BrandofHERO 10.10.08.

Brand of HERO (B.O.H.) is an alternative/hard rock band out of Orange County, CA. The band won the Best Hard Rock Band at the 2004 Orange County Music Awards. B.O.H.'s music is an original repertoire of sophisticated alternative rock songs with a modern energy of hard rock. The music style of B.O.H. is a mix of influences from rock, grunge, blues, alternative, and modern rock with a message like Jars of Clay and Switchfoot. Fans say B.O.H. reminds them of bands like Collective Soul to Puddle of Mudd and Life House, STP to Oasis. B.O.H. was originally formed in 1996 and has independently released and marketed two EP/CDs, RIPPLEaffect (2003) and Project N (1999) and getting ready to release their full fledge CD some time this next year. The have prereleased IMPACTO 2 this past year for marketing and promotional purposess of the upcoming full release.

Winners of "Best Hard Rock Band" 2004 at the OCMAs (Orange County Music Awards), the band has recieved more opportunities in main stream, and Christian arenas of the music industry. Their vision is about communicating a message of Love, Mercy, and Grace in a different tone, through their own form of hard rock music. Art's belief and purpose of the existence of the band, in Art's own words "is not simply about fame, popularity, or money . . . it's about getting an optimistic message across to others through the music and the lyrics we present, in this day and age", as well as doing music that a wide audience would love and enjoy. Also, the most important thing Art wanted to do is to do what he loves most and that is playing and singing, in an alternative-rock band that would share his faith to the audience. "We believe we're a rock band first, with the gift of music, to make a difference in both main-stream and Christian arenas alike" , lead vocalist for B.O.H. said.

The band is comprised of Art Anthony (rhythm guitars, vocals and main songwriter), Joe 'T' Terusa (drummer), Matt Rizzo (lead guitarist) and Luis Sotomayer (bassist), which makes up a team of normal guys who love playing music. The band members consider themselves to be a "rock band" with a message of faith without getting on their high horses about religion. Their music range is phenomenal along with their talent to perform on stage. B.O.H. have played at places like The House of Blues, The Coach House, The Viper Room, Galaxy Theatre, Whiskey A Go-Go, The Knitting Factory, and BB Kings opening for some great bands like the LA Guns, Winger, Kevin Martin and the Hiwatts (voice of Candlebox) and Foghat, to doing ministry benefit concerts at a local churches opening for Jeremy Camp, or an indie like Pound Foolish and Union of Saints, to playing festivals like Portico (TOM fest) Festival in Washington, where they shared stages opening for Emery, Showbread, Rock & Roll Worship Circus, Joy Electric and others. B.O.H. crosses all types of stereotype barriers to create what they feel is their unique form of cross-over rock, alternative rock and hard rock. Also, B.O.H. has opened for nationally recognized acts such as Joe Lynn Turner (from Rainbow and Deep Purple), The BulletBoys, Vanilla Fudge, Colin Hay (from Men at Work), The Romantics, Michael Sweet (from Stryper), Tommy TuTone, Plumbline, Pax217, East West and others. The band includes playing with local well-known artists such as Union of Saints, Mudbath, Nevada Sky, Silent Noise, Apulse, Scarlet Crush and others. B.O.H. crosses all types of stereotype barriers to create what they feel is their unique form of cross-over rock, what may be an eclectic flavor of hard rock (RIPPLEaffect) that meets Rock (Believe) to Alt. rock (Palms Over) that melts with a raggae song (Simply Song). Check us out . . .

The band is in the midst of working on new material for a full-fledge CD, which will be released sometime in 2009. The band is looking to make this album its best with 9 new songs and 3 re-releases. Three of the songs were pre-released as the EP/CD "IMPACTO 2", this past January, 2007. The three songs: Believe, Palms Over and Simple Song have been getting some great interest, via Internet play and radio, such as ZFM (Australia), iSPINIT radio (Rock 001), PODONOVER, INTROradio, and other stations. "This next album will be more along the lines of Incubus meets Lit meets Nirvana, that's if you want to compare," said Art, lead vocalist. Although B.o.H. gets inspiration from other bands, they have a unique sound all their own. "B.O.H.'s next album project 'Title to be announced at a later time', is sure to make a big impact, because we are putting our souls and hearts into each song and on the line for this one . . . "We can't wait for it to be completely done."

In the EP/CD "RIPPLEaffect", two of the songs, RIPPLEaffect and Carry, were independently released in June 2003, along with a hidden track GIVER, as the CD single RIPPLEaffect for radio play. The song RIPPLEaffect received great reviews from friends and fans and was selected to be on a couple of compilation CDs the previous year, which included Musician Institute's (MI) 2004 compilation CD (Hollywood). In addition, B.O.H. won the '04 Orange County Music Awards Best Hard Rock category for their song RIPPLEaffect.

Also, B.O.H. attained some radio play on 95.9 FM, The FISH, on the Fresh Fish Friday program with the song, GIVER, which received some good reviews and support for radio play. Lastly, B.O.H.'s first independently released EP/CD "Project N" (released in November 1999) is a mix of alternative rock with some hints of underlying classic rock blues. It is a high energy expression of electric and acoustical guitar chord rhythms with strong edgy guitar leads backed by U2 sounding bass riffs and a definite alternative drum and percussion beat. Each song on the album bears its own feeling and emphasis with the vocals exploding with bold lyrics and dynamic verses that rock, and choruses that engage the soul and mind with its warm harmonies. The "Project N" and "RIPPLEaffect" CDs are available at several local Southern California stores and Internet E-stores. If you want to know more about Internet radio play visit www.BOHmusic.com. While B.O.H.'s purpose is to communicate a positive message of their faith, they want to maintain a rock solid alternative-hard rock sound, that is both distinctly soul searching and straightforward without breaking the morality bank.

You can listen in at B.O.H.'s IMPACTO 2 pre-released songs on their webpage at www.myspace.com/bohband.