Body Hound

Body Hound
Genres Instrumental Rock, Math Rock, progressive rock
Years active 2013-present
Labels Holy Roar Records
Associated acts Rolo Tomassi
Members Calvin Rhodes, Ryan Bright, Joseph Nicholson, Joseph Thorpe

Body Hound are a math-rock band consisting of two ex-members of Rolo Tomassi and one ex-member of tech-metal/Grindcore band Antares.[1] Combining elements of instrumental rock, math rock, jazz, classic rock and prog.

They released their debut album “Rhombus Now” on Holy Roar Records in August 2014.

Background

The band originally began as a two-piece act consisting of Calvin Rhodes on guitar and Ryan Bright on drums. Upon leaving Rolo Tomassi, Joe Nicholson and Joeseph Thorpe joined as guitarist and bassist respectively and the existing tracks were reworked to be played as a full band.

In contrast to Calvin's time in Antares, more attention was paid towards studying the tonal and rhythmic qualities as a means to elicit emotion during songwriting.[2]

Since the release of their debut album Rhombus Now, the band have been steadily building a cult following, winning plenty of praise for their performance at ArcTanGent Festival in 2015. [3][4][5]

Musical Style

Their sound is characterised by the changing time signatures and polyrhythms associated with math rock. The band themselves have described their sound as "Yes playing Meshuggah songs"[6] Their progressive tendencies has also lead to comparisons being drawn with "King Crimson, Rush or Steve Howe.[7]"

Discography

Rhombus Now (Holy Roar Records, 2014)

References

  1. ↑ "Exclusive | Stream Body Hound's debut EP 'Rhombus Now' | Musical Mathematics". musicalmathematics.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-04-26.
  2. ↑ "Body Hound- Calvin Rhodes". carlculationinfinityinterviews.tumblr.com. Retrieved 2016-05-17.
  3. ↑ "ArcTanGent Review 2015 posted on Tue 22nd September 2015". www.festivalsforall.com. Retrieved 2016-05-17.
  4. ↑ "ArcTanGent 2015 Review". Festivalmag. 2015-08-27. Retrieved 2016-05-17.
  5. ↑ "First Look - Body Hound And Wot Gorilla? Live In Manchester". Prog. 2015-10-01. Retrieved 2016-05-17.
  6. ↑ "Album Review: Body Hound - Rhombus Now". Already Heard. Retrieved 2016-04-26.
  7. ↑ "First Look - Body Hound And Wot Gorilla? Live In Manchester". Prog. 2015-10-01. Retrieved 2016-04-26.
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