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Guyana - Feed The Flames - Screams From The Abyss

from Global_Domination​.​Vol2 (G​-​I) by Global Metal Apocalypse

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Feed The Flames (FTF) is a Heavy Metal band based in Georgetown, Guyana. Formed in 2008, the group consists of vocalist Gavin Persaud, guitarists Gavin Singh and Emilio Martins, bassist Gavin Mendonca and drummer Nicholas Chung. The band is considered to be a significant member of the Heavy Metal Movement in Guyana, which started in the late 80’s.

Since their formation, FTF has released a 3 song EP and is currently recording their first full-length studio album. The band has performed at numerous underground Heavy Metal events in Guyana, and many prestigious events for the National public’s eye. In 2013, they performed for the first time outside of Guyana – in Suriname with Surinamese band ‘Morrighon’.

FTF follows the trend of the ‘New Wave of Heavy Metal’ – marrying European guitar riffs and throaty vocals, with aggressive drumming and heavy bass. There is a heavy influence of Classic Rock, Thrash Metal and Punk Rock, with influence coming from bands like Led Zeppelin, The Ramones, Megadeth, Nirvana and Lamb Of God.

In Guyana, FTF has set a new standard for live performances in the Rock Scene, which is still very small and underground. Here in Guyana, the general public is not very accepting towards Rock Music, mostly because they do not understand it, and there is a saturation of American Pop and Jamaican Dancehall type Music. Despite this challenge, FTF continues to progress as a Heavy Metal band.

Over the past few months, FTF has been stepping out of the underground shadows, and performing at more public events, most recently for the US Embassy as an opening act for an American Bluegrass group, Della Mae, who were beginning a South American tour. It was the largest audience the band has every played for, with approximately 500 people in attendance.

The band received a roaring applause for reciting a rock version of Guyana’s National Anthem. The audience gave the band full support when told that the band would be representing Guyana at an international battle of the bands.

Feed The Flames aims to take Guyanese Heavy Metal across the globe, and to prove to Guyana that young people can have dreams, pursue them, and accomplish them, even in the face of extreme adversity.

www.facebook.com/FeedTheFlames.F.T.F/

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from Global_Domination​.​Vol2 (G​-​I), released March 19, 2016

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