LOSA
Chris
Ramirez - guitar
Kory Koch - guitar
Michael Hall - vocals
Joshua Urista - bass
David Hall – drums
In today’s watered-down, regurgitated music
industry, Losa is a band willing to take its time
in order to explore the vast reaches of their musical
capabilities in hopes of creating something more.
A sound defined by powerful, aggressive guitars and
driving, articulated drum work creates a dynamic setting
for emotionally driven lyrical work, touching on life-altering
situations such as child abuse, death, and love lost.
Originally
from Nacogdoches, TX, Losa moved to the Dallas/Fort
Worth area in the summer of 2002 to gain more exposure
through the well-established local music scene. And
expose themselves they did. Playing any and all shows
that came their way the band quickly created a buzz.
However, a few line-up changes caused the band to
go on hiatus for a bit. They have since returned to
the scene stronger and more dedicated than ever. Returning
to the stage in 2003 to showcase their new line up,
Losa has implemented a rigorous playing schedule and
have once again caused quite a commotion.
The
band entered Dub 1 Sound Recording Studio in October
2003 to record a live 4-song demo. In an effort to
self-promote, the live demo has been given away for
free to any and all people interested. The live demo
caught the attention of Metal Blade Records and the
band was officially signed in May 2004.
Losa
is currently writing new music and lyrics for the
upcoming album that will push the boundaries of their
musical talents. “We are looking at our music
in a different light altogether now. The general theme
surrounding the album is that of life, an awakening
if you will,” says vocalist Michael Hall of
the new material. The next step is to enter the studio
to capture the raw aggression that the band is now
known for. Starting in mid July they will head into
Last Beat Recording Studio in Dallas, TX to begin
recording their first full length that will debut
on Metal Blade Records in the winter of 2005. The
album will be self-produced by the band, although
they will be lining up other individuals to assist
them with other aspects of the album like engineering,
mixing, and mastering. The new material is still very
much in the vein of the bands previous work; however,
they are focusing more on technicality and song structure
as a whole. “What we want is to focus on taking
the passion from our live shows and convey it on the
new album…we continue to grow, both as musicians
and as a band.” states guitarist Chris Ramirez.
Losa
is a band that strives for depth and ingenuity in
everything they do. Their music is an outlet, a bridge
to sanity in a world of turmoil and doubt. After ones
first listen to the new album expect to be taken back,
captivated, exhausted, and ultimately converted. For
those individuals who like something more from their
music, I give you Losa.
