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First Amendment Release Date: 7/1/2002 Main Contacts: Doug Gibson and Bubba Smith Welcome to my world. I've been expecting you. So let's break some ice. I'm Doug Gibson. Singer, Songwriter, and guitarist for First Amendment. I played Bass in bands such as Street Legal, Magick, Quantum, in my younger days. My latest band was Hardrive in which I shared vocal duties and was the lone guitar. I recorded one origonal demo with that band, but we disbanded in 1999. My true passion has always been in the creation of music. So in 1995 I claimed the guitar as my number 1 instrument. I set up a home studio and soon I was addicted to writing music. Experimenting with many styles of music, but heavy metal and hard rock is where it's at for me. This CD is blessed with a little of both. I used a variety of different amps and effects so my guitar sounds didn't get repititous. Most everything on this CD was preformed by myself with the exception of some guest preformers such as Tony Kendall on lead guitar for some tracks. This guy could give Eddie Van Halen a run for his money. He shines on "Mental Man". He also co-produced this CD. I also recorded at Jr. Motel in Otho, Iowa. Kirk Kaufman also helped produce tracks on this CD. Kirk found fame with the Hawks in the 80s. Groups such as Planet Melvin, Jr's Army, and members of Slipknot have recorded at his studio. Working with these people has helped give this CD variety to keep you off balance. From the slashing "Moving In For The Kill" and "Misery" to the heavy sounds of "Dont Push Me" and "Amsterdam" to a picturesque ballad in "Life". Don't forget the psychotic "Mental Man". Living somewhat of a roller coaster life style, keeping up on current events and the political scene has givin me plenty to write about. It's a great release for me. To use my music, to express my frustration and anger. We as Americans are losing more rights everyday. We've got to stand up for what we feel is right and in this CD you're gonna see the bones I have to pick with them. I refuse to beleve that the power of the people is dead so I hope via my music I ignite some passion and conviction and kill the apathy that lurks amoung us. I welcome anyone who wants to join me in my First Amendment project. In the land of the free we should never be afraid to state our opinions. As far as who I sound like I see influence of bands I've liked such as Blue Oyster Cult, Alice Cooper, Rush, Megadeth, Metalica, STP, Godsmack, Tool. Neil Peart and Dave Mustaine are my favorite lyricist. I really dig the guitar sounds of Godsmack and STP. I'm a spontanious writer, it just depends on what pulls my trigger at the time. It doesn't really matter if it kicks your ass, zones you out, or pisses you off. If I can ignite something within you via my music there's been success. Give it a listen and make your own decision. Feel free to share your opinions with us. This CD breaks ground my next one will be an Earthquake. Remember Keep your eyes open Ear to the ground Always under the radar Later, Doug Gibson Track List: 1. Ambush 2. Movin in For the Kill 3. Misery 4. Making Fantasy Reality 5. Life 6. Don't Push Me 7. Amsterdam 8. Skeleton Dance 9. Vigilante 10. Mental Man 11. One of a Kind Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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