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Serillian
Serillian aim to give people something few metal bands do. That's fast, heavy music with discernable riffs, technical solos, and non Tinkerbell
vocals.
Introduction Introduction The band formed in August 2005. Dan and Simon Jackon first formed the band along with long term friend Adam Rhodes. Saxon Clements
then came along to play bass.
The band have been playing for two years, and after winning first place in a Great Yarmouth’s Lock and Load Battle of the Bands the band decided that they should
include an additional guitarist.
The new guitarist in the band was Tim Frost who the band chose to add the extra riffing and harmonies. The first song featuring Tim was called “Cybercide” and the band
thought it was a wise decision.
Adam Rhodes quite the band after deciding he didn’t really want to play anymore, Scotty K stepped in who used to front the band Heaven Denies. The band liked Scotty K as his vocal style reflecting those from “Ripper Owens” gave the band a new persona.
Daniel JacksonDaniel Jackson • Daniel Jackson is the lead guitarist in Serillian.• His influences are: Zakk Wylde, Micheal Angelo
and Batio.
• The equipment he uses are a Marshall Mode Four Full Stack, BC Rich Nj-V with EMG pick ups and Floyd Rose strings, schecter hellraiser C-1 FR with Ernie Ball strings, Sampson AP1 Wireless, Planet Waves Cables, Jim Dunlop Pics, Korg GA-30 Tuner.
Scotty KScotty K
• Scotty K is the vocalist in the band. • He originally wanted to be a drummer, however was more attracted
toward the excitement of being up front singing. • His biggest influence is Tim “ripper” Owens, the ex-Judaist priest
singer. • The equipment he uses is an audio technica wireless microphone
Saxon ClementsSaxon Clements
• Saxon is the bassist and back vocals for the band • He began playing the bass in 2004, and has been in
several bands, however Serillian is where he feels right. • His influences are Cliff Burton and Jason Newstead.
• The equipment he uses are: a Warwick double buck corvette bass, yamaha BB714BS, Ernie Ball Stings. Warwick X-Treme 10.1 Amp, Warwick WCA 411 ND (4x10) X2 Yamaha BB714BS, Ernie Ball Strings.
Simon JacksonSimon Jackson
• Simon plays the drums in the band. • He has been playing drums since he was 13, and
two years into this he learnt to play double bass patterns.
• He studied music at City College Norwich in 2005• His influences are Nick Barker and Mikkey Dee• The equipment he uses are Pearl ELX, Joey
Jordison Masters Snare, Pearl Rack, and Sabian cymbals
Tim FrostTim Frost
• Tim plays lead guitar in the band• He likes to write instrumentals • His influences are Joe Satriani and Slash• The guitar he uses is a Epiphone Les Paul Standard
Antique Sunburst.
The Bands MusicThe Bands Music The band have currently done two demo recordings, one two track and onefour track. The band as well as writing their own music perform covers. The Original Songs they have written are as follows:
OverdriveTired And AloneSuffer Unto MeZero HourDeath MarchOpened EyesUnleashedTake MeHell and a Hard PlaceCybercide
GigsGigs
The band have played at a number of gigs in the area,
ranging from Gig In The Park in Halesworth to The Old
White Lion in Yarmouth. The band really know how to work a crowd
and here are some examples of how it has shone through:
"Took energy levels to another level... with a bus worth of fans in the crowd
and everyone else gripped by their performance, Serillian definitely set the
standard on the Saturday.“
"As far as musicianship is concerned, even though Serillian conform to a lot of heavy
metal clichés, my god they were awesome last night... they play their style of music far
better than many of today's professional bands..."