![]() ![]() In addition, I have played bass, still play guitar and have literally 1000's of CDs/MP3s, so my knowledge is long steeped and honest. While my tastes in music have done nothing but expand since then, Metal remains closest to my heart. I have had a life-long love of music, but from the first time I heard Kiss and Black Sabbath with my landlord's son in Nicholasville, KY in the mid 70's, I have been hooked on Hard Rock and Metal. When All Is Said And Done (6 track, EP) – 2013Ī 7 track EP is in the works with an associated tour later in 2016.įor more information and music, please see Simon Says Die at the following links: Web Facebook CDBaby Soundcloud Sean “The Beard” Bowden – Guitars, Backup Vocals, Programming Ĭurrent, active band members of Simon Says Die : Simon Says Die has also shared a stage with such notable acts as: A ll That Remains, In Flames, Otep, Wayne Static (RIP, brother), Escape the Fate, A Skylit Drive, WovenWar among many others proving that they are a force to be reckoned with well into the future! We will certainly keep up with them here at Metal Nexus. They can be seen locally around WA, particularly at the Hawthorne Theater in Portland but have had three tours under their belts covering OR, CA, NV, NM, UT, ID. Simon Says Die live shows are also said to be collective affair as well, demanding just as much energy from the audience as from the band. This focus definitely shows by their tight sound, excellent production and synergistic feel earning them endorsements from: Viking Oils ( and Saluda Cymbals ( ). Austin then takes over and writes lyrics stemming from personal experience or tying in with the concept of the band name, etc.”. For Simon Says Die, song-writing is a collaborative effort as Bowden explains: “Usually a song idea comes to the table and filters through each of us musically and we come together to arrange and add parts we feel the song calls for. Josh’s lead guitar finishes the band ‘ s perfect symmetry and keeps everything melodic and accessible to those that may shy away from the “Death Metal” genre title. Sitting square ly in the middle, clean vox and screams are shared by Austin and Sean. ![]() Down very low, the bass, Travis’ drums and 808 hits seem to rumble up from the ground while 8 string guitar rhythms blast at a heart-racing tempo from above. With influences like A Day To Remember, Avenged Sevenfold, Motionless In White, Atreyu, Blink 182 and the like, their passion is driven home like a wooden spike through a vampire’s heart by their heavy, low and powerful music. That being said, make no mistake, Simon Says Die is anything but soft. (Pictures courtesy of Dimes Musical Photography) This lyrical, positive attitude is a breath of fresh air, giving them a distinguishable and ascribable feel. This idea is clearly reflected in their thoughtful and introspective lyrics, often speaking of forgiveness and the deflection of deceit, cynicism and betrayal not letting it deflate or defeat who you know you are. According to original band member Sean Bowden: “T he name actually comes from the idea that in the game of life ( Simon ), we encourage to be a good person and live life to the fullest because you don’t get a second chance when your time is up ( Says Die )”. Originating as a one-time show act in 2011 by guitarists Sean “The Beard” Bowden and Josh Bridge, Simon Says Die was born.Īfter a number of member changes and the acquisition of Austin Yeager on vocals, Travis “T-rav” Nichols on drums and Xan Gordon on bass the band was complete (Note: Xan Gordon is no longer with Simon Says Die but the band is actively searching for his replacement at the time of writing). ![]() The emerging band Simon Says Die from Vancouver, WA definitely has the upper, West Coast covered in this respect. Modern Death Metal is alive and well from one corner of the United States to the other. ![]()
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