Chromium

Posted by Frank Riester 21 May 2010

Featured South African Band

Born from the small town of Port Elizabeth, South Africa immediately pushed forward to break the stereo-type of a small town band. With 2 albums behind their name, a DVD on its way and currently working on a third studio album, you can understand why their dream of becoming a house hold name internationally could one day become a possibility....

Turning Tricks Entertainment as well as Hughes & Kettner, Jagermeister, Music Connection, Rock Star Energy Drink, Explicit Ink & Agents in USA and UK are working together with Chromium to turn this nationally touring band into a name that will echo worldwide.

No1 Unsigned band on myspace in metal, from South Africa Currently number 2, Independent Band (under Seether) in Metal from South Africa.

• “They have their feet flat on the ground and their sights set on worldwide success” – Rock Out Radio.
• “One of the finest heavy acts in SA music” – FHM
• “One can literally see the crowd waking up as they start their set” – Seasons Wither Review

Chromium is currently sponsored/endorsed by the following:

- Hughes & Kettner Germany
- Jagermeister
- Rockstar Energy Drink
- Music Connection
- Explicit Tattoos
 

Management/Agents:

- Turning Tricks Entertainment (Worldwide, South African Management)
- Uprise Promotion (UK/Europe Agent)
- Blitzkrieg (USA Agent)
 

Achievements:

• Johannesburg being our new home, we’ve been able to do the following:
• UK INVASION TOUR 2010
• One of the highest selling metal bands in the country
• Many National Tours
• 2 Studio Albums (Intro Spectre, Confessions Of a Hero)
• Major rotation on Channel MK (As well as features on various Television stations)
• Airplay in MTV base
• Playlisted on Total rock radio, in London
• Playlisted in Washington DC
• Major top10 and no1 hits on various radios around the country
• Airplay on UK and USA Radio
• Headlining various festivals, and supported Blind Guardian
• Supported UK Heavy weights, Seven Year Kismet
 

Internet Stats:

- Artist of the day on Roadrunner Records A&R Facebook page
- Over 3750 fans on Facebook
- Over 122000 plays on myspace
- Over 50000 plays on Youtube

Discography:

• Confessions Of A Hero (2009)
• Intro Spectre (2006)

Current Line-Up:

• Jared Gunston - Guitars & Vocals
• Justin du Preez- Guitars & Vocals
• Hannes Matthysen - Drums & Vocals
• Shaun Pearson - Bass & Vocals

Upcoming Gigs:

07 Aug 2010 - OPPIKOPPI
14 Aug 2010 - Black Dahlia
27 Aug 2010 - Biker rally, springs airfield

04 Sept 2010 - Cool Runnings Fourways
11 Sept 2010 - Pablos, Potch
29 Sept 2010 - Cheeky Monkey, Pretoria

08 Oct 2010 - Red Door, PMB
09 Oct 2010 - Burn, Durban

29 Oct 2010 - GHOULS & GUYS HALLOWEEN PARTY

30 Oct 2010 - HENDRINA ROCKTOBER FEST

PINS & KNUCKLES TOUR

03 Nov 2010 - Black Dahlia
05 Nov 2010 - Sundowners
06 Nov 2010 - Cool Runnings, Fourways

2011 SEVEN YEAR KISMET RETURN TOUR

09 Feb 2011 - Port Elizabeth
10 Feb 2011 - East London
11 Feb 2011 - Red Door, Pietermaritzburg
12 Feb 2011 - Burn, Durban

16 Feb 2011 - Black Dahlia, Boksburg
17 Feb 2011 - Muso's Int, Banbury Cross
18 Feb 2011 - Sundowners, Alberton
19 Feb 2011 - Cool Runnings, Fourways

23 Feb 2011 - Pablos, Potch
24 Feb 2011 - Doors, Edenvale
25 Feb 2011 - Rafters, Vanderbilj


Management:

• Turning Tricks Entertainment (+27.72.755.7041) 
• Booking Agent: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Press Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Links:

Official Chromium Website:
www.chromium.co.za

Official Chromium Myspace:
www.myspace.com/chromiumtheband

Chromium on Reverbnation.com:
www.reverbnation.com/chromium

Chromium Facebook Fan Page:
www.facebook.com/pages/Chromium/22415829432


 

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