81db

"Time to challenge your idea of how heavy rock music sounds today."

81db music style has been described by the press as a unique combination of alternative and progressive heavy rock sound that satisfies both young -for the energy- and demanding listeners -for the progressive elements- . (taken from a German review: "81db probably means prog for skateboard riders of all ages, from 12 to 61"). 81db because of the Greek origins of their guitarist, Kostas Ladopoulos, are the first to use the ethnic Greek instrument "bouzouki" in metal in this extended and original way (even at the live concerts) and so "sons of Mike Patton and Pain of Salvation", "Sirtaki metal" and "original bouzouki metal" are some of the characterizations given to its style by many reviewers.

After 81db were chosen to be the opening band for Deep Purple in Torino/Italy in 2007, the band had their first album "Evaluation" out on 2009 in Italy and in Greece (EMI). The album received great reviews in Italy, Greece, Holland and other European countries and it was voted as the best album for 2009 by a Greek Metal Hammer editor. The first single "Voices" was played in MTV Greece and MAD TV.

After many concerts in Italy, a UK tour and two Greek tours, 81db were contacted by the Grammy nominated producer Sylvia Massy (Tool, System of a Down, Johnny Cash and many collaborations with Rick Rubin) for the recording and realization of the second album, follower of Evaluation. The album was recorded during October, November 2010 in California at the Radio Star Studios of Sylvia herself.

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