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Jared Weiss
Eric Weiss
Andrew Campbell
Matthew Hallick
Port Amoral is a melodic metal band from the heart of Canada; Winnipeg, Manitoba. Since the bands birth in September 2004, Port Amoral- consisting of brothers Jared and Eric Weiss on vocals/bass and lead guitar respectively, Andrew Campbell on rhythm guitar and rounded out by Matt Hallick on drums, have successfully released 3 independent demos, their debut 2004 full length CD entitled Jade Dead Eyes, played to thousands in their hometown of Winnipeg Canada, and toured across western Canada and the United States.
Best described as a unique blend of Iron Maiden and Rise Against, the infections melodies and blistering guitar work, coupled with a powerful, driving live show has been impressing audiences everywhere.
PORT AMORAL was signed by longtime Roadrunner A&R man Monte Conner, founder of landmark metal bands like Sepultura, Slipknot, Machine Head, Fear Factory and Trivium. Conner's interest was initially sparked after hearing demos produced by Canada's John Paul Peters (Comeback Kid, Waking Eyes) and taking in the energetic live show that PORT AMORAL has come to be known for. But what sealed the deal and made Conner and the label brass realize PORT AMORAL was ready for Roadrunner was the demo recording of the band's newest song - "Villains." This four and a half minute mini-epic is a testament to the bands ever growing maturity and the ability to make complexity and simplicity work in perfect harmony. To stream the demo of "Villains," visit: www.myspace.com/portamoral.
Says Conner: "What is striking about "Villains" is that the song starts with an amazing and catchy section that could be a song in and of itself. Yet they abandon it a little over a minute in and change gears into a whole different song, with the intro being briefly reprised at the end. PORT AMORAL are very smart about how they arrange and structure their songs and it is a progressive element such as this that keeps you on your toes and shows their writing prowess and maturity. And let's not forget about Eric Weiss' guitar heroics!
"We could not be more excited about joining Roadrunner Records," says Jared Weiss. "A label that has always focused on metal and the hard music that we pride ourselves on. It's been a long and hard journey to get to this point, but we're ready as ever and humbled by the process of signing such an important record deal with a true A&R legend in Monte Conner. We cannot wait to record our first album which we promise will be a metal record like none other."
PORT AMORAL is managed by Trinity Management Group and will record their debut Roadrunner album this fall with Colin Richardson for a Winter 2009 release.
