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Skewer

PROUDLY BELIEVE RECORDS RELEASE: "TIMES PATIENCE AND HOPES CD"

Genres: Alternative / Rock / Grunge

Location: Barreiro, Portugal

Stats: 56 fans / 901 plays / 0 plays today

Members: Valerio Vocals and Guitar / Rui Guerreiro Bass / Igor Pedroso Drums

Skewer's Top Song: 03RainInMyPain.mp3 Buy Album

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BIOGRAPHY ENGLISH

Skewer came to life in 2005, hailing from Barreiro (Portugal). Part of the first line-up were Valerio (Guitars/Vocals/Drums) and Telmo (Bass/Back Vocals). This line-up recorded a Demo in 2006, with a sound resembling the 90s Alternative Rock. This Demo was entitled "I Need Something Stronger", was recorded in February 2006 and was self-released in 500 copies. Most of these songs were composed by Valerio between 1994-1999.

In the same year, the band toured nationally, with 25 concerts to promote the Skewer name and the new release I Need Something Stronger.
In June 2006, Joao Galrito joins the band as the bass player.
In May 2007, the band begins the recording of a new EP, baptized Whatever, with 6 searing Rock tunes. The line-up for this EP was: Joao Galrito (Drums), Valerio (Guitars/Vocals) and the new bassist, Ernani Carlos.

With a lot of shows in Portugal, Skewer then focused on releasing "Whatever" and composing songs for the debut album. A videoclip for the single "Stayed" gains shape.
This first single gets a lot of airplay in international radios: Ultra Dark Radio (Bonn, Germany), La Gross Radio (Paris, France) and over 20 other radios across USA such as Caya Radio (Colorado), Undiscovered (New York), Spider Radio (Oklahoma). The single got a lot of attention in Portugal in various radio stations too such as: Sinfonias de Aco (Radio Barcelos 91.9 FM), Santos da Casa (Radio Universitaria de Coimbra), Catedral do Rock (Popular FM 90.9), Ratio (Eco FM 104.8), Culto do Imperio (Lousa FM 95.3), XFM, Radar (Lisboa) and Radio Douro. The Portuguese press then began to notice Skewer, and they add to their resume interviews with some newspapers, magazines and blogs such as: Rostos, Jornal do Barreiro, Correio da Manha, Webbarreiro, AGaragem.com, Santos da Casa, Margem Sul, ATrompa, Loud and Underworld. Brazilian magazines Rock Press, Rock Brigade and Mundo Rock also wrote about Skewer.

Skewer releases "Whatever" in August 2007 as an author's edition (with digital distribution by the American CD Baby). In November, a contract is signed with the French Online Label Believe (http://www.believe.fr) to officialise in Januray 2008 the online release of the "Whatever" EP, with the support of Virgin, who added Believe to their catalog). "Whatever" could also be found in Vodafone (UK) and Fnac Online (France), among other big online music platforms

June 3, 2008 marks the releasing of the band's first videoclip, "Stayed", exclusively on MySpace Portugal's front page,
7th July the video premiers on TV along with the first TV appearance and interview in the popular youth-oriented show "Curto Circuito", on Sic Radical TV station.
31th July it is scheduled to air in MTV Portugal's "Head bangers Ball".
27th August it is also scheduled to air in MTV Brazil's "MTV LAB NOW" and soon in MTV Adria and others.

BOOKING "CAIXA DE MUSICA"
JoÃ£o Dias 351 210 857 368 - Monday to Friday - 18h / 23h.
Fax- 24 hours +351 219 552 446 -
email: joaodias@caixademusica.com
Website: www.caixademusica.com Para maiores informaÃ§Ãµes contactos:

SKEWER CONTACT: Rua JosÃ© Magro 4A Barreiro - Portugal 2830-350
Mobile: +351 917745272 or 916025696
email: skewer@meo.pt
Official Website: http://skewer.com.sapo.pt
Official MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/skewerband

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Someone said:
pretty awesome. Jan 28
leelee92 said:
hey i just got your message. yeah i heard. everyone saw it i guess... and no i was at ang ies house last night. we went to that rave and then we came back to her house. and no david wasnt there., lol Nov 01
Ryan Riot™ astronaunt. said:
Mhmm, anytime. and will do. Oct 14
Ryan Riot™ astronaunt. said:
ohh, thats great for you guys. Oct 11
@ng3L said:
u guys rock for sure... Gud music!! Oct 06
Betsy said:
hey, you guys are rad. the vox remind me a bit of kurt cobain. sounds like real grunge. don't listen to a guy who calls himself jizz. C: Sep 29
norrisfan said:
you guys suck, u sound like garbage, get some singing lessons, my godddd Sep 29
Jamie said:
Hey guys, I really like the sound. Keep it up, best of luck to you :] Sep 24
xXohXgeezusXx said:
holy geez!!!!!! u uys are awesome! i love it:) yeeuh Sep 24
chocolate gargoyle said:
no problem guys.hope you can visit the philippines sometime :) a lot would love to see you guys play. keep it up and more power to you! Sep 18
Ashley said:
u guys are good! thanks for the message Sep 17
JEREMY C. said:
you guys sound great! Sep 17
CuPcAkE♥ said:
i like it!! i love grunge XD Sep 17
Captain Randall said:
keep up the good work Sep 16
A Fallen Tiara *ready... set...don't go.* said:
heyyy thanks for the message!! keeep up the good work:D Sep 16