Old Republic
Progressive Thrash MetalGenre Thrash Metal Band Created 5/8/2010 Total Sales 196
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Band Bio
Old Republic was founded with one goal. To create the Loudest, Craziest, Heaviest, Most Scare your parents Thrash sound that has ever been heard. The creation of Texas Bassist/Vocalist Anton Vukasin, A drifting musician, ready to destroy humanity. He bought a van and drove off wherever the road would take him. When his engine died in the middle of nowhere, he stopped at a bar for a drink and some music. That is where he first saw Italian guitar prodigy Nico Veneto and Drummer Nathan Jacobs. Nico was throwing out some heavy rifts and Nathan was laying a beat, while some loser singer tried to scream and this terrible bassist had just given up. Anton, without a word, walked up onto the stage and punched both the singer and the bassist. After the crowd went silent and the two men ran off the stage, Anton picked up the bass and walked to the microphone, then started shredding on the bass in a way no one there had ever seen. Nico and Nathan started to improv with him, and the band was formed. Shortly after that they remember that the Anton's van was broken and the other singer had stolen Nico and Nathan's truck. A guy ran out of the bar and told them he could fix their van, if, he could try out as a rhythm guitarist. They hesitantly agreed, and Nico handed him a guitar and they walked over to an external outlet. This guy then proceeded to play for about a half hour before finally asking, whether he was in. Anton looked at Nathan, nodded. They asked for his name and he said it was Archer Hallestrøm, and he had just moved from Sweden. Anton smiled and welcomed him to Old Republic. No one argued with the new member or the sudden band name. They drove back to Austin, Texas where Anton lived, and tried to set up a base of operations. After being kicked out of six houses when the neighbors complained about the noise (whimps), they found there home above a record store. With a home of their own they are ready to take over the world!
Influences- Annihilator, Lamb of God, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Nevermore, Megadeth
Bio's:
Anton Vukasin: By day, he was your average guy. Average grades in school, clothes that didn't stand out, quiet and kept to himself. By night, it was a whole different story. He'd pick up a bass, or occasionally a guitar, walk up a microphone, & thrash the night away. He's finger bassist, with highly technical playing, utilizing guitar techniques such as tapping and incredible speeds. He is the main song writer of Old Republic. Influences: Cliff Burton, Steve DiGiorgio, Glenn Hughes.
Gear:Jackson KBX Custom 5 string bass, Blackstar Amps, Boss Pedals, Dunlop Crybaby Wah, Shure SM-57
Nico Veneto: Italian-American, born in Rome, but moved to America when he was 8. At around 14 he saw his first metal concert, an Annihilator show, & decided right then that he wanted to be a heavy metal guitarist. He dedicated his life to the art, practicing for around 14 hours a day, perfecting skills such as sweep picking, tapping, hybrid picking, alternate picking, and so one, becoming a true shredder. Influences: Jeff Waters, Dimebag Darrell, Jeff Loomis.
Gear: Bernie Rico Jr. Jeckyll 7 Sting, Marshall Amps, Blackstar Pedals, Vox Wah Pedal
Archer Hallestrøm: Swedish immigrant, moved to America 2 months before joining Old Republic. Before moving to America, he was a relatively well known guitarist in the Swedish underground, honing his style playing mixes of Melodic Death Metal, Power Metal, & Thrash Metal. He became famous for his super precise picking, never deviate by more than a few milliseconds between rifts. He moved to America to try & make a name for himself in the American Metal scene, and ended up falling in with Old Republic. He is the secondary song writer for the band. Influences:Jon Schaffer, James Hetfield, Dave Mustaine.
Gear: Caparison Dellinger 7 FX, Peavy Amps, Dunlop Wah pedal
Nathan Jacobs: The Florida Wildman. Grew up in a family of musicians, Father was a symphony violist, Mother played cello, brother played piano. Nathan was always a bit too crazy for the classical music that most of his family adored, so he would hang out with his sister and listen to her music, which ranged from Jazz fusion to Heavy Metal. After listening to Slayer's first CD, he decided to buy a drum kit. He is completely self-taught, getting a job at a production company where he perfected his skills by watching the bands that came through. Influences:Dave Lombardo, Mario Duplantier, Chris Adler. Hobbies:Being insane.
