NoMara was formed by singer Kelly Burdge and guitarist/producer John LeCompt (Evanescence, Machina, We Are The Fallen) when they got together in the studio for fun and stumbled upon a massive and monstrous hard rock sound. NoMara released a 5 song EP “...And So It Begins” earlier this year and would like to give the EP for free to the masses. The band is also getting ready to hit the road this Fall beginning October 14th in Jackson, TN and will continue to play live shows in select areas through 2015 while putting the finishing touches on their sophomore record due out early 2016.
“I put NoMara's EP in to track on my drive home from the studio, but I couldn't stop replaying track 1. Six consecutive listens and a $94 speeding ticket later, I contend that "Sell Out" is undeniably TED-worthy!” - Donny Rood - Program Director/Operations Manager KTED
Click here to download the 5 song EP “...And So It Begins” for FREE!
While their name is derived from the Buddhist demon Mara–lord of temptation and destruction–NoMara hails not from the Far East, but from the American Midwest. Released in 2009, their self-titled debut album went on to sell 10,000 copies. After some minimal touring, the band went on hiatus before reconvening in 2012 to begin working on new material. Fast forward to January 2015 when the band dropped a 5 song EP titled, “...And So It Begins” and toured the Midwest alongside veteran rockers Tesla. What better way to hit the road than with one of the greatest bands of all time. Immediately diehard Tesla fans embraced the modern day hard rock sound of NoMara!
In just a few short months NoMara managed to turn the heads in the rock industry not only in the United States but also in Japan. GrindHouse Records in conjunction with Tower Record Stores Japan sold out of the bands EP in less than 3 weeks! In the U.S., NoMara will be releasing the thrashing new single “Sellout” to active rock radio. The 5 song EP “...And So It Begins” is just enough to wet the pallet of patient fans. Reviews of the EP have been incredible as the band has already released 3 videos to accompany the tracks “Cheap Talk”, “Tesla”, and “Sellout”! The song “Tesla” is a true modern day rocker saluting the bands of the 1980's that paved the way for NoMara and other active rock bands. The band was fortunate to film the video for the song while opening for Tesla in a sold out Hobert Arena just outside of Dayton, Ohio.
Tracklist:
1. Sell Out
2. Cheap Talk
3. Use Your Love
4. Broken
5. Tesla
Tour dates 2015:
10-14-15 THE EMPOURIUM, JACKSON TN
10-15-15 THE CORNER PUB, Slidell, LA
10-16-15 DAISY DUKES, Nashville TN
10-18-15 MUNCHEEZ, Beckley, WV
10-21-15 THE RIFF HOUSE PUB, VA BEACH, VA
10-22-15 ZAKKS COFFE HOUSE, MURFREEBORO NC
10-23-15 WIZARD SALOON, HICKORY, NC
10-24-15 HARRY'S HIDEAWAY, LIMA OH
10-25-15 THE TOKEN LOUNGE, WESTLAND, MI
10-28-15 THE VORTEX, AKRON, OH
10-29-15 5TH QUARTER, Indianapolis, IN
With special guests False Hope Fades
Line-up:
John LeCompt - Guitar & Background Vocals
Kelly Burdge - Lead Vocals
Thad Ables - Bass
Josh Grissom - Guitar
Jack Larson - Drums
Weblinks:
www.facebook.com/NoMara
nomaramusic.com
“I put NoMara's EP in to track on my drive home from the studio, but I couldn't stop replaying track 1. Six consecutive listens and a $94 speeding ticket later, I contend that "Sell Out" is undeniably TED-worthy!” - Donny Rood - Program Director/Operations Manager KTED
Click here to download the 5 song EP “...And So It Begins” for FREE!
While their name is derived from the Buddhist demon Mara–lord of temptation and destruction–NoMara hails not from the Far East, but from the American Midwest. Released in 2009, their self-titled debut album went on to sell 10,000 copies. After some minimal touring, the band went on hiatus before reconvening in 2012 to begin working on new material. Fast forward to January 2015 when the band dropped a 5 song EP titled, “...And So It Begins” and toured the Midwest alongside veteran rockers Tesla. What better way to hit the road than with one of the greatest bands of all time. Immediately diehard Tesla fans embraced the modern day hard rock sound of NoMara!
In just a few short months NoMara managed to turn the heads in the rock industry not only in the United States but also in Japan. GrindHouse Records in conjunction with Tower Record Stores Japan sold out of the bands EP in less than 3 weeks! In the U.S., NoMara will be releasing the thrashing new single “Sellout” to active rock radio. The 5 song EP “...And So It Begins” is just enough to wet the pallet of patient fans. Reviews of the EP have been incredible as the band has already released 3 videos to accompany the tracks “Cheap Talk”, “Tesla”, and “Sellout”! The song “Tesla” is a true modern day rocker saluting the bands of the 1980's that paved the way for NoMara and other active rock bands. The band was fortunate to film the video for the song while opening for Tesla in a sold out Hobert Arena just outside of Dayton, Ohio.
Tracklist:
1. Sell Out
2. Cheap Talk
3. Use Your Love
4. Broken
5. Tesla
Tour dates 2015:
10-14-15 THE EMPOURIUM, JACKSON TN
10-15-15 THE CORNER PUB, Slidell, LA
10-16-15 DAISY DUKES, Nashville TN
10-18-15 MUNCHEEZ, Beckley, WV
10-21-15 THE RIFF HOUSE PUB, VA BEACH, VA
10-22-15 ZAKKS COFFE HOUSE, MURFREEBORO NC
10-23-15 WIZARD SALOON, HICKORY, NC
10-24-15 HARRY'S HIDEAWAY, LIMA OH
10-25-15 THE TOKEN LOUNGE, WESTLAND, MI
10-28-15 THE VORTEX, AKRON, OH
10-29-15 5TH QUARTER, Indianapolis, IN
With special guests False Hope Fades
Line-up:
John LeCompt - Guitar & Background Vocals
Kelly Burdge - Lead Vocals
Thad Ables - Bass
Josh Grissom - Guitar
Jack Larson - Drums
Weblinks:
www.facebook.com/NoMara
nomaramusic.com