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DREAM OR NIGHTMARE is a project that combines several styles of metal to create an original and unique sound. Influences include not only traditional, modern, and progressive metal (power, thrash, and beyond.....), but also several other musical genres; thus allowing for much creativity in writing, performance, and expression (which is especially evident on their new CD "Light Burning Bright Till the Dawn"; it reaches far beyond what is displayed on their previous recordings). Along with founder and lead guitarist Joe Sims (who has received international acclaim for his work with the groups Axemaster, The Awakening, and Reign), DREAM OR NIGHTMARE has grown into a strong unit through the vocal combination of Dave Rhynard and Jim Arnold (which adds diversity to the band's sound; both heavy and more melodic vocal styles are represented), the aggressive yet complex guitar work and keyboards of Jim Arnold, the heavy progressive bass of Dave Rhynard, and the energy of drummer Russ Kirk. As a unit, this band has proven to be one that has the ability, talent, and creativity to produce a style that will appeal to fans of all varieties of metal. With thoughtful lyrics, powerful yet technical music, and an overall feel and flavor that's all their own, this band has all the elements to become a worldwide success. Their new CD as well as their demo releases (which feature the band's previous singer) are only the beginnings of bigger and better things to come from DREAM OR NIGHTMARE; a project that is definitely breaking through on the international scene.
Dream or Nightmare is a band that can be called a "hybrid" of metal styles as their influences consist of various metal genres (which is mainly displyed on their new CD "Light Burning Bright Till the dawn"). The first track made available to the public, Free of Charge, is Lost Wish (~9 MB *.MP3). |
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*** DREAM OR NIGHTMARE has been included on the multimedia release "Recorded History", a comprehensive rock music encyclopedia on CD-ROM which contains over 620 pages of text (biographies, reviews, and photos) concerning the history and bands of the rock genre from 1954 to present (ranging in style from The Rolling Stones, to Venom, to The Offspring - all the various types of rock music is represented). The disc, which was released and is being distributed worldwide by "The Emperor Multimedia Corporation/The RRCA" (Canada), also includes a full length video and over 53 minutes of music;4 of the 13 featured songs are taken from DREAM OR NIGHTMARE's 2002 demo. *** The band has been accepted as a member of CLEAR CHANNEL ENTERTAINMENT's "New Music Group". Clear Channel Worldwide's involvement in the music and entertainment industries is extensive which makes this a very prestigious group. DREAM OR NIGHTMARE's page can be found at: http://newmusic.clearchannel.com/artist/dreamornightmare *** DREAM OR NIGHTMARE has received very positive reviews and airplay from magazines & radio throughout Europe and North America including "Rock Hard" (the biggest metal magazine in Germany), "Snakenet" radio (USA), "Rock Reunion" magazine (USA), "Klokradio" (The Netherlands), "Canadian Assualt" magazine, and many others.The band is also featured on Kid Antrim Music's "Rock Compilation 1" CD. For more information, updates, and news, contact: |
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JOE SIMS 6279 Second Ave. Kent, OH 44240 U.S.A. PHONE: (330) 678-5320 E-MAIL: [email protected] YAHOO GROUP: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DreamOrNightmare/ |
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A side note: I've known Joe from several of the Yahoo Groups that we both belong to. Joe tries to do as much as possible for the rock and metal scene in Ohio and wherever else that he can get to. With the advent of the Internet and the Yahoo Groups, Joe has helped several bands, regardless of geographic location, get some additional air play. Joe tries to do what he can to help out, which in this day and age is a great thing to see. It's been a pleasure to know Joe via the Yahoo Groups. Hopefully, one of these days, I'll get the chance to see Dream or Nightmare play, but until then, I will continue to download the tunage and purchase the CDs. |