
Echovalve - Because of You It wasn't that long ago that we declared Echovalve to be the mythical Phoenix of rock and roll, having survived in their short career more adversity than most people will ever experience in a lifetime. Helloagaingoodbye was a raging slab of alt metal that roared like a declaration that the boys wouldn't succumb to their problems, but rise above, guitars held high, are fight back. And the did. Undeniably, the album was a success. More problems befell the boys however, and it wouldn't [...]

Alright Waveriders, please take you assigned seats. As per usual, our captain on this wondrous flight through cyberspace will be none other than Racer X and by his side will be his faithful sidekick and co-pilot, the Redneck Wookie from Lakeside. Of course, I'll be in the navigator chair, ensuring that these two yahoos will be pointed in the right direction. The Sheriff will be patrolling the cabin to make sure the more unruly Waveriders mind their own business and ensure the safety of the rest of our passengers. Woody will be taking your drink orders coz', well . . [...]

Echovalve's forst full-length album, Helloagaingoodbye, will be released by Rock Ridge Music on March 18, and I've already pre-ordered the CD. A raw, in-your-face rock band, Echovalve was named Best Local Rock Art in Creative Loafing's Best of Atlanta in both 2005 & 2006, and other noteworthy accomplishments include John Lennon Songwriting Contest 2004 - Grand Prize Winner, Rock Category; Vans Warped Tour 2005 - Performing Artist; Emergenza International Competition 2005 – First Place US National Finals; Emergenza International Competition 2005 - Fourth Place International Finals; Taubertal Music Festival, Rothenburg, [...]