Powerflo
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | New Damage |
| Members | Senen Reyes Roy Lozano Billy Graziadei Christian Olde Wolbers Fernando Schaefer |
| Website | www |
Powerflo is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2017. The band's current lineup consists of lead vocalist Senen Reyes, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Rogelio "Roy" Lozano, rhythm guitarist and vocalist Billy Graziadei, bassist and backing vocalist Christian Olde Wolbers, and drummer Fernando Schaefer.[1]
History
The band's history can be traced back to the 1990s, where the band members would often collaborate - such as Sen Dog and Biohazard performing on Biohazard's State Of The World Address album, or Wolbers and Lozano appearing in Cypress Hill albums Skull & Bones and Stoned Raiders. In 2015, Roy Lozano played some demos to Senen Reyes on a ride to the airport, setting the foundations for Powerflo.[2]
The name of the band comes from a comment Lozano made about Reyes's vocal tracking for the upcoming album. Describing their sound as a "cross between Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Cypress Hill", they first unveiled the band on March 1, 2017 while recording their self-titled debut album. On May 2, 2017, they released the first single "Resistance" via Metal Injection.[3] In launching the first single, Reyes indicated that this is a long term project and that future Powerflo albums will be released after their self-titled Produced by Billy Graziadei and Josh Lynch is released, while also announcing a June 23 release date.
On June 2, 2017, Powerflo released their next music video (directed by Graziadei) for "Victims of Circumstance", a song influenced by the TV series The First 48.[4] At the same time, they announced their first show at The Viper Room in Los Angeles on June 15. On May 31, "Resistance" was chosen as the official theme song for WWE NXT's programming.[5]
Members
- Senen Reyes – lead vocals (2017–present)
- Roy Lozano – lead guitar, backing vocals (2017–present)
- Billy Graziadei – rhythm guitar, vocals (2017–present)
- Christian Olde Wolbers – bass, backing vocals (2017–present)
- Fernando Schaefer – drums, percussion (2017–2018)
Discography
- Albums
- Powerflo (2017)
- Singles
- Resistance (2017)
- Victim of Circumstance (2017)
References
- ^ "POWERFLO Feat. BIOHAZARD, CYPRESS HILL, Ex-FEAR FACTORY Members: First Photo". March 1, 2017.
- ^ "POWERFLO Feat. BIOHAZARD, CYPRESS HILL, Ex-FEAR FACTORY Members: 'Resistance' Lyric Video". May 2, 2017.
- ^ "Resist Violently With POWERFLO's (Ex-FEAR FACTORY, CYPRESS HILL) Debut Single, "Resistance" - Metal Injection". May 2, 2017.
- ^ "Powerflo, 'Victim of Circumstance' - Exclusive Video Premiere". Loudwire.
- ^ "Powerflo Song Chosen As 'WWE NXT' Theme Song - Theprp.com". May 31, 2017.