Gear:DW Drum kit, Vader Sticks, Sabian Cymbals
Record Label: Disillusion Records
12/9/10: Over 100 Albums Sold
Charting Albums:
Cast Down the Plague: Peaked at #3
Censored For Your Protection: Peaked at #1
The Old Republic: Peaked at #1
New World Order: Peaked at #2
Hell Eternal: Peaked at #2
Killing A Symbol: Peaked at #1
Chapter Zero: Peaked at #2
New Democracy: Peaked at #4
Dying of the Light: Currently at #3
Our hit album Censored For Your Protection is being made into a Rock Opera, link below:
http://www.figment.cc/bands/2704/censored-for-your-protection-live.fig
Band Gear
This band doesn't own any gear!
Albums / EPs
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Dying of the Light
Date Released: 4/9/2012
Tracks: 11 It takes all of 5 seconds for Old Republic to let you know they're back the only way they know how...by bludgeoning your ears into oblivion with a wave of metal! Old Republic's 9th album blends brutality, technicality, and progressive song structure into a single, no holds barred, all out metal album. Leading off with the slow, competing guitar riffs of "Redacted", the album blasts into full force on the complex cacophony of the title track. Some tracks like "Necrotizing Fasciitis" are as thrash as you can get, with blistering guitar, bass, and even a few drum solos bombarding your senses, while others like the 10 minute epic "The Skeleton Plays the Violin" venture into the experimental realms with shifting, unconventional time schemes and musicianship, but always carrying that undeniable Old Republic touch. Personnel: Anton Vukasin: Bass/Vocals Nico Veneto: Lead Guitar Archer Hallestrøm: Rhythm Guitar Nathan Jacob: Drums Recorded at Air-X Studios, Austin, Texas, United States Produced by Old Republic All Songs Published by Disillusion Records ©2012 |
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Carnivore (Single)
Date Released: 2/27/2012
Tracks: 3 The lead single from Old Republic's upcoming 9th studio album. Also includes two live tracks recorded during the Chicago show of the War of the Unrepentant World Tour. Personnel: Anton Vukasin: Bass/Vocals Nico Veneto: Lead Guitar Archer Hallestrøm: Rhythm Guitar Nathan Jacob: Drums Recorded at Air-X Studios, Austin, Texas, United States Produced by Nico Veneto All Songs Published by Disillusion Records ©2012 |
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New Democracy
Date Released: 11/11/2011
Tracks: 11 Before the hit albums, before the major tours, before anything, Old Republic was just four guys, who simply enjoyed playing metal. So, when Archer broke his hand before a gig, the band decided to let the show go on, with a twist. In a nod to Dream Theater, the band rearranged the lineup, with Archer on vocals, Anton on Guitar, Nathan on Bass, and Nico on Drums. It turned into one of the most memorable OR shows ever. This is the long lost bootleg of that faithful night. Enjoy. Line up: Archer Hallestrøm: Vocals Anton Vukasin: Guitar Nathan Jacob: Bass Nico Veneto: Drums Released by Steve the Roadie |
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Chapter Zero
Date Released: 8/8/2011
Tracks: 17 "War is much too serious a matter to be entrusted to the military." - George Clemenceau After an extended hiatus, Old Republic returns with their 2nd Concept Album. The story of Keith Michaels, an American civilian, recruited by the ISA and trained by the CIA, part of a new breed of conveniently deniable Black Ops. Thrown into this new world of secrecy, power, and destruction, Michaels must test every aspect of his resolve when he is given his first assignment. He is sent on a mission to go behind enemy lines to observe what is believed to be hostile troop movements, but what he finds couldn't be farther beyond belief. Michaels discovers himself embroiled in a war between Earth and the Heavens, on a quest that will lead him beyond the ends of the earth, past human limits, and even to the Garden of the Gods, but will he make it back? Listen and find out. Personnel: Anton Vukasin: Bass/Vocals Nico Veneto: Lead Guitar Archer Hallestrøm: Rhythm Guitar Nathan Jacob: Drums Recorded at Air-X Studios, Austin, Texas, United States Produced by Addison Drake and Old Republic All Songs Published by Disillusion Records ©2011 |
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Killing A Symbol
Date Released: 3/5/2011
Tracks: 12 Pushing the envelope has always been a must for Texas Thrashers Old Republic, and "Killing A Symbol" throws things even further. This is cold, hard Thrash with the bonus of complexity, showing 7 string shredding, mad bass lines, intense vocals, & rock solid drumming. Make no mistake, this is Metal, so slam your heads, pump your fists, and Kill a Symbol! Personnel: Anton Vukasin:Bass/Vocals Nico Veneto:Lead Guitar Archer Hallestrøm:Rhythm Guitar Nathan Jacob:Drums Disillusion Records |
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Hell Eternal
Date Released: 12/9/2010
Tracks: 11 Old Republic's sixth album, "Hell Eternal", is a blast of energy that you won't soon forget! Lead by songs like "Beauty of Disorder", "The Martyr", & "A Time for Murder", this album will thrash the life out of you until all you see and hear is Metal! Old Republic's unique Progressive Thrash Metal has returned, & you better watch your back! Personnel: Anton Vukasin:Bass/Vocals Nico Veneto:Lead Guitar Archer Hallestrøm:Rhythm Guitar Nathan Jacob:Drums TooMuchTooYoungTooFast Records |
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Beauty of Disorder EP
Date Released: 12/3/2010
Tracks: 5 Old Republic returns to find that everything is calm orderly...time to fix that. In addition to the first single from the next album, this Beauty of Disorder contains a live version of Chaos Legion, & 2 covers of some of Old Republic's favorite bands. Pop the disk in the DVD player and boom, you've got yourself a guitar lesson from Nico himself. Personnel: Anton Vukasin:Bass/Vocals Nico Veneto:Lead Guitar Archer Hallestrøm:Rhythm Guitar Nathan Jacob:Drums TooMuchTooYoungTooFast Records |
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New World Order
Date Released: 11/9/2010
Tracks: 13 Old Republic is raising Hell with their 5th release "New World Order". Showcasing a wave of unrelenting musical power paired with brutal, yet political lyrics, this album is one of Old Republics finest. Featuring thrashing songs such as "Circle of the Damned", "Twilight Cathedral", & "Mutilate The Mind", "New World Order" will crush your ears! Personnel: Anton Vukasin:Bass/Vocals Nico Veneto:Lead Guita Archer Hallestrøm:Rhythm Guitar Nathan Jacob:Drums TooMuchTooYoungTooFast Records |
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The Old Republic
Date Released: 9/7/2010
Tracks: 11 Old Republic's self titled 4th studio album is a return to their classic thrash sound, but with some more intricate playing. With tracks such as "Blood for Honor", "Deception", and "Die in the Silence", this album will push you over the edge of sanity! You've been warned. Recorded at TooMuchTooYoungTooFast Records Personnel: Anton Vukasin:Bass/Vocals Nico Veneto:Lead Guitar Archer Hallestrøm:Rhythm Guitar Nathan Jacob:Drums Artwork by Rob Sheridan |
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The American Metal EP
Date Released: 8/28/2010
Tracks: 3 The first EP ever released by Old Republic. This EP contains the first single, "Blood for Honor" from the upcoming album "The Old Republic", along with two covers of classic American Thrash bands. Be prepared, cause we're back. Recorded in our tour bus. Distributed by TooMuchTooYoungTooFast Records. Personnel: Anton Vukasin:Bass/Lead Vocals Nico Veneto:Lead Guitar Archer Hallestrøm: Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals Nathan Jacobs: Drums |
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Censored For Your Protection
Date Released: 7/9/2010
Tracks: 15 "Censored For Your Protection" is Old Republic's first concept album. It follows the story of a young Schizophrenic Guitarist living in a futurist US obsessed with censorship(Think Orwell's 1984) and his quest to change everything. (Full summary in band info) Recorded at TooMuchTooYoungTooFast Records Personnel: Anton Vukasin:Bass/Vocals Nico Veneto:Lead Guitar Archer Hallestrøm:Rhythm Guitar Nathan Jacob:Drums Artwork by Rob Sheridan |
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Cast Down the Plague
Date Released: 6/8/2010
Tracks: 10 Old Republic's second album, Cast down the Plague, is here and ready to make you bang your head! A darker album than their debut, Cast down the Plague is inspired by good old 80's Teutonic Thrash! Led by hard hitting tracks like "Rhapsody of Annihilation", Cast down the Plague is here and ready to destroy! Recorded at TooMuchTooYoungTooFast Records Personnel: Anton Vukasin:Bass/Lead Vocals Nico Veneto:Lead Guitar Archer Hallestrøm: Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals Nathan Jacobs: Drums |
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Guilty by Insanity
Date Released: 5/9/2010
Tracks: 8 Old Republics debut album, Guilty by Insanity, is a tour de force! Politics, War, and the end of life as we know it are just some of the topics on the Heaviest Album of the Year! Get ready to be blown away. Personnel: Anton Vukasin:Bass/Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar on Captain Metal Nico Veneto:Lead Guitar, Bass on Captain Metal Archer Hallestrøm: Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals Nathan Jacobs: Drums |
Offical Band News
| New Single and Other News. | 2/27/2012 |
| Set List for the War of the Unrepentant World Tour | 8/21/2011 |
| A Return, A Tour, and A Headline | 8/12/2011 |
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