Biography

Founded by Belgian guitarist OLIVIER VERMEERSCH, FURNAZE breathe new fire into old school thrash metal without straying too far from its original roots, yet musically reinventing the meaning of power and accuracy of live performances on any stage. Initially, the band started out playing Metal covers but soon began writing original material, culminating in the release of "LAME BRAIN SOCIETY" – an EP with six tracks of hard hitting "in the face" tunes. Powerful drums, fast and furious guitars combined with solid rhythms and catchy riffs make FURNAZE a welcome break from run of the mill Metal outfits. After a few line-up changes FURNAZE were joined by ANDIE CAYNE on bass and concentrated on writing and recording new material.
Numerous live performances followed, with FURNAZE building a strong and loyal following along the way.
In the autumn of 2009, FURNAZE toured Europe as support act to ex-Nightwish singer Tarja Turunen with session drummer JASON BOWLD (Pitchshifter, Fightstar) adding extra power and drive. Their latest release "No Stairway to Heaven" (on WorldSound Records), demonstrates the development of the band's songwriting and identity in the metal community. They recently supported OBITUARY in the UK, with Adrian Erlandsson (Cradle of Filth, The Haunted, Paradise Lost) on drums, and are planning to tour the US later this year to promote the physical release of their album in July 2010.

Members

Olivier Vermeersch - vocals, guitars

Gear

OLIVIER PLAYS:

RANDALL AMPLIFICATION, FENDER, JACKSON, GIBSON, DEAN AND custom built guitars by Philippe Dubreuille and Andy Gibson, ELIXIR STRINGS , LEHLE PEDALS

Andie Cayne - bass guitar

ANDIE PLAYS:

FENDER BASS GUITARS + SWR BASS AMPLIFICATION AND ELITE STRINGS

Jason Bowld - drums

JASON PLAYS:

Mapex drums, Paiste cymbals and Vic Firth sticks.