Texas has been known to breed some of the loudest and hard-
rockin’ bands on the planet, and this new gang of five is
definitely no exception. Straight out of the saloons and strip
clubs comes ANCHORED, a hard-edged rock unit that packs as
much pop as their punch with their infectious brand of “Dirty
Southern Modern Rock”. Crossing the tainted lines between
Shinedown, Nickelback and Stone Temple Pilots, these Dallas
transplants will be bringing their Southern noise to the masses
in 2010 and everybody is invited!
Anchored formed in the spring of 2009 as a new project by ex-
Advent singer Brandan Narrell after a chance meeting with
guitarist B.G. Simpson (formally of South Florida alternative
rockers Waking Season). The two sparked a friendship and
partnership after being introduced by Splender leader Waymon
Boone. Joining the tandem is drummer Matty Clark (formerly of
the Sacramento, CA band Bidwell), bassist Josh Franklin
(Faktion), and ex-Venture guitarist Joel Estes rounding out the
quintet. As all the members garnered moderate success with
their post-Anchored outfit, their previous experiences honing
their collective craft as musicians have them poised to interrupt
the current climate of active rock for some time to come.
Front man Narrell was originally recommended by the
legendary ex-Pantera and current Hellyeah drummer Vinnie
Paul, to audition for the singer vacancy in Drowning Pool shortly
after singer Dave Williams had passed away. Waking Season
and Faktion were touring the country around the same time in
the mid-2000s on national tours in support of the likes of Papa
Roach, Hinder and Seether. There is something to be said
about the level of talent that comprises the newly-formed
Anchored. Luckily for rock fans in the lone-star state and
across the country, these seasoned rock veterans found each
other and will embark on a tour with Saliva in support of their
debut album beginning in April. Anchored will also be opening
Houstons modern rock station 94.5 The Buzz’s annual
Buzzfest, whose line-up festivities also includes 30 Seconds To
Mars, Three Days Grace, Seether, the mighty Deftones, and the
reunited Limp Bizkit to name a few. Not a terrible way for the
boys of Anchored to get their boots a little dirty by any means.
Speaking of dirty, Anchored’s first single “Dirty In Texas (D.I.T.)”
has already generated buzz at local Texas rock stations and will
be released nationwide to rock radio this Spring. Also on the
horizon will be the release of the forthcoming Anchored album
“Listen to This!”. With a dynamic range from anthemic rockers
like the ode to Texas “Dirty...” and melodic second single, “Last
Night”, Get ready for a rockin’ hangover as the Anchored boys
will be crashing any and all parties in sight for 2010 and
beyond