Swallow Your Pride

Swallow Your Pride was formed in March 2008 by members Martin and Sean. Hailing from the towns of Hemel Hempstead and Chesham, Swallow Your Pride are a band looking to turn heads, with versatile stoner riffs and doom-esque breakdowns with industrial features. No matter what you listen to or who you are, the music will get you moving. On 22.6.2008 the lineup was completed.

Sean and Martin discussed after two or three practice sessions about getting a second guitarist drafted in. Sean had played in a couple of previous bands with guitarist David, growing and learning the metal between themselves in other projects, and after some contact, David agreed to try out and was instantly welcomed into the band.

After deciding on the name Swallow Your Pride, Sean got in contact with local band Primative Graven Image's bassist, Josh. And after some discussion he also agreed to come and jam with us at our regular practice area in Kings Langley. With some pounding basslines he happily agreed to join the band. Songs were being written, and the only thing missing was a vocalist.

The band got in contact with Flaire Decoda, who was originally the vocalist for Sean and Davids project Viper Venom. And on Saterday the 22nd of June, Flaire walked into the practice area to join the band, fitting in perfectly with his gritty, deep, growling vocals.

In September 2008, 6 months after the band had just begun, Swallow Your Pride confirmed their first gig to be played on the 20th of December. Since then the band has played more gigs for a wide array of people in an extensive circle. It truly is exciting times for the band.

With lots of chemistry and an arsenal of heavy yet catchy songs, Swallow Your Pride has only just begun its story.
 

Band Members:

• Flaire D. - Vocals

• Martin S. - Lead Guitar

• David B. - Rythm Guitar

• Joshua C. - Bass Guitar

• Sean H. - Drums

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