online and in record stores in the Erie and Edinboro, PA areas.

	General Noreaga
	General Noreaga are 4 friends that storm out of a small town in north-west PA. Fusing together such musical sounds as Deftones, Tool, Black Sabbath, Alice in Chains, and Faith No More. They will play anywhere at anytime for the good of the nation.
	Christian Allen - Vocal Leader Tristan Gall - Head of Percusion Andrew Bufalino - Electric String Ammunition Kris Porter - Pulse Driver "Some days are great some days suck. Either way I'm glad I have a liver!!"
	Singer Christian Allen started his musical career with Red Sky, a local death-core band. Bassist Kris Porter has played with many bands, including Allen�s Red Sky, for a brief time. Guitarist Andrew Bufalino, who played in a few projects prior to joining General Noreaga, has found his niche with this band. Drummer Tristan Gall also plays with the melodic metal group, Orphean Son. He has been with them for the past five years. This project originally formed out of Porter and Allen�s desire to begin an original rock gig. After only two months together General Noreaga recorded their demo, "Give Them my Regards," at Hammersound Productions over a 48-hour period during December 2001. In November of 2002, the band released their first full-length project together on 203 N. Skytop Records entitled �Choose Your Sins.� The group worked again with Hammersound Productions recording this album prior to coming on board with 203 Records. Although General Noreaga and 203 N. Skytop Records are young in their time together, each entity displays a well-built dedication to each other�s future plans. This latest album shows the band�s dedication to their sound, along with a desire to expand beyond the live show presence they are so widely known for. Tracks such as �The Profane� involve outside artists for backup vocal tracking, adding an element unseen on stage. The power experienced in their live show however, is not lost in the production. The CD begins with �Waiting For A Miracle,� echoing the vibrant presence of Allen and company in the flesh. Each member brings a definitive outside influence, yet the end product is a stronghold of group vision. Bringing together a power grove with an in-depth melodic flow. Over the last year and a half, the band has created a large local following in the Erie, PA area, playing mainly in bar and club venues. General Noreaga opened up to a younger audience through a September 2002 all ages show at Edinboro University, where they played with Super No. 7 and Sponge. Although short-term promotions are keeping the band in the over 21 scene, there are more all ages shows in the not-so-distant future. As for plans outside the tri-state booking arena, General Noreaga is looking to expand their fan base through radio and other media, along with a U.S. Summer Tour in the works. �Choose Your Sins� is now available online and in record stores in the Erie and Edinboro, PA areas.

These pictures are from a few years ago when GN was just starting. Christian sent them from Arizona in one of his care packages. He's really good with that kind of stuff. These are the first four, more coming soon...


At the Meadville show on February 14, 2004...



The CD

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