From the Solemn Oath Lair:
Hamilton, Ontario - Canada's steel town and the stomping ground for the heavy metal cacophony, which is Solemn Oath.
Dave (guitar, vocals) and Kevin (bass, backup vocals) have been playing in club bands together since 1982, playing the gamut of cover tunes that all musicians must if they want to eat. Solemn Oath was formed on October 31, 1994 as a vehicle for their original material. The band's line-up is rounded out by Rick (drums, backup vocals).
Their music is influenced by "everybody who ever twanked on a guitar" according to Dave, though one can hear particular references to Metallica, Black Sabbath and Megadeth with a smattering of AC/DC thrown in. The music is heavy, yet not lacking in melodic anthem-like power. The lyrics tend towards the serious, yet there is an underlying satire.
The purpose of this site is to keep the public informed about our ongoing project. Please feel free to wander around our site and enjoy the Solemn Oath experience. Under the "Media" tab you will find full length samples of our music, and of course the "Store" tab is where you can buy if you wish. If you wish to contact us, just click on the "Contact Us" button in the bottom left corner of any page and you can email us and we'll do our best to get back to you a.s.a.p.
Cheers and Beers!
© Solemn Oath 1994-2011
