Post by NEIL SCOTT on Feb 26, 2009 17:47:06 GMT -5
[glow=black,2,300]RESET SEVENTH.[/glow]
A five man powerhouse, of intricate riffs and head bang-worthy drum solos, were the kings of 80’s rock n’ roll. What started out as a simple, passionate garage band project exploded into the hearts and minds of their local rock scene. From house parties to local venues, Reset Seventh was a prided jewel in the unsigned community. That being said, they stuck by their word for many years. They passed up several major labels knowing full well what the consequences of signing would be – their extraordinary fan base. It wasn’t until notoriously sly label scout; Ace Black had won over the young aspiring artists with naive promises. Quoted from a radio interview before he died of a tragic overdose, Stevie Rhodes (legend and drummer for Reset Seventh);“Being a part of that label, that company, was a bittersweet experience. Sure, we dominated mass media, attended lush parties, drink and did drugs to a ridiculous extent. But, our creative vibe, that passion was sucked dry from us. It was like having an auto-pilot suddenly flipped on. We had no control over our direction as a band. We were left powerless. We became a part of the corporate machine that we promised we wouldn’t.”
Reset Seventh went through company after company, label after label, listening to endless deals and never finding one that they could all agree on. Pressure from the media and fans added an extra level of stress, which some claim to be the downfall of Rhodes. After the death of their drummer, the band dispersed; some joined up with other bands, others went back to suburban life.
Neil Scott, the vocalist and guitarist for the band, kept his feet wet in the musical waters; becoming manager to some bands while befriending others. Then, with the help of friends and family, Scott created ‘Down, Set, Go Records’.
After seeing his own band along with countless others get screwed over by their labels, Scott decided to take a stand. He wanted to give bands the opportunity to enhance their creative minds, talents, and abilities in the way he and nameless others never had the chance to. He wanted to empower the bands, giving them the option to decide their direction and sound. He and his label would give the young talents the guidelines, the basics, and everything else they needed to reach their dreams. Intervention would only be an option if the artists collectively asked.
This is Down, Set, Go Records.
A place where the band takes the front seat